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The Opera House Players

207 N Main St. Elkader, Iowa 52043

August 2024

Greetings,

The Opera House Players “OHP” continue to work hard to keep the historic Elkader Opera House a great venue for quality entertainment. As a 501(3)c non-profit organization the OHP contributed both in money and volunteer hours to the renovation of this structure. We also work to update all technical aspects of lighting, sound, and staging. We fund these projects to assure that our productions, and other great events continue to have a local venue. We have ambitious plans for future musical productions, comedy productions, musical entertainers, family and holiday entertainment, and variety shows. The OHP continues in their dedication to upgrade the theater in order to entice more performers to the Elkader Opera House stage. Your continued response and support to our annual membership drive is extremely appreciated. With the help of our donors we replaced some stage curtains and stage rigging and are looking at additional curtain upgrades and lighting capabilities.

Your gracious support not only assists us in maintaining the physical beauty of this historic structure, but also allows us to keep our ticket prices low, so more of the public can enjoy all that this cultural haven has to offer! As a supporting member of the OHP, you can help us to continue to bring local entertainment and theater through our second 50 years. You can help even more by considering the Opera House Players when planning your estate.

Your tax deductible gift of $25 or more automatically puts your name on a special mailing/email list for the 2024-2025 season and qualifies you for a membership. This level of donation will make you eligible for special deals and incentives offered by the OHP, as well as keep the OHP growing and providing even more fantastic theater experiences for our area. As a thank you to those who become Members (individuals) or Patrons (businesses) at $25 or more, you will be offered the option of early ticket purchasing to OHP productions, to ensure that you can get the seats you want for the upcoming shows. You will be notified approximately two weeks prior to when tickets go on sale to the general public. Only Members and Patrons will be able to purchase tickets during that time.

The Elkader Opera House continues to successfully host both big name and local performers. If you have a performer or type of performance you would like to see on stage, please let us know! We'll pass that information on to the Theater Board for consideration.

Sincerely,

President, Opera House Players

If you would like to become a supporting member, consider this your notification that tickets for The Play that Goes Wrong are now on sale for supporting members. Public ticket sales will begin on September 1, 2024. In general we attempt to maintain a schedule of offering public ticket sales one month prior to the opening performance date. Member ticket sales are approximately two weeks prior to that date.

Please enclose your membership donation. While those donating $25 or more are eligible for early ticket sales, all membership donations are gratefully appreciated. Support levels, which are listed in the program for each performance include:

Actor’s Circle $25-$49

Playwright’s Circle $50-99 Director’s Circle $500-$749

Choreographer’s Circle $100-$249 Producer’s Circle $750-$999

Designer’s Circle $250-$499 Angel’s Circle $1000 and above

Donations must be received by September 11th to be included in the program. Ticket prices for The Play that Goes Wrong are $13/$8(student) in advance and $15/$10(student) after October 4th. Please call for tickets (563-873-2378) or check online at operahouse.booktix.com

Should you wish to order tickets for The Play that Goes Wrong at this time, please include your ticket order, SASE, and show date with the information below. Include your check for tickets and membership. Should you wish to donate and order tickets early online you can do so at operahouse.booktix.com, please contact us at tickets@icsbbs.com with any questions.

Opera House Players 2024-2025 Supporting Membership Form

Send your memberships / ticket orders to OHP, Box 503, McGregor, IA 52157

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❑ Please notify me by email ❑ Please notify me by postal mail ❑ Please list me as a business in your Patron section.

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The Opera House Players

2024-2025 Schedule