Dramatically Speaking: Working together

Jamie Ulmer • October 15, 2024

Collaboration and community on display

Creating theatre is all about collaboration, and that has been especially evident at TL over the past few weeks.


First, the cast of “Young Frankenstein” demonstrated incredible teamwork. When illness kept some actors and crew from performing, everyone pulled together to cover roles and keep backstage operations running smoothly. Bravo to everyone involved for showing that the show truly must go on!


Next, we partnered with the enthusiastic artists from the newly formed Bicycle Face Productions. Their presentation of new 10-minute works by local playwrights—graduates of TL’s playwrighting workshop over the past year—was a fantastic showcase of the creative energy alive in our community.


Finally, we want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to our recent fundraising concert featuring Yesterday and Today: The Beatles Interactive Experience. With a new format and date, this event was a departure from our traditional fundraiser (Dueling), but thanks to everyone in the audience and behind the scenes, we raised funds to support the theatre, particularly The Penguin Project.


All of this success is a result of extraordinary collaboration—on stage, behind the scenes, and in the audience. Together, we continue to prove just how much the community is at the heart of everything we do.


See you at the theatre,

Jamie Ulmer

Executive Director

Dramatically speaking is a monthly blog by TL's executive director. This column also appears in our weekly e-newsletter.

Theatre Lawrence News & Announcements

Now Hiring Development Director

March 12, 2026
Theatre Lawrence is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Development Director to help advance our mission through fundraising, donor engagement, sponsorships, grants, and special events. As a key member of the leadership team, the Development Director will lead contributed revenue efforts, build and steward relationships with donors and community partners, and help strengthen Theatre Lawrence’s long-term financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, an effective relationship-builder, and someone who is passionate about the arts and the impact of community theatre. Qualifications Candidates should have professional experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, communications, arts administration, or a related field. Experience with sponsorships, grants, event-based fundraising, and donor stewardship is strongly preferred. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position is $60,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include health care, PTO and holidays, professional development opportunities, a theatre ticket stipend, and a flexible work schedule. How to Apply Please submit a resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Jamie Ulmer at julmer@theatrelawrence.com . Applications will be reviewed beginning April 10, 2026. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please see the complete job description.
Logo of

Fresh take on a classic style

By Jamie Ulmer • March 9, 2026
The Cottage —a stylish, Coward-esque comedy of manners with witty dialogue, slammed doors, romantic chaos, and a fresh contemporary twist by playwright Sandy Rustin.
Orange graphic:

CAST LIST: Dial M For Murder

March 5, 2026
CAST LIST Tony..............Brenden Oliver* Lesgate.......Havok Kiser* Hubbard.....Tom Emerson, Jr Maxine.........Natania Manning* Margot.........Sierra Wilson* * Denotes TL mainstage debut
More Posts