ACT 2025-2026 Operating Funds
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Applause Community TheatreApplause Community Theatre, is a 100% volunteer organization serving the Twin Cities.
$1,920
raised by 19 people
$10,000 goal
Applause Community Theatre: From Bold Performances to New Beginnings
Because of you, Applause Community Theatre keeps courageous storytelling alive. Your generosity powered an extraordinary 2024/25 season — bringing Red and Precious Scars to life, earning awards at MACTFest, and giving youth a platform through ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence.
Looking Ahead: Our 2025/26 Season
Thanks to your past support, Applause is ready to bring an exciting new season in 2026 to The Hive Collaborative in St Paul:
February 19th - March 1st 2026 - Playing Provincetown A vibrant celebration of the artists who transformed American theatre, featuring historic one-acts and new material by Minnesota playwright James Lundy.
May 7th - May 17th 2026 — The Importance of Being Earnest Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy of wit, identity, and delightful absurdity.
October 8th - 18th 2026 — Bernhardt/Hamlet The bold, true story of Sarah Bernhardt’s revolutionary portrayal of Hamlet.
•Plus… a holiday production! Details on where and when coming soon as we finalize the last pieces of our season.
How You Can Help
Your gift keeps local theatre accessible, relevant, and alive. Here’s how you can make a difference:
- $50 – Paints a set or creates props for Playing Provincetown
- $100 – Supports development of new Minnesota playwrights
- $250 – Covers licensing and rights for an upcoming production
- $500 – Sponsors an entire performance night for our community
Every contribution ensures that high-quality, thought-provoking theatre remains within everyone’s reach.
Thank You for Fueling Courageous Storytelling
Because of you, Applause continues performing theatre that sparks empathy, conversation, and change.
Ticket sales cover only 47–53% of our budget — the rest comes from people like you who believe theatre should be both accessible and artistically daring.
Applause is about engaging the community — uplifting rarely seen plays, spotlighting Minnesota artists, and creating performances that connect neighbors through shared stories.
Productions Made Possible by You
Last season, your generosity brought to life:
- Done to Death - This large, spirited cast reflected what Applause is all about: welcoming new and experienced performers to collaborate, create, and celebrate the joy of live theatre.
- Red — A riveting exploration of art, mentorship, and meaning.
Photos by James Lundy
- One Act Festival featuring Precious Scars — A profound LGBTQ+ story by award-winning local author Brian Farrey-Latz.
Photos by James Lundy
- ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence — Teen performers turning urgency into art, in partnership with Perpich Arts High School.
These performances show how stories — brought to life by dedicated artists — can spark reflection, resilience, and community healing.
Celebrating Impact and Excellence
Your belief in community theatre helped Applause shine far beyond our stage. At the 2025 MACTFest competition, Done to Death, directed by Connor Davis, earned awards for Set Design and Costume Design.
Spotlight on Gary Davis
We’re especially proud to honor Gary Davis, Applause Board Member, who received the Fliehr Award for Distinguished Service to Minnesota Theatre — a statewide recognition of his decades of passion, leadership, and artistry.
His fundraising campaigns ensure that Applause continues the mission he has championed for so long.
Join Us This Give to the Max Day
Community theatre thrives because people like you believe stories matter.
This Give to the Max Day, help Applause celebrate what your support has built — from Red to Precious Scars to Done to Death — and launch what’s next, starting with Playing Provincetown.
Give today and keep courageous, affordable storytelling alive in Minnesota!
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