As Community Players approaches its historic 50th season, we also near the 44th year in our humble building in downtown Beatrice. By producing nine plays and musicals a season, hosting events and classes, and connecting with thousands of patrons, artists, and volunteers every year, our organization remains as strong as ever, but the same cannot be said for our aging building. So what do we do? Frankly, we’re not sure just yet. All we know is that we will keep bringing the finest live entertainment to our community, and we won’t stop providing opportunities for students, patrons of all ages, and artists of all kinds. We also know that whatever we do to move forward won’t be cheap. This is not a place to speculate on how long we can continue to operate in our former auto-body shop, or what currently vacant downtown building we can move into, or what our dream is for a brand-new theatre. Instead, it is a time to ask our supporters, publicly and privately, to help us monetarily prepare for our next steps.
Community Players engages and enriches Southeast Nebraska through the arts by deepening connections, utilizing inclusive programming, and producing quality live theatre.
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Quiz - February 13, 2026 to February 22, 2026 April 2003. Army Major Charles Ingram, his wife, and a coughing accomplice have been convicted of cheating on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The evidence is strong, and the nation is gripped by the sheer audacity of the plot to snatch the massive jackpot. But are they really guilty? You must give ... |
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The Cottage - April 10, 2026 to April 19, 2026 It’s 1923 in an English country house, but no one here will mind their upper-crust manners. Sylvia and Beau are in the midst of their yearly rendezvous, which Sylvia hopes will be the beginning of their new life together. But when Beau demurs—and their spouses arrive at the cottage—a web of se... |
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Annie - June 4, 2026 to June 14, 2026 With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone she meets! Determined to find the parents that abandoned her years ago, it’s adventure after adventure for Annie as she foils the evil Ms. Hannigan’s machinations, explores 1930s NYC, and even befriends President Ro... |
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Lofte Community Theatre The Lofte Community Theatre is nestled in the heart of Cass County Nebraska, near both Lincoln and Omaha. The Lofte is known for it's scenic views, fantastic concession stand, and stellar productions. Founded in 1977, this fixture of Nebraksa theatre has been putting on plays for nearly 50 years. Th... |
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