2025-2026 Season

Book by IVAN MENCHELL

Lyrics by DON BLACK 

Music by FRANK WILDHORN


Director: Jerry Zimmerman


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Performances:  September 18-21 & 25-28, 2025  –Thurs, Fri, Sat at 7:30 PM  Sun at 2 PM ~BOX OFFICE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ~ Members can purchase tickets NOW!

Auditions: July 13 & 14, 2025
The musical Bonnie & Clyde electrifies with the story of two small-town Texans whose connection ignited a wildfire of notoriety during the Depression. Their passionate and reckless pursuit of fame and adventure, fueled by their intense bond, turns deadly, set to a dynamic score of blues, gospel, and rockabilly.  Witness their thrilling rise and tragic fall as they become legends of the American outlaw, forever marked by the fateful choices made at that critical crossroads.

Bonnie and Clyde is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY

One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall 

by Lynne Halliday, James Hindman, Arlene Hutton, and Craig Pospisil

Director: Ashley Roberts

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Performances:  December 4-7 & 11-14, 2025   
One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall serves up hilarious holiday chaos in eight intertwined stories. From a lovesick Santa to an overzealous mall cop, the play hilariously captures Christmas Eve’s frantic energy. Expect laugh-out-loud moments and surprising connections as diverse characters navigate the mall’s festive mayhem. This charming comedy offers a relatable, joyfully silly glimpse into the season, where unexpected connections highlight the heart of the holidays.

One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Into The Woods (youth production)

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by James Lapine

Director / Music Director: Doug Grooms

Performances: Jan 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM & Jan 25, 2026 at 2 PM at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center.

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Get ready for a whimsical adventure Into the Woods, where your favorite fairy tale characters like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack (of Beanstalk fame) find their paths hilariously tangled. A charming Baker and his determined Wife embark on a special quest, stirring up magical mayhem and unexpected friendships along the way. In a land where wishes can come true, this enchanting musical explores what happens after “happily ever after,” reminding us that even in fairy tales, life can be wonderfully surprising and that working together makes any journey more fun!

Into the Woods is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY

Barefoot in the Park

By Neil Simon
Director: Joelle May

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Performances: February 6-8 & 13-15, 2026 –Fri, Sat at 7:30 PM  Sun at 2 PM

~BOX OFFICE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC ON JANUARY 23, 2026 ~ Members can purchase tickets NOW!

Barefoot in the Park plunges newlyweds into the hilarious chaos of their first apartment. This Neil Simon classic explores the clash of personalities, revealing the comedic struggles found at the early crossroads of marriage. The play shows making strong connections, even with big differences, is key. Expect laughter and heartwarming moments as this story reminds us that love thrives on compromise.

Barefoot in the Park is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. http://www.concordtheatricals.com 

Songs for a New World

Music and Lyrics by JASON ROBERT BROWN
Director: Amy Boley

Music Director: Dan Basinger

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Performances:  May 8-10 & 15-17, 2026 –Fri, Sat at 7:30 PM  Sun at 2 PM

~BOX OFFICE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC ON APRIL 23. 2026 ~ Members can purchase tickets NOW!

Auditions: March 15 & 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM

Songs for a New World weaves together powerful stories of individuals at life’s pivotal crossroads. This musical explores the emotional connections we forge in moments of change and uncertainty. Each song is a vivid snapshot of human experience, from heartbreak to hope. Prepare to be moved by its soaring melodies and the universal themes of growth and resilience. 

Songs for a New World is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY