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The first Door County installment of World Premiere Wisconsin is underway!!! ✨ Congrats to our friends at TAP as they begin the journey on a new play by Jennifer Blackmer! Coming your way in the county this May! Hurray for new work. We are so proud of this statewide festival! 👏👏👏Here is a sneak peek into the rehearsal room at TAP! This week we have the privilege of workshopping our first play, I Carry Your Heart With Me by Jennifer Blackmer.
Here you see Jacob Janssen, Karen Estrada, Kelsey Brennan York, and Jennifer Blackmer working on the text of the script. This is an important part of new play development, as this might be the first time a playwright sees how someone else interprets and tells their story.
I Carry Your Heart With Me is a part of World Premiere Wisconsin, and you can see it May 10th - 28th! Get your tickets now!
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The antics of Doc and Lee, working on WHEN PIGS FLY while in a national park. 😉
Hi Guys! Nice to see those happy faces. Can’t wait to see the show!
Looking forward to seeing you in July. Can’t wait..
"working" at a National Park. 🙂
Like ya do. Nice spot for inspiration. Happy writing, Lee and DocFred! 🌈🐷👼📖📝
I’m sure it will be very polished when we see it in July❣️
Is that even legal? 😉
Who doesn't love to see their name in print? Holly Feldman here, reminding you that you still have 4 DAYS left to get your name in our 2023 playbill donor lists! (That is, if you haven't done so already, in which case--high five! 🙌)
💸 bit.ly/nstdonate
I sent a note to Becky.
Quick note before de ice melts: da both of dese guys will be with us dis season... Dan Klarer in the summer (look for him as Ernie da Moocher and Dwayne) and Lee Becker in the fall (When Pigs Fly). Happy World Theater Day!
Two Ernies in a row!🤯
Love both of these guys!! Welcome back Lee, it's been way too long!
Missed these guys!
That's awesome 👏
Can’t wait!!!!!
Yay!!! Wait??? What da….?? Lee Becker is gonna be here when pigs fly?? 🤔
Hide da beer!! 🍻🍺
Gotta get there!!!!
Yaaas!
Yes!
Mt. Horeb boys!
Fantastic!!!
Yay! 🎭
Molly and Lachrisa made it out to another World Premiere Wisconsin show! Congrats to the authors, cast, and team of HOOPS at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre! Fab work. ❤️ Check out worldpremierewisconsin.com to get the Passport for full festival content! Hurray for new work!
Our friend Colin Welford's next concert is this Sunday, featuring Vivaldi's masterpiece "The Four Seasons"! Colin will be joined by special guest Yi-Lan Niu, who holds a D.M.A. in Vocal Performance and Opera Production. She teaches 6 different vocal courses at St. Norbert's College. You don't want to miss it! RSVP on Colin and Friends Concerts page.
www.facebook.com/colin.welford.3/videos/3867479033478749/
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Thanks so much for sharing. The ‘Wisconsin Edition’ of the four seasons are on full display today, as we get pelted by snow (again): Winter Winter (summer) Winter!
And now…on to “Spring”, right?
Furious winter, indeed! As experienced this morning in Ephraim!
Sorry I will miss this one.
We're excited to announce Lachrisa Grandberry as the program director of our newly-formed NOVA Initiative!
What is NOVA? NOVA stands for Nurturing Original Voices and Artists. It's our next-generation new works development and incubation initiative. The goal of NOVA is to foster, nurture, and expand creative opportunities for alumni, BIPOC, and emerging writers in Northern Sky’s development process.
In Lachrisa's words:
"The NOVA Initiative is a reflection of what Northern Sky has always been. In my time working on SUNFLOWERED, I learned so much in the writing process and could not have done it without the hands-on support of the leadership staff. I am in no way, shape, or form an expert, but I do have knowledge and resources to further this part of Northern Sky's Mission. I'm excited to pay it forward and be more intimately involved with my theater home. Even more, I'm excited about the infinite possibilities that'll come as we continue to make space for next generation storytellers."
