ONE COMMUNITY. ONE FINAL PUSH. LET'S BUILD THIS TOGETHER!
Thanks to a transformative gift from philanthropists David Herro and Jay Franke, and the generosity of our community, Lake Country Playhouse & Academy has secured 83.5% of our $1 million Phase One goal!
With plans to break ground in 2027, we're closer than ever to building a new, accessible Black Box Theatre in downtown Hartland.
Help Us Reach $1 Million
WAYS TO BE PART OF THE STORY
Every gift, pledge, and fundraising event brings us closer to our new theatre.
The historic Masonic Lodge building on E. Capitol Drive, built in 1913 and home to Lake Country Playhouse since 2002.
WHY WE'RE GROWING
Since 1959, Lake Country Playhouse & Academy has brought our community together through live theatre and arts education. Our historic downtown home has served us well since 2002, but our growing audiences, productions, and Academy programs have outgrown its limitations.
With just 82 seats, limited rehearsal and classroom space, and accessibility challenges, we're ready to create more room for the stories, students, and community we serve.
Our growth is a sign of success. Now it's time to build for the future.
WHAT WE'RE BUILDING
Our expansion will unfold in two phases, creating a more accessible, flexible, and welcoming home for theatre and arts education.
PHASE ONE: SETTING THE STAGE
$1 Million Goal | Breaking Ground in 2027
Our new Black Box Theatre will provide:
Expanded seating and flexible staging
An accessible entrance and ramp
Improved backstage and rehearsal functionality
More opportunities for productions and innovative performances
83.5% FUNDED. JUST $165,000 TO GO!
Conceptual floor plan illustrating flexible performance, rehearsal, and education spaces.
PHASE TWO: OPENING OUR DOORS
Projected Budget: $1.45 Million, Including Founding Endowment
Following Phase One, we'll transform our existing theatre into a flexible Community Arts Studio primarily for classes, rehearsals, and creative activities, in addition to small scale showcases and events.
Additional renovations will improve accessibility, the lobby, and patron and artist spaces. A founding endowment will help sustain LCP for generations to come.
THIS IS WHERE YOU COME IN
LET'S FINISH WHAT WE STARTED.
For 67 years, our community has helped LCP grow. Now, we're asking you to help build its future. Whether through a gift of any size, a multi-year pledge, or a naming opportunity, your support will help make our new theatre a reality.
Make your gift or commitment by December 31, 2026.
The next chapter is ready to be written.
✨ Be Part of the Story.
For naming opportunities and pledge information contact: 📧 devo@lakecountryplayhousewi.org or 262-367-4697
Lake Country Players, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. EIN: 23-7325570.