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Friendship Fest: A Theatrical Valentine

Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest

$110

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Friendship Fest: A Theatrical Valentine

Fri, February 13, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friendship Fest: A Theatrical Valentine

Friendship Fest: A Theatrical Valentine It’s all about friendship, laughter, and creativity! In this fun-filled day off from school, students dive into acting, improv, and musical […]

$110

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LOCATION
400 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045

CONTACT
(847) 234-6060
info@nullgortoncenter.org

Registered 501(c)(3)
EIN: 20-0484607

This program is is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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