When Lachrisa joined us in the summer of 2018, she didn’t just embrace Northern Sky, she embraced Door County. Her commitment to storytelling here in the peninsula has enriched the creative fabric of our company. We are overjoyed that she’ll be lending her leadership skills to our team as we look to Northern Sky’s future!
Congratulations! Northern Sky is in my very heart for so many many years. Best of good fortune you.....but no quitting on the acting!....and singing,
Congratulations, Lachrisa on your newest endeavor! You are such a shining star! And to Northern Sky and your continued foresight in looking to the future!
Congratulations to the very talented, Lachrisa Grandberry! Kudos to Northern Sky Theater for the creation of this new initiative. One of the many reasons why I will continue to support such a wonderful organization and the Door County Peninsula arts! PS, this photo of Lachrisa is perfection! Such a talented woman with an infectious smile!
CONGRATULATIONS, Lachrisa! Love Northern Sky & Company!!
Talent beyond measure….congratulations!
Congratulations!!
congratulations my dear...I pray God continues to lead and guide your footsteps
Congratulations
Awesome! Congratulations!🎉
Brava! and Congratulations 🎉
congratulations!
Congratulations Princess
Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations Lachrisa Grandberry and Northern Sky Theater! What an exciting new chapter! ❤
This is amazing! How exciting!
Love Northern Sky Theater and Lachrisa! Keep up the great work!
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Fabulous!!!
Holly made it to Milwaukee for SpongeBob at First Stage! What a treat to see the work of so many Northern Sky folks! Kudos to Lachrisa Grandberry, Doug Clemons, Zach Woods, Paul Helm and Jason Fassl. Ya’ll are brilliant and totally delightful! ❤️🧽
At long last, your "Sunflowered" cast recordings have arrived! 🌻 We've brought in extra help today just to get these turned around and back out to you as fast as we can. Watch your mailbox! 📨
Haven't ordered yours yet? Look for a link in the comments later today.
Here's the link to buy your CD: northernskytheater.com/shop/cds-music/sunflowered-cd-2022-cast/
Hey Scout!
OOOOOhhhh...Maybe I'll show up for Tuesday Crew next week and you can give me mine then!
✨💛✨ We aren’t quite sure what we would do without the passion, expertise, and unending enthusiasm of our Tuesday Crew. Although it is our performers who get all the applause, with this nomination for the Golden Heart Award, we honor The Tuesday Crew with the spotlight and a standing ovation! 👏👏👏Congratulations to all of the nominees! You all go above and beyond to make Door County and our nonprofit organizations even stronger, thank you!
That Tuesday Crew.....what a bunch of.....fun, hardworking people....that's my story and I'm sticking to it. 🤣🤣
Northern Sky is in need of a lift in 2023! 🚗 Do you know of anyone who might have a safe, reliable car that they might be willing to donate to Northern Sky? We'd love to chat with them to see if they could help us fill a need this summer. Please reach out to Holly Feldman at holly@northernskytheater.com. 🏁 Thanks for any help! Vroom, vroom!
What an awesome weekend to see people be GREAT! Lachrisa Grandberry directed BREATHE, a gorgeous concert for Signature Dance Company in Milwaukee. 💃🏿 Totally stunning! And Alexis J Roston blew our dang minds as Billy Holiday at the Mercury Theater in Chicago.🎙️ Diva. Level. Brilliance. Thanks for the amazing work, friends! ❤️
Thank you so much for coming to support! Lachrisa Grandberry is amazing❤
Way to go ladies!
Spectacular!
Look at this gorgeous scenic design by our very own Lisa Schlenker! ✨ Molly and Chase got to see “There Is A Happiness That Morning Is” at Next Act Theater this week in Milwaukee. Lots of Door County talent involved. Lisa, plus actors Cassandra Bissell and Neil Brookshire! Gorgeous show. ❤️ Congrats, friends!
