Three Decades of Stories and Song
If you know Northern Sky Theater, you know Jeff Herbst. And if you know Jeff, you’ve probably shared a laugh, a story, or a heartfelt moment with him — onstage, backstage, under the stars, or simply in the joy of the theater we’ve created together.
For over 30 years, Jeff has been the artistic heartbeat of Northern Sky. His warmth, his vision, his deep commitment to our mission — and to you — have shaped not just what we do, but who we are. As Jeff steps into his new role as Artistic Director Emeritus, we’d like to honor him in the way that matters most: by sustaining the future of the theater he’s poured his heart into with our Under These Stars campaign.
What better way to celebrate what Jeff believed in and brought to the theater than ensuring that it will be here for generations to come?
Please join us in securing Jeff’s legacy by contributing to this special campaign. The best possible retirement gift ever!
Under These Stars Campaign
To mark his more than three decades of storytelling, song, and heart, we ask you to consider a three-year sustaining pledge to the Under These Stars campaign. Your support will strengthen Northern Sky’s general operating fund, ensuring we can continue producing the shows you love and the new works that define our spirit.
In true Northern Sky spirit, your gift can do even more. To make your gift go even further, three longtime supporters, moved by Jeff’s impact, have stepped up with a remarkable challenge:
A Challenge Inspired by Jeff’s Legacy
If 300 donors — new or returning — join this campaign, our lead donors will each contribute $10,000 per year for the next three years to the Fred Alley New Musical Fund. That’s $90,000 by 2027 to bring even more new stories to life. What a powerful way to invest in our future!
Every single pledge — no matter the size — brings us closer to that goal and keeps Jeff’s creative spirit burning bright. By giving today, you’re not just supporting a theater. You’re helping carry forward a legacy built with love, laughter, and community — a legacy you’ve helped shape right alongside Jeff.
Together, we’ll ensure that stories filled with laughter, love, and meaning continue to shine under these stars for generations to come.
Let’s honor him together, in the most meaningful way we can: by ensuring the story continues.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your gift or pledge, please call Holly Feldman at 920-633-3228 or email holly@northernskytheater.com.
SEE YOU UNDER THE STARS,
Holly Feldman, Managing Director
Board of Directors
Heidi Ling, Chairperson
Susan Caldwell, Vice Chairperson
Thomas A. Moore, Treasurer
Eric DeJardine, Secretary
Katie Dahl
Frederick J. Heide
Paula Kocken
Christine Saldanha
John Sawyer
Bill Theisen
Mailing Address: 9058 County Road A, Fish Creek, WI 54212