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Northwoods Players, Ltd - Community Theater

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About NWP

2026-27 Schedule

Board of Directors

2026-27 Schedule

2026 Fall Play


PLAY ON!

Auditions 

Phillips High School 

Performing Arts Center

September 1 & 3

6:30 pm


This hilarious 1980 play-within-a-play follows a community theatre group trying to stage a murder mystery while dealing with a demanding author who constantly changes the script at the last minute.


Please join us at the

 Performing Arts Center

Ph

2026 Fall Play


PLAY ON!

Auditions 

Phillips High School 

Performing Arts Center

September 1 & 3

6:30 pm


This hilarious 1980 play-within-a-play follows a community theatre group trying to stage a murder mystery while dealing with a demanding author who constantly changes the script at the last minute.


Please join us at the

 Performing Arts Center

Phillips High School

Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7pm

Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7pm

Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2pm


Tickets at the door:

Adults $12

Students/Seniors $10

Children 12 and under $8



The Christmas Madrigal Dinner

December 12 & 13, 2026

 At the former Phillips Elementary School

More info to come....




Actors performing a scene from Shrek the Musical on stage.

Who We Are

Board of Directors

2026-27 Schedule

NWP was founded in 1978 by a group of passionate theatre personalities from the area. As a vibrant community theatre, we are made up of neighbors, friends, and co-workers; we include teachers, students, engineers, parents, pastors, laborers, and retirees from all walks of life. During our productions, we transform into carpenters, technic

NWP was founded in 1978 by a group of passionate theatre personalities from the area. As a vibrant community theatre, we are made up of neighbors, friends, and co-workers; we include teachers, students, engineers, parents, pastors, laborers, and retirees from all walks of life. During our productions, we transform into carpenters, technicians, artists, actors, singers, directors, seamstresses, and creators! Our payment comes in the form of the opportunity to meet new friends, the applause of an audience, and the satisfaction of being part of a fantastic show.  Northwoods Players  has something for everyone!

Two actors in elaborate sea-themed costumes perform on stage under blue lighting.

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

President: Jeff Willers

Vice-President: Brenda Willers

Secretary: Susan Jones

Treasurer: Karl Pippenger

BJ Nachtrab

Tia Kropf-Beringer

Keshia Edinger

Pam Rahmer (Historian)

Priya Kumaravel (Wardrobe)

Sherry Pesko (Communications)



Thank You For Your Generous Contributions!

Phillips Performing Arts Center, Dedicated September 2022

Forward Bank


BW Papersystems


Jon & Sherry Pesko


Athens Veterinary Service, Gloria Mae & Dennie Helixon, Ed & Lori Jasurda, Loggers United Booster Club, Norvado, Phillips Lions Club, Phillips Lumber & Hardware, Phillips Plating Corporation, Price Electric Cooperative, Prevail Bank


Aspirus Health, The Knihtila Family, Joe & Debra Perkins


John & Anne Baxter, BW Papersystems Employees, Kathryn & Peter Dahlie, Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls/Security Health Plan


Pip's Cranberries, The Harper Family, Jeff & Brenda Willers


Compumold Tool & Design, Grace & Arlyn Kielsmeier, The Kumaravel Family, Mike & Katie Marano, Kathy Mencel, Kathryn Nelson,


North Country Driving School, Northern Comfort Systems Specialists, Scott & Lynn Olson, Harry & Sharon Roberts, Slaby Deda Law Offices,


Dan & Michelle Tekippe, Sharon & Richard Thomas, Vita Plus-Kennan


Toni Brendel, Phillips Moose Lodge, ReMax New Horizons Realty,


Reese's Resort, Therese Trojak


Bader's Sport Center, Sarah Baxter, Club 13 Rib Cook-Off, Mark & Kim Fuhr,


Tim & Cindy Gould, Troy & Teri Henderson Family, Sue & George Hlasny,


Randy & Shirley Hueckman, The Kandutsch Family, Northern Lakes Concrete,


Northern Sight Vision Clinic, Dave Peterson, Sign Studio & Print Shop,


Shirley Smith, Jerome & Janet Willers, Claudia Wagner,


Mary Jane Merkley Zimmerman, In Memory of Joe Moquin



Amazing Shows Through the Years....

Hello, Dolly!
A man in a suit kneels beside a woman lying on the floor with a sword stuck in her back.
High school theater performance with vibrant costumes and a Wildcats backdrop.
A woman plays guitar surrounded by children in sailor outfits during a stage performance.
Actors perform a dramatic scene with one lying on the floor and others peeking through curtains.
Actors dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz perform on stage.
Actors performing a dramatic scene with two dressed as police officers and two in casual clothes.
Actors in a theatrical play wearing period costumes on stage.
A group of students and teachers in a vintage classroom setting during a play.
A colorful theatrical cast performing on stage with vibrant costumes and lighting.
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Thank You 2025-2026 Patrons!

