William Street Rep to Bring GET LIT(erary) Reading Series to Raue Center

GET LIT(erary) is a monthly reading series based around selected themed classic and contemporary literary works. Each month, a group of readers are selected from a pool of Williams Street Repertory actors and supporters to read aloud from work by a wide array of distinguished authors. Past authors have included Orson Wells, Oscar Wilde, Philip K. Dick, Rudyard Kipling and many more.

GET LIT(erary) is a program developed and managed by Williams Street Repertory. The program takes place every second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. and is hosted at Le Petit Marche (19 N. Williams Street). GET LIT(erary) is curated by Dawn Gerth under contract from Williams Street Repertory.

"I so enjoy researching different literary genres to find works that will lend themselves to the GET LIT(erary) format," says program curator Dawn Gerth, "The fun continues as I adapt and cast the readings, hear how our talented readers interpret them and finally see the audiences' enjoyment."

GET LIT(erary) readings are free to attend! Food and beverage are available for purchase. Come out for GET LIT(erary) readings every second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. to feed your mind and body, raise a glass and GET LIT! For more information regarding reading selections and the menu, visit petitmarche.biz.

Williams Street Repertory is a non-profit theatre company located in the wonderful town of Crystal Lake, Illinois. Over the past 6 years, WSR has built a reputation for artistic excellence as one of Illinois' leading producing theatres. WSR is dedicated to sustaining an artistic process of innovative and emotionally charged work, telling diverse stories, and creating an in-house Production Company of well-respected artists. Since opening, WSR has presented more than 18 productions with a wide range of appeal: from Chicago premieres to international debuts to holiday favorites. In 2016, WSR entered into a contract with Actors Equity Association, making WSR the only professional theater company in McHenry County. Williams Street Rep is dedicated to its mission of producing diverse and emotionally charged stories that deepen the cultural richness of our community and our region. WSR was made possible through support provided by Susen Håakansson Berg and James C. Berg, the City of Crystal Lake, ComEd, McHenry County Community Foundation and Epic Repertory Theater Company. For additional information, visit wsrep.org.

Raue Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 15 years, they have provided quality programming - striving to make it pertinent, available and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional Showcase Theatre named for its benefactor-Lucile Raue-Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic, downtown Crystal Lake, is a gathering place for our region's citizens and has become a true destination. For additional information, visit rauecenter.org, facebook.com/RaueCenter and twitter.com/RaueCenter.