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Vermillion Players Inc., an amateur theatre troupe based in Pontiac, IL

Vermillion Players was founded the summer of 1965 by Henry and Uretta Lovell as something to keep the children occupied during the summer months. Since then, Vermillion Players has added on to their summer season including participants of all ages. Most recently, when The Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center reopened in 2015, Vermillion Players added four dinner theatre shows during the winter months when performing in the pavilion is impossible. Vermillion Players is a 501(c)3 non-profit relying on the generosity of the community with not only donations of money and objects, but time and talent. If you are interested in becoming more involved with Vermillion Players, send us a message!

11/01/2026

🫦👠⚡️WHAT A SHOW!!! 🫦👠⚡️

We had an absolute BLAST performing ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with our shadow cast! Thank you to everyone who came to see the show and brought SO MUCH ENERGY to the performance! We would also like to thank the city of Pontiac, The Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center, Cheyanne Kreush, and Liz Vincent for setting all this up and allowing us the opportunity to entertain all of you.

We hoped you enjoyed your evening! Let us know what your favorite part of the show was! Would you like to do the Time Warp again next year???

10/30/2026

Alexxzander Hurst- Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Make way for the Doctor! Alexxzander Hurst is making his Vermillion Players debut as the unforgettable Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

With six previous theater performances to his name- including his personal favorite, Little Shop of Horrors- Alexxzander is excited to return to performing and embrace a character with a flair for making an entrance.

“I think the thing that excites me the most about Rocky Horror Picture Show is just being open to who you are. Don’t let someone else’s opinions bring you down. I believe this show is a staple of the phrase, “Let your freak flag fly.”

He also has a special dedication: “Thank you to my friends and family for pushing me to getting back into performing. This is for you!”

Join Alexxzander this Halloween for a little glamour, a little madness, and a whole lot of Frank-N-Furter!

10/29/2026

A few things to keep in mind for Saturday night!

10/29/2026

Avery Butler- Janet Weiss

Avery Butler is prepared for a night of unexpected discoveries as Janet Weiss!

With around 16 productions to her name, Avery returns to Vermillion Players to help bring a movie she admires from screen to stage.

“Rocky Horror is such an iconic, funny movie with amazing characters and actors who played them.”

This Halloween, join Avery as Janet’s trip takes a very strange detour. There’s a light over at the Frankenstein Place- and quite a welcome awaits!

10/28/2026

Charming, ambitious, and full of big plans, but every love story has another side. Meet Jamie, the other half of The Last Five Years, Vermillion Players’ February production at The Eagle Theatre!

Auditioning for Jamie? Prepare approximately one minute of each of two songs from the show: choose “Shiksa Goddess” OR “The Schmuel Song,” and “Nobody Needs to Know” OR “If I Didn’t Believe You.”

Auditions are November 6th at 6 PM and November 7th at 1 PM at the Vermillion Players Shed, located at 202 S. Pearl St., Pontiac, IL. Performers must be 18 or older. A speaker will be available for backing tracks, and callbacks, if needed, will take place November 8th.

Think you can bring Jamie to life? Come audition! The Last Five Years runs February 11th–14th at The Eagle Theatre.

10/28/2026

Brett Blakeman- Brad Majors

Brad Majors may not be prepared for what’s waiting at the castle, but Brett Blakeman is ready for the challenge!

Returning to Vermillion Players for his 21st production overall, Brett is embracing the chance to try something outside his usual territory.

“What excites me most is the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and become a better performer because of it.”

Come watch Brett take that leap this Halloween as Brad’s ordinary evening takes an extraordinary turn!

10/27/2026

Big dreams, big feelings, and a story told one heartbreak at a time. Meet Cathy, one half of The Last Five Years, Vermillion Players’ February production at The Eagle Theatre!

Auditioning for Cathy? Prepare approximately one minute of each of two songs from the show: choose “Still Hurting” OR “Still Smiling,” and “A Summer in Ohio” OR “I Can Do Better Than That.”

Auditions are November 6th at 6 PM and November 7th at 1 PM at the Vermillion Players Shed, located at 202 S. Pearl St., Pontiac, IL. Performers must be 18 or older. Callbacks, if needed, will take place November 8th.

Ready to tell Cathy’s story? We want to see you at auditions! Show dates are February 11th–14th at The Eagle Theatre.

Address

PO Box 144
Pontiac, IL
61764

Telephone

+13128347860

Website

http://www.vermillionplayers.com/

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