About Miss Abbagail's Playhouse
Our Mission
Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse is a 501c(3), public benefit, not for profit, stage theater production organization, located in Greeley Colorado.
But we are more than just a production company!
Performing stage plays for the public at large is only the vehicle we use to exercise our goal of providing a fun, friendly and exciting environment for creative and artistic participation while teaching and learning.
A place where you can Discover your hidden passions and talents.
Our History
~ "Life follows Art" ~ Drama and Comedy ~
Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse originally opened at the Union Colony Civic Center’s Hensel Phelps theater, with great success, 26 years ago.
However due to the tragic events of 9/11/2001 we were forced to close our doors.
Now ~ It is time to reopen.
Beginning in August 2025
Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse will reopen with
Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy
“Barefoot in the Park”
Our Community
At Miss Abbagail's Playhouse, we believe in giving back to the community. We also believe hands-on experience is the path to discovering your talents, your passions, your purpose. So whether your an aspiring performer of any ages, or you prefer to be behind the scenes, you're always welcome in our community.
Furthermore we believe that the "Arts" help unify the larger community around us, of which we are only a small group among our larger community of friends and family
Wherever you think you'll fit in, ~ there is a place for You!
Your Family is Welcome to Become a part of our Family
As a family friendly organization Miss Abbagail's Playhouse welcomes individuals, couples, and whole families to come and be a part of the magic
Behind every Superhero there a Deicated Team
At Miss Abbagail's Playhouse we don't expect you to be an expert, so we'll teach you and perhaps you will discover a hidden passion.
Experience the Best of Theater at Miss Abbagail's Playhouse
We are passionate about theatre! So w
Presenting six productions each year, with 25 performances in the Hensel Phelps theatre.
Come and be part of our artistic community and enjoy live theater agai!
Note: ~ We have set aside six performances in December for your Corporate dinner theater Christmas Party - we recogmend
Get Involved ~ Donate to Miss Abbagail's Playhouse
As a Corporate Sponsor
Being a corporate sponsor for community theater provides several benefits, including increased brand visibility and positive community perception, access to a diverse audience, networking opportunities, employee engagement, and the ability to align your brand with creativity and cultural impact.
Key benefits:
Enhanced Brand Awareness:
By sponsoring a local theater, your company name and logo will be prominently displayed in marketing materials, playbills, and even on stage, reaching a large audience within the community.
Positive Community Image:
Supporting the arts demonstrates your commitment to the local community and fosters a positive image of your company as a socially responsible entity.
Targeted Audience Reach:
Community theater attracts a diverse demographic, allowing you to connect with potential customers from various backgrounds and interests.
Networking Opportunities:
Sponsoring events often provides access to exclusive networking opportunities with other community leaders and potential clients.
Employee Engagement:
Sponsoring a local theater can boost employee morale by providing opportunities to volunteer, attend performances, and participate in company-wide events related to the sponsorship.
Brand Alignment with Creativity:
Associating your brand with the arts can portray your company as innovative, creative, and supportive of the community's cultural landscape.
Marketing and Promotional Opportunities:
Sponsorships often come with the ability to include your brand messaging in promotional materials, social media posts, and even onstage acknowledgements.
Community Outreach:
Sponsoring a community theater can be a great way to engage with your local community, build relationships, and potentially attract new customers.
Please consider becomming a Corporate Sponsor and help get Miss Abbagail's Playhouse off the ground, we can't do it without your help.
As a Private Sponsor
Private sponsors are called
"Theater Angels,"
and for good reason.
As an individual donor supporting community theater Your donations have the strength to enhance the quality of life of those living in Weld County and surrounding areas. We’ve all heard “Laughter is good medicine” and the data is mounting about the positive effects laughter has on us. Yes it’s true - A good laugh has great short and long-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain. These reasons along should be why the majority of Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse production will be comedies.
Theater productions don’t just magically show up on stage. It takes months of planning, fabrication and rehearsals, all of which is done off stage and behind the scenes. In addition each production has to pay royalties and production license fees well in advance of even beginning pre-production, let alone the need to pay workshop rent, utilities and other overhead costs as well as fabrication materials. Miss Abbagail’s Angels are our dedicated friends and supporters, the sustaining life-force of our theater program.
It is during this off stage production time that provides us the opportunities for young adults to learn "Industrial & Fine Arts" skills that they can take with them outside of the theater environment. Skills that will make them more valuable employees to other businesses and more valuable to their families, friends and community. Miss Abbagail’s Angels pave the way for Miss Abbagail's Playhouse to bring individuals together who may have otherwise never meet and thereby learned from each other.
Miss Abbagail’s Angels are those who find it in their hearts to designate a monthly gift to help cover the backstage production costs through charitable giving. Your small but steady donations will bring laughter, drama, music, and inspiration as well as exciting theatrical learning experiences and creative performance opportunities to our community. Help enhance our region’s quality of life; make a donation today and become one of
Miss Abbagail’s Angels.
Purchasing a Paid Ad
Paid ads in theater playbills are low cost promotions that can help a business reach a captive audience and increase awareness.
Benefits
- Reach a captive audience: Playbill ads can reach a large number of people who support the theater and arts
- Increase awareness: Ads can help people learn about your business or product
- Stand out from competitors: Ads can help your business differentiate itself from other businesses
- Build goodwill: Ads can help your business build positive relationships with its audience
- Expand audience base: Ads can help your business attract new customers
- Educate audiences: Ads can help your business teach its audience about its products or services
- Playbill ads can be an affordable way to reach multiple patrons at once, and you can pick and choose which productions you want your ads seen.
