Prairie Players Prep For Latest Production

Terry Tully of Prairie Players

As Prairie Players prepares for their latest pproduction, the group is looking back on their history. Member Terry Tully was the guest speaker at yesterday's Portage Rotary Club luncheon, and says the group started with humble beginnings, but fans remember their work.

"We really appreciate the fact that people have enjoyed our past performances, and are looking forward to ones coming up. It's always gratifying to hear that they remember you from this particular show, and they'll name it. So, when you realize that some of these events stick in people's minds for that long, you realize the significance of what you're doing."

Tully says the actors are a close knit group.

"I like to think of Prairie Players as sort of a family. When you've been with them long enough, you get to know everybody. You get to the meetings, everybody cooperates towards one particular goal. It really is a wonderful organization."

He explains the group has grown significantly since its beginning.

"The history of the group started very humbly, and as it grew and grew, we moved from one facility to another, enhancing the technical side of our performances. Also, we're promoting our actors and directing workshops to get new directors, and different kinds of shows we're putting on."

Their latest production, a comedy called 'Rumors', runs November 13th to the 16th at 8 p.m. The final two productions will be in dinner theatre format. Tickets and more information is available at the Prairie Players website.