Sam’s February Newsletter – Pixie Dust and That Indescribable Wagon Wheel Magic

🎪 Coming up at the Wheel…

The Second Star to the Right 🏴‍☠️

Wagon Wheel Community Theatre’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher is happening March 20, 21, and 22! We know how much this story means to so many people, and how special it is to see it brought to life by members of your own community. This ensemble has already been hard at work, and let me tell you, they are taking Wagon Wheel Community Theatre to new heights.

My favorite thing about this show so far? Well, I’m so glad you asked. You’re going to see some beloved, familiar Community Theatre faces AND some brand-new locals stepping onto the Wagon Wheel stage for the very first time. That’s the magic right there.

Click HERE for tickets, and be sure to keep an eye on our social media, whether you’re a passive scroller or an active poster…we’ve got some exciting campaigns partnering with this production that you won’t want to miss. 👀 And just for fun, here’s your cast list! Recognize anyone you know and love? Make sure you come out and cheer them on:

Adriana Klein, Ally Watkins, Austin Kizer, Craig Knight, Curtis Shoemaker, Elisa Wise, Erik Manatt, Gaby Basalo, Gordon Petty, Hannah Carter, Joel Montoya, Kevin Knight Funk, LeAnn Scacco, Lily Fournier, Lydia Campbell, Margaret Anne Hix, Melissa Jordan, Nash Hays, Paul R Tafoya, Sergio Raymond Goff, Symin Nash Dawson, Tim Davis, Trevor Pletcher, Todd Lucas, Will Dawson

“Look out, ‘cause here I come!” 🎤

Did you know that Cardinal Services right here in Warsaw has a performing arts club? Very cool. 😊

In 2024, Cardinal Services partnered with Wagon Wheel for a collection of performances titled My Favorite Things. And now they’re back where these shining stars belong, on the Wagon Wheel stage, with a brand-new performance collection called This is Me on Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 PM.

I’ve sat in on two rehearsals already, and it’s so inspiring to watch these adults pursue courage, passion, and excellence. You can feel the heart in the room. Tickets are on sale now. Click HERE to reserve your seat.

Take a Class at Wagon Wheel! 🌱

Listen up, kiddos AND grown-ups! Conservatory classes are officially open for registration! Woo Hoo! This is a six-week experience where you meet once a week at Wagon Wheel to take classes in musical theatre, acting, dance, and/or improv. And the more classes you take, the more money you save! (Just a head’s up: for this discount deal, you need to call the Box Office!)

$20 off your second class

$30 off your third class

$40 off your fourth class or any additional classes

And the teaching roster this round? Stacked. We’ve got Kira Lace Hawkins, Thomas Hall, Victoria Peloza, Ian B. Connor, Shannon Smith, and Trevor Jaynes from Everyone’s Tiffany. AND we’re offering brand-new classes this session. 😏

The Wagon Wheel difference?

We customize every class to YOU. No matter your experience level, our professional educators meet you where you are and help you grow. (Not to mention we’re also one of the leading regional professional theaters in the nation. No biggie! It’s casual.)

I could write paragraph after paragraph about how Wagon Wheel Conservatory changes lives, including my own, but don’t take my word for it. Hear directly from two of our 2025 adult students:

“It means so much to have a safe, creative space to learn as an adult. Whether you’re chasing a dream or just enriching your life, this is for you.”

“It is rare to learn from instructors so talented yet so kind. They adapt to every student’s skill level and inspire confidence and creativity.”