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Community Players' black-tie gala was no ordinary fundraiser for the troupe, who turned out dressed to the nines for a roaring ‘20s-themed evening of dining, drinking and dancing to celebrate the theater’s centennial. But this party was not only about looking backward at the 100-year history of Community Players. It also was about the future.

WGLT checks in with Community Players Theatre, which celebrates its a milestone in 2023. The volunteer-led theater has managed to stay open continuously since 1923 — including during the pandemic.

The man behind the mask; Alan Toof receives award for 30 years of umpiring The man behind the mask; Alan Toof receives award for 30 years of umpiring Wednesday, 07 July 2021 13:39 By Scott Bidroski If you have ventured out to a ballpark to watch baseball in Sheridan County over the last 30 years, chances are you have seen Alan Toof doing what he loves; umpiring America’s Pastime. Toof, a 1978 Hay Springs High School graduate who now resides in Chadron, has been a staple at b...

Nick Amuscato / Flickr via Creative Commons There isn’t much the pandemic hasn’t impacted, including the schedule at Community Players Theater.   The theaters original plan was to stage “Elf-the Musical” for the holiday season. Instead--for the COVID  season--the organization has created an original, virtual production laced with Christmas music and touched with nostalgia. Its premiering on Facebook Live, Friday, Dec. 18 before migrating over to the theaters YouTube channel. �...

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