Having opened in 1988 and still playing today as the longest-running show in Chicago history, Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting “30 Plays in 60 Minutes.” Each two-minute play is performed in random order with an interactive audience. An onstage 60-minute timer keeps everyone honest. This collection of comic, tragic, political, personal, and abstract plays gives you the chance to program your own evening of 30 Neo-Futurist plays to reflect the lives and experiences of your own ensemble. Go!

an Inspirational Drama by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Sophie Peyton

March 27 to April 19, 2026

Margaret Chase Smith was a woman of firsts: In 1940, she was the first woman elected by the state of Maine to serve in Congress; nine years later she was the first woman the state elected to the Senate. And in 1950, she became the first senator to stand on the Senate floor and publicly rebuke Senator Joseph McCarthy…despite the costs. An inspirational true story about a remarkable woman.

Having opened in 1988 and still playing today as the longest-running show in Chicago history, Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting “30 Plays in 60 Minutes.” Each two-minute play is performed in random order with an interactive audience. An onstage 60-minute timer keeps everyone honest. This collection of comic, tragic, political, personal, and abstract plays gives you the chance to program your own evening of 30 Neo-Futurist plays to reflect the lives and experiences of your own ensemble. Go!

Having opened in 1988 and still playing today as the longest-running show in Chicago history, Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting “30 Plays in 60 Minutes.” Each two-minute play is performed in random order with an interactive audience. An onstage 60-minute timer keeps everyone honest. This collection of comic, tragic, political, personal, and abstract plays gives you the chance to program your own evening of 30 Neo-Futurist plays to reflect the lives and experiences of your own ensemble. Go!

an Inspirational Drama by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Sophie Peyton

March 27 to April 19, 2026

Margaret Chase Smith was a woman of firsts: In 1940, she was the first woman elected by the state of Maine to serve in Congress; nine years later she was the first woman the state elected to the Senate. And in 1950, she became the first senator to stand on the Senate floor and publicly rebuke Senator Joseph McCarthy…despite the costs. An inspirational true story about a remarkable woman.

an Inspirational Drama by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Sophie Peyton

March 27 to April 19, 2026

Margaret Chase Smith was a woman of firsts: In 1940, she was the first woman elected by the state of Maine to serve in Congress; nine years later she was the first woman the state elected to the Senate. And in 1950, she became the first senator to stand on the Senate floor and publicly rebuke Senator Joseph McCarthy…despite the costs. An inspirational true story about a remarkable woman.

Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on the brink of closing their failing pet funeral home, “A Nice Farm Upstate with Plenty of Room to Run Around.” That is, until an eccentric, rich old lady offers them a fortune for the funeral of her nearly dead racehorse, Sir Trots-A-Lot. There’s only one problem: the horse won’t die.

Performances April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 19

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother.

Seniors on Stage

Join four ladies – Jill, Beverly, Elsie, and Fawn as they take the “road less traveled” in Jill’s Winnebago RV camper while towing a 1970 American Motors Gremlin car. Take the trip with three best friends and a new “friend” who is an out-of-towner.

The road trip of a lifetime. What could possibly go wrong?

A smash comedy hit in London and New York, this much-revived classic from the playwright of Private Lives concerns fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, who has remarried but finds himself haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, Elvira. Clever, insistent, and well aware of Charles’ shortcomings, Elvira is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” the eccentric and flighty Madame Arcati. As everyone’s personalities clash, Charles’ current wife, Ruth, is accidentally killed. She “passes over” and joins Elvira, allowing the two “blithe spirits” to haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.

Book by Noel Coward

Musical by Mary Gray

The story of the childhood of the legendary King Arthur will appeal to audiences of all ages, both adult and children. It is based on the story of Arthur growing up an orphan in the castle of Sir Ector. He is constantly taunted by his adopted sibling, Kay, and threatened by the evil queen Mab and Arthur’s half-sister, Morgan le Fay. The magician Merlin and his assistant, the beautiful young sorceress Nimue, use their magic to teach Arthur the things he will need to know. Then one day, during a fencing tournament, Arthur miraculously removes the magical sword from its stone, and becomes king of all England. The songs include the majestic “Sword in The Stone”, the comic “Only a Fool” and the wonderful, lyrical theme, “Everything is Magic”. The evil Queen Mab tempts Morgan le Fay with her song “The Magic Word”. And when Merlin casts his spells, the trees sing (“Like an Oak”), the flowers sing (“Give Yourself a Sunny Day”), the birds sing (“Fly!”), even the fish sing (“Friend of Mine”). Experience the romance, the pageantry, and the playfulness of this magical musical.

Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on the brink of closing their failing pet funeral home, “A Nice Farm Upstate with Plenty of Room to Run Around.” That is, until an eccentric, rich old lady offers them a fortune for the funeral of her nearly dead racehorse, Sir Trots-A-Lot. There’s only one problem: the horse won’t die.

Performances April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 19

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?
Join us for Proof by David Auburn. A show that is the winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and also winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Book by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Madeline Sarasio Meyer

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Performances: April 10-28

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother.

an Inspirational Drama by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Sophie Peyton

March 27 to April 19, 2026

Margaret Chase Smith was a woman of firsts: In 1940, she was the first woman elected by the state of Maine to serve in Congress; nine years later she was the first woman the state elected to the Senate. And in 1950, she became the first senator to stand on the Senate floor and publicly rebuke Senator Joseph McCarthy…despite the costs. An inspirational true story about a remarkable woman.

Seniors on Stage

Join four ladies – Jill, Beverly, Elsie, and Fawn as they take the “road less traveled” in Jill’s Winnebago RV camper while towing a 1970 American Motors Gremlin car. Take the trip with three best friends and a new “friend” who is an out-of-towner.

The road trip of a lifetime. What could possibly go wrong?

Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on the brink of closing their failing pet funeral home, “A Nice Farm Upstate with Plenty of Room to Run Around.” That is, until an eccentric, rich old lady offers them a fortune for the funeral of her nearly dead racehorse, Sir Trots-A-Lot. There’s only one problem: the horse won’t die.

Performances April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 19

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother.

A smash comedy hit in London and New York, this much-revived classic from the playwright of Private Lives concerns fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, who has remarried but finds himself haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, Elvira. Clever, insistent, and well aware of Charles’ shortcomings, Elvira is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” the eccentric and flighty Madame Arcati. As everyone’s personalities clash, Charles’ current wife, Ruth, is accidentally killed. She “passes over” and joins Elvira, allowing the two “blithe spirits” to haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.

Book by Noel Coward

Musical by Mary Gray

The story of the childhood of the legendary King Arthur will appeal to audiences of all ages, both adult and children. It is based on the story of Arthur growing up an orphan in the castle of Sir Ector. He is constantly taunted by his adopted sibling, Kay, and threatened by the evil queen Mab and Arthur’s half-sister, Morgan le Fay. The magician Merlin and his assistant, the beautiful young sorceress Nimue, use their magic to teach Arthur the things he will need to know. Then one day, during a fencing tournament, Arthur miraculously removes the magical sword from its stone, and becomes king of all England. The songs include the majestic “Sword in The Stone”, the comic “Only a Fool” and the wonderful, lyrical theme, “Everything is Magic”. The evil Queen Mab tempts Morgan le Fay with her song “The Magic Word”. And when Merlin casts his spells, the trees sing (“Like an Oak”), the flowers sing (“Give Yourself a Sunny Day”), the birds sing (“Fly!”), even the fish sing (“Friend of Mine”). Experience the romance, the pageantry, and the playfulness of this magical musical.

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?
Join us for Proof by David Auburn. A show that is the winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and also winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Book by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Madeline Sarasio Meyer

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Performances: April 10-28

an Inspirational Drama by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Sophie Peyton

March 27 to April 19, 2026

Margaret Chase Smith was a woman of firsts: In 1940, she was the first woman elected by the state of Maine to serve in Congress; nine years later she was the first woman the state elected to the Senate. And in 1950, she became the first senator to stand on the Senate floor and publicly rebuke Senator Joseph McCarthy…despite the costs. An inspirational true story about a remarkable woman.

