A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo.
The Cat in the Hat guides us into The Jungle of Nool where we see Horton, the kind hearted elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville.
Now one of the most widely produced musicals in the country, Seussical weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love. Charming Seussical teaches us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.
This production will be presented December 5th (with an opening night Gala exclusive for our Sponsors and Season Ticket holders!), December 6th, 7th, 8th and December 12th, 13th,14th and 15th.
Boeing Boeing has closed, and the flight has taken off. However, we are immensely grateful to the community for your support! We had amazing crowds for our summer comedy of the 2024 season.
In meeting and conversing with the patrons of the show, we had some inquiries that we wanted to address!
1) How can I get involved in an ASPI show? When is your next audition opportunity?
Seussical the Musical is our next production, opening in December. Auditions for Seussical are on August 27th or 28th at the theater. Visit our website to learn more about what to prepare! If you’d prefer to help behind the scenes instead of auditioning, we’d love to have you! We also have non-show-related volunteering opportunities available. For more information, please contact us at theater.aspi@gmail.com or call us at 920-826-5852!
2) How can I support ASPI financially?
ASPI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that depends on community support, both through volunteers and financial contributions. We have various funds available for donations, each offering Spotlight Sponsor benefits based on the level of donation. Some ongoing campaigns include our “Light the Way” Capital Campaign and the Hollie Surber Memorial Scholarship fund. To donate today or to learn more about our campaigns and Spotlight Sponsor membership benefits visit our website.
3) When do Seussical the Musical tickets go on sale?
Tickets for the general public will go on sale on October 5th. Prior to that, presale tickets will be available to our Spotlight Sponsors and Season Ticket holders starting on September 5th. If you’re interested in securing presale tickets, you can become a Spotlight Sponsor by clicking on the donation link below. This will be a popular show, so make sure to mark your calendars!
4) What is your 2025 season?
We are currently in the process of selecting our shows for the next season! The big reveal will happen in October, so please follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated. Season tickets for 2025 will also be available for purchase in October. We are thrilled about what’s to come!
If you have any other questions not addressed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at theater.aspi@gmail.com or by calling our box office at 920-826-5852. We are looking forward to speaking with you!
ASPI Launches ‘Paint and Perform’ Fundraising Campaign
Volunteers have transformed the look of the Nancy Byng Community Theater from a quaint country church to a contemporary theater venue. Repainting the former church building was a momentous task, requiring a group of hardworking volunteers, 30 gallons of paint, a boom lift, and favorable weather. All of these elements came together in late June. As a result, the white building at 5852 Maple St., Abrams, turned a stunning midnight blue.
Home of the Nancy Byng Community Theater
The Nancy Byng Community Theater has been home to Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. since 2007. The former St. Louis Catholic Church was built in 1927 and has been fully renovated into a community theater venue. The white exterior siding was showing its age, so the nonprofit theater organization decided to repaint the entire building and replace the vinyl siding on the steeple.
A Long-Term Asset to the Community
Bill Koehne, President of the ASPI Board, said the transformation does more than just beautify the theater’s exterior.
“The new paint not only makes the theater look good and establishes our brand, it also lets people know this is a long-term asset to the community. The theater is not just somebody’s short-term hobby,” he said.
Volunteers Undertake Momentous Painting Project
The Church had been white with blue trim, but now those colors are reversed for a contemporary, nonchurch-like look. Volunteer David Jolly coordinated and supervised the painting project over multiple weeks.
“A project of this scope requires a lot of time and hard work, and we’re grateful for the volunteers who spent long days working in the heat to get the theater repainted,” Jolly said. “The theater looks great, and we’re excited to welcome people to this beautiful place to experience live entertainment.”
Paint Job Involves Multi-Step Process
Jolly and his volunteer crew strategically planned the painting project to avoid multiple rain storms. They completed the work in stages. First, volunteers removed the gutters and hardware from the theater. Next, they used long-handled brushes to scrub the exterior with a mix of vinegar and dish soap to break down the chalk residue of the old paint on the aluminum siding. After pressure washing the exterior, they covered and taped off the soffits, trim, a dozen windows, doors, and other parts of the building they didn’t want painted blue. This prep work took several days and several volunteers to complete.
Adam Surber, an ASPI parent volunteer, provided the painting equipment and 14 hours of labor to paint the building. Sherman Williams generously discounted the paint to about half-price.
Re-Siding Steeple & Painting the Trim
Once the painting was completed, volunteers removed the tape and plastic covering. Local contractor DLE Concrete and Remodeling came in to re-side the steeple area with midnight blue siding to match the rest of the exterior. The final step will be to scrape, sand, prime, and paint the trim. The white trim creates a bright contrast to the midnight blue exterior. Oftentimes, one project leads to another. The next theater improvement projects will involve landscaping, gutters, and foundation work.
‘Paint and Perform’ Fundraising Campaign
To help cover the costs of the repainting project, ASPI launched a “Paint and Perform” fundraising campaign. ASPI hopes to raise $10,000, and a generous donor who will match the first $1,000 that ASPI receives. Donors can give a financial gift by clicking the support tab.
“Ticket sales alone don’t cover the costs of operating a theater,” Koehne said. “That’s why we’re so thankful to people and businesses that support the arts and enable us to bring great performances to the stage.”
