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District 202 high schools in Plainfield will present their annual fall plays in November, offering a range of productions from classic stories to modern comedies.
Plainfield East High School will stage “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 7 p.m. on November 13, 14, and 15, and at 2 p.m. on November 16, 2025. The play, adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers from Philip Van Doren Stern’s story and the 1946 film by Frank Capra, tells the story of George Bailey, who learns about his impact on others through an angel’s intervention. The production aims to highlight themes of community and personal influence, with the message that “no man is a failure who has friends.” Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for District 202 staff, students, seniors, and children under five. They can be purchased online starting November 1, 2025, at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pehs-fall-play/pehsitsawonderfullife or at the door. The school is located at 12001 S. Naperville Road, Plainfield.
Plainfield East High School serves students in grades 9 to 12, with an enrollment of 2,162 during the 2019-2020 school year. The student body includes approximately 42 percent white, 16 percent black, 26 percent Hispanic, and 11 percent Asian students, according to the Illinois Report Card. Grade 10 had the highest concentration of students at nearly 25 percent of the total enrollment. Additional details are available at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.
Plainfield High School - Central Campus will present “Failure: A Love Story,” a comedy by Philip Dawkins, at 6:30 p.m. on November 14 and 15, and at 1:30 p.m. on November 15 and 16, 2025. The play is described as “a whimsical, heartwarming, and magical musical fable that proves one timeless truth: the power of love will always outshine both triumphs and failures.” Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for students and seniors, available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15624 starting October 27 or at the door. The school is located at 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield.
Plainfield South High School will perform “Almost, Maine” at 7 p.m. on November 14 and 15, and at 2:30 p.m. on November 16, 2025. The play consists of vignettes set in a small town under the northern lights, exploring themes of love and connection. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students with ID, senior citizens, veterans, or active military, available online at https://cur8.com/23594/project/133544 or at the door by cash, check, or credit card. The school is at 7800 W. Caton Farm Road, Plainfield.
Plainfield North High School will present “Game of Tiaras” at 7 p.m. on November 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. on November 16, 2025. The play is described as follows: “When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character), terrible tragedy ensues - terrible, hilarious tragedy.” The production combines elements of “Game of Thrones” and Shakespearean tragedy. Photo opportunities will be available before and after the show and during intermission. Tickets are $10 and can be bought online at https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/pnhs2/buy-tix or at the door by cash or check only. The school is located at 12005 S. 248th Ave., Plainfield.
