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 ballparks all throughout the Panhandle since 1991. This includes Kiwanis Field in Gordon and the Historic Modisett Ballpark in Rushville.
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There isn’t much the pandemic hasn’t impacted, including the schedule at Community Players Theater.
The theater s 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. It s premiering on Facebook Live, Friday, Dec. 18 before migrating over to the theater s YouTube channel.
“Home for the Holidays” harkens back to seasons past, when Community Players, as a way of giving back to their loyal audience, would host a holiday movie night at the theater, complete with cartoons, family films and sing-alongs.
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