The Black Box Theatre Celebrating 10 Years!
Vote for The Black Box at Locals Love Us Deadline July 28
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic
Vote for The Black Box at Locals Love Us Deadline July 28
Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic
Vote for The Black Box at Locals Love Us Deadline July 28
In 1955 at the age of 67, Emma “Grandma” Gatewood told her children she was “going for a walk” and set out with her duffel bag, shower curtain (to keep dry) and a pair of Keds sneakers to walk the Appalachian Trail. Two thousand miles later, she became the first woman to solo hike 14 states from Georgia to the top of Mt. Katahdin in Maine. Don’t miss the Midwest premiere of this true and inspiring adventure celebrating the resiliency of the human spirit and the courage required to walk into the unknown.
This production contains dramatizations of domestic abuse
$18
July 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 pm
July 12 at 2:00 pm
This production is sponsored by The Joyce and Tony Singh Foundation.
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Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
The show has been praised for its comedy and staging. It was nominated for the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for "Best Unique Theatrical Experience"
August 6 - August 15
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Wisenheimer
Wisenheimer
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic
Wisenheimer, long form improv.
Join Wisenheimer for a hilarious evening of long form improv.
September 26
December 19 Anniversary Show
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GIT Improv
Wisenheimer
GIT Improv
GIT Improv
G.I.T. Improv began in Rock Island, IL in 1997 and has since become a multi-award-winning comedy institution.
Performances at 7:30 pm
2026 dates:
June 6
August 1
September 19
October 3
December 26
About The Black Box Theatre
What we do
At The Black Box Theatre, our goal is to provide top-quality theatrical performances and events that inspire, entertain, and challenge our audience. We strive to be a hub of creativity and community engagement.
Our Facilities
The Black Box Theatre provides seating for wheel chair/walker or patrons with other mobility issues.
If you are in need of a script to follow along to a story, please contact us at thebbtheatre@gmail.com.
Our Education Programs
We will be offering master classes in 2026 for children 10-17 and adults 18 and older. Details will be forthcoming.
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