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Connie Canaday Howard, Director of Theater
McAninch Arts Center (MAC), Room 186C, (630) 942-2137

Amelia Barrett
McAninch Arts Center (MAC), Room 186D, (630) 942-2100

Glenn Glinke, Program Support Specialist
McAninch Arts Center (MAC), Room 169, (630) 942-2892

Arts, Communication, and Hospitality Division
Charles Boone, Dean
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2E06, (630) 942-2048

Spotlight

Lindsay SmilingTheater
“Being able to work and be taught by professional actors was instrumental in establishing my work ethic. In addition to developing the basics of acting technique, the professionals at COD taught me how to audition, what my resume should look like and what to expect after academia. College of DuPage provides excellent resources to learn how to be a professional. If you decide to enroll at COD, be open and prepared to learn.”
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Jim BelushiTheater
“When I hit the stage at Southern Illinois University, I had so much experience that I was cast in the leads. If I had gone to SIU as a freshman, I never would have got my feet on the boards like I did at COD."
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Nicole BloomsmithTheater
"I have always said and will continue to say to anyone who listens how proud I am of my education at COD. The classes I took, and the relationships I made, the experiences and opportunities that came along with being a student in the Theater program have shaped the artist I am today."
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Robyn CoffinTheater
"I grew in every way possible (at COD) -- professionally, artistically and personally. I still talk to and am very close with most of my COD friends and peers."
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William "Sandy" SmillieTheater
"College of DuPage gave me the chance to see if what I wanted to do was really what I wanted to do," he said. "I also met people at COD and BTE who are directly responsible for some absolutely critical events in my career. I can genuinely say I would not be where I am to day if it weren't for my decision to go to COD."
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Ron MayTheater
"To this day, there are things I find myself regurgitating from classes I took what seems like forever ago from Connie Canaday Howard, Craig Berger and Jodie Briggs. Truthfully, I still credit Connie with a lot of my 'career path' landing where it did."
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Lamorne MorrisTheater
Morris stars in New Girl, FOX network's new blockbuster comedy with Zooey Deschanel. Morris plays Winston, a former basketball player sharing an apartment with two other guys and one wacky girl named Jess. As roles go, this one's just about perfect for the 2003 COD graduate.
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Upcoming Events

Opening Reception - Newspaper Dolls: Zlatka Burtis
Opening reception for "Newspaper Dolls" by Zlatka Burtis. Exhibit runs through May 18.
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Music Fridays @ Noon: Student Recital
A series of one-hour programs featuring the COD Music Department, with performances and presentations by faculty, students, alumni and guests.
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Kathleen Madigan
Back by popular demand, Comedian Kathleen Madigan returns with an all-new show!
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National Geographic Live: Exploring the Red Planet
Join NASA engineer Kobie Boykins to unravel the mysteries of outer space and Mars exploration.
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble: "Outside Mullingar"
Two introverted middle-aged misfits have every reason to fear romantic catastrophe over a land feud between their families.
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