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WHO WE ARE

For more than a century, Prairie Players Civic Theatre has brought the power of live performance to the heart of our community. we are proud to offer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the magic of the performing arts—onstage, backstage, and in the audience. Our mission and vision guide everything we do, from selecting each season’s productions to creating opportunities for creative expression and community connection. As a volunteer-driven organization, we are deeply grateful for the individuals who serve on our board of directors and work behind the scenes to sustain and grow our legacy.

Our Mission

​To provide the greater Galesburg community the opportunity for involvement in quality theatre arts.

​Our Vision

Prairie Players Civic Theatre (PPCT), a long standing community theatre, continues to create quality productions and enrich the community through educational and entertainment opportunities. Theatre as an art form offers a variety of experiences for both participants and audiences. PPCT believes theatre is for everyone and seeks diversity in programming, not only for the enjoyment of all, but also to give volunteers of all ages the chance to work together. Our commitment to the arts extends beyond theatre. PPCT actively seeks collaboration with other organizations to support the fine arts in Galesburg and its surrounding communities.

Our History

Prairie Players Civic Theatre was originally founded in 1915 as Prairie Playhouse and was incorporated in 1959 as a 501-c(3) not-for-profit corporation. In 1968, an old but structurally sound church building at 656 W. Losey Street was purchased. The facility served as home and performance space for Prairie Players. Over the years, PPCT has performed in tents, at Knox and Carl Sandburg Colleges and for several years as a dinner theatre in various settings. In 1982, PPCT organized the initial fund drive to restore the Orpheum Theatre as a performing arts center. In 2007 PPCT purchased 160 South Seminary Street and it has served as the organization's primary performing arts facility since November 2015.​

Our Board of Directors

The Prairie Players Board of Directors upholds our mission, engages in strategic planning, and manages the nonprofit's finances. As an entirely volunteer-run organization, the board also directs and carries out daily operations to ensure the theatre's success and its ongoing service to the community. Meet our Board of Directors:

​Angel Peterson - President
Lindsey Marshall - Vice President
Sonrisa Nolan - Secretary
Eric Spindler - Treasurer
Jill Bradford​
Alli Chasteen​
Tim Holmes
Stephanie Liljedahl
Dayton Powell
Shari Robinson
Amy Rutledge
Cheri Siebken