A smash comedy hit in London and New York, this much-revived classic from the playwright of Private Lives concerns fussy, cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, who has remarried but finds himself haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, Elvira. Clever, insistent, and well aware of Charles’ shortcomings, Elvira is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” the eccentric and flighty Madame Arcati. As everyone’s personalities clash, Charles’ current wife, Ruth, is accidentally killed. She “passes over” and joins Elvira, allowing the two “blithe spirits” to haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity.

Book by Noel Coward

Musical by Mary Gray

The story of the childhood of the legendary King Arthur will appeal to audiences of all ages, both adult and children. It is based on the story of Arthur growing up an orphan in the castle of Sir Ector. He is constantly taunted by his adopted sibling, Kay, and threatened by the evil queen Mab and Arthur’s half-sister, Morgan le Fay. The magician Merlin and his assistant, the beautiful young sorceress Nimue, use their magic to teach Arthur the things he will need to know. Then one day, during a fencing tournament, Arthur miraculously removes the magical sword from its stone, and becomes king of all England. The songs include the majestic “Sword in The Stone”, the comic “Only a Fool” and the wonderful, lyrical theme, “Everything is Magic”. The evil Queen Mab tempts Morgan le Fay with her song “The Magic Word”. And when Merlin casts his spells, the trees sing (“Like an Oak”), the flowers sing (“Give Yourself a Sunny Day”), the birds sing (“Fly!”), even the fish sing (“Friend of Mine”). Experience the romance, the pageantry, and the playfulness of this magical musical.

Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on the brink of closing their failing pet funeral home, “A Nice Farm Upstate with Plenty of Room to Run Around.” That is, until an eccentric, rich old lady offers them a fortune for the funeral of her nearly dead racehorse, Sir Trots-A-Lot. There’s only one problem: the horse won’t die.

Performances April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 19

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?
Join us for Proof by David Auburn. A show that is the winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and also winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Book by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Madeline Sarasio Meyer

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Performances: April 10-28

an Inspirational Drama by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Sophie Peyton

March 27 to April 19, 2026

Margaret Chase Smith was a woman of firsts: In 1940, she was the first woman elected by the state of Maine to serve in Congress; nine years later she was the first woman the state elected to the Senate. And in 1950, she became the first senator to stand on the Senate floor and publicly rebuke Senator Joseph McCarthy…despite the costs. An inspirational true story about a remarkable woman.

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother.

Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on the brink of closing their failing pet funeral home, “A Nice Farm Upstate with Plenty of Room to Run Around.” That is, until an eccentric, rich old lady offers them a fortune for the funeral of her nearly dead racehorse, Sir Trots-A-Lot. There’s only one problem: the horse won’t die.

Performances April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 19

Musical by Mary Gray

The story of the childhood of the legendary King Arthur will appeal to audiences of all ages, both adult and children. It is based on the story of Arthur growing up an orphan in the castle of Sir Ector. He is constantly taunted by his adopted sibling, Kay, and threatened by the evil queen Mab and Arthur’s half-sister, Morgan le Fay. The magician Merlin and his assistant, the beautiful young sorceress Nimue, use their magic to teach Arthur the things he will need to know. Then one day, during a fencing tournament, Arthur miraculously removes the magical sword from its stone, and becomes king of all England. The songs include the majestic “Sword in The Stone”, the comic “Only a Fool” and the wonderful, lyrical theme, “Everything is Magic”. The evil Queen Mab tempts Morgan le Fay with her song “The Magic Word”. And when Merlin casts his spells, the trees sing (“Like an Oak”), the flowers sing (“Give Yourself a Sunny Day”), the birds sing (“Fly!”), even the fish sing (“Friend of Mine”). Experience the romance, the pageantry, and the playfulness of this magical musical.

Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on the brink of closing their failing pet funeral home, “A Nice Farm Upstate with Plenty of Room to Run Around.” That is, until an eccentric, rich old lady offers them a fortune for the funeral of her nearly dead racehorse, Sir Trots-A-Lot. There’s only one problem: the horse won’t die.

Performances April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 19

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?
Join us for Proof by David Auburn. A show that is the winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and also winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Book by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Madeline Sarasio Meyer

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Performances: April 10-28

Our 2026 spring production: CYRANO DE BERGERAC, the classic swash-buckling romantic comedy!! Show dates are April 17-18, 24-25-26, and May 1-2.

“Cyrano” tells the story of a brilliant but self-conscious poet and swordsman, Cyrano, who is in love with his cousin Roxane. He is too insecure about his large nose to confess his love. Instead, he helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian woo Roxane by writing love letters for him. Roxane falls for the words, unaware they are Cyrano’s. Ultimately, Cyrano sacrifices his own happiness for Roxane’s, the play explores themes of love, self-sacrifice, inner vs. outer beauty, and the power of language.

an Inspirational Drama by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Sophie Peyton

March 27 to April 19, 2026

Margaret Chase Smith was a woman of firsts: In 1940, she was the first woman elected by the state of Maine to serve in Congress; nine years later she was the first woman the state elected to the Senate. And in 1950, she became the first senator to stand on the Senate floor and publicly rebuke Senator Joseph McCarthy…despite the costs. An inspirational true story about a remarkable woman.

Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on the brink of closing their failing pet funeral home, “A Nice Farm Upstate with Plenty of Room to Run Around.” That is, until an eccentric, rich old lady offers them a fortune for the funeral of her nearly dead racehorse, Sir Trots-A-Lot. There’s only one problem: the horse won’t die.

Performances April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 19

It’s the First Annual Deadwood Poker Tournament!

For weeks, people have been pouring into the small western town of Deadwood for the biggest poker tournament this side of the Mississippi. From outlaws to marshals and saloon girls to southern belles, everyone has made this small western frontier town THE place to be.

As the festivities of the poker tournament conclude, a celebration party is planned at the Deadwood Saloon to award the prize money for the tournament and to celebrate what is hoping to be a very financially successful venture for the saloon.

With a smattering of bandits, bankers, saloon girls, sheriffs, gamblers, east coast debutantes, and of course a few of the locals, this is guaranteed to make for a very interesting evening indeed.

 You would be a fool to miss this celebration!

Saddle up, mystery lovers! It’s not just dinner…and it’s not just a show. The 2026 PWP season kick-off event is a fun one—a murder mystery at Roosevelt Hall in Barrett on Saturday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m.

In “Murder at the Deadwood Saloon,” you become part of the story. Every guest plays a character, uncovers clues, mingles with suspects, and works to solve the crime—all while enjoying a delicious dinner.  No acting experience needed! We’ll guide you through everything. Just bring your sense of fun (and maybe a sharp eye for clues).

As the mystery unfolds, you’ll find yourself in the 1874 town of Deadwood in the wild, WILD west.  For weeks people have been pouring into this small town for the biggest poker tournament this side of the Mississippi.  With a collection of bandits, bank owners, saloon girls, gamblers, east coast debutantes, and a few of the locals, this is guaranteed to make for a very interesting evening indeed.  Lots of reasons to off the big winner. But who did it?  That’s for YOU to find out!

Round up your posse and get ready for a night of Wild West mystery at Roosevelt Hall!  Tickets are on sale from March 16-April 6.

Musical by Mary Gray

The story of the childhood of the legendary King Arthur will appeal to audiences of all ages, both adult and children. It is based on the story of Arthur growing up an orphan in the castle of Sir Ector. He is constantly taunted by his adopted sibling, Kay, and threatened by the evil queen Mab and Arthur’s half-sister, Morgan le Fay. The magician Merlin and his assistant, the beautiful young sorceress Nimue, use their magic to teach Arthur the things he will need to know. Then one day, during a fencing tournament, Arthur miraculously removes the magical sword from its stone, and becomes king of all England. The songs include the majestic “Sword in The Stone”, the comic “Only a Fool” and the wonderful, lyrical theme, “Everything is Magic”. The evil Queen Mab tempts Morgan le Fay with her song “The Magic Word”. And when Merlin casts his spells, the trees sing (“Like an Oak”), the flowers sing (“Give Yourself a Sunny Day”), the birds sing (“Fly!”), even the fish sing (“Friend of Mine”). Experience the romance, the pageantry, and the playfulness of this magical musical.

