Theatre 7 - Decatur's Community Theatre

Theatre 7 is collecting letters of remembrance for the Celebration of Life in honor of Steve Trout at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Decatur Area Arts Council.

We will display the letters along with pictures of Steve at the celebration. The letters will also go in a memory book for Steve's mother.

If you would like to share a note or story about Steve, please email them to [email protected].

The first rehearsal for Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) is in the bag! Fun times!

Janet! Dr. Scott! Janet! Brad! ROCKY?!

It's true, the whole cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast is ready to take the stage next Friday with shows at 6 and 11 at The Hall At Five-Twenty!

This show is part movie, part live theater, and part unhinged audience participation. It’s the only show where throwing toast, yelling at the screen, and doing the Time Warp count as high culture!

Special drinks available! Prop bags available for purchase ($5 each), and there's a costume contest with a cash prize ($5 entry)
So, you might want to bring some cash!

Tickets are $15. Available at the door or online through the event https://www.facebook.com/events/1089328413774009

It's the gift that keeps on giving with Jayson Albright, Adam Lewandowski, and Josh Sowa as the cast of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) coming Dec. 11-13 at the Decatur Area Arts Council!

Directed for Theatre 7 by Jerry Johnson, get this hilarious, family-friendly show on your holiday calendar now!

Tickets at https://www.facebook.com/share/14zp99JUpsu/

Theatre 7 Membership Update
October 15, 2026 Board Meeting Discussion

• Rocky Horror with Shadow Cast (Oct. 30, 6 & 11 pm at the Hall@520) The cast is working hard and The Hall is ready and super excited!
• Every Christmas Story Ever Told… (Dec. 11-13 at DAAC) The cast has been selected and rehearsals will begin tonight.
• A Crazy Little Café Called Love (Jan. 29-30 at the Hall@520) Auditions are scheduled for Nov. 18 and 19.
• Rock of Ages (May 8, 9 & 14, 15, 16, 2027 at the Decatur Civic Center) Production meetings are underway and audition dates will be announced soon.
• Grant Committee has been notified of approval of a grant to support repairs to 1st floor AC in the T7 building.
• Planning is underway to streamline T7 website management and email/social media monitoring, as well as more consistent apps use and process documentation.
• Discuss is underway to clarify a Front of House Committee to better manage ticket sales and audience admission. This will include a new smart tablet device.
• The T7 Board is working on an annual gifting campaign for the coming year.
• T7 members will attend a gathering of Decatur arts organizations hosted by the Decatur Area Arts Council to make connections and share information about resources available.

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Performing Arts | Theatre 7 | Decatur Theatre 7 is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that has provided high-quality, live stage shows for the greater Decatur area since 1964. Everything, from costumes to sets to choreography, is created by our talented volunteers.

Everyone is welcome to join us for Steve Trout's celebration of life from 2-4pm on Sunday, November 15 at the Decatur Area Arts Council.

It's astounding, time is fleeting, madness takes its toll...

Are you ready?! Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast is next Friday, Oct. 30, with shows at 6 and 11 at The Hall At Five-Twenty!

Come for the Time Warp stay for the madness! This show is equal parts movie, live theater, and unhinged audience participation. It’s the only show where throwing toast, yelling at the screen, and doing the Time Warp count as high culture.

Special drinks available! Prop bags will be available for purchase ($5 each), as well as a 50/50 costume contest ($5 entry)... So, you might want to bring some cash.

Tickets, $15. Available at the door or online at https://www.theatre7.org/event-details/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-with-shadow-cast-2026-10-30-18-00

To all of Theatre 7 people in Decatur who knew Steve Trout and his recent passing:
I wanted to let you know that we are working on setting a time and place to celebrate Steve’s life and legacy. If you have any photos and/or memorabilia that you would like to share could you please send it my way via text at 217-433-4349 or email to [email protected]. If you have anything that needs to be mailed, please mail to Kathy Zientara 3160 Greenlake Drive Decatur, IL 62511.
I will be posting more details once they have been finalized.
Thank you,
Kathy Zientara