Est. 1975
NEXT UP...
WRCT Silver Foxes Seniors in the Mainstage Theatre "Fairy Tale Courtroom" June 8 at 2pm &
June 9 at 6pm
WRCT Silver Foxes Seniors
in the Mainstage Theatre
"Fairy Tale Courtroom"
June 8 at 2pm &
June 9 at 6pm
PLAY SYNOPSIS: A hilarious comedy that shows the other side of several familiar fairy tales, when two of their biggest villains, the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch, are brought to trial. Both the Wolf and the Witch have been frolicking from fairy tale to fairy tale, wreaking havoc as they try to prevent the general public from living happily ever after. Hear the personal accounts of what happened, told in testimonies and flashback sequences, from characters such as Snow White, Dorothy, Sleeping Beauty, the Three Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and many others, including the Witch and the Wolf themselves, as each trial unfolds. The audience is the jury, so each trial has two endings, depending on the verdict.
WRCT Summer Youth #1
in the Mainstage Theatre
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
July 21 at 7pm &
July 22 at 2pm
PLAY SYNOPSIS: Who wouldn't want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory? Now is your chance! Your audience will see Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina, Willy Wonka and Charlie himself come to life, and all involved will discover the true meaning of teamwork, self-confidence and self-esteem. Each member of your cast will have a role that promotes a special understanding of other people as, together, they and your audience experience a chocolate-candy fantasy. The entire production is smoothly tied together by an energetic and personable Narrator, who effortlessly bridges time and excites the audience with creative anticipation. The delicious fun of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory awaits you!
WRCT - HOPO Summer Youth #2 in the Mainstage Theatre
"Toasted"
August 11 at 7pm &
August 12 at 2pm
PLAY SYNOPSIS: An "Electric" New Comedy, reminiscent of classic 1950's and 60's sitcoms, Toasted revolves around the broken marriage of 60's couple, Ralph and Donna Millard. Fed up with each other, they want out. But when an opportunity to completely erase the marriage appears, they take it: Their neighbor, an inventor, has created a time machine - out of a Toaster. So the couple time travels to a not-so-distant 1947 to undo their past, and the future of their younger counterparts. The question remains, however... What happens if too much is changed? And will the Millards like the results of their alterated 1962?
Full of physical comedy, whittyness, irony, and the occasional piece of burnt Toast, Toasted has something the whole family will love, and maybe just what struggling love needs to keep from getting stale.
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WRCT is committed to providing productions that captivate audiences. We strive to maintain affordable ticket prices, making live theatre accessible to our entire community.
WRCT is run by one full-time staff member, our Board of Directors, key lead volunteer positions, and our numerous loyal core volunteers and participants. This means we have the luxury and resources available to provide full training and on-boarding for beginners. We work alongside you, supporting whatever you need, so you never feel overwhelmed. You are encouraged to step forward to tackle something you are interested in, without already having experience.
An Actor Prepares
Auditions are open for all! Experienced actors are regularly joined on the WRCT stage by those who have never performed before.
Backstage Techies
No show is possible without those working behind the curtain. Try your hand at lighting, sound, or set design. Or contribute to costumes, hair,
make-up, and props.
Our Very Own Venue
Owning our own theatre affords us many opportunities but it also includes massive upkeep. Help with set-up, general cleaning, and maintenance is always appreciated.
Final Notes
Directors are needed at the helm of every show. We support directors to choose their own material and encourage submissions to our
MainStage season.
Cast Camaraderie
I enjoy so many aspects of being involved in WRCT! From acting to working the concessions area! I love working with these people!
-Deb Ciszewski
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Support WRCT
WRCT is a nonprofit organization dependent on contributions, sponsorships, and grants. The proceeds from ticket sales cover only a small portion of our expenses, which means we rely on the generosity of our patrons to continue bringing quality, live theatre to the Wisconsin Rapids area.
You can help us in a variety of ways.
We would certainly appreciate a monetary contribution to the general overhead of WRCT.
You can also specify how your donation should be used toward the costs of our facilities, productions, or specific items.
CONTRIBUTE
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$5-24 Provides a specialized prop
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$25-49 Provides a costume
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$50-100 Runs lighting for 1 show
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$101-499 Purchases the rights to a single night's performance
$501-$1,000 Builds, paints, and decorates a set
SPONSORSHIPS
Your business can be proud to support a nonprofit, art organization in your community. WRCT offers many sponsorship levels. Contributing with an ad in our program guarantees thousands of new eyes for your
business or as a commemoration in memory of a loved one.
DONATE GOODS
Spring cleaning or down-sizing? WRCT is always looking for new items. We have room for furniture, vintage clothing, and vintage decor that are in good shape, particularly things from a different era.
For donations, call 715-421-0435 during our business hours.
WRCT WISH LIST
Hearing Assist Devices:
$50
Pulley System:
$350-$1,000
LED theatre lighting:
$200-1,000+
Smart/moving lights:
$1,500-3,000+
Motorized Curtain pulley:
$3,000-$5,000+
Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre
220 3rd Avenue South, Suite #6
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
715-421-0435
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday
10:00 am-2:00 pm
or by appointment