Making the most of March

Jamie Ulmer • March 3, 2026

It’s going to be an amazing month at Theatre Lawrence.


I know, I know, of course I say that. It’s kind of my job to say things like that. But just take a second and look at everything happening this month:

  • The Cottage will make you laugh until you shoot tea out your nose. (Well… maybe. No promises.)
  • Dial M for Murder will be in rehearsal, bringing a classic thriller to the stage.
  • The Vintage Players are sharing a brand-new show with us.
  • Youngsters are rehearsing The Lion King Kids.
  • We wrap up the month with auditions for The Addams Family.
  • And then there are the classes!
  • SOTIs and Saturday youth classes
  • The adult tap class sold out more than a week before it started
  • We’re offering an adult acting class


I’m exhausted just typing all that.


This kind of month is made possible by a combination of forces coming together. It’s people: volunteers, our board of directors, and staff. It’s audiences, without them, it might as well be just a rehearsal. And it’s donors and sponsors, who provide the financial backbone of our programming.


Later this month, we’ll be kicking off our annual membership campaign. Contributions of all sizes make a difference, from $50 to $5,000. Your support helps us make months like this, and 11 others just like them, possible.


Now I’m going to start another pot of coffee, because we’re going to need it!


Theatre Lawrence News & Announcements

CAST LIST: The Addams Family

April 2, 2026
CAST LIST Gomez Addams…………....................Juan Deras Juarez Morticia Addams…….................…....Shelby Easum Uncle Fester………..….....................…....Brian Williams Grandma……………….......................…….Beth Dearinger Wednesday Addams……..........….Gwentessa Alfie Pugsley Addams….............…...………Kouri Demelash* Lurch……………………….............................…Dan Heinz Mal Beineke………………......................…Spencer Greenwood Alice Beineke………………......................Courtney Ellis* Lucas Beineke………………....................Zachary Bricken Ancestor (Conquistador)..........Mario Bonilla Ancestor (Solider)...........................Malachi Swedberg Ancestor (Pilgrim)...........................Susan Rieger Ancestor (Gambler)......................Parker Bennett* Ancestor (Hippie)............................Mary Ramirez Ancestor (Bride)...............................Liv Brack Ancestor (Flapper).........................Kenzie Alexander* Ancestor (Witch).............................Robin Michael Ancestor (Flight Attendant).....Madison Torrez* Ancestor/US Gomez…..............……Samuel Person* Ancestor/US Morticia…..........…….Rachel Craft* Ancestor/US Wednesday.....…..Essy Siegel* Ancestor/US Fester……….............…Josh Nemechek Ancestor/US Lucas………..............…Timmy Adams Ancestor/US Alice………...............….Katie Hastings Lewis* Ancestor/US Pugsley…............……Nikki Hammond
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Announcing the 26-27 Season

By Jamie Ulmer • March 31, 2026
Celebrate Theatre Lawrence’s 50th Anniversary Season with a lineup of classics and fresh favorites, plus bonus shows and a holiday title still to come.

Guys & Dolls Sr info meetings

March 30, 2026
BIG NEWS! Guys & Dolls Sr. is coming to town! Bruce Douglas, Vintage Players Director, is hosting three informational meetings about this regional premiere program that will give you all the details you’re curious about for this 55+ show. We will share the same information at each meeting so no need to attend more than one. There’s no obligation to attend the informational meetings in order to participate in the production. Feel free to bring your questions and anything you’d like to add to our discussion! INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS Tuesday, April 7th | 3:30-4:30 PM Tuesday, April 14th | 6:30-7:30 PM Tuesday, April 21st | 3:30-4:30 PM  All informational meetings will take place in the Theatre Lawrence conference room.
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