The Wabeno Area Players are happy to announce our 2023 season! With the new year approaching, we encourage you to mark your calendar for what is sure to be a fantastic year. For updates on shows and more, make sure to bookmark this page.
Steel Magnolias
Nancy Volk Auditorium (Wabeno High School)
Friday April 21st @ 7pm
Saturday April 22nd @ 7pm
Sunday April 23rd @ 2pm
A story of life, laughter, and loss against the backdrop of life in rural Louisiana- this tale shares the life and struggles of a group of women who meet regularly at Truvy’s in-home beauty parlor. Join us for laughter and tears as we celebrate this classic together this April.
Huisman Honor Recital
Nancy Volk Auditorium (Wabeno High School)
Saturday May 20th @ 7pm
In honor of the late Richard Huisman, we present a showcase of young Wisconsin talent. The Huisman Honor Recital celebrates high school students who have been selected to receive scholarships and offers them an opportunity to showcase their vocal or instrumental talents. Proceeds from this event go towards further funding this scholarship program.
Day at the Schoolhouse
Wabeno Old Schoolhouse (on Highway 32, across from the Christian Thrift Store)
(In the event of inclement weather, the show will be held at the Nancy Volk Auditorium)
Saturday June 24th @ 6pm
Join us for an informative and funny look back at life in Wabeno’s one room schoolhouse. This readers’ theater event examines the lives of teachers and students living in rural communities in the early 1900s. Come laugh and learn!
Those interested in participating can audition June 8th and 9th at the Nancy Volk Auditorium.
Lumberjacks and Wedding Belles
Wabeno Firefighters’ Park
Thursday August 17th @ 7pm
Friday August 18th @ 7pm
Saturday August 19th @ 7pm
Sunday August 20th @ 2pm
Music? Check. Dancing? Check. Flannel? Check. This musical has it all! We invite you to a tiny logging town where small town life is about to heat up. Will Asa defeat the villainous Mayor Crook? Will anyone stand up to the Scrubbs family? Can you stand our singing? Find out this August!
We will be holding open auditions for this show July 10th at the Nancy Volk Auditorium.
… And More!
In addition to the above shows, the Players are hard at work to set a hilarious fall show as well as schedule more events for our Fine Arts series. Watch this page for updates!
We look forward to seeing you in 2023!