Graveside Stories Oakbrook 2026
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Directed by Marilyn Connolly and Debbie Proska;
Produced by Becca Easley GreenMan Theatre Storytellers Announces Cast for “Graveside Stories” Historic Cemetery Walks on Oct. 24 & 25 in Oak Brook Elmhurst, IL – Several area actors have been selected to portray entrepreneurs from Oak Brook and surrounding communities at this year’s GreenMan Theatre Storytellers’ “Graveside Stories Historic Cemetery Walks.” The walks will be presented on Sat., October 24, and Sun., October 25, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. at Bronswood Cemetery, 3706 Frederick Dr., Oak Brook. “Thanks to an amazing turnout at auditions, we have cast a good variety of actors and professionals,” said Marilyn Connolly, cemetery walks’ co-director. “Some have performed with us before; some are new to acting and others are new to the area.” Those selected are Karyn Ustas (portraying Elaine Carzoli), Matt Pasternak (Marvin Kuhn), Peter Piane (Edward Ripley), Maura Shea (Rosilyn Sementa), Lena Schimmel Jones (Joyce Skoog), Anita Loomis Yamaguchi (Horace A. Stocker), Yumi Yamaguchi (Earle E. Norman), Larry Vietzke (Leon Ellison), Howard Raik (Lloyd G. Fuller) and Ryan Marcotta (Fred M. Gale). Although this year’s “Graveside Stories” will be themed around notable area entrepreneurs, not all those portrayed will have lived in decades long past. “This year, there are some contemporaries to celebrate the contributions of more modern residents,” said Debbie Proska, co-director. “One of the residents passed away less than 10 years ago.” The GreenMan Theatre Storytellers’ “Graveside Stories” Historic Cemetery Walks are presented in conjunction with the Oak Brook Historical Society. Ticket cost is $10-$25 and can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/y4ftz8pu. |
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