The Groundlings
Travel Notice
Wisconsin Highway 13 from Thompson Creek to 2nd Ave West will be closed to through traffic from March to December 2024.
StageNorth and all venues that host bands during the Sound Cheq Music Fest will be easily accessible from side streets, just follow posted detour signage. Please allow a little extra time for your travel to Groundlings events.
Parking is NOT ALLOWED on Omaha Street in front of StageNorth. You will have to park on a side street and walk. The Theater does have a small parking lot. If you are able, please park away from the theater and leave the parking lot for those less able . Thank you!
We can't wait to see you out and about in Washburn!
The 2023-2024 Season
Sound Cheq Music Fest
May 24-26, 2024
A weekend of local musicians for one low price. This year expanded to even more venues!
Sponsorship opportunities available.
Contact Liz Woodworth at lwoodworth@hotmail.com
Tickets and Volunteer Opportunities Coming Soon!
The 2024-2025 Season
The Groundlings Production Committee has suggested a fantastic and ambitious slate of theatricals for next season. The board has set about attempting to procure the rights to produces these shows. As soon as we know that we have the production rights, the season will be announced in this space (and elsewhere). Check back in the next few weeks!
Previously In The 2022-2023 Season
Steel Magnolias
Written by Robert Harling
A comedy-drama about the bond among a group of women in a small town in Louisiana.
Directed by Leslie Wilson & Brooke Melek
October 12-22, 2023
Ready, Set, Play!
A showcase of original short plays ... written, cast, rehearsed, and staged all in one day!
Master of Ceremonies, Chris Smiar
November 11 & 12, 2023
Holiday Showcase
Our holiday season showcase is back, featuring some of our best local talents. Skits, songs, and mirth-making will be had! Come to the theatre and join us to get in the Holiday Spirit!
December 8, 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17 2023
NOTE the Dec 8, 9, & 10 performances have been cancelled
Special Guests
Lost In The Woods
Comedy Improv Group
Beware the Jabberwock
by Ron Nicol Directed by Liesl Settgas
February 8-18, 2024
Beware the Jabberwock is an all kids production born of the creative collaboration of Terri Wyman, Noreen Ovadia Wills and Liesl Settgas. You will be taken to Tulgey Woods, into the fantastical land of the Jabberwock and the creatures who live there.
An Evening of Stories, Song and Improv with Jan Lee and Lost In The Woods Improv
Join The Groundlings at StageNorth for a very special evening.
StageNorth Co-Founder, Jan Lee, will be sharing three original stories put to music. The stories will be woven together in a touching yet humorous way, based on personal journeys and insights, accompanied by accordion music.
Lost In The Woods Improv is back for the second time on our stage, and as always will surprise and delight. Anything can and does happen when they pick up a topic.
March 22, 7:30 pm
William Shakespeare's Othello
Directed by Kristen Sandstrom
Step into a world of intense drama and raw emotion with our production of William Shakespeare's Othello.
Content Warning: This production contains themes of domestic violence and strong language.
In this gripping adaptation, we confront the harsh realities of manipulation and betrayal head-on, unearthing the psychological depths of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. As Othello, a celebrated military leader, navigates love, loyalty, and envy, audiences are invited to witness the devastating consequences of unchecked passion and deception.
Led by a talented ensemble cast and crew, our production challenges conventions and pushes boundaries, delivering a visceral and unforgettable experience for mature audiences.
Join us for an evening of exhilarating theater that will leave you breathless and questioning the nature of love, trust, and the human psyche. Take a journey into the heart of darkness with Othello – but be warned, this is a performance that will linger long after the curtain falls.