"Superstars" ($300 or more)

"Superstars" ($300 or more)

"Superstars" ($300 or more)

Forward Bank

Anne & John Baxter

Jon & Sherry Pesko

Richard Thomas



"Stars" ($200 - 299)

"Superstars" ($300 or more)

"Superstars" ($300 or more)

AC Carpet Plus

 A & W

 BW Papersystems

 Elk River Septic 

JC Builders

 Dave & Julie Olson

Phillips Lumber & Hardware

 Slaby Deda LLP - Law Office

Jeff & Brenda Willers


"Troupers" ($100 - $199)

"Superstars" ($300 or more)

"Barnstormers" ($50 - $99)

Anderson's Body Shop

Sarah Baxter

Mark & Marjory Brzeskiewicz

Compumold Tool & Design

Susan Jones

Northern Sight Vision Clinic, LLC

Northwoods Community Credit Union

Tom & Linnea Olson

Chick Onchuck

Joe & Debra Perkins

Phillips Plating Corporation

Prevail Bank

Carole Pingel & Alfred Schneider

Sign Studio & Print Shop, LLC

Smart Construction

The Trimner Family

Bryan & Sharon Vergin

Vyskocil Construction, LLC



"Barnstormers" ($50 - $99)

"Barnstormers" ($50 - $99)

"Barnstormers" ($50 - $99)

Birchland Realty Inc.

Peter & Kathi Dahlie

 Richard & Joanne Heitkemper Hueckman Auction

Sherrie Kandutsch

 Grace Keilsmeier 

"Footlighters" ($25 - $49)

"Barnstormers" ($50 - $99)

"Footlighters" ($25 - $49)

Cabin Creations

Fidelity Insurance Agency 

Tom & Carol Kuzma 

 Reese's Resort

Pat & Hank Riedel 

Become a Patron!

Help us keep our community theatre alive by becoming a patron! All donations are tax deductible. You will receive a receipt and one patron coupon for every $25 contributed, which can be used for our fall plays and spring musicals.   Patrons are recognized on our website and in our programs.

Patron drive 2026 contribution form (docx)Download

HELLO, DOLLY! Spring Musical 2026

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The Game's Afoot - Fall Play 2025

Two people in elegant attire near a decorated Christmas tree on stage.
Actors in formal and festive attire on a stage set with a Christmas tree and medieval decor.
Couple in festive attire dancing on stage with Christmas tree background.
Actors perform a dramatic scene near a decorated Christmas tree on stage.
Actors perform a dramatic scene on a vintage-themed stage set.
Actors in formal attire perform a dramatic scene around a table on stage.
Three actors in formal vintage attire performing on stage with a stone wall backdrop.
Woman in a green sequined dress talking on a vintage phone in a festive living room.
A man kneels beside a woman lying on the floor with a sword through her back on stage.
Actors performing a dramatic scene on stage with a covered body and expressive gestures.

Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL - Spring Musical 2025

A young actor performs in a play titled 'The Velvet Fog of East High Jack Scott'.
Actors performing a school-themed play on stage with lively expressions.
Three young people talking on stage, with lockers and a sign in the background.
High school basketball players performing on stage in red Wildcats uniforms.
A group of seven young actors performing on stage in a school play.
Group of young performers posing on stage with raised hands and smiles.
Actors performing energetically on stage in a colorful school-themed play.
High school theater performance with four actors on stage.
High school stage play with students performing energetically on set.
Two actors sit on stage with floral lattice backdrop during a play.

Madrigal Dinner 2024

A smiling couple in medieval costumes at a festive event.
Woman in medieval dress stands beside a colorful stained glass window.
Group in historical costumes posing indoors with smiles.
A smiling man in a black and white jester costume with bells.
A smiling couple dressed in elaborate medieval costumes posing indoors.
A smiling couple in medieval-style costumes at a festive event.
Three people dressed in royal costumes with crowns and fur stoles.
Two people dressed in elaborate Renaissance-style costumes with festive background.
Elderly couple dressed in festive medieval costumes, smiling warmly.
A smiling couple dressed in Renaissance-style costumes posing together.

