(Le Mars)- The Le Mars Community Theatre has been a mainstay here since the fall of 1968, which means their upcoming 2019 season marks the 50th Anniversary for this dynamic group. Danna Schuster, 18 year member of the board of directors and current president, says LCT is excited to be honoring the passion this volunteer based organization was built on.
Back in 1968 what is now known as LCT grew out of a theater class taught at Westmar College. Jim Fletcher, Mary Sturgess, Bill Sturgess, Denny Stelpflug, Marge Rosebury, Jack McDougal, Mary Ann Drennin and Bonnie Dull all stepped up as founding board members at that time. Bonnie, who passed away in 2016, dedicated lots of time at the theatre throughout her life, making an impression on everyone she came in contact with, including Schuster.
Donna Hentges was a long time member of the theatre’s board as well, probably serving the most years behind the scenes, but was not a founding member. She passed just last year.
All of these people, and then some, will be honored throughout the Le Mars Community Theatre 50th Anniversary Season and especially at the Chamber After Five being held at the Postal Playhouse January 23rd.
Schuster said the group would also love to have people share photos of theatre participants from the past on facebook and at the “After Five” as well.
So, what shows can be enjoyed during this celebratory season at the Postal Playhouse? The season kicks off in March with “An Inspector Calls,” by J.B. Priestly; “Our Town,” by Thorton Wilder in June; “Rumors,” by Neil Simon in August and wraps up with a November show called “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” a musical by Robert L. Freedman.
The Le Mars Community Theatre at the Postal Playhouse is also celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary Season with a new logo design, and vivid new mural, which can be seen on the west side of the Postal Playhouse.
Learn more about LCT at there website: lemarslive.org, you can also easily access their facebook page from there as well.
