Over Our Head Players

"Seven Sacrifices" opens in two weeks! Featuring true stores of military service from Racine veterans who served from the Civil War to the Iraq, this original production runs January 19 - January 28. Don't miss your chance to buy tickets at www.overourheadplayers.org

Keep your resolution to laugh more by seeing Snowdance! Tickets are selling fast at www.overourheadplayers.org. We've got a great slate of finalists and a talented cast featuring John Adams, Elizabeth Bitner, Melissa Hughes Ernest, Kimberly Gibson, Sage Holloway, Nicholas Hoyt, A J Laird, Anne Mollerskov, Michael Retzlaff, and Ron Schulz.

Get ready to vote for "Best in Snow" at the 2024 Snowdance featuring great new comedies from these playwrights: Matt Crowley, Steven Doloff, Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend, Philip J. Kaplan, Janet J. Lawler, Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos, Scott McCrea, Rick Park, Dan Perry, and Keith Whalen.
Tickets: www.overourheadplayers.org

Congratulations to the 2024 Snowdance finalists!
Matt Crowley, Steven Doloff, Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend, Philip J. Kaplan, Janet J. Lawler, Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos, Scott McCrea, Rick Park, Dan Perry, and Keith Whalen.

Get your tickets now to see their comedies: www.overourheadplayers.org

Thank you to Racine Area Veterans, Inc., and the Legacy Museum for their partnership on “Seven Sacrifices,” sharing the true stories of William Henry Upham, William E. Strong, Peter Thomas, Mathew W. Milkie, William K. Alcorn, George Hansen, Chaplin Frederick Penfold, Violet Williams, Nick Garski, Herald Helding, Donald Jensen, Robert Navratil, Richard Harvey, Stanley Scott, Jim Becker, Gayle May, John Koeppen, Robert Turner, Kevin Benson, Teri Christensen, William Troy https://ci.ovationtix.com/36070/production/1161768

Experience letters from the front in the words of those who served. “Seven Sacrifices” shares the stories of William Henry Upham, William E. Strong, Peter Thomas, Mathew W. Milkie, William K. Alcorn, George Hansen, Chaplin Frederick Penfold, Violet Williams, Nick Garski, Harold Helding, Donald Jensen, Robert Navratil, Richard Harvey, Stanley Scott, Jim Becker, Gayle May, John Koeppen, Robert Turner, Kevin Benson, Teri Christensen, William Troy
Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36070/production/1161768

Great news! We have sold out of our Capital Campaign "Buy a Seat" program as of today! Thank you to all of our supporters out there who bought one or two! We will be contacting you in the future to double check on your inscriptions when chairs arrive in 2024! In the meantime, you can still get in on the action! Become an Over Our Head Players "Patron of the Arts!" Or simply donate by scanning the QR code below or clicking the link!
https://overourheadplayers.org/capital-campaign.html

“Seven Sacrifices” spans seven conflicts from the Civil War to the War in Iraq, with period music and the stories of William Henry Upham, William E. Strong, Peter Thomas, Mathew W. Milkie, William K. Alcorn, George Hansen, Chaplin Frederick Penfold, Violet Williams, Nick Garski, Harold Helding, Donald Jensen, Robert Navratil, Richard Harvey, Stanley Scott, Jim Becker, Gayle May, John Koeppen, Robert Turner, Kevin Benson, Teri Christensen, William Troy https://ci.ovationtix.com/36070/production/1161768

It's not too late to give the gift of a Capital Campaign donation! Join us on our quest for $100,000! Only 10 seats left for our "Buy a Seat" donation! Get one for $300 or buy two for $550 and really leave a lasting impression for your loved ones!
Click below to go to our web page to learn more!

Over Our Head Players Capital Campaign Over Our Head Players would like to raise $100,000 to improve the professional theatre experience we provide our patrons in Racine WI

The finalists have been selected! Announcement coming soon. Theatre tickets make great stocking stuffers! You know the 20th Snowdance will sell out. Reserve your seats at overourheadplayers.org.

Pour yourself a strong one! It’s opening night of Who’s Holiday! Tell the cast and crew to break a leg. Only a few shows have tickets remaining. December 21-23 and 29. Get those tickets fast, but not for the kids, at overourheadplayers.org.

It's here! Giving Tuesday! Make the most of your donation! 30 years and still going strong! Find out more by clicking on the link below! Buy a seat, become a patron, donate today!
https://overourheadplayers.org/capital-campaign.html

Only one more day until...
Our Capital Campaign is matching donations up to $50,000! 🤩 In this season of giving, please consider donating to
https://overourheadplayers.org/capital-campaign.html

Tuesday, November 28th is coming! Please consider donating to our Capital Campaign! We have been in the business of live theater for over 30 years and we want to continue our legacy for another 30! Become a patron and help us upgrade!
https://overourheadplayers.org/capital-campaign.html

We love our Racine community! You’ve kept us in the live theatre business for 33 years! With your support we can become more than Southeastern Wisconsin’s “best kept secret.” This Small Business Saturday, we sure would appreciate if you’d tell a friend about your favorite downtown storefront theatre, grab tickets to any of the remaining shows this season, or consider donating to our Capital Campaign at https://overourheadplayers.org/capital-campaign.html

What has Cindy Lou Who been up to since that first encounter with the Grinch? Find out in Who’s Holiday! opening December 8th. Here’s a hint, this show isn’t for children. Get your tickets at overourheadplayers.org.

