Pop Factory Players

06/01/2026

🎭 Meet the Board Mondays 🎭
Meet Clarey Knellwolf-Schwartz, Board Member of the Pop Factory Players Board of Directors.

Clarey has been on the board for 10 years and has been involved in 17 productions. Her favorite show is The Wizard of Oz, especially the magical moment when the story shifts from black and white into vibrant color.

Having grown up watching Pop Factory productions, Clarey once dreamed of performing on that stage herself—so being part of the organization now is especially meaningful. She values the collaborative spirit, lasting friendships, and the opportunity Pop Factory Players has to give back to the community through the arts. 🎭✨

05/28/2026

🎭 Throwback Thursday! 🎭

We’re continuing our stroll down memory lane with a look at some standout Pop Factory Players productions from the mid-to-late 2010s—shows that brought big laughs, unforgettable music, and plenty of show-stopping moments to the stage:
• The Mystery of Edwin Drood – January 2016
• Young Frankenstein – January 2017
• Chicago – January 2018
• Beauty and the Beast – January 2019

Were you part of the cast or crew, or cheering from the audience? We’d love to hear your favorite memories, backstage stories, or see your photos from these productions. Share in the comments and help us keep the nostalgia going! 🎶✨

05/18/2026

🎭 Meet the Board Mondays 🎭

Meet Dan Hemming, Board Member of the Pop Factory Players Board of Directors.

Dan has served on the board for 10+ years and has been involved in 20 productions. For him, Pop Factory Players has been a wonderfully worthwhile group to be part of for over 20 years—a place for storyteller-artists to share creative talents with audiences of all ages. And beyond the stage, he values the impact the organization has made by donating thousands of dollars to groups and organizations across southwest Wisconsin. 🎭✨

05/15/2026

🎭✨ Congratulations to Pop Factory Players member Tina Schliem on receiving a 2026 Crystal Apple Honorable Mention! ✨🎭

We are so proud to see Tina recognized for her hard work, dedication, and impact on students and the arts. Our theatre community is very lucky to have such a talented and passionate educator involved!

Congratulations, Tina! 🍎👏

Big congratulations to Mrs. Tina Schliem for receiving an Honorable Mention for the 2026 Crystal Apple Awards! We are so proud of her hard work and dedication. Check out her special news segment here: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/05/14/watch-day-2-honoring-2026-crystal-apple-award-honorable-mentions/

05/14/2026

🎭 Throwback Thursday! 🎭

We’re continuing our Throwback Thursday series with a look at some truly memorable Pop Factory Players productions from the early 2010s—shows filled with big casts, bold music, and plenty of magic on stage:
• Oliver! – February 2012
• Jekyll and Hyde – January 2013
• Spamalot – January 2014
• Mary Poppins – January 2015

Were you part of the cast or crew, or did you enjoy these shows from the audience? We’d love to hear your favorite moments, funny stories, or see your photos. Share your memories in the comments and help us celebrate these great productions! 🎶✨

05/06/2026

🎭🌟 Let’s show some love for one of our own! 🌟🎭

Please take a moment to vote for Doug Mackie in The People’s Artist program:
https://peoplesartist.org/2026/douglas-mackie

Doug is a true Pop Factory favorite—having spent years on stage, as a scenic designer, choreographer, and director. His talent and dedication have helped shape so many of the productions you love.

Let’s support Doug by voting once a day and help him take home the big prize! 🏆

Creating Art In Multiple Mediums Is What I Am Here To Do And Be! I Love Sharing My Vision In Any Medium I Feel Is Appropriate!

05/04/2026

🎭 Meet the Board Mondays 🎭

Meet Kalee Crist, Board Member of the Pop Factory Players Board of Directors.

Kalee has been on the board for more than five years and less than ten, and has been involved in eight productions. While she’s loved every show she’s been part of, Beauty and the Beast and The Sound of Music hold a special place in her heart—especially getting to share the stage with her nieces and nephews and watching the next generation fall in love with theatre.

For Kalee, it’s the pure joy of performing, the months of hard work coming together, and the camaraderie of this eclectic group that make Pop Factory Players so meaningful. 🎭✨

04/30/2026

🎭 Throwback Thursday! 🎭
Today’s trip down memory lane highlights another incredible run of Pop Factory Players productions that brought classic stories, toe-tapping music, and plenty of laughs to our stage:
• The Wizard of Oz – January 2010
• Frog and Toad – June 2010
• Guys and Dolls – February 2011
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – July 2011

Were you in the cast, part of the crew, or cheering from the audience? Share your favorite moments, behind-the-scenes stories, or photos in the comments. We love reliving these memories with our amazing community! 🎶✨

04/20/2026

🎭 Meet the Board Mondays 🎭
Meet Roy Berrey, Board Member of the Pop Factory Players Board of Directors.

Roy has been on the board for 17 years and has been involved in 16 productions. His favorite show is Jesus Christ Superstar—followed closely by every show since!

Roy got involved simply because he was asked—a tradition that continues as Pop Factory Players welcomes new talent both on stage and behind the scenes. For him, it’s all about pitching in, doing the work with a smile, and being part of the strong camaraderie that makes the Pop Factory family so special. 🎭✨

04/16/2026

🎭 Throwback Thursday! 🎭
We’re rewinding to the late 2000s and revisiting a fun and unforgettable stretch of Pop Factory Players productions that brought big energy, big laughs, and big talent to the stage:
• Pump Boys and Dinettes – February 2007
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – January 2008
• High School Musical – July 2008
• The Producers – January 2009

Did you sing along, laugh from the audience, or take the stage yourself? We’d love to hear your favorite memories, backstage stories, or see your photos from these shows. Drop them in the comments and help us keep the nostalgia going! 🎶✨