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Wildfire Recovery Fund
We recently shared how the South Fork Fire disrupted the start of our season at Post Playhouse. Today, we’re happy to share the next chapter in our Comeback Story.
Together, we reached our $45,000 Wildfire Recovery Fund goal!
This milestone was made possible by the generosity of supporters near and far who believe in our mission and in the resilience of our theatre and our region. Every gift has strengthened us, lifted our spirits, and supported our communities as we heal together. We are so grateful.
For nearly 60 years, Post Playhouse has brought people together as part of the summer experience at Fort Robinson State Park, helping make this region a destination for visitors and a source of joy in our community.
While we’ve reached our important fundraising goal, our recovery doesn’t end here. The impact of canceled performances, emergency and evacuation expenses, and lost attendance continues to affect our nonprofit theatre as we rebuild for this season and prepare for the future.
The next chapter of our Comeback Story is still being written. If Post Playhouse has ever been part of your story—or if you simply want to invest in the recovery of our region that depends on summer tourism—you can still make a gift to help ensure Post Playhouse remains strong for seasons to come.
Thank you for your generosity. And thank you for helping us turn a season of challenge into a Comeback Story—of resilience, hope, and community.
If you’d like to make a donation to help with the Wildfire Recovery Fund, write “Wildfire Recovery Fund” in the “Anything you’d like us to know” text field on the donation form. Thank you for your support!
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, your contribution to Post Playhouse is fully tax-deductible.
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Our Mission
The Post Playhouse is dedicated to enhancing the arts of western Nebraska by continuing to bring professional live theatre to the region and presenting Broadway style musicals for the enjoyment of our community members. Our three areas of concentration include:
- Quality — We strive to produce the highest quality performances in our summer stock season by hiring outstanding actors, designers, technicians locally and from across the nation.
- Education — We continue to offer internships to our actors and technicians and the opportunity to work on stage with seasoned professionals.
- Community — We strive to serve our community and offer productions and entertainment for our local supporters, as well as our friends visiting Fort Robinson State Park.
You can help
If you like our mission or are a fan of our productions, consider donating today. View our contributor levels below to see the benefits of donating to Post Playhouse.
Please contact the box office at 1-888-665-1976 or email us at elaudeman@postplayhouse.com with any questions about donating.
You can also send donations via mail:
Post Playhouse
c/o Jim Gardner
Casey Peterson LTD
PO Box 447
Chadron, NE 69337
Please make all checks payable to Post Playhouse and include your name, mailing address, and email address so we can contact you regarding your benefits.
Annual Fund Giving Societies
Sponsor: $59 – $99
- Invitations to donor exclusive events
- Primary access to next season’s show announcement
Sustainer: $100 – $249
All of the above plus:
- Name recognition in Playhouse lobby’s donor listing
- Digital Copy of Post Playhouse Annual Report
Actor’s Circle: $250 – $499
All of the above plus:
- 2 complimentary tickets for opening night of 1 show of your choice
Signature Supporter: $500 – $1,999
All of the above plus:
- 4 complimentary tickets total for opening night of 1 show of your choice
- Invitation to 1 post-show celebration of opening night show of your choice
Artistic Director Society: $2,000 – $6,999
All of the above plus:
- 6 complimentary tickets total for opening night of 1 show of your choice
- Invitation to 2 post-show celebrations of opening night shows of your choice
Show Sponsor: $7,000 – $11,999
All of the above plus:
- 10 complimentary tickets total for opening night of 1 show of your choice
- Dinner for 6 at the Fort Robinson Restaurant prior to 1 performance of sponsored show
- Name recognition in pre-show announcement prior to every performance
- Name or Logo recognition in:
- Post Playhouse season brochure (7,000 copies)
- Program book — handed out at every performance (10,000 copies)
- Post Playhouse lobby
- Exclusive backstage tour for 6 persons
- Invitation for 2 persons to 1 open dress rehearsal
All donations, unless otherwise specified, go toward the Post Playhouse’s Annual Fund, which supports all aspects of operation for the Playhouse’s annual activities and performances. Thank you so much for supporting your local summer theatre!
You can make a meaningful contribution to Post Playhouse through your IRA, and it may have significant tax benefits for you! If you’re over the age of 70½, you can donate directly from your Traditional IRA to charity through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), without having to pay income tax on the amount donated. This allows you to support theatre in NW Nebraska while reducing your taxable income.
Making a gift through your IRA is simple, and it could help you meet your required minimum distribution (RMD) while supporting a cause you care about!
For more information on how to donate through your IRA, contact Em Laudeman, development director at elaudeman@postplayhouse.com.
Friends of Post Playhouse
Friends of Post Playhouse is a volunteer group with a mission to support the Post Playhouse through volunteer efforts and philanthropy. This group of individuals works to support the board of directors in various capacities from assisting in the scene or costume shop, providing food for events or concessions, preparing the theatre for opening and closing each season, ushering, and other activities that the board and staff of Post Playhouse identify as necessary to the daily operations of the organization. Serving on the Friends of Post Playhouse is a rewarding experience that provides opportunities for theatre lovers from all our Northwest Nebraska communities alongside talented theatre professionals from all across the country.
Expectations:
- Members are expected to identify at least 2 areas of need where they are interested in volunteering
- Regularly attend FPP meetings and Post Playhouse functions
- Contribute $100 annual membership fee, used to support Post Playhouse daily operations as well as fund FPP’s purchase of necessary materials needed for volunteer work
- Work with staff and board liaison to identify areas of need in volunteer sector
Volunteer Roles
- Theatre Preparation and Season Ending - Help to clean theater and various housing units the first weekend in May and second/third weekend in August. Load In Weekend - Transport any equipment from CSC at the beginning of the season. Load Out Weekend - Assist staff with strike and/or load out any equipment from CSC after the end of the season.
- Food - Help with providing meals to 40+ staff members for 3 show Saturdays, Strike, Opening Night Receptions, Tech Weeks, baked goods for concessions, etc.
- Scene and Costume Building - Assist in the scene shop and/or costume shop to build sets and costumes under the direction of artistic staff.
- Usher and Box Office - Usher for performances, volunteer in box office under supervision of and training by box office manager, assist box office in managing usher volunteer program to ensure ushers are available for all performances, etc.
- End of Season Cabaret - Organize and execute the reception at the end of each season Cabaret (usually last Monday of season in August). Provide refreshments, tables, and utensils for the reception. Assist in fundraising. Develop informal volunteer appreciation aspect of this fundraising event.
- Miscellaneous - Run any errands that might be needed during rehearsal period and assist board members in volunteer needs identified by the board or managing director.
Group Structure:
The FPP will be led by two co-chairs. There is no limit to the number of individuals who can participate, but the Board of Directors of the Post Playhouse can determine maximum capacity.
Membership is determined through a one time application process and then renewal each January with an annual contribution of $100. Funds will be donated directly to Post Playhouse. The board will propose interested individuals and the managing director will approve them. The managing director will keep a list of active members to share with the board liaison.
FPP co-chairs will report to the managing director of Post Playhouse and board liaison to the FPP. Managing director and board liaison will work with the FPP co-chairs to ensure that the group is supported and celebrated in an important role while serving the direct volunteer needs of the organization.
The FPP will have meetings no less than two times annually.
Ready to join?
Click below to download the membership form. It contains all the information you’ll need to contact us and join.
