For almost 40 years, the Wabeno Area Players has relied upon the extraordinary support of donors, without whom the journey to producing amazing productions would not be possible. Whether it be our free theater camp for children, a visiting music group, live plays and musical productions, readers theater, teaming up with other organizations to raise community funds, supporting the school fine arts programs in the area, we are here to make a difference in the lives around us.
Our pledge is to put your generosity directly into the artists and work you see on stage and continue our mission of producing and developing quality performances. As such, by contributing to WAP, you are investing in the future of the Arts in our area. Gratitude is such a humbling and overwhelming feeling as we look around at what we, with your help, accomplish every season.
The Wabeno Area Players will be holding Auditions for the March production of Play On. This hilarious comedy is sure to be a favorite of all involved and who attend. The show will be March 26-29, 2020. Auditions will Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00 p.m. They will be held at the Nancy Volk Auditorium (Wabeno High School, 4325 Branch St., Wabeno, WI 54566) in Wabeno. The audition will consist of cold readings. For more information please call (715) 889-1606 or email wabenoareaplayers@gmail.com.
This will be the featured production of the Wisconsin Association of Community Theatre Conference being held in Wabeno at the Wabeno High School and Nancy Volk Auditorium. The conference will focus on workshops devoted to community theatre or high school theatre. Workshops are led by experts that have or are working with community/high school theatre in many areas. These workshops are for those with experience, little experience, or no experience in producing a theatrical production. The workshops are open to adults and students as well. Anyone interested or involved in theatre is welcome to attend. These workshops would include: acting, directing, stage management, improvisation, sound & lights, volunteerism, AACTFest, and state community theater networking. This is also a great opportunity to get to know other theatre people from around the state, share ideas, possibly exchange costumes or props, and have a great time.
There are many things that make Forest County unique. While some are well known far and wide, some are hidden gems. Wabeno Area Players (WAP) is one of the brightest gems you’ll find in these parts.
Founded almost 40 years ago, WAP’s main mission was to bring the arts to our community by way of theatre, music and song.And for all those years, that’s just what it’s done. But hold on to your hats, folks, because the 2020 season will see WAP in overdrive!
For the first time ever, WAP is presenting 12 events over the course of every month in 2020 but December. If the sheer number of special events doesn’t impress you, the variety and high quality of them certainly will!
There’s not enough space to provide a complete list and description of the entire season, but rest assured, there’s a little something for everyone: history, music, song, comedy, and yes, even climate change. To sweeten the pot, one doesn’t have to drive far or pay big city prices for quality entertainment, and it’s right here in our own backyard!
A brief list of the season is included here, but to get the complete skinny on everything from an overview of the production andvenue to dates and ticket prices, please visit wabenoareaplayers.org, or visit WAP on Facebook at facebook.com/wabenoareaplayers.
• January: Saving Snow Documentary Viewing (Fine Arts Series)
• February: The MadHatters A Cappella (Fine Arts Series)
• March: Play On (WAP Mainstage Production)
• March: Wisconsin Association of Community Theatre Conference
• April: Wisconsin Singers (Fine Arts Series)
• May: Huisman Honors Recital (Fine Arts Series)
• June: A Night AT The Museum (Fine Arts Series)
• July: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (WAP Mainstage Production)
•August: A Night At The Old School House
• September: The Outrageous Adventures of Sheldon & Mrs. Levine (WAP Mainstage Production)
• October: The Special Consensus (Fine Arts Series)
• November: Four Old Broads (WAP Mainstage Production)
WAP exists to entertain, to inspire, to educate, and to impact in a positive way, and we hope you’ll join us in 2020! Be sure to stay tuned as more information is released each month on upcoming performances.
At a recent Wabeno Area Players Fine Arts Series Concert, the Forest County Potawatomi and the Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel, were recognized for their support of the new fine arts series initiative and supporting the arts in our area.
“Without the support of the of these two entities, we would not have been able to offer the wide range of performances and visiting artists to our schools and community,” stated Jameson, President and Artistic Director of the Players. “This past year we had music professionals work with our students during the day and perform for the community in evening concerts at the Nancy Volk Auditorium.”
Representing the Forest County Potawatomi Community and the Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel is Casino General Manager, Stacey White (Center). Presenting Stacey with the plaques are Robert Brown (left), WAP Treasurer and Carol Bartlein (right), WAP Vice-President.
The players are soon releasing the 2020 Season and are just now starting their 2020 Pledge Drive. For more information about supporting the players and all their initiatives, please call (715) 889-1606, email wabenoareaplayers@gmail.com.
