'Cirque Ziva' closes West Side Theatre Guild's season

A blend of colorful theatrics and athleticism will descend on stage tonight in Gary.

'Cirque Ziva' closes the West Side Theatre Guild’s 2012-13 season

GARY | The West Side Theatre Guild, in association with Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Gary Alumnae Chapter, will host the Chicagoland premiere performance of Cirque Ziva, April 19, 2013, at 7p.m., at the West Side Theatre, 900 Gerry St. Gary.

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Fred Hammond 'Brings God, Love, and Romance to the West Side Theatre'

GARY | Valentine’s Day Weekend, The West Side Theatre Guild will host an evening with Gospel Icon, Fred Hammond, Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 7p.m., at the West Side Theatre, 900 Gerry St., Gary,IN. WYCA 102.3 Darryll King will serve as host. Comedian Bryant “BLT” Turner and Carl Hearne a…

West Side Theatre Guild opens 17th season with a gospel theme

Mark Spencer is spreading a message of joy, second chances and the importance of working together in his latest production.

West Side Theatre Guild opens season with 'Steel City Classic Car & Bike Show'

While an arts organization hosting an auto and motorbike show may seem an off fit, it makes perfect sense to Mark Spencer, director of Gary's West Side Theatre Guild.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Arts background helps generate creative solutions

A look around Northwest Indiana quickly proves we value the arts. Whether it’s the West Side Theatre Guild in Gary, the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City, the Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University or the sculpture gard…

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Mint Condition to bring its soulful sounds to Gary

Mark Spencer is honored to close Gary's West Side Theatre Guild's 2011-2012 season with eclectic musical group Mint Condition.

Mint Condition

Mint Condition will perform May 12 at Gary's West Side Theatre Guild.

The Acting Company brings Shakespeare to the region

Prepare for the plot to thicken on stage when The Acting Company celebrates one of the Bard's greatest works in Gary.

West Side Theatre Guild bringing Shakespeare to students

Mark Spencer is looking forward to presenting one of the classic works of The Bard in the region.

West Side Theatre Guild continues to bring vibrant arts programs to the area

Gary's West Side Theatre Guild has been enriching the region for nearly two decades, and director Mark Spencer says the theater program actually started in his classroom.

West Side Theatre Guild continues to bring vibrant arts programs to the area

Gary's West Side Theatre Guild has been enriching the region for nearly two decades. The guild, which is in its 15th year, recently opened its 2011-2012 season with a performance by Grammy-nominated singer Brian McKnight and last month launched the 15th rendition of its popular "Lyrics" series.