
Small. Visionary. Immersive.
Parker Players Theater Company crafts intimate, artist driven productions that invite audiences into the heart of the story.
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Rooted in Barrington and inspired by Chicago’s vibrant theater tradition, we believe that theater is a shared act of connection.
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We commit to producing work of the highest caliber—immediate, meticulously crafted, and immersive—reminding us why live storytelling
matters.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Dan McHugh
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Vice-President
Ann Field
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Treasurer
Emily Douville​
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Members at Large
Ray Harris
Lori Rowe
Reinhold Llerena
Judy Tolle
Joe Bateman
Julie Price
ARTISTIC TEAM
Artistic Director
Jennifer McHugh
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Light/Sound Design
Ray Harris
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Scenic Design
Dan McHugh
Emily Douville
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Graphic Design
Kristine Keegan
Blue Frog Design
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Photographer
Kyle Flubacker
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Branding, Design & Website
Liz Benedetto,
Ashby Creative Lab
Our story.
Parker Players Theater Company, we are a small, visionary, and fearless team dedicated to delivering high quality theatrical productions to YOU.
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In 2019, when the Parker Players Theater Company lost its original home to progress in Barrington, IL a spark of resilience ignited. Led by the visionary Mark Parker and a community of dreamers, the theater found strength in adversity. Unfazed by the absence of a permanent space, they turned makeshift venues into stages, bringing to life captivating productions like "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" and "12 Angry Men."
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Despite a brief hiatus due to the 2020 pandemic, Parker Players not only persevered but thrived, celebrating local talent in diverse settings. Now, the story takes a jubilant turn as the company proudly announces a permanent residence at 'The Barrington' on 540 W. Northwest Highway.
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The next act? The 'Stage the Build' campaign, an exciting initiative to transform their new home into a cutting-edge black box theater. As the spotlight shines on this fresh chapter, Parker Players invites the community to be part of the joyous narrative, helping bring their vibrant vision for Barrington's cultural future to life. The stage is set, and the community is poised to create something truly extraordinary together.

Recent Past Productions
2026 Season (upcoming)
The Lion In Winter
The Lifespan of a Fact
Rumors
The Roommate
Holiday Radio Show
2024
ART
Amadeus
Orphans
Laughing All The Way...
2022
Love Loss & What I Wore
12 Angry Men
Suite Surrender
Ripcord
2025 Season
Glengarry Glen Ross
Mauritius
Pride & Prejudice
Dead Man's Cell Phone
Holiday Radio Show
2023
Love/Sick
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Lend Me A Tenor
