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April 17-19 & 24-26, 2026

A Broadway musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Alan J. Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The story centers on a miner and his daughter and follows the lives and loves of the people in a mining camp in Gold Rush-era California.
Popular songs from the show included
"Wand'rin' Star", "I Talk to the Trees",
and "They Call the Wind Maria".
The musical first ran on Broadway in 1951 and in the West End in 1953. In 1969, the film version, also titled Paint Your Wagon, was released. It had a highly revised plot and some new songs composed by Lerner and André Previn. A further updated Broadway version was produced in 2015.

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The Performing Arts Guild (PAG) has been in existence for forty-five years in Northern Illinois offering seasonal musicals, plays and special events relating to the creative arts. PAG’s predecessors, the Blackhawk Area Players and Mt. Morris Music Theater, had been offering productions to the community since 1960.
 
In 1981, the Performing Arts Guild was born and since its inception, PAG has consistently offered annual seasons.
 
PAG’s Mission is multifaceted: it aims to foster appreciation of the theater, to create opportunities for all who are interested in theater to participate in production at all levels, and to promote the general cultural and aesthetic welfare of the community.
 
PAG seeks to: Educate, Entertain, and Encourage community audiences, theater patrons, and it’s own membership through various venues of the creative and performing arts.

PAG
P.O. Box 1
Mt. Morris, IL 61054


The Performing Arts Guild
Along with
The Cast & Crew
Thank You
For Your Support!

Tapestry of Shadows
Works of Edgar Allen Poe
As Reimagined and Directed by Morgan McConnel
Co-Directed Trudy Whalen
Produced by Jennifer Bakener & Pamela Ballard

October 10, 11 & 12, 2025
Allure of Pinecrest Grove Theater
500 Evergreen Lane
Mt. Morris, IL 61054

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The Performing Arts Guild
Along with
The Cast & Crew
Thank You
For Your Support!

Of
An Original Play
Written and Directed by
Morgan McConnell
'Christmas Eve in Chaos'
January 10-12, 2025
Allure of Pinecrest Grove Theater



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PAG 2024 Scholarships

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Zander VandeSand was awarded the Performing Arts Guild Scholarship at the Oregon High School Awards Ceremony which was held on May 15 at the Rock River Center. PAG President, Pam Ballard made the presentation. Zander plans to minor in theatrical arts at Augusta College.
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Katherine Caldwell was presented the Performing Arts Guild Scholarship by PAG member, Karen Urish. Katherine will be attending Toccoa Falls College majoring in Music and Worship Ministry.
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Performing Arts Guild

Spring 2024

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A Winter Medley
2023
$1,835 Proceeds
Presented to
The Mt. Morris Fire Foundation

PAG
P.O. Box 1
Mt. Morris, IL 61054


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