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It's the busiest time of the year

Jamie Ulmer • November 19, 2024

So much to do, and so much to be thankful for

We’re about to enter what is probably the busiest time of year. That mad dash between Thanksgiving and the end of the year. Filled with pumpkin spice everything, endless rolls of wrapping paper, and bottles of bubbly (followed by resolutions to never have bottles of bubbly again).


It is also a busy time at Theatre Lawrence. Our massive holiday musical “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is about to open for a three-week run. We’re currently casting our first regular season show of 2025, “Native Gardens.” We’re also about to audition our concert staging of “Sunday in the Park with George.” That’s on top of our youth and education programs, and regular day-to-day operations.


We are truly thankful and appreciative of our entire community. Without your support in the audience, as volunteers, and financially, Theatre Lawrence would be a shadow of what we are today. So, we give thanks to you, and hope you are able to take a breath (catch a show) and enjoy this the most busiest wonderful time of the year.


See you at the theatre,
Jamie Ulmer

Executive Director

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By Jamie Ulmer February 18, 2025
How do you stay positive and find inspiration during difficult times? That’s definitely something on a lot of minds right now. While it might seem cliché I know I’ve seen the positive impact of the arts radiating from activities at TL. “Native Gardens” used humor to spark timely conversations about belonging and perceptions of our neighbors. “Sunday in the Park with George” brought tears to many patron’s eyes as we reflected on the sacrifices we make for our passions and our lasting legacies. We saw joy and excitement on the faces of kids in the audience at our free Suitcase Stories performance and from the stage during the middle school musical “Tut Tut”. That impact is continuing, as our upcoming “Chicken and Biscuits” hilariously explores family and our common bonds. Nothing highlights inspiration like the Penguin Project which has started work for this summer’s show. We’re connecting with the broader community as we are a beneficiary of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade festivities (support of those upcoming events helps our education programs). Make no mistake, the challenges are many, and continue to compound. One thing that has always provided inspiration, creative shelter, and community connection is the arts. Let’s work together to keep making sure that stays true.
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