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'A Man of No Importance' brings 1960s Ireland to the Hoogland stage

The cast of "A Man of No Importance" playing at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
Matt Franklin
The cast of "A Man of No Importance" playing at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.

“A Man of No Importance” will make its regional premiere on Nov. 3-5 and 10-12. The show takes place in 1960s Ireland and follows the story of Alfie, who struggles to come to terms with who he is. Director Laurie Barnes and Assistant Director Betsy O’Brien spoke to Community Voices about the show, its Irish music, and the feeling of community in the performing arts.

For ticket information: https://www.hcfta.org/tickets

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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