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Bill W. & Dr. Bob   —  September 18, 2026

A POWERFUL, FUNNY & PROFOUNDLY INSPIRATIONAL STORY DETAILING THE EVENTS THAT LED TO THE CREATION OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. 

Written by Samuel Shem & Janet Surrey | Directed by Ronnie Marmo

See the compelling true story of the two men who founded Alcoholics Anonymous, as well as the story of their wives who founded Al-Anon. Following the stock market crash in 1929, stockbroker Bill Wilson becomes a hopeless drunk. Surgeon Dr. Bob Smith has been an alcoholic for 30 years, often entering the operating room hungover. After meeting, the two form a relationship and help each other stay sober, beginning their journey from the pain and isolation of alcoholism to the hope and inspiration they find in sobriety and helping others.

Date/Time Information

Friday, September 18, 2026 from 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm

Location Information

The Theatre
Doudna Fine Arts Center
1860 7th Street
Charleston, IL 61920

Price Information

General Public = $30

Senior / EIU Employee = $25

Youth/ Student = #15

Contact Information

Doudna Fine Arts Center
217-581-3110
doudnatix@eiu.edu

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