- It's possible to track how much money is spent on ads and set budget limits to avoid overspending.
Miss Abbagail's Playhouse paybill has a verity of ads sizes to meet your budget needs.
Besides promoting your business, a Playbill advertisement provides many other benefits to you and the community: ~ It enhances your image by connecting with people when they are enjoying a theatrical experience that truly engages them, and often the playbill are brought home with the theater goers so your name is seen long after the productions performance.
As Business Owner
As a business owner you can support
Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse by directly donating funds, sponsoring productions, offering discounted tickets to employees, promoting the theater through marketing channels, providing in-kind services like catering, printing services, or donating unused construction and fabrication materials, while encouraging employees to volunteer their time at the theater.
Specific ways to support Miss Abbagail's Playhouse:
- Financial Contributions:
- Make direct donations to the theater company.
- Become a season sponsor, providing significant financial support for multiple productions.
- Sponsor specific aspects of a production, like set design, costumes, or marketing.
- Employee Engagement:
- Offer discounted tickets to employees for theater productions.
- Encourage employees to volunteer their time at the theater.
- Host company outings at the theater.
- Marketing and Promotion:
- Promote the theater company on your business website and social media platforms.
- Offer to advertise upcoming productions in your business's marketing materials.
- Host a promotional event at your business to raise awareness about the theater.
- In-Kind Support:
- Provide catering services for theater events.
- Offer your business space for rehearsals or workshops.
- Donate office supplies or other necessary materials.
- Community Engagement:
- Partner with the theater to host special events for the community.
- Offer discounted tickets to local non-profit organizations.
- Collaborate on educational programs for students.
Benefits for the Business Owner:
- Community Image Enhancement:
Supporting local arts organizations can improve a business's reputation as a community-minded entity.
- Employee Morale Boost:
Providing access to theater events can increase employee satisfaction and engagement.
- Networking Opportunities:
Attending theater events can provide opportunities to connect with other local businesses and community leaders.
With Your Expertise
Depending on your expertise, you can support Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse by offering your skills in areas like marketing, finance, design, technology, legal advice, public relations, fundraising, audience development, education outreach, set construction, costume design, lighting design, sound engineering, stage management, acting coaching, playwriting workshops, or even providing professional development opportunities for theater staff; essentially, applying your knowledge to address the specific needs of the theater company.
Specific ways to contribute based on your expertise:
Marketing and Communications:
- Develop marketing strategies to reach new audiences through social media, email campaigns, and traditional advertising.
- Create compelling promotional materials like posters, website content, and press releases.
- Manage social media accounts to engage with potential patrons.
- Finance and Accounting:
- Analyze financial statements to identify areas for cost-cutting or revenue generation.
- Develop budgeting and forecasting models.
- Assist with grant applications and donor management.
- Design and Technology:
- Create set designs and renderings using CAD software.
- Design lighting and sound setups for productions.
- Implement new technology for stage management or audience engagement.
- Legal and Compliance:
- Review contracts with actors, directors, and venues.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations regarding intellectual property and labor laws.
- Education and Outreach:
- Develop educational programs for students and community members.
- Organize workshops and masterclasses on acting, playwriting, or technical theater.
- Partner with local schools to integrate theater into the curriculum.
- Key points to remember when supporting a theater:
- Identify the needs: Understand the theater's current challenges and priorities to tailor your support accordingly.
- Communicate effectively: Maintain open dialogue with the theater staff to ensure your expertise is utilized effectively.
- Be flexible: Adapt your skills to meet the evolving needs of the theater company.
- Passion for the arts: Show enthusiasm and commitment to the theater community.
As a Valued Attendee
You can support
Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse as an attendee by attending performances, getting involved with our local theater communities, and donating to our off stage theater activitees.
Attend performances
Go to opening nights andbusiness sponsored nights to meet people in the theater community
Attend local our Out of Theater Festivals and Town Hall meetings to connect with actors and directors and our Tech Crews to learn about the Goals and Vision of Miss Abbagail's Playhouse and to give your suggestions of what you’d like Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse to provide to the community
Get involved
Join Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse mailing lists to stay updated on future production and community events
Share your thoughts about Shows you’ve attended on social networks.
Donate
Donationing to Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse doesn’t always have to be in the form of dollars $.
- Perhaps you have a piece of furniture you’re thinking of getting rid of, donate it to Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse. It could end up on stage in an upcoming production, or we might use it to teach someone how to refinish furniture.
- Perhaps we are producing a period style show and are in need of, say a Scandinavian Loveseat, and you have one in your home, you may lend it to the production.
- You can donate your time: Volunteer to be an Usher or work the Concession Counter, or be a Greeter passing out playbills.
Then consider the impact you will provide by recognizing the economic impact Miss Abbagail’s Playhouse has on our local communities.
Consider the positive impact theater has on out youth, young adults, seniors, and businesses
Consider how theater can help build community pride and a sense of membership
And always be an attentive audience member
- Arrive on time
- Turn off your phone
And during the performance:
Be courteous to others around you by:
- Not talking
- Not taking photos or recordings
- Staying seated and not fidgetting
Contact Us
Sponsors and Volunteers needed!
For inquiries about how you can become a Corporate or Private sponsor please contact Paul Nielsen:
(720) 300-0595 or email me at
We're also looking for artist and artisans to become part of our family
We will be holding an Open Town Hall meeting sometime in April to share our vision a asnswer your questions.
Please watch for audition calls coming soon after.
We coming back to you Soon, better than ever, and we want you to be a part of the fun and excitment of theater!
Miss Abbagail's Playhouse
