Prairie Players Civic Theatre Presents 'Farce of Nature' Comedy

The fast-paced ensemble comedy opens this Friday at the Seminary Street blackbox theater.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:53pm

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A bold, abstract illustration featuring jagged, geometric black silhouettes and shapes in high-contrast red and white, conceptually representing the physical comedy and ensemble cast of the 'Farce of Nature' theater production.The Prairie Players Civic Theatre's production of 'Farce of Nature' promises a night of hilarious physical comedy and ensemble chaos.Galesburg Today

Prairie Players Civic Theatre is opening its spring production, the ensemble comedy 'Farce of Nature', this Friday, April 17, at the intimate blackbox theater in Galesburg, Illinois. The show runs for two weekends and features nine actors with no single lead role, promising lots of physical humor and 'controlled chaos' that appeals to both kids and adults.

Why it matters

The Prairie Players Civic Theatre is a beloved community theater group that has been entertaining Galesburg audiences for years. 'Farce of Nature' continues their tradition of bringing high-quality, family-friendly productions to the local stage, showcasing the talents of both veteran and up-and-coming actors.

The details

Written by the team of Jones, Hope, and Wooten, 'Farce of Nature' follows a struggling family fishing lodge in Arkansas. The show features an ensemble cast of nine actors with no single lead role, allowing for a fast-paced, physical comedy experience. Audiences can expect lots of doors, slapstick humor, and 'controlled chaos' that appeals to both kids and adults.

  • The show runs April 17 & 24 (Friday) at 7:30 p.m., April 18 & 25 (Saturday) at 7:30 p.m., and April 19 & 26 (Sunday) at 2 p.m.
  • Auditions for the summer musical 'Cinderella' will be held on May 15–16.
  • The Missoula Children's Theater Camp will take place June 8–13 for students from second grade through high school.

The players

Jill Bradford

A cast member of 'Farce of Nature'.

Cheri Siebken

The production manager for 'Farce of Nature'.

Mary Ellen Milem

The director of 'Farce of Nature'.

Prairie Players Civic Theatre

A community theater group in Galesburg, Illinois that is producing 'Farce of Nature'.

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What they’re saying

“The show features lots of doors, physical humor, and 'controlled chaos' that appeals to both kids and adults.”

— Mary Ellen Milem, Director

“The blackbox experience is special—no microphones, audience right on top of the action.”

— Cheri Siebken, Production Manager

What’s next

Tickets for 'Farce of Nature' are available at prairieplayers.com or at the door. Auditions for the summer musical 'Cinderella' will be held on May 15–16, and the Missoula Children's Theater Camp will take place June 8–13.

The takeaway

The Prairie Players Civic Theatre continues to bring high-quality, family-friendly productions to the Galesburg community, showcasing the talents of both veteran and up-and-coming actors. 'Farce of Nature' promises to be a hilarious and engaging experience for audiences of all ages.