03/05/2026
The North Central College Department of Theatre is thrilled to present the immersive campfire drama “The Grown-Ups”, which follows a group of young camp counselors as they navigate friendships and the realities of leaving childhood, while they move through a world that hasn’t quite prepared them for what comes next… meanwhile, something in the woods might be getting closer. Part ghost story and part dark comedy, the play was originally produced outside by a campfire in 2020. Written by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox and directed by Laura Lodewyck and assistant directed by Directing & Dramaturgy majors Lola Furbee and Oran Wilkins, the play runs March 26-29 in Meiley-Swallow Theatre.
Megan Jaax (Maeve u/s) says: “People should come and see this show because not only is it funny but it also has a great story that really pulls you in. It makes you feel like you’re with the characters in the show.” Nick Ilo (Lukas) says that the play “shows how fast a world can turn into chaos...Yet, it demonstrates how people can come together to try to tackle the issue, even when they don’t feel ready for it.” As Raine Lanoue (Aidan) describes, “This play doesn’t point fingers from above. It’s right in the mess with us. “We’re all tired,” it says. “What now?” Not often do I encounter art that captures the spirit of absurdity, radicalization, and danger without feeling disingenuous or out-of-touch, but “The Grown-Ups” has its finger on the pulse. It’s nice to see a play talk and act as we do.”
“The Grown-Ups” runs:
Thurs March 26, Fri March 27, and Sat March 28, at 7:30PM
Sat March 28 and Sun March 29, at 2PM
📍Theatre at Meiley-Swallow
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
Pricing: $14, free for NCC students, faculty, and staff with ID
