more photos from the show

“Buccaneers” Huge Success

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of so many people, our Syttende Mai show, “Buccaneers in Bunads” was a very successful. Anyone who was a part of this show in any way should reach around and pat themselves on the back.

The show played to an audience of nearly 1150 for the eight performances. Net profit information is not yet available as treasurer Tony Hill gets the bills in and paid. It is expected that profit for this event, our biggest annual fund raiser, will exceed last year. SVP depends on the profits from Syttende Mai to support many of the fixed costs of owning and operating the theater.

Special thanks to the writers (Tony Hill, Dan Prueher, Jeff Horton), Directors Tony Hill and Brooke Hauser, and producer Yolanda Staats. And special, special thanks to everyone who worked on the production to make it happen.

Audiences were heard to utter critical comments such as: “Wow”,”Uffda”, “What a show”, and “Your best yet”.

Stoughton Village Players has been around since 1972 as a part of our growing community. A non-profit organization, we have survived and thrived almost entirely on ticket sales and volunteer support.

In 2003-2004, we undertook an ambitious project: purchase the historic Badger Theater, renovate the exterior and make it our home. We accomplished that goal and the Village Players Theater is a bright spot in Stoughton's revitalized downtown.

Phase 2 of the renovation plan is now ready to begin with improvements to our auditorium: new chairs, new carpeting, new paint and repairs. This new program is called SIT (Supporting Improvements to the Theater) and it offers a few opportunities to reward and recognize our donors.

Goal: Raise $38,000 by May, 2009, for installation in summer, 2009

Brick and Chair Personalizations: Easy as 1-2-3

$100: Small bricks (4" x 8") have two lines of twelve characters or spaces.

Order $100 Brick

$200: Our new chairs have a plaque in the armrest which enables you to personalize or dedicate it with two lines of twenty characters or spaces. (Seat personalization does not reserve the seat for you at performances)

Order Chairs

$300: Large bricks (8" x 8") have five lines of twelve characters or spaces.

Order $300 Brick

Questions can be directed to Dan at sit@stoughtonvillageplayers.org