Theater Organizations

Actors Repertory Theatre

The Actors Repertory Theatre believes in actors. In their ability to captivate an audience. To bring the written word to life. To take the audience on a journey they will always remember. ACT is a Brainerd-based theatre group recently formed in 2022. Visit their website for additional information.

Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center

Their mission is TO CREATE an environment where local performing artists can develop their craft.
TO SHARE with our community diverse, high-quality arts programming; and TO GROW a community of practitioners and lovers of the performing arts.

Great River Arts
Great River Arts is a nonprofit arts organization serving the greater Morrison County area. They offer a variety of artistic experiences; from live theater and music performances to continuous visual art exhibits, as well as art classes for youth and adults. Their mission is to enrich lives through the arts and become the art hub for the Morrison County area, playing a significant role in sustaining the community's artistic and economic vibrancy.

Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts (GLAPA)
The Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts (GLAPA) is a group dedicated to enriching local culture through performing arts. Since their inception, they have established a reputation for providing well-received, quality performances. With performances set for each season, they find talent and raise funds to underwrite programs.

Lamplighter Community Theatre
Lamplighter Community Theatre’s artistic mission is to promote a better understanding of theatre arts through productions and workshops. Lamplighter Community Theatre is located in the heart of Minnesota harboring an entertainment treasure where performing arts share center stage with education. They strive to make the community and surrounding area richer in the arts.

Little Falls Theater Company
Little Falls Theatre Company is a tax-exempt not-for-profit charitable and educational organization incorporated in accordance with Minnesota Statute § 317A and § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. They provide a fee-free educational theatre platform for local students and learners of all ages. LF Theatre Company supports arts enrichment and learning by bringing together the best pre-professional, amateur, and professional artists in the area to create first-rate musical theatre shows.

Madhatters Community Theatre
The Madhatters Community Theatre’s mission is to enrich the community with the performing arts through education, and the power of theatre!

Screen Porch Productions
Screen Porch Productions’ mission is to create, foster, promote, and implement programs that provide education and opportunity in the performing, visual, and literary arts for people of all ages and all walks of life in our rural area communities.

Stage North Theater Company
Stage North is committed to providing an exceptional theatrical experience for the Brainerd Lakes Area resident at an affordable price involving as many individuals as possible.

Walker Bay Theater
Walker Bay Theater is a 501c3 nonprofit theater that promotes family entertainment and Youth Theater. They are dedicated to enriching the lives of all residents and seasonal residents of the Leech Lake area.

Photo credits: Lakes Area Music Festival