Northern Sky Theater

06/05/2026

They want it, they got it 👀

Bidding is open on our online marketplace and there are a few hidden gems with zero bids just waiting for the right person. Support Northern Sky's Raise the Curtain – Light the Sky fundraiser before the window closes at 6:20 PM CST on Saturday, June 6. See you tomorrow! 🎶

06/04/2026

Eyeing a lot of items in our Raise the Curtain marketplace? 👀

Auto bidding is the best way to make sure you don't miss out — just pick your item, set your maximum, and the app takes it from there. If someone outbids you, the system automatically places the next minimum bid on your behalf — and never goes over the limit you set. You'll get an alert if you're outbid, so you're always in the loop. It's the best way to bid! 🎭

06/04/2026

We've nominated Lisa Schlenker for an Art in the Door award for her design of Puppets and Scenery for The Thing with Feathers and the 23 shows she's brought to life for us at Northern Sky! Please help us VOTE by June 5!

https://www.doorcounty.com/artinthedoor

You can vote in 4 categories, including for Doc Heide, nominated for Music! Congrats to all our fine friends on their nominations! Yay art! Feel free to share widely! 🙂

06/03/2026

🌟Raise the Curtain – Light the Sky Premiere Item of the Day🌟:

Item #104: Puppet Workshop with Lisa Schlenker

Ever wanted to get crafty with puppets? Join Northern Sky Theater's Resident Designer Lisa Schlenker for a hands-on puppetry workshop — from Muppet-style characters to shadow play to marionettes. Learn simple construction techniques, bring a character to life, and leave with something delightfully unexpected!

🔗 Marketplace link in comments. Bid now and support Northern Sky!

06/02/2026

🌟Raise the Curtain – Light the Sky Premiere Item of the Day🌟:

Item #101: Dinner with Jeff & Charles

Enjoy a memorable evening for six at the beautiful Lake Michigan home of Jeff Herbst and Charles Williams. Your experience will include a delicious, home-cooked dinner prepared by your hosts, a stroll through their stunning garden, and an intimate gathering around the piano featuring a few of their favorite songs.

This one-of-a-kind evening offers great food, warm hospitality, beautiful surroundings, and music shared among friends, all in support of Northern Sky. 🎶

🔗 Marketplace link in comments. Bid now and support Northern Sky!

06/01/2026

Stories have always been at the heart of what we do at Northern Sky. Stories that challenge, inspire, and remind us of our shared humanity. We believe that great storytelling comes from many different voices and experiences, , and we're grateful for every person who walks through our doors — artists, musicians, tech, volunteers, and audience members alike.

Special shoutout to our friends at Northern Door Pride and Open Door Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Wishing you a joyful, vibrant celebration!

06/01/2026

The Raise the Curtain - Light the Sky marketplace is officially OPEN! 🎉

Dream of stepping onto the Northern Sky stage? This is your moment.

For the very first time, we're offering 10 supporters the chance to appear in a walk-on role in The Thing with Feathers or When Butter Churns to Gold — alongside your favorite Northern Sky actors, musicians, and crew.

Here's the catch: these 10 spots will be offered EXCLUSIVELY to in-person guests at Raise the Curtain – Light the Sky this Saturday at the Gould Theater. A few tickets remain!

✨ $125 event ticket includes food, drinks, patio fun & a sneak peek at the season ahead
🎬 Walk-on roles available with a $300 donation at the event — no bidding, no acting experience required
📅 First-come, first-pick on performance dates

This could be the year you make your Northern Sky debut. 🌟

05/30/2026

What a beautiful day for a volunteer picnic! ☀️

We are so thrilled by the turnout of our amazing volunteers today to welcome them back and fill them in on all the new updates for the 2026 season. If you’ve been thinking about volunteering with our crew, check out the link below to find out more! ✨

05/29/2026

A songwriter. A co-founder. A friend gone too soon. 💙

Join us at the Gould Theater on June 16 - 20 as we honor co-founder Fred Alley with a five-night tribute concert performed by Doc Heide, Jeff Herbst, Jimmy Kaplan, Karen Mal, and Katie Dahl. Celebrate Fred's extraordinary legacy the best way we know how: through his music. 🎵

Tribute shows for Northern Sky Theater co-founder Fred Alley by DOC HEIDE, Northern Sky co-founder  Twenty-five years ago this month, Northern Sky Theater lost its charismatic co-founder, Fred Alley.  He […]

05/28/2026

Join us for our biggest (and only!) fundraising event of the season Raise the Curtain: Light the Sky on Saturday, June 6 at the Gould Theater!🌟

The evening features tasty treats, live music around the bonfire, special appearance from Open Bird Sanctuary, and a special performance by the Northern Sky Company, a first look at the magic coming to our stage this summer. 🎵🌲

Have you registered yet? 🎟️ Don’t miss this unforgettable night in support of Northern Sky!