Get Involved
The stars are not the only ones who shine at the Columbian
Membership
Your tax deductible donation helps keep this treasured piece of history as a vital community gathering place and the heart of the performing and visual arts community for Northeast Kansas. Choose the Membership Package that fits your needs today or see our members here.
FRIENDS SOCIETY | $50+
Friends Society Members will receive invitations to Columbian hosted events, one voting privilege at the Annual Meeting, email information and recognition in the Official Columbian Theatre Playbill and website. This Membership is wonderful for anyone that wants to donate without any extra-ordinary benefits!
ENSEMBLE SOCIETY | $150
Ensemble Society memberships includes all of the Friends Society benefits, One Complimentary Ticket to all Mainstage Productions (plays and musicals) as well as VIP Invitation to Opening Night Receptions, a Discounted rate at the OZ Museum and 10% discount on One Theatre Academy Registration.
HEADLINER SOCIETY | $300
In addition to Friends Society perks, Our Headliner Society Members will also receive TWO Complimentary tickets to all six mainstage productions or 2 tickets to all three special events. Plus, a VIP invitation to opening night receptions, discounted rate at the OZ Museum and 10% off one child’s theatre academy registration.
ARTIST SOCIETY | $500
Not only will the Artist Society Membership level allow you Friends Society benefits, but it will also get you two complimentary tickets to all mainstage production and special events, as well as VIP invitation to Opening Night Receptions and a discounted rate at the OZ Museum.
THEATRE ACADEMY SOCIETY | $500
Do you have children who love theatre as much as we do? Then we have the package for you! This Package comes with registration to our Summer, Fall, And Winter Theatre Academies, as well as a ticket to one night of each show!
STANDING OVATION SOCIETY | $750
With this Standing Ovation Society Membership, you will receive six season tickets to all six mainstage shows, a discounted rate at the OZ Museum, 15% off a registration to a theatre academy, VIP invitation to opening night receptions, and of course an invitation to our annual meeting!
LEGENDS SOCIETY | $1,000
This is where legends are made! The Legends Society comes with Friends Society perks, plus eight season tickets to all six mainstage shows, VIP invitation to opening night receptions, a discounted rate at the OZ Museum and 15% off one child’s theatre academy registration.
1895 SOCIETY | $1,500+
Our organization is deeply committed to honoring its roots while enhancing our Community ties. We wanted to offer a package dedicated to those roots. This Society membership comes with perks that go above and beyond, putting your preferences first. In addition to the Friends Society perks, you will have several customizable options! Each package comes with; ten season tickets to all six mainstage shows or table of 8 to all 3 special events. In addition to your choice of bottle service at an event, VIP experience at one concert, or a $500 rental credit. You will also receive a VIP invitation to opening night receptions, a discounted rate at the OZ Museum, and 20% off one child’s theatre academy registration.
Sponsorship
For more than two decades, we have had the privilege of cultivating the arts and entertainment community in Wamego. Through your donations and sponsorships, the Foundation can not only maintain a high standard of excellence for our patrons, but continue to establish new and unique programming each session.
TALENT AGENT | $500 - $999
Sponsorship level allows you a black & white logo in the current season’s program, listing on The Columbian Theatre’s website and 2 free tickets to the show(s) of your choice. Your company will also enjoy VIP access to one Opening Night Reception of your choice.
TALENT MANAGER | $1,000 - $2,499
Talent Manager level sponsorship grants you a color logo in the current season’s program, listing on The Columbian Theatre’s website with a linked logo, 4 free tickets to the show(s) of your choice, and VIP Access to all Opening Night Receptions.
TALENT PROMOTER | $2,500 - $4,999
By becoming a Talent Promoter, you will earn a color logo in the season program and on all Sponsored Event Advertisements, Autographed and Framed Poster from event Talent, and you will be listed on The Columbian Theatre website. Talent Promoters will also receive VIP access to all Opening Night Receptions of mainstage shows and 12 free tickets to the show(s) of your choice OR a Decorated table of 8 to the Sponsored Event.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | $5,000+
The top sponsorship level, Executive Producer, gives you a color logo in sponsored production advertisements and all programs. You will also have the chance to be celebrated by having your own Opening Night Reception for the sponsored show, with VIP access to all others. This level comes with an exclusive opportunity to place an insert in the program of your sponsored production, while receiving an autographed and framed poster from the show. To top it all off, enjoy 26 tickets to mainstage productions (10 to the sponsored show, 4 to each other mainstage show) OR a table of 8 to 3 events.
Auditions
We are looking for the star of our next show. Could that be you? Bring your talent to the Columbian Theatre today!
Suessical Jr - Fall Theatre Academy
AUDITIONS: August 25 -26
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
Rehearsals start on Sept 2 (Mon, Tues, Thurs) 430-630pm
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
AUDITIONS: Sept 21-22
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon, everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to the Bradleys and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.
Pirate Frank - Winter Theatre Academy
AUDITIONS: Dec 29 - 30
The star of a popular pirate play — The Fearsome Pirate Frank — is the teenage heartthrob of every girl in Shakespearean England, even though he can’t remember his lines for the life of him! However, when the actor playing Frank and his supporting cast, including prima donna Esmerelda, get kidnapped by real pirates during one of their productions, it’s good-bye stardom, hello servitude on a real pirate ship! The narrators and a stream of hilarious sign-carriers keep the show moving as we see the pirate actors swabbing the decks under the orders of the real pirate Frank, who happens to be a woman. But pirate actors are not the only ones hijacked in this comic romp... so is the plot from a particular popular pirate flick! In a chilling flashback sequence, the tale of how Captain Frank received the ’Blackmark” comes alive as we see her send her crooked captain to walk the plank. Nightmare sailors, zombie pirates and hypnotizing mermaids fill this zany spoof with pop culture — even Spiderman makes an appearance!
Parent Night: Jan 5th
Rehearsals Mon - Fri 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Spamalot
AUDITIONS: Nov 2-3
It’s just a flesh wound! Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, this musical retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of showgirls, not to mention flying cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Bursting with unforgettable songs, absurd humor, and zany characters, this musical is a rollicking celebration of all things Monty Python. Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical!
School of Rock
AUDITIONS: Jan 25-26
The tuner follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out? Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical, with its sensational live kids’ rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. This musical is being done in partnership with the Flint Hills Academy of Music.
Grease
AUDITIONS: March 29 - 30
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys’ and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night” and “Alone at the Drive-In Movie,” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals, along with innumerable school and community productions, place Grease among the world’s most popular musicals.
The Columbian Murder Mystery
AUDITIONS: August 25, 2025 @ 7 PM
An original written murder mystery dinner theatre set aboard a cruise ship. Shenanigans ensue!
Additional information regarding auditions can be located on our Facebook page.
Volunteer
We are always looking for volunteers for the box office, ushers, backstage crew, tour guides and more. If you’d like to come be a part of the magic, please fill out the form below! We will contact you to discuss what volunteer options are available.
