Prairie Players Civic Theatre
160 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL 61401
Theater
Our volunteer-run, non-profit community theatre has been operating since 1915. We value the diverse talent, enthusiastic patrons, and connections that arise through our productions and events.
Prairie Players Civic Theatre was originally founded in 1915 as Prairie Playhouse and was incorporated in 1959 as a not-for-profit corporation. In 1968, an old but structurally sound church building was purchased. The facility served as home and performance space for Prairie Players. Over the years, PPCT has performed in tents, at Knox and Carl Sandburg Colleges and for several years as a dinner theatre in various settings. In 1982, PPCT organized the initial fund drive to restore the Orpheum Theatre as a performing arts center. In 2007 PPCT purchased 160 South Seminary Street and it has served as the organization's primary performing arts facility since November 2015.
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Kayak Nights
Lake Storey Beach • Aug 15 @ 8PM
Experience the beauty of Lake Storey at night!
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Galesburg Heritage Days
Lake Storey • Aug 16 – Aug 17 @ 12AM
We are an Association of Living Historians who love nothing more than to entertain and educate the public in the many ways of old. Hosted by…
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National Stearman Fly-In • Sep 02
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