Just a typical Tuesday at Theatre Lawrence

Jamie Ulmer • October 21, 2025

Walking through the halls of Theatre Lawrence this time of year, you’re treated to a remarkable variety of programs in action.


Last week, our biennial production of “The Rocky Horror Show” was rocking out on stage, getting ready for tech week. Meanwhile, downstairs, auditions for “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” were already bringing a hint of the holiday season.


Earlier that same day, our young performers were singing and dancing as they prepared for their fall production next month. The Vintage Players, not to be outdone, took their show on the road for a performance at a local retirement community. And let’s not forget Suitcase Stories—our outreach program visiting area classrooms to collaborate with students on original short plays inspired by their ideas.


Just a normal Tuesday at Theatre Lawrence. Well… maybe not a normal Tuesday—but not an unusual one either.


Sometimes, when we’re in the midst of back-to-back committee meetings, reviewing financial summaries, or troubleshooting the latest HVAC issue, it’s easy to forget the incredible number of ways we’re impacting people’s lives.


Whether in a classroom, a rehearsal, or a performance, Theatre Lawrence is proud to connect with so many parts of our community. And somewhere between the competing melodies of “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me” and “Happy Holidays,” it’s good to pause, take a breath, and remember why we’re so busy.


Theatre Lawrence News & Announcements

By Dani DeGarmo October 17, 2025
CAST LIST Bob Wallace…............................Jeremy Willmoth Phil Davis…....................................Conner Booton Betty Haynes…...........................Abby Ilardi Judy Haynes..........................…..Ellen Welander General Henry Waverly…....Tom Emerson, Jr. Martha Watson...................…..Maeghan Bishop-Brienzo Susan Waverly….......................Lauren Kramer Ralph Sheldrake…...................Shelton Lauderbaugh Rita…................................................Maddie Shelton Rhoda........................................…..Nicole Olson Ezekiel Foster…..........................Tim Canaday Mike…..............................................Mario Bonilla Ensemble: Mario Bonilla Tim Canaday Alyssa Cooper Chris Drahozal Stephanie Ellis Eva Gammill James Green Nikki Hammond Madelynn Knisley Elana LaGrone John Olson Emily Pons Sarah Riley Josh Setzer Malachi Swedberg Annie Whightsil
October 10, 2025
The TL Board of Directors, along with some members of the staff, spent a recent Saturday engaging in a productive annual planning and strategy session. The board holds these annual planning sessions outside of regular monthly meetings to freely discuss topics and ideas. The day also allows the board to deep dive into major topics and learn more about being effective stewards of the organization, as well as getting to know each other better. In addition to evaluating recent strategies and last season’s goals, the session focused on envisioning future impact of TL and what steps will be needed to achieve those goals. We truly appreciate the dedication and expertise of our board members as we move the theatre into the future. Thanks also to Brandon Woods at Alvamar for providing a space away from our regular conference room to refresh our brains.
September 25, 2025
Thank you to everyone who auditioned!
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