Lighting design: Michael Van Dreser
How fortunate we are to have Lisa in the family!
Happy St. Patrick's Day from your friends at Northern Sky! 🍀 Look closely at our logo for "The Fish Whisperer" and you'll see a nod to the Celtic themes in the show. 💚 Seems like a perfect day to secure your tickets to this world premiere musical. 😉
🎫 bit.ly/NorSkyTix
Happy St. Paddys Day to all me darlin friends and co-workers at NST! 💚🍺☘️
Love the logo!
It's almost time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Whet your appetite with this 1993 pre-show sound check from "Malarkey!" featuring the entire original cast. Enjoy Doc Heide's flowing locks, Jeff Herbst's vintage Village Cafe shirt, and Fred Alley's cover of The Doors while the whole gang tunes up and checks levels. #ThrowbackThursday
From the 1993 playbill:
"Malarkey. A bit 'o blather. It's the Irish national specialty. May we all be blessed with a bit of faery dust, the malarkey of the Irish."
We're swooning over Alexis J Roston's performance in "Lady Day" at Emerson's Bar and Grill. Northern Sky fans will remember her in the role of Mama in "Sunflowered" this past fall. Chicago friends, don't miss this performance at the Mercury Theater!
www.facebook.com/MercuryChicago/videos/1543970026096854/
I’m seeing this on Sunday! Can’t wait.
Alexis is fabulous. I have not seen her in this production but here at the Gould....fabulous.
On April 1, our longtime beloved board member Cyndy Stiehl will step down from the board after 26 years of service. Reminiscing about her years with Northern Sky, Cyndy fondly recalls the days when the members took turns hosting the board meetings and each meeting would start with an ‘open mic’ for board members to share favorite lines and songs from our shows. We have been so fortunate to have Cyndy as part of Northern Sky's legacy of strong leadership. Thank you, Cyndy!
Pictured: Cyndy Stiehl, Heidi Ling, and Mary Seeberg - board chairs from 1997 to present
Congratulations on your retirement Cyndy!! I know you will be missed!
What an incredible honor and pleasure it was to serve with Cyndy and Mary in the “early days” of the AFT board. They are exceptional ladies, good leaders and fun to be with! I wish Ms Ling all the best in carrying the torch for NST. Regards to everyone. Greg
Cyndy and Mary are two bright stars in our Northern Sky!
One of AFT/NST's anchors, great supporters and shining lights! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Cyndy!!
Three of my favorite women
Well done, ladies!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you, Cyndy!
WOW! 26 years?!? Now THAT'S commitment, Cyndy Stiehl!!
Managing director, Dave Maier, and associate managing director, Holly Feldman are attending the Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism (WIGCOT) in Green Bay. Here they are with George Tzougros, executive director of Wisconsin Arts Board.
2023 marks 11 years since Northern Sky was awarded the Inaugural Award for Arts, Culture and Heritage. WIGCOT is one of the nation’s largest state tourism conferences, pairing education and networking to uplift Wisconsin’s powerful tourism industry.
Molly is out on the town seeing more world premieres! The Heart Sellers by Lloyd Suh at Milwaukee Rep was totally gorgeous. ❤️ Find all the festival deets at worldpremierewisconsin.com and get the Passport!
Remember this young man? Ben Martin played Charlie in “Boxcar.” Tonight he will play a lead role in “Cinderella” at School District of Sevastopol with Ann Birnschein, our marketing director, as the vocal director. Break legs and happy opening night!
Miriam Guthrie Martin
Break a leg BEN.You’re going to be a great actor someday I love you. 
Yes I do! At the After Glow, I asked if he were scared up on the top of the set (as a mother I held my breath). He said no, not at all.
