On Location at The Spark Center for Performing Arts!

Two buildings. One bold mission: bring the arts back to life in Sauk Valley.

Join host Kaitlyn Blum as she goes On Location with Darren Mangler, Producing Director of The Spark Center for Performing Arts. Tour the former M5 bank building, now home to a small black box theater and community center, and step inside the transformation of the old Starry Theater into a two-stage performing arts hub.

From musicals like Mamma Mia to acting and music classes for all ages, these spaces are set to ignite a creative revival across the region.

🎭 Get the inside story and see what’s next for the future of local arts.
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🎤 Time Stamps and Highlights:

00:19 – Introduction to The McBride Theatre and M5 Community Center
01:46 – 6-Month Outlook
02:16 – Dream Productions
02:53 – 1-Year Outlook
03:21 – Overview of The Dragon's Fire Children's Theatre, Workshops, and Masterclasses
05:14 – What Surprises Have Been Uncovered During Renovation?

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