The Niles North Theatre Department has announced the lineup of plays for the 2012-2013 school year. As usual, the productions provide a broad spectrum of theatre experiences, from Shakespeare to fantasy. Timothy Ortmann is head of the celebrated drama realm of North’s fine arts department. Here’s the calendar:

Director’s Circle Project:  Pageant Play

Thu., Aug. 23, 10:00 am • Community Performance

Fri. & Sat., Aug. 24 & 25, 4:00 & 7:00 pm – Drama Performance Center

Fall Play:  Love’s Labours Lost

Thu., Oct. 11, 10:00 am • Community Performance

Fri. & Sat., Oct. 12 & 13, 7:00 pm – Auditorium

Children’s Play:  That’s My Story!

Tue., Nov. 6; Thu. Nov. 8, area schools

Wed., Nov. 7, 4:00 & 7:00 pm, Drama Performance Center

Winter Play:  Almost, Maine

Thu., Dec. 6, 10:00 am • Community Performance

Fri. & Sat., Dec. 7 & 8, 4:00 & 7:00 pm – Drama Performance Center

Sketch Comedy Show:  Reflections

Wed., Jan. 9, 4:00 & 7:00 pm – Drama Performance Center

ATS Showcase/Coming Together in Skokie:  Aristophanes’ The Birds

Tue., Feb 12, 4:00 & 7:00 pm

Wed., Feb. 13, 7:00 pm – Drama Performance Center

Musical:  Beauty and the Beast

Thu., March 14, 10:00 am • Community Performance

Fri., March 15, 7:00 pm

Sat., March 16, 2:00 & 7:00 pm – Auditorium

Spring Play:  Punk Rock

Thu., May 2, 10:00 am • Community Performance; and 1:00 pm • School Performance

Fri. & Sat., May 3 & 4, 4:00 & 7:00 pm – Drama Performance Center