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From valley girls to dial up internet, 90s nostalgia provides comedic relief in Springfield Theatre Centre's murder mystery show | Community Voices

Nightmare at the sweet dreams inn
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Springfield Theatre Centre will present Nightmare at the Sweet Dreams Inn March 18-20 and 25-27

Courtney Wick is the writer and director of Springfield Theatre Centre's upcoming production "Nightmare at the Sweet Dreams Inn: A Totally 90's Murder Mystery!" Wick spoke to Community Voices about her love of writing and her inspiration for the play.

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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