December 20, 2023
John Ruffin and his wife, Tammie, opened Theater47,
located at 371 Artists Walk in Park Forest, Illinois five years
ago. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THEATER47.
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Theater47 Brings Broadway-Style Shows to South Suburbs
John Ruffin has been writing plays for 36 years. Ruffin got his start writing and producing inspirational plays. Throughout the years, he moved into more edutainment where he wanted the audience to be entertained but also to learn something. The shows he produces now are more Broadway-style shows.