YAY! 🤩🤩🤩
Woohoo!!!!! ❤️🎉
Team Buncha Naked Lumberjacks took first place at the annual Peninsula Preschool trivia night last night! 🪓 The team was made up of Northern Sky's own associate managing director Holly Feldman, facilities manager Rich Higdon, and playwright/board member Katie Dahl--plus Northern Sky sponsors Meredith and Chris Coulson-Kanter from The White Gull Inn and Jason Feldman of Jason Feldman Landscapes, LLC. The team came in just ahead of Northern Sky sponsors Peninsula Pulse Newspaper and Nicolet Bank. In case you were wondering what we do in the winter in Door County, this is it!
Congrats! That might have been the toughest night of trivia they ever had, so carry your heads high!
Buncha naked lumberjacks choppin' down trees 🪓🌳....buncha naked lumberjacks as far as I can see.....🤣🪓🪓🌳🌳 Good thing you all kept your clothes on and won the night!!!!
Some great pics of Northern Sky peeps at the World Premiere Wisconsin kick-off event at Ten Chimney's last week! 🎭❤✨
📸 Paul Ruffalo
WooHoo! Tickets are on sale!Don’t miss the 25th anniversary of GUYS ON ICE with everyone’s favorite fishing buddies – get your tickets now for performances July 5 thru September 1! Remember, Northern Sky Theater has 6 shows to choose from this year and you can catch them outdoors OR indoors--or better yet, both. ✨ 🎟
northernskytheater.com/2023-season/
Saw them in Madison over the Holidays! 4th time and still loved it!
Best show EVER! Can’t wait for summer!
Doug Mancheski was The Best, so so funny 😁
Same actors or different ones?
Hey look! 👀 This is pretty cool. The official proclamation of World Premiere Wisconsin Day! ✨ Proud to be part of organizing this inaugural statewide theater festival. And delighted to see the arts recognized so powerfully. ❤
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Friends from Northern Sky met up with friends from American Players Theatre to see 'Finder and the North Star' at Children's Theater of Madison! The first goal of World Premiere Wisconsin is to build relationships between theatermakers across our great state. ❤ Awesome to experience the festival in action!
Happy Opening to our friends in "Spongebob The Musical" at First Stage! Paul Helm, Doug Clemons, Lachrisa Grandberry, Zach Woods...break legs!!! Or should we say, crack a pineapple? 😉
Wisconsinites love making fun of themselves. We do it all the time in our musicals. This #throwbackthursday, here's a look back at a post from this same week in 2018.
What can you add to this list? You know you're from Wisconsin if...
#internationalmirthmonth
#mirthmonth #ReadAcrossAmericaDay #DrSeussDay
You have your first communion party at the local bar( right across the street from the church)
I am a transplant from Illinois, but I have basically lived in Wisconsin since I was 18. After 54 years, I am quite acclimated to being a Wisconsinite 🦡❣️
You can use your hand as a fairly accurate geographical map.
So true - I love the Kopp’s reference!
Yep!!!
Attention all theater enthusiasts!
We are thrilled to announce that Governor Evers has declared March 1, 2023 as World Premiere Wisconsin Day, the opening day of the inaugural World Premiere Wisconsin statewide theater festival.
THE FISH WHISPERER is part of this debut festival. And tickets are ON SALE TODAY for this and all our original musicals in the 2023 season!!!
Today we celebrate the vital role that theater plays in Wisconsin honor the contributions of our talented theater community to our cultural, economic, and emotional well-being, and come together to celebrate the premiere of new works and the power of theater to inspire, unite, and transform.
Join us in celebrating the vibrant theater community of Wisconsin and the premiere of nearly 50 new plays and musicals in over 20 communities across the state.
Northern Sky folks had a great time at the World Premiere Wisconsin kick off event at Ten Chimneys! We got to share a short teaser of The Fish Whisperer by Scott Guy, Robin Share, Dan Wessels, and Ron Barnett. ✨🐟✨ Thank you to Kelly, Lachrisa, James, Doc, and Alissa for representing and performing! What a great night for Wisconsin theater! ❤
Did you know we love having tour groups and family reunions come to our shows at both the outdoor Amphitheater and indoor Gould theater? Call our ticket office manager, Becky, for more details.
“We had 50 people see Guys & Does and we’ll be returning to see Guys On Ice with another bus group. Everything went so smoothly and we were so pleased with the experience from planning right through to the standing ovation.”
Jane & Keith Bangs, Tour Escorts – Owatonna Community Education
More info on the website at northernskytheater.com/group-sales/
Happy Opening Weekend to the third show in the World Premiere Wisconsin festival at Capital City Theatre. Our very own costume designer, Karen Brown-Larimore, designed the looks for this production. Check it out if you're a Stephen King fan and happen to be in the Madison area.
www.facebook.com/worldpremierewi/posts/pfbid06ni6pJx96gAiaKBZTVaakqkdfmkUo8r9bbDQQykRvm6jVgpMwLtV...🪓 REDRUM! REDRUM! Happy opening to Capital City Theatre! Go check out the third show of World Premiere Wisconsin: SHINING IN MISERY - A KING-SIZED PARODY music by Andrew Abrams, lyrics by Mark-Eugene Garcia, and book by Colleen Duvall and Mark-Eugene Garcia.
Get your tickets at tickets.overture.org/events?kid=226 and don’t forget to sign-up for the WPW passport to enjoy exclusive deals on tickets!
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#WIseeplays
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Wow! Check out this snow measurement Rich took at the Gould this morning. 📏 OK...it might have been a snow bank. 😂 He says it averages about half that across the campus. ❄️
what a handsome maintenance man
What did we do without him?
All hail the Facilities Manager! Getting the job done so we can get our jobs done!
Yeah - think you may know him.
With the winter storm Delilah piling on top of us today, we figure this #ThrowbackThursday photo from "Cheeseheads!" is appropriate. ❄️
Post your favorite snow pics here--or guess what you think the final snow inches count will be at the Gould!
14 inches at Gould. I’m excavating our back door right now.
I am soooooo glad you guys are bringing back cheeseheads!
9 inches. Only ice in our area. Lots of it.
15 inches
My guess is 12inches.
Congratulations to our friends at Children's Theater of Madison on their opening of "Finder and the North Star." ✨ This show is part of the World Premiere Wisconsin festival we're proud to be involved in. AND it was directed by Door County artist C. Michael Wright! Michael has done beautiful work at TAP and is a great friend of Northern Sky. We look forward to seeing this glorious production! ❤️ Near Madison? Check out this show! Hurray for new work!JOIN US FOR A NEW PLAY BY CTM'S ERICA BERMAN - “FINDER & THE NORTH STAR”
February 18 – March 5 in the Starlight Theater at MYArts (1055 E. Mifflin)
A silent wish sparks a spectacular adventure. Join Finder and North Star on a magical journey of self-discovery and personal triumph. Together they travel around the world and beyond – a journey that ultimately leads them to a surprising end. This brand new play by CTM’s own Erica Berman makes its debut on the MYArts stage – be the first to see it!
Part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a state-wide festival celebrating new plays and musicals. @worldpremierewi
Directed by C. Michael Wright
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BUY TICKETS NOW AT CTMTHEATER.ORG
Age Recommendation: Ages 9 and up
Themes: Self Discovery, Bravery and Perseverance
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We are proud to be lead producers of World Premiere Wisconsin, working alongside nearly 50 theaters state-wide to bring new works to Wisconsin stages. First out of the gate for the festival is Milwaukee Repertory Theater's "The Heart Sellers." We've heard exceptional things and can't wait to see it. Are you near Milwaukee? Check it out! And congrats to all our friends at the Rep! 🎉 Hurray for new plays!
Milwaukee Rep Opens World Premiere Wisconsin with Heart-Filled Play
milwaukeerep.com
It’s hard to imagine a better beginning for World Premiere Wisconsin than Milwaukee Rep’s just-opened production of Lloyd Suh’s "The Heart Sellers," running through March 19.