April 12-20
Presented by Birder Players
Set in the early 1980's, Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling, recounts the real life story of a woman who is a Type 1 diabetic and risks everything to give birth to her own child. This cadre of best friends epitomizes women who can face adversity full on with grace, poise, dignity and humor.
Sponsored by The Weyers Family Foundation
May 8-12
Presented by Birder Studio of Performing Arts
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Sponsored by Dominion Energy & De Pere Christian Outreach
July 10-20
Presented by Birder Players
The ensemble cast, a traveling troupe of actors, led by the cunning and charming Leading Player, tells the story of Pippin, a young prince, who longs to find passion and adventure in his life. Birder Players' production showcases difficult choreography and local aerial artists. "Pippin" is a 1972 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse directed the original Broadway production.
RATED: STRONG PG-13 | Contains adult themes such as simulated violence, war imagery, death contemplation, and sexual innuendo/simulation/simulated acts. Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Due to the language and a lot of sexual scenarios, It is not appropriate for kids under 12.
Sponsored by Mari & David Casper
July 31-August 2
Presented by Birder Studio of Performing Arts
CATS: Young Actors Edition is a one-hour adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical, specially tailored for young actors. CATS is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with purr-fect felines, including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Skimbleshanks and Grizabella. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one, they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.
September 19-28
Presented by Birder Players
The Rocky Horror Show is a musical with music, lyrics and book by Richard O'Brien. A humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 1930s through to the early 1960s, the musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr Frank-N-Furter, unveiling his new creation, Rocky, a sort of Frankenstein-style monster in the form of an artificially made, fully grown, physically perfect muscle man complete "with blond hair and a tan."
The Rocky Horror Show contains strong sexual innuendo and mature themes.
Sponsored by Fay Dental Care
November 21-December 14
Presented by Birder Players
White Christmas is a classic Irving Berlin Broadway musical based on the 1954 film of the same name. The heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs. The musical centers around a song-and-dance team, a sister act, and the attempt to save a failing Vermont Inn.
Sponsored by Dr. Nick AbuJamra DDS, MS & Ryan Funeral Home
December 18
Presented by Birder Players
Birder Players presents a festive evening of desserts, cash bar, and musical entertainment. Join us as we celebrate the season with holiday song and cheer! Doors open for cocktail hour at 6:00pm. Music will begin at 7:00pm. Table seating is provided. A 3% service fee is applied to all credit card purchases.
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