Coal City Theatre Department hosts first 'Athletes in the Arts' during Homecoming Week

The Coal City Theatre Department is set to launch its first "Athletes in the Arts" performance, marking the start of Coalers Homecoming Week. The event will take place at the Coal City Performing Arts Center on Sunday, September 21 at 6 p.m.

Brody D’Orazio, a member of the Theatre Department and Coaler athlete, developed the idea for this event. It will showcase student athletes from Coal City High School as they sing, dance, and demonstrate talents beyond sports. Grade-level dance battles and additional activities are also planned.

Students interested in participating can contact Mr. Jack Micetich for more information about performing individually, with a group, or as a team.

Coal City Community Unit School District 1 includes several schools across Grundy and Will counties such as Coal City Early Childhood Center, Elementary School, Intermediate School, Middle School, and High School (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). According to state education data, the district employs 153 teachers with an average salary of $69,297; most are women and none have more than 10 absences in a year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The student population is predominantly White at nearly 87 percent but also includes Hispanic, Black, and Asian students (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In 2020, spending per student was $21,619 for a total expenditure of $47 million (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

"Athletes in the Arts" aims to provide student athletes an opportunity to display their skills off the field during Homecoming Week festivities.