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Locally Grown Theatre

Locally Grown Theatre is a theatre serving the communities of Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park, Newport, and the surrounding area. Come Grow With Us.

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06/06/2026

🎉 WE WANT YOU! 🫵

Join Locally Grown Theatre this weekend at the Strawberry Fest Parade! 🍓

📅 Date: Saturday, June 20th
🕘 Meet-Up Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Crossroads Church Parking Lot

Show your LGT pride by wearing your favorite camp t-shirt or anything green! 💚

The parade kicks off at 10:00 AM and wraps up around noon. Let's make some great memories together! 🌟

*We are also looking for a few carpool cars to park at Cottage Grove Middle School and help people get back to Crossroads Church!

Sign up to walk or carpool: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA5A82AA5F8C43-64156896-strawberry #/

06/04/2026

🎭 Let us Welcome the Cast of If a Woodchuck Could Chuck Wood! 🌲

The residents of Woodchuck Estates are ready to take the stage, and trust us—you've never met neighbors quite like these! When a suspicious lumber executive rolls into town, secrets start spilling, assumptions start flying, and chaos quickly takes over this delightfully quirky trailer park.

Get ready for a fast-paced comedy packed with mystery, laughs, and a cast of unforgettable characters!

📅 July 10–12 & 17–18
📍 Cottage Grove City Hall Amphitheatre
🎟️ FREE to attend
💚 Donations appreciated at the end of the show

Join us this summer for a wildly funny outdoor theatre experience the whole family will enjoy!

06/02/2026

☀️🎭 School’s almost out... and summer theatre is almost here! 🎭☀️

The countdown to summer break has begun, and our camps will be starting before you know it! If your student loves acting, storytelling, making new friends, or trying something creative, now is the perfect time to register.

With exciting camps for a variety of ages and experience levels, there’s a place for everyone to learn, create, and perform this summer.

⏰ Don’t wait—spots are limited, and several camps are already filling up!

Register today and get ready for a summer full of imagination, laughter, and theatre magic! ✨🎬🎭

Learn more: https://www.locallygrowntheatre.org/summer-camps/

05/01/2026

⏰🎭 LAST CALL: AUDITIONS ARE NEXT WEEK!

Don’t miss your chance to Audition for Locally Grown Theatre’s outdoor summer comedy “If a Woodchuck Could Chuck Wood!” 🌳

📅 May 5 & 7 | 6:30–8:30pm
📍 Newport United Methodist Church
✨ Ages 14+ | No prep needed

No preparation is needed—just sign up for an audition slot and come ready to have fun!

Spots are filling—sign up now and join the fun!

👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA5A82AA5F8C43-63387036-ifawoodchuck

Come grow with us! 🌱

04/24/2026

🎭 NOW HIRING: STAGE MANAGER for SUMMER OUTDOOR SHOW! 🌱

At Locally Grown Theatre, we believe theatre is about more than putting on a show — it’s about bringing people together. As a community theatre, we strive to create meaningful connections through storytelling, collaboration, and shared creative experiences that welcome artists and audiences alike.

We’re currently looking for a Stage Manager for our Summer Outdoor Show — someone who is organized, collaborative, and excited to be part of a theatre company that values community just as much as creativity.

🌳 If a Woodchuck Could Chuck Wood

Auditions: May 5th and 7th (Not Required)
Rehearsals Begin: May 26
Performances: July 10–12 & July 17–19

💡 POSITION DETAILS

- Rehearsals and performances take place in Cottage Grove/Newport, MN
- Many rehearsals and all performances are outdoors
-Stage Managers are expected to attend rehearsals and performances
- We are open to High School Students who have stage managed before
Stipend: $500

💬 If you’re interested in joining a theatre company that values connection, creativity, and community, we’d love to hear from you! Send a Resume to [email protected]

Come help us make theatre that brings people together. 🌱

04/21/2026

🎭 Hello LGT Community!

We’re looking for a few volunteers to help staff our booth at the Cottage Grove Community Showcase on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at Park High School.

Volunteers will help hand out pamphlets and chat with attendees about our theatre company—an easy and fun way to support LGT!

🕘 Shifts are organized in 2-hour blocks, starting at 9:00 AM (setup) through 3:00 PM (teardown). We aim to have at least two people at the table at all times.

If you’re available and interested, please sign up for a slot in the Excel sheet below!
Student actors (6th grade and older) are welcome to volunteer.

Thank you for supporting LGT—we couldn’t do it without you!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PgzC4YOD5lGNQAXBO2Drr1HuZLgh6NDNV46QAqtaJbY/edit?usp=sharing

04/19/2026

Thanks to Youth Services Bureau for having some of our amazing students perform at their gala fundraiser last week! We loved being there!

04/12/2026

Thank you all so much for coming out to our Board and Brush Fundraiser. So was so amazing to see all of you and your projects!

04/09/2026

🌳🎭 AUDITION ALERT: “If a Woodchuck Could Chuck Wood”

Join Locally Grown Theatre’s outdoor summer comedy—full of quirky characters, secrets, and laugh-out-loud chaos!

📅 Auditions: May 5 & 7, 6:30–8:30pm
📍 Newport United Methodist Church
🎟 Ages 14+ (all welcome!)

🌞 Performances: July 10–12 & 17–19 in Cottage Grove parks

No prep needed—just sign up and show up!
Learn more and sign up: https://minnesotaplaylist.com/audition/auditions-if-woodchuck-could-chuck-wood

04/07/2026

🚨🎭 FINAL CALL: Only 3 Spots Left! 🪵✨

This is it—your last chance to join our Craft for a Cause: Board & Brush Fundraiser! Happening this Saturday, 12:50pm at the Woodbury Board and Brush Studio

We’re down to just 3 spots remaining, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Don’t miss your chance to:
🪵 Choose from 50+ project designs
🎨 Create a custom piece you’ll actually love
🍷 Enjoy a fun night out with friends
💛 Support Locally Grown Theatre

No experience needed—we’ve got everything covered. You just show up and create!

🎟 Grab one of the final spots NOW before it’s too late! Use Code "LGT" To accecss tickets!

https://boardandbrush.com/woodbury/events/private-pick-your-project-workshop-04-11-2026-1250pm-4pm/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQNcHZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkUjg5YzNnWE5ZWTBzVEtFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHonRWLhuew7DzpwWYC_ecX_3evZY7zhnxS4IPKRkI3mK3bwA3F8AFKQYVh97_aem_M-rOKAyW4okazr7C1zL0aw

Address

P. O. Box 220
Cottage Grove, MN
55016

Website

http://www.locallygrowntheatre.org/

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