What We Do
ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
Community Players engages and enriches Southeast Nebraska through the arts by deepening connections, utilizing inclusive programming, and producing quality live theatre.
OUR VISION
Community Players, Inc. leads Southeast Nebraska to cultural and economic stardom as the center for excellence in the performing arts.
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.
Community Players is a non-profit 501(c)(3) arts organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Meet our current Board
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for copies of our bylaws and some key organization policies.
We are extremely proud of the caliber of productions staged by CP.Take a look at some of our program highlights:
- Full-time professional staff
- Featured in the HBO documentary series "Mind Over Murder" Learn more
- Recipient of 2006 Governor's Arts Award for organizational achievement
- Nebraska Association of Community Theatres biennial 1 Act Festival Outstanding Show: 2008, 2011, 2015, 2016
- Own our theatre facility
- Award winning renovation to our building’s façade
- Regular season of six productions
- Stage Door, family/youth season of three productions.
- Educational outreach programs such as Stars of Summer, Acting UP after-school program and the Young Adult Theatre project.
- Described by the Omaha World-Herald as "...a particularly impressive example of community theater success." (Oct. 27, 2005 editorial)
- Strong community support
- Financial stability
- Annual support from the
Nebraska Arts Council
GET INVOLVED!
We want to be your community theatre. There is a place for everyone to become active and contribute to our community’s high quality of life. We welcome anyone wanting to get involved.
ON STAGE!
Performers of all types and with all experience are welcome. CP has an open door casting policy, meaning EVERYONE is welcome to audition and we frequently cast first time performers on stage.
BACKSTAGE!
Producing a show is more than just the actors on stage. The behind the scenes crews are just as essential to crafting quality productions. We can use volunteers in everything from set construction, to costuming, to box office, to stage management.
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