The Village Players Theatre 

Projects & Accomplishments

The Village Players has been a "work in progress" for 44 years.  We are proud of this fact, because we evolve as our audience changes, as life transforms, and as theatre makes itself over.  Also, we recognize, that Mother Nature, Father Time and Old Man Winter can't keep their hands off our building!  What follows, is a list of the strides we've made, and the projects that we would like to undertake.  Of course, as we've said before, we operate on what shows bring in and loyal & generous patrons donate.  All of our projects cost money (and lots of it) so if you would like to make a donation, we are a 501(c)(3) organization, we'd be happy to give you a receipt so you can write it off, please see someone in our box office. 

Accomplishments:

bulletJuly 1999:
bulletClean theatre top to bottom - storage shed cleaned, wood stock cleaned, props/costumes organized.
bulletAug 1999:
bulletIntroduced Website idea to the board for consideration.
bulletSept. 1999:
bulletWebsite is up and functional.
bulletDec. 1999:
bulletFinalized research for new Marquee.
bulletMar. 2000:
bulletPainted theatre interior, installed additional lighting for parking lot, cleaned paint room & green room.
bulletMay 2000:
bulletNew Marquee installed!
bulletPlanted perennials along the front of the building, flowers provided by members of the theatre, either from their personal gardens, or the store.  Added a nice touch to the front lawn.  Several board members engaged in a "hose fight" which was topped off with the board president being drenched with a bucket of water (see what you missed!?).
bulletJune 2000:
bulletFemale Odd Couple sent to NW OCTA competition, garnered "Excellence in Duet Acting" for Jake Gordy & Don Weber
bulletCostume loft  and props re-organized (yet again), light booth, sound booth and basement all received thorough cleanings.  Electrical work for new marquee was installed and tested, Looks Great!  Food and fun was had by all. 
bulletJuly 2000:
bullet"Code of Regulations" revised and ratified by the General Membership
bulletAugust 2000:
bullet26:  Held "Garage Sale" with donations from our generous patrons, raised over $700.00!  Thanks to all who helped!
bullet27:  Took two trees from the front of the building to prevent ice dams in the gutters.  Thanks to all our help, it only took us 3 hours!  We'll post the pictures soon.
bulletOctober 2000:
bulletCleaned & reorganized the shed.

I know we did a whole boat-load of things in here .. but I got really busy and completely forgot to keep track.

bulletJanuary 2001:
bulletLight booth repainted & organized
bulletMay 2001:
bulletPvt. Wars sent to NW OCTA competition, garnered "Outstanding Director" for John Henry & Norb Mills, "Outstanding Actor" for Jake Gordy, and "Excellence in Acting" for Derek Hansen and John Jennens.
bulletSeptember 2001:
bulletPvt. Wars sent to OCTA competition, garnered "Outstanding Actor" for Jake Gordy
bulletReplaced Air Conditioning condensers for the lobby & theatre, new furnace for lobby
bulletNovember 2001:
bulletMen's Room general maintenance completed! 
bulletDecember 2001:
bulletBoiler repaired for the theatre.
bulletEmergency Exit signs replaced in theatre, one added in lobby

I know we did a whole boat-load of things in here .. but I got really busy and completely forgot to keep track.

bulletJuly 2002:
bulletA/C Repaired & Upgraded
bulletSeptember 2002:
bulletReplaced Roof
bulletOctober 2002:
bulletReplaced toilets in Men's Room
bulletDecember 2002:
bulletBox Office repaired & re-insulated
bulletJanuary  2003:
bulletFront yard safety light installed

Projects:

bulletNew HVAC System - DONE!
bulletIncrease parking lot capacity/size - In Progress
bulletRemodel rest rooms - DONE!
bulletExpand Lobby - In Planning
bulletBegin a Mentoring Program for persons interested in Theatric Arts
bulletBegin a Grant Writing process to fund community outreach programs - In Progress
bulletReplace light fixtures - In Progress
bulletGlobal Domination!!  Oops ...

Presidential Goals:

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Last Modified: 09/16/12