Auditions for Sound of Music May 14 & 15. More info here.
Youth Summer Camp sign up deadline June 7. More info here.
Railroad Days Beer Garden VIP passes available. More info here.
Prairie Players purchased 160 S. Seminary St. in June, 2007 to house our rehearsal space, offices, costume and prop storage, set shop, a 120 seat theatre, and a lobby. Cleaning, painting, tuckpointing, and moving our operations from three buildings into our new home involved thousands of volunteer hours between July and October. After relocating, we completed preliminary architectural drawings and set a renovation timetable, which was divided into phases.
Phase I included heating the upstairs meeting rooms and temporary rehearsal area, as well as clearing the space on the main level where the theatre would eventually be located. MSI donated and installed heating units on both floors making it possible for us to begin renovation. Funds were donated to complete both installations.
The second part of Phase I was a costly undertaking that, thanks to the contribution of Trillium Dell Timberworks, Prairie Players was able complete in 2009. Owners Rick and Laura Collins donated all the necessary lumber and labor to install a truss in the center of our building, allowing us to remove support columns in the area designated for the theatre. PPCT members and students from Knox College provided additional labor.
We are currently in Phase II which includes installing an upgraded electrical system and winterizing the building. In summer 2009 we received donations to cover the cost of the electrical upgrade. Now we are seeking grants and donations to cover the cost of winterizing the building. Once again, volunteers provide most of the labor for these tasks. If you would like to donate funds or work as a volunteer on our building renovation, we would be grateful for your assistance.
Youth Summer Camp sign up deadline June 7. More info here.
Railroad Days Beer Garden VIP passes available. More info here.
Prairie Players purchased 160 S. Seminary St. in June, 2007 to house our rehearsal space, offices, costume and prop storage, set shop, a 120 seat theatre, and a lobby. Cleaning, painting, tuckpointing, and moving our operations from three buildings into our new home involved thousands of volunteer hours between July and October. After relocating, we completed preliminary architectural drawings and set a renovation timetable, which was divided into phases.
Phase I included heating the upstairs meeting rooms and temporary rehearsal area, as well as clearing the space on the main level where the theatre would eventually be located. MSI donated and installed heating units on both floors making it possible for us to begin renovation. Funds were donated to complete both installations.
The second part of Phase I was a costly undertaking that, thanks to the contribution of Trillium Dell Timberworks, Prairie Players was able complete in 2009. Owners Rick and Laura Collins donated all the necessary lumber and labor to install a truss in the center of our building, allowing us to remove support columns in the area designated for the theatre. PPCT members and students from Knox College provided additional labor.
We are currently in Phase II which includes installing an upgraded electrical system and winterizing the building. In summer 2009 we received donations to cover the cost of the electrical upgrade. Now we are seeking grants and donations to cover the cost of winterizing the building. Once again, volunteers provide most of the labor for these tasks. If you would like to donate funds or work as a volunteer on our building renovation, we would be grateful for your assistance.