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'''Deerfield Family Theater (DFT) ''' Founded in 2000, Deerfield Family Theater is a program of the Deerfield Park District in Deerfield, Illinois. The mission of Deerfield Family Theater is, "to produce the highest quality theater experience for Deerfield and our surrounding communities, whether in the audience, on stage, or as part of the production staff. All productions are appropriate for family entertainment and have children as an integral part of the cast." (http://deerfieldfamilytheater.com/about.shtml)

History of Theater in Deerfield, IL In 1979, the Children's Theater of Deerfield (CTD) was co-founded by Susan Redondo and (additional names needed here). It closed in 1998. In 2000, the theater was reconstituted and renamed, "Deerfield Family Theater."

Past Productions of DFT 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2008 - Bye, Bye, Birdie 2009 - Willie Wonka 2010 - Oliver! 2011 - HONK! 2012 - The King and I 2013 - Secret Garden 2015 - Mary Poppins 2016 - Big, the Musical

Deerfield Family Theater is supported, in part, through the Illinois Arts Council, ticket sales, community sponsors and ad sales. We are governed by a board of directors who meet throughout the year.