Our Creative Communities
Below is an overview of our theatre and poetry communities. If you would like to join one, please contact us.
Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato Cast from their 2026 play The Mystical Cats of the Monroe
Photo by Eric Lennartson
Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato
Started in 2006
Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato begins a new theatre season on Tuesday, September 15th! Aktion Club Theatre is sponsored by the Mankato Kiwanis Club.
In-Person rehearsals at Centenary Church
1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM: 09/15; 10/06; 11/03; 11/17; 12/15. NO rehearsals on 10/20 and 12/01.
Centenary United Methodist Church, 501 S. 2nd Street, Mankato
Contact Wilbur for further information and a calendar
Aktion Club Theatre of Fairmont
Started in 2017
Fun Fact: Sponsored by the Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont. Aktion Club Theatre of Fairmont begins work on a new show in 2026.
In-Person Rehearsals at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont!
2nd and 4th Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 PM.
June-September 2026 Rehearsal Dates are: 06/25 (Disability Pride Art Workshop); 07/09; 08/13; 08/20 (Variety Show at the Martin County Fair 2-3 PM); 09/10; 09/24. NO rehearsals on July 23rd and August 27th)
Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont
Contact Wilbur for further information and a calendar
The cast of The Talent Studio November 2025
The United We Stand Players Cast in Boxes 2026
The United We Stand Players of New Ulm
Started in 1994
The United We Stand Players will present their new show, Boxes on April 24th and 25th at the New Ulm Community Center.
In-Person Rehearsals at Christ the King Lutheran Church (CTK) the 2nd Tuesday of the month, The New Ulm Community Center (NUCC) the 4th Tuesday of the month
2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 PM.
June-September 2026 Rehearsal Dates are: 06/23 (Disability Pride Workshop at the NUCC); 07/28 (NUCC); 07/30 (NNO At German Park 5:00 PM); 08/25 (NUCC); 09/08 (CTK) and 09/22 (NUCC). NO Rehearsals on July 14th and August 11th.
Christ the King Lutheran Church (CTK)/The New Ulm Community Center in New Ulm (NUCC)
Contact Wilbur for further information and a calendar
Thursday Theatre Gathering of Friends
Started in April of 2020 in response to Covid 19
Fun Fact: We keep on going! In April of 2026, we have Zoomed together as a group for 6 years!
Ongoing Zoom activity
1st and 3rd Thursdays from 2–3 PM
Contact Wilbur if you would like to join us at: wilburdfrink@gmail.com
Offshoot Theatre 2026
Offshoot Theatre
Started in 2025
Fun Fact: This is a program in Mankato that offers enhanced theatrical skill-building such as memorization, auditioning practice, character development and more. We bring in local actors to share their wisdom and experience with acting.
Public Performance for Season One of Offshoot Theatre was Monday, June 22nd from 7-8 PM at Emy Frentz.
Twice monthly on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 PM at Emy Frentz in Mankato. Season Two of Offshoot Theatre Experience begins in December of 2026.
This activity is is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
The Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation
To participate, email Wilbur Neushwander-Frink at wilburdfrink@gmail.com
Zoom Box Actors
The group started a new theatre season but newcomers are always welcome. Their next show in 2026 will feature an original production about “Emotions”.
Fun Fact: This group was founded to create a space for performance in the virtual world. The hope is to reach actors who may not have access to inclusive theatrical
Zoom rehearsals 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 4:30-6:00 PM
Contact Wilbur for further information and to get connected to this fun group!
ZBA at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre- “Grease” 2025
Classes in Creativity
Theatre Workshops, Disability Pride Art Workshops, Disability Equality Training and more!
Contact Wilbur for more information.
Aktion Club Theatre of Fairmont displays artwork created during a Disability Pride Art Workshop in June 2026.
The Road Show
Open Arts Minnesota offers a variety of theatre workshops as well as consultations on how to start an inclusive theatre group. Contact Wilbur for further information or to schedule a workshop.