Our 50th Anniversary season was celebrated with a Gala in Peace Dining Room at Luther College featuring cabaret style performances interlaced with NMP history, a sit-down meal, and a silent auction of local arts and services.
The stage, originally extended from a smaller size by using 4×8 platforms, was rebuilt to be sturdier and more soundproof. The rebuilt stage was named the Scheffert Stage in honor of the many hours of work and dedication contributed to the organization by Rick and Sheryl Scheffert.
When social contact was limited through the pandemic, alternative venues were used. Some shows were offered online, some outside.
NMP now presents six shows per year and has a strong following of audience members who look forward to attending them.
In 2015, the community offered strong support for the “40 for 40” campaign, designed to celebrate 40 years of community theatre. The campaign raised enough money for repairs and upgrades to the property, including foundation work, new siding on all structures, and remodeling of storage areas. It even opened up space for a scene shop.
In 2011, the ceiling collapsed under four feet of snow and the theater had to be gutted for repairs. Businesses, local funders, families, and individuals came together to donate to the “Raise the Roof” campaign. Once again, the community responded to fundraising efforts by donating to the repairs with some purchasing the right to name …
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NMP holds its first Cabaret as a fundraiser in November of 2009. This time slot is now flexible and can be used for one-acts, full shows, or musical theatre selections. It did not take long before the Spring Show with more adult themes became a regular part of the season.
In 2007, NMP added another offering: the annual Children’s Show in October.
The board approved construction of a stage and risers in 2006, and members went to work the very next day. The seats came from Waukon High School’s auditorium, and many volunteer hours were spent refurbishing and installing them. With the addition of a permanent lighting system, NMP was one step closer to having a great …
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Little by little, it happened. In 2004, some committed members of NMP cleared out the room used for storage and erected a temporary stage for the show Wild West Women.
