Theatre, at its most basic, is about telling stories. Those stories can entertain, build understanding, and reflect on a community’s shared histories. Sometimes those stories necessitate examining difficult events and the questions they raise. No matter, they are still the story of our community.

Community Players is working with a team of award-winning documentary filmmakers to create a theatrical piece which invites the community to explore one such local event.

The story of what happened to Helen Wilson and its aftermath have impacted Beatrice and the region for more than 30 years. Community Players is collaborating on the creation of an original theatrical production which explores these events. Based on court records, investigative materials, as well as news reports and first-hand accounts, this documentary play (written and directed by Cecilia Rubino) is a unique way for the community to understand and reflect on this historic and divisive case from a fresh and collaborative perspective. Public performances of the show are tentatively scheduled for mid-June.

The various stages of the play will be filmed by a camera crew as a part of a television documentary series directed by Nanfu Wang.

We have been working closely with Nanfu Wang and her team to develop a partnership of trust and understanding, and we look forward to sharing this unique theatrical experience with our community.

As always, please reach out to us if you have questions.

Jamie Ulmer

CP Managing Artistic Director