OOHPs original “Seven Sacrifices” honoring Racine veterans opens January 19, 2024. Produced In partnership with Racine Area Veterans, Inc., and the Legacy Museum to honor all who served, it features the true stories of William Henry Upham, William E. Strong, Peter Thomas, Mathew W. Milkie, William K. Alcorn, George Hansen, Chaplin Frederick Penfold, Violet Williams, Nick Garski, Herald Helding, Donald Jensen, Robert Navratil, Richard Harvey, Stanley Scott, Jim Becker, Gayle May, John Koeppen, Robert Turner, Kevin Benson, Teri Christensen, William Troy https://ci.ovationtix.com/36070/production/1161768

Thank you to the cast & crew of "Kringle Part 4: 7 Mile Fair Lady" for once again defeating the Oleo Mafia and making Kringle the state pastry! Audiences loved the show! A few audience members even asked when Kringle 5 will premier, so they're already hungry for more Kringle.

Thank you to all the volunteers who made Kringle 4 possible!

Production Manager: Rich Smith
Managing Artistic Director: Rich Smith
Associate Artists: AJ Laird, Scott Lema, Anne Mollerskov, Michael Retzlaff
Ensemble: Kristin Althoff, Elizabeth Bitner, Paula Ann Czechowicz, Mary Kveton, A.J. Laird, Scott Lema, Anne Mollerskov, Ron Schulz, Brandy Smith, Rich Smith, Maureen Troy, and Melissa Zeien
Musicians: Skip Carlson, Trevor Carlson, and Brian Lauer
Director: Rich Smith
Musical Director: Anne Mollerskov
Stage Managers: Elizabeth Bitner and Paula Ann Czechowicz
Assistant Stage Manager: Faraday Lema
Booth Crew: Joey Lange (sound) and Wendy Schulz (lights)
Technical Direction: Rich Smith and Scott Lema
Set Design: Rich Smith
Light Design: Scott Lema and Rich Smith
Sound Design: Skip Carlson
Costume Design: Julie Boehme, Maureen Troy, and Anne Mollerskov
Props Design: Janine Anderson, Maureen Troy, and Anne Mollerskov
Choreography: Kristin Althoff and Melissa Zeien
House Managers: Rebecca Eisel and Yvonne Lauer
Graphic Design: Ron Schulz
Publicity: Michael Retzlaff
Program Coordinators: Janine Anderson and Anne Mollerskov
Dinners provided by Val & Gary Zamecnik and Sarah Majewski

Lobby Crews:
Chris Simon
Jeff Hansen
Winter Newell
Nancy Bloom
Jerry Horton
Lucy Bitner
Patsy Garner
Donna Carre
Allison Commodore
Charlotte Jensen
Ken Kveton
Marcia Nolan
Tim Nolan
Claudia Bruce
Carol Horton
Lyna Postuchow
Lilli Postuchow
Teri Stanley
Val Zamecnik
Gary Zamecnik
Mercedes Dzindzeleta
Sarah Majewski
Judah Tyyska
Dan Venne
Pat Venne
Carol Gavigan
Georgia Harrell

Are you the funny guy in your group of friends? Well, we are searching for a couple of funny dudes age 20-50 to fill out this year’s Snowdance cast. So, if you’re a funny guy or you know a funny guy, text Rich Smith at 262-902-3578 to set up an audition.

Tune into CBS 58 news this morning for several segments live from Sixth Street Theatre! There are interviews and even performances from Kringle 4. You can even watch online!

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Wow! Once again, SC Johnson, A Family Company has given OOHPs a significant grant to support live entertainment in downtown Racine. Plus, their Windex and Glade products help keep the theatre looking and smelling nice! Thanks SC Johnson!

Please consider donating to our Capital Campaign! 😇
We are raising money to build the best live theatre experience!
Become a patron of the arts!
More information can be found at:
https://overourheadplayers.org/capital-campaign.html

We’re open for Downtown Racine’s Candy Crawl! Stop in for candy and say hello to the cutest Ewok this side of The Forest Moon of Endor.

Part Four of the Kringle series debuts tonight! Tell the cast, band, and crew to break a leg! If you don’t have tickets yet, get ‘em now at overourheadplayers.org.

Singing, dancing, and seagull puppets! Plus, the band is back! Kringle opens next Friday. It’s the hottest ticket in town. Get yours now at overourheadplayers.org.

This Friday: An unpredictable evening of Burlesque style fun and of course BINGO!

Join us for 5 rounds of bingo and 4 performances by 2 different burlesque dancers!

We will also have a 50/50 raffle and gift baskets for prizes.

Tickets now on sale at https://overourheadplayers.org/.
$20 in advance or $25 at the door.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit OOHP.