New Minowa Players News

Congratulations to Fun Home

Posted: April 14, 2024 3:10 pm

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and production team of Fun Home, and thanks to all who attended. It was a great show and was well …

Directors Sought for 2024-2025 Season

Posted: February 21, 2024 4:15 pm

New Minowa Players Seeks Show Directors New Minowa Players board of directors is seeking show directors for their 2024-2025 season. Show proposals are due by …

NMP Sponsors Gara Lonning’s Welcome to the Big Show Homecoming

Posted: November 6, 2023 12:13 pm

WELCOME TO THE BIG SHOW  HOMECOMING! BY GARA LONNING   NOVEMBER 17 @ 7PM NOVEMBER 18 @ 7PM NOVEMBER 19 @ 2PM   at New Minowa Players 906 S Mill …

Auditions for Disney’s Descendants

Posted: October 14, 2023 11:09 am

Auditions for Disney’s Descendants will be Saturday, October 28, 1:00-3:00 at New Minowa Players Theatre. Director Sheryl Scheffert and choreographer David Mendez will collaborate to …

Cast Announced for Children’s Show

Posted: October 2, 2023 1:20 pm

New Minowa Players and director Rick Scheffert are pleased to announce a cast of 14 children aged 7-12 for the Children’s Show, “Two Stories About …

2023-2024 Season Announced

Posted: June 23, 2023 12:04 pm

New Minowa Players is excited to announce our coming season. New Minowa Players’ season begins in August with our Young People’s Production, featuring actors in …

Hunchback Cast Announced

Posted: May 15, 2023 12:05 pm

Director Cydney Weitzel is thrilled to announce the cast of The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Rehearsals are underway for the June 22-25 production. QUASIMODO: Gabe …

Scholarship Available

Posted: April 29, 2023 1:02 pm

Each year New Minowa Players offers a scholarship to an are graduate. This year the deadline for applications is May 10. All of the information …

Congratulation on Afterlife: A Ghost Story

Posted: April 29, 2023 12:52 pm

Congratulations and thank you to the cast and creative team that brought Afterlife: A Ghost Story to the New Minowa Players stage. The moving performances …

Congratulations to Hans Brinker Cast Team

Posted: January 30, 2023 10:34 am

Congratulations to everyone involved with Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates! We had great audiences for all performances. We celebrate the hard work and dedication …

Congratulations on Home!

Posted: November 10, 2022 8:24 am

Congratulations to the cast. crew, and creative team of Home, and thank you to all the audiences who came to share the show. Stretching into …

Congratulations The Deep Blue Sea

Posted: October 21, 2022 10:43 am

Congratulations to all involved on the opening night of The Deep Blue Sea. The hard work has paid off for these young actors! The show …

“Home” Cast Announced

Posted: October 21, 2022 10:40 am

We are excited to announce the cast of our upcoming production, “Home.” The show is a series of related skits, some comedic and some dramatic, …

Congratulations to Dogfight

Posted: August 26, 2022 10:47 am

Congratulations to everyone involved in our Young People’s Production of “Dogfight.” The energy and talent on stage were enjoyed by the great audiences. And, thanks …

It’s Membership Time

Posted: August 26, 2022 10:35 am

It’s a new year at New Minowa Players! Our year runs from August through July, so annual memberships are now due. That means, unless you have …

Revised Covid Protocol

Posted: August 23, 2022 7:24 pm

Approved August 9, 2022 This Covid Policy is in effect for all rehearsals and performances at NMP Theatre. LOW RISK LEVEL Masks are optional for …

Visit from Iowa Community Theatre Association’s Board of Directors

Posted: August 22, 2022 4:19 pm

We were excited to host members of the Iowa Community Theatre Association’s Board of Directors, who visited Decorah as part of their August board meeting! …

“Dogfight” Cast Announced

Posted: July 4, 2022 9:52 am

New Minowa Players and show director Amber Hussain are thrilled to announce the cast of “Dogfight,” our Young People’s Productions which will be performed August …

Congratulations, Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Posted: July 4, 2022 9:37 am

Congratulations to everyone involved in creating “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” and thanks to our fantastic audiences. It was a memorable and magical experience!