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?
Join us for Proof by David Auburn. A show that is the winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and also winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Book by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Madeline Sarasio Meyer

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Performances: April 10-28

Our 2026 spring production: CYRANO DE BERGERAC, the classic swash-buckling romantic comedy!! Show dates are April 17-18, 24-25-26, and May 1-2.

“Cyrano” tells the story of a brilliant but self-conscious poet and swordsman, Cyrano, who is in love with his cousin Roxane. He is too insecure about his large nose to confess his love. Instead, he helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian woo Roxane by writing love letters for him. Roxane falls for the words, unaware they are Cyrano’s. Ultimately, Cyrano sacrifices his own happiness for Roxane’s, the play explores themes of love, self-sacrifice, inner vs. outer beauty, and the power of language.

an Inspirational Drama by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Sophie Peyton

March 27 to April 19, 2026

Margaret Chase Smith was a woman of firsts: In 1940, she was the first woman elected by the state of Maine to serve in Congress; nine years later she was the first woman the state elected to the Senate. And in 1950, she became the first senator to stand on the Senate floor and publicly rebuke Senator Joseph McCarthy…despite the costs. An inspirational true story about a remarkable woman.

Musical by Mary Gray

The story of the childhood of the legendary King Arthur will appeal to audiences of all ages, both adult and children. It is based on the story of Arthur growing up an orphan in the castle of Sir Ector. He is constantly taunted by his adopted sibling, Kay, and threatened by the evil queen Mab and Arthur’s half-sister, Morgan le Fay. The magician Merlin and his assistant, the beautiful young sorceress Nimue, use their magic to teach Arthur the things he will need to know. Then one day, during a fencing tournament, Arthur miraculously removes the magical sword from its stone, and becomes king of all England. The songs include the majestic “Sword in The Stone”, the comic “Only a Fool” and the wonderful, lyrical theme, “Everything is Magic”. The evil Queen Mab tempts Morgan le Fay with her song “The Magic Word”. And when Merlin casts his spells, the trees sing (“Like an Oak”), the flowers sing (“Give Yourself a Sunny Day”), the birds sing (“Fly!”), even the fish sing (“Friend of Mine”). Experience the romance, the pageantry, and the playfulness of this magical musical.

Steve and Marty Martin are two brothers on the brink of closing their failing pet funeral home, “A Nice Farm Upstate with Plenty of Room to Run Around.” That is, until an eccentric, rich old lady offers them a fortune for the funeral of her nearly dead racehorse, Sir Trots-A-Lot. There’s only one problem: the horse won’t die.

Performances April 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19, 19

On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit?
Join us for Proof by David Auburn. A show that is the winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and also winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Book by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Madeline Sarasio Meyer

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Performances: April 10-28

an Inspirational Drama by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Sophie Peyton

March 27 to April 19, 2026

Margaret Chase Smith was a woman of firsts: In 1940, she was the first woman elected by the state of Maine to serve in Congress; nine years later she was the first woman the state elected to the Senate. And in 1950, she became the first senator to stand on the Senate floor and publicly rebuke Senator Joseph McCarthy…despite the costs. An inspirational true story about a remarkable woman.

Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can’t get a cocktail, and he’s footing the bill…. He’s the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He’s the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when Daddy’s little girl announces her engagement, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down.

Book by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Madeline Sarasio Meyer

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Performances: April 10-28

Our 2026 spring production: CYRANO DE BERGERAC, the classic swash-buckling romantic comedy!! Show dates are April 17-18, 24-25-26, and May 1-2.

“Cyrano” tells the story of a brilliant but self-conscious poet and swordsman, Cyrano, who is in love with his cousin Roxane. He is too insecure about his large nose to confess his love. Instead, he helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian woo Roxane by writing love letters for him. Roxane falls for the words, unaware they are Cyrano’s. Ultimately, Cyrano sacrifices his own happiness for Roxane’s, the play explores themes of love, self-sacrifice, inner vs. outer beauty, and the power of language.

The United We Stand Players of New Ulm will present “Boxes” an original play about harmful words and discrimination but also about the power of people coming together to create positive change in their communities.

