In 1981, a major fundraising campaign allowed NMP to purchase the current building.

NMP raised enough money through the fundraising campaign to buy the building for $37,000. There was even enough money to remodel the building to include space for meetings, rehearsals, costumes, sets, and props. The same year NMP also purchased a new lighting system. This was another major step since the organization had previously used whatever lights were available at performance sites. They were not always ideal.