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Gage County, NE at Community Players, Inc.

Dates: 8/13/2021 - 8/15/2021

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Community Players, Inc.
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412 Ella St.
Beatrice, NE 68310

Phone: 4022281801

Tickets: $12-$18


Community Players, in collaboration with director/playwright Cecilia Rubino, is inviting audiences to reflect on the events that followed the tragic homicide of Helen Wilson in 1985 with an original production of Gage County, NE." The documentary play is based on court records, investigative materials, news reports and first-hand accounts, and examines the circumstances that led to the conviction of six people, commonly known as the Beatrice Six, and the subsequent events that made national headlines and continue to affect the community today.An ensemble of local actors will present this documentary play. The director and cast want to emphasize that the production will not dramatize the crime itself.Performances:Aug. 13 @ 7:30 p.m.Aug. 14 @ 7:30 p.m.Aug. 15 @ 2 p.m.All performances will be filmed for an upcoming documentary series. A Q&A with the director and cast will be conducted after the opening nights performance.Written and Directed by: Cecilia Rubino (ceciliarubino.com)NOTE: This show is appropriate for mature audiences and is rated Level 4 on our production rating scale. This production contains language and situations that will not be for everyone, either due to content or personal taste. Learn more about our production ratings at beatricecommunityplayers.com/production-ratingsTickets go on sale: Monday, Aug. 2 at noonFor tickets stop by 412 Ella St., call (402) 228-1801, or visit beatricecommunityplayers.com/tickets

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Community Players, Inc.

Community Players, Inc.

412 Ella St.
Beatrice, NE 68310

Phone: 4022281801

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OUR MISSION

Community Players engages and enriches Southeast Nebraska through the arts by deepening connections, utilizing inclusive programming, and producing quality live theatre.

 

VALUES STATEMENTS

Professionalism | Comes by maintaining the highest quality and standards in our productions, providing a consistent and polished experience for all patrons and volunteers, and utilizing the latest best practices in all aspects of the administration and business management of the organization.

Involvement | We work to provide a welcoming atmosphere for new volunteers and patrons, showing ongoing appreciation of work, treating all those involved with the organization fairly, and by providing opportunities to provide collaborative feedback for improving the organization.

Impact | We impact the lives of young people through our growing educational programs, provide creative and artistic outlets to all ages, and enlighten the community connecting our productions to broader themes and issues. These efforts enhance the economy and quality of life throughout the community and region.

Innovation | Through ongoing education and development opportunities for staff, board and volunteers we proactively make use of the latest technologies, trends, and concepts allowing us to continually evaluate and diversify our programing to address the needs of our community.

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