The plays is scheduled for Friday, April 24th at 7:00 PM and Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 PM at the New Ulm Community Center. More details will follow in the months ahead.

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his elderly uncle, a former vaudevillian great, with his long-time stage partner for a TV reunion. Despite their celebrated reputation, the two old men have not spoken in twelve years. Besides remastering their sketch, the two men have numerous issues to work out before they are ready to return to the public eye.

book by Neil simon

Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can’t get a cocktail, and he’s footing the bill…. He’s the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He’s the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when Daddy’s little girl announces her engagement, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down.

The United We Stand Players of New Ulm will present “Boxes” an original play about harmful words and discrimination but also about the power of people coming together to create positive change in their communities.

The plays is scheduled for Friday, April 24th at 7:00 PM and Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 PM at the New Ulm Community Center. More details will follow in the months ahead.

Book by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Madeline Sarasio Meyer

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Performances: April 10-28

Our 2026 spring production: CYRANO DE BERGERAC, the classic swash-buckling romantic comedy!! Show dates are April 17-18, 24-25-26, and May 1-2.

“Cyrano” tells the story of a brilliant but self-conscious poet and swordsman, Cyrano, who is in love with his cousin Roxane. He is too insecure about his large nose to confess his love. Instead, he helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian woo Roxane by writing love letters for him. Roxane falls for the words, unaware they are Cyrano’s. Ultimately, Cyrano sacrifices his own happiness for Roxane’s, the play explores themes of love, self-sacrifice, inner vs. outer beauty, and the power of language.

Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his elderly uncle, a former vaudevillian great, with his long-time stage partner for a TV reunion. Despite their celebrated reputation, the two old men have not spoken in twelve years. Besides remastering their sketch, the two men have numerous issues to work out before they are ready to return to the public eye.

book by Neil simon

Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can’t get a cocktail, and he’s footing the bill…. He’s the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He’s the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when Daddy’s little girl announces her engagement, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down.

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his elderly uncle, a former vaudevillian great, with his long-time stage partner for a TV reunion. Despite their celebrated reputation, the two old men have not spoken in twelve years. Besides remastering their sketch, the two men have numerous issues to work out before they are ready to return to the public eye.

book by Neil simon

Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can’t get a cocktail, and he’s footing the bill…. He’s the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He’s the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when Daddy’s little girl announces her engagement, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down.

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Book by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Madeline Sarasio Meyer

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Performances: April 10-28

Our 2026 spring production: CYRANO DE BERGERAC, the classic swash-buckling romantic comedy!! Show dates are April 17-18, 24-25-26, and May 1-2.

“Cyrano” tells the story of a brilliant but self-conscious poet and swordsman, Cyrano, who is in love with his cousin Roxane. He is too insecure about his large nose to confess his love. Instead, he helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian woo Roxane by writing love letters for him. Roxane falls for the words, unaware they are Cyrano’s. Ultimately, Cyrano sacrifices his own happiness for Roxane’s, the play explores themes of love, self-sacrifice, inner vs. outer beauty, and the power of language.

Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can’t get a cocktail, and he’s footing the bill…. He’s the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He’s the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when Daddy’s little girl announces her engagement, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down.

Seeking fame and fortune, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Grades 3-6 production

This magical story explores the world of Giants who live above the clouds. Ever since they left Earth a long time ago, the Giants have made a life up above, where their job is to keep the sky beautiful. They polish the stars, poke the clouds to let it rain, and paint the sunsets. But there is one curious Giant who wonders what life is like on Earth, so she steals a key to the locked-up “beanstalk” and embarks on an adventure down below!

by Molière • Directed by Gary Davis​

In this gender-blind production of Molière’s classic satire, Argan, a hypochondriac, schemes to marry their child to a doctor to get free healthcare. Known for its sharp wit and humor, we believe this play is very timely, even though it was written more than 350 years ago.​

Performances: ​April 30 – May 3 and May 7–10, 2026

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Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can’t get a cocktail, and he’s footing the bill…. He’s the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He’s the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when Daddy’s little girl announces her engagement, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down.