The Sound of Music - Spring Musical 2024

Four women dressed as nuns singing on stage with stained glass windows in the background.
Seven children in sailor-style costumes stand on stage with a mountain backdrop.
A woman plays guitar surrounded by children in sailor outfits during a stage performance.
Children and an adult perform a musical scene on stage with a mountain backdrop.
Three actors perform a dramatic scene on stage with period costumes.
Two men performing a dramatic scene on stage with vintage furniture.
Children and a woman in costumes performing on stage with a painted mountain backdrop.
A woman in vintage attire stands on stage during a theatrical performance.
Children in period costumes perform a theatrical scene on stage with a mountain backdrop window.
A group of children and a man performing on stage, with the man playing guitar.
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The Play That Goes Wrong - Fall 2023

A man sweeps the floor on a theatrical stage set with vintage decor.
Actors performing on a theater stage with vintage decor and costumes.
Actors in a comedic stage play with a vintage living room set.
Two actors perform on a vintage-style stage set with a fireplace and green chaise lounge.
Actors performing in a vintage-themed stage play with dramatic expressions and costumes.
Actors perform a dramatic scene on a stage with vintage decor and audience shadows visible.
Actors perform a multi-level stage play with vintage decor and costumes.
Actors react dramatically on stage to a person collapsed on a couch.
Actors perform a dramatic scene on a vintage-style stage set with floral curtains and a grandfather clock.
Actors perform a dramatic scene on stage with a large clock prop and varied costumes.

The Wizard of Oz - Spring Musical 2023

Actors on stage in a dramatic scene with a dog and wooden props.
Actors perform a lively scene on stage with rustic props and costumes.
Performer in costume riding a bicycle on stage during a theatrical play.
Children in colorful costumes perform a fairy tale play on stage.
Actress in green witch costume performing on stage with colorful backdrop.
Children in colorful costumes performing a theatrical play on stage.
Children performing a colorful stage play with whimsical costumes and props.
Actors perform a scene from The Wizard of Oz with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and crows on stage.
Actors performing a scene from The Wizard of Oz with trees and Tin Man on stage.
Actors dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz perform on stage.
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The Little Princess - Spring Play 2022

Actors in period costumes perform a dramatic scene on stage.
Man in traditional attire reading from a book on stage.
A woman in a black lace dress performing on stage with seated students in school uniforms.
A group of students and teachers in a vintage classroom setting during a play.
Young girls in school uniforms performing on stage, holding books.
Two women in period costumes performing a dramatic scene on stage.
Three women in Victorian dresses perform on stage with a small table and plant.
Girls in vintage school uniforms perform a stage play with a teacher figure.
Two women dressed in black in a staged classroom setting, one holding a doll.
Actors performing a tense scene on stage with vintage costumes and backdrop.

Disney's Freaky Friday - Fall Musical 2021

A lively stage performance with a diverse cast engaged in a kitchen scene.
Six young actors on stage, two holding an hourglass prop in a dramatic scene.
Two women passionately tug a glowing object across a table on stage.
Four people acting on stage in a play scene with props and furniture.
High school students performing as cheerleaders and a supporter on stage.
Four people on stage around a cake, one holding a camera, one laughing, others watching.
Teens acting on stage near red lockers, portraying a school scene with varied emotions.
Two girls acting with puppets behind a car front prop on stage.
Actors perform an intense scene on stage in a theater play.
A group of young actors performing on stage with tables and expressive gestures.

The Little Mermaid - Spring Musical 2019

A woman dressed as a mermaid sits on a decorated stage prop with ocean waves in the background.
Actors dressed as pirates perform on stage with a ship set.
Two performers in a colorful underwater-themed stage play scene.
Performers in colorful costumes on stage under blue and purple lights.
Actors in colorful sea-themed costumes perform on stage.
Two men in vibrant costumes, one as a sea king with a trident, the other in a red suit with a fun hat.
Two people in colorful costumes on a vibrant underwater-themed stage set.
Actors in colorful costumes performing a whimsical stage play with bird and sea themes.
Actors performing a scene with a mermaid costume on stage.
A theatrical scene with a red-haired woman in a pink gown attended by four maids.
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Sister Act - Spring Musical 2018

Three women performing on stage, two seated at a table and one standing.
A group of men in various outfits gathered at Moonlight Lounge on stage.
Two women on stage, one dressed as a nun, the other in a colorful dress and red boots.
Nuns standing in prayer around tables with bowls in a church setting.
Actors dressed as nuns perform a dramatic scene on stage.
Group of nuns performing on stage with one raising her arms.
A priest in ceremonial robes speaks in front of a stained glass window.
Actors perform a lively bar scene with nuns and patrons on stage.
Actors perform on stage with city skyline backdrop and streetlamp.
Group of performers dancing on stage with city skyline backdrop.
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Shrek the Musical -Spring 2017

Actors dressed as Shrek characters performing on stage.
Actors in royal costumes perform a scene from a play titled 'Once Upon a Time'.
Three girls in matching medieval dresses and tiaras stand on stage holding hands.
Actors dressed as Shrek and Donkey on stage with a signpost and trees in the background.
Performers in red costumes on stage with castle backdrop and blue lighting.
Actors in colorful costumes perform a lively stage play with a sunset backdrop and tree props.
Actors perform a colorful Shrek-themed play on stage with castle backdrop.
Actors perform a play with a dragon puppet and a person in a donkey costume under red lighting.
Children perform a theatrical play in costumes with a colorful sun backdrop.
Actors performing a scene from Shrek on stage in costume.

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