Badger Theater Celebrates 100 Years!
Stoughton Village Theatre celebrates its centennial
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As you know, our theater opened in 1921 so we have lots of events, videos and other celebratory stuff happening this year including an open lobby with exhibits and videos on Friday and Saturday, May 14/15. Watch for more info on the details and our need for shift volunteers during those days. One interesting date I have discovered is that the first movie shown at the Badger Theater (our predecessor) was Isobel on MARCH 29, 1921... almost exactly 100 years ago.
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As you know, our theater opened in 1921 so we have lots of events, videos and other celebratory stuff happening this year including an open lobby with exhibits and videos on Friday and Saturday, May 14/15. Watch for more info on the details and our need for shift volunteers during those days. One interesting date I have discovered is that the first movie shown at the Badger Theater (our predecessor) was Isobel on MARCH 29, 1921... almost exactly 100 years ago.
The Stoughton Village Players theater is dark,
but we still have some positive and exciting news:
but we still have some positive and exciting news:
- 2021 is the 100th anniversary of our historic theater, and 2022 is the 50th anniversary of our group. We hope to have events with photos, faces and perspectives to celebrate these milestones over the next two years: these plans are on hold for now like all other live performance venues. Watch for more information soon as we find fun ways to tell our unique story.
- We have been working on one element, however, that will set the stage for our next phase of growth and creative expression: a new logo. In this logo design, we wanted a fresh new look that also acknowledged our history which is so much a part of who we are. Thanks to Tracy Behm at Fresh Design Studios for helping us realize our vision. We are excited to present...
Ticket Refunds for The Foreigner (click for more information)
COVID-19 has changed life for all of us in many ways. The same is true for us here at Stoughton Village Players. As concert venues, major sports leagues, and other public events were busy canceling tens of thousands of mass gatherings, we were likewise forced to cancel our Spring show, The Foreigner. Unfortunately that has left many of our ticket holders wondering about the refund of their purchased tickets.
FOR THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEATER AND THE ARTS, HERE IS THE BEST GIFT OF ALL:
Like many in Stoughton and in our changed world, SVP was impacted by the coronavirus. We had to cancel The Foreigner, which was five days away from opening (after eight weeks of rehearsal and set-building) and then our Syttende Mai show (which represents about half our annual income) was also cancelled along with the rest of our beloved festival.
People have asked how we are doing and what can they do to support SVP to make sure we can continue to be a center for local arts and entertainment. We have adjusted our plans and hope to get back onstage for our 2020/21 season. To help us get through this tough financial time, we offer four opportunities for your consideration (see details and photos):
1. Become a member ($20 annually)
2. Buy a dedication brick in the sidewalk in front of the theater ($100 and $300) - See below
3. Buy a chair arm dedication plaque in the theater auditorium ($200) - See below
4. Donate
Thanks to our audiences who have supported us through our nearly 50 years of existence. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Here's the scoop:
$100 for the small brick with two lines.
Like many in Stoughton and in our changed world, SVP was impacted by the coronavirus. We had to cancel The Foreigner, which was five days away from opening (after eight weeks of rehearsal and set-building) and then our Syttende Mai show (which represents about half our annual income) was also cancelled along with the rest of our beloved festival.
People have asked how we are doing and what can they do to support SVP to make sure we can continue to be a center for local arts and entertainment. We have adjusted our plans and hope to get back onstage for our 2020/21 season. To help us get through this tough financial time, we offer four opportunities for your consideration (see details and photos):
1. Become a member ($20 annually)
2. Buy a dedication brick in the sidewalk in front of the theater ($100 and $300) - See below
3. Buy a chair arm dedication plaque in the theater auditorium ($200) - See below
4. Donate
Thanks to our audiences who have supported us through our nearly 50 years of existence. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Here's the scoop:
$100 for the small brick with two lines.
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$300 for the medium brick with four lines.
$200 for the engraved auditorium chair plaque.
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The nice thing about this gift is that it will be there for many years to come. Perhaps a memorial to a relative or a way to thank them for supporting you. Perhaps your family needs to be part of Stoughton forever capturing this time together. Or maybe you simply want to be part of our wonderful downtown and support the arts.
For more specific information or questions, contact Dan Prueher at: danprueher@gmail.com.
For more specific information or questions, contact Dan Prueher at: danprueher@gmail.com.