COVID-19 Protocol for Actors and Crew

Posted: April 18, 2022 7:44 pm

New Minowa Players (NMP) values the health and safety of all of our volunteers. To that end, the following procedures and protocols will be adhered …

Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 10

Posted: April 13, 2022 11:34 am

The annual membership meeting of New Minowa Players will be held Tuesday, May 10 at 6:00 at New Minowa Players Theatre. All members are invited …

Scholarship Deadline April 22

Posted: April 13, 2022 11:08 am

New Minowa Players annually offers a scholarship of $200 to a graduating senior. Follow the link below for full details and the application form. Scholarships …

Congratulation on “The Crucible!”

Posted: April 13, 2022 10:50 am

Congratulations to the cast and the production team who brought Arthur Miller’s classic play “The Crucible” to the New Minowa Players stage. The show was …

“The Crucible” Cast Announced

Posted: March 9, 2022 8:26 pm

New Minowa Players and director David Mendez are thrilled to announce the cast of their upcoming production of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” Playing the younger …

Directors Sought for 2022-2023

Posted: February 13, 2022 3:01 pm

The New Minowa Players board of directors annually receives submission proposals from people who would like to direct a show in the coming fiscal year. …

Congratulations and Thanks for Matilda

Posted: February 13, 2022 2:55 pm

The musical “Matilda” was a joy for those onstage and those in the audience. Thank you to all who were involved in creating the show …

Matilda Rehearsals Underway

Posted: November 24, 2021 9:27 am

Rehearsals for your January performance of Matilda are in full swing! Dances and music are being learned, scenes are being blocked. We hope to see …

Congratulations to the Cast of The Rocky Horror Show

Posted: November 24, 2021 9:27 am

Congratulations to everyone involved in The Rocky Horror Show. And thank to the audience who filled the house performance after performance. It was a memorable …

Additional Performance of The Rocky Horror Show

Posted: October 31, 2021 9:27 am

In addition to previously published opportunities to see The Rocky Horror Show (all of which are sold out), Director Aaron Kvale and the board of …

Interview with Aaron Kvale, Director of The Rocky Horror Show

Posted: October 30, 2021 9:27 am

The Rocky Horror Show: flashy, fun-packed, and suggestive. New Minowa Players will be presenting the iconic play The Rocky Horror Show at Impact Coffee on …

Wait List for The Rocky Horror Show

Posted: October 28, 2021 9:27 am

All performances of “The Rocky Horror Show” are now sold out. If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please email newminowaplayers@gmail.com …

The Wind and the Willows Cast Announced

Posted: September 29, 2021 9:27 am

Meet the cast of The Wind in the Willows. Olivia plays Rabbit 1, Otter, and Weasel 1. Nessa plays Water Rat. Taylor plays Rabbit 3, …

Cast Announced for The Rocky Horror Show

Posted: September 29, 2021 9:27 am

We are thrilled to announce the cast of “The Rocky Horror Show” coming to Impact Coffee November 5, 6, & 7! Brad Majors – Alexander …

Children’s Show Auditions Thursday

Posted: August 25, 2021 3:04 pm

Auditions for the New Minowa Players annual children’s show, “The Wind In The Willows,” will be held Thursday , August 26th beginning at 6:00 at …

Thursday Twelfth Night Performance 7:30, Others as Publicized

Posted: July 30, 2021 9:27 am

Please note that the Thursday evening performance of Twelfth night, August 5 at the Ossian Performance Pavilion, will begin at 7:30 in accordance with the …

And, We’re Back!

Posted: July 20, 2021 9:18 am

At its July 13 meeting, the New Minowa Players board of directors approved resuming live indoor theatre. The first indoor performances scheduled will be the …

Sunday Performance of Unexpected Moments

Posted: June 25, 2021 9:18 am

Since the Friday performance of Unexpected Moments was cancelled due to rain (with lightning), that performance will now be replaced with a Sunday evening performance. …

Congratulations Clue Stay At Home

Posted: April 22, 2021 9:18 am

Congratulations to all involved in the show “Clue Stay At Home.” It was our first venture into staging a full show online. Thanks to David …