The Great Plains Theatre (GPT) was established in 1995 as a 501-C3 non-profit year-round professional theatre. Dream big at GPT by experiencing live, professional theatre on I-70 between Denver and Kansas City. Through the years, GPT has developed a flourishing education program for regional youth members and continues to share exemplary, family-friendly main stage performances. As Abilene grows and evolves, so does Great Plains Theatre by adding diverse opportunities for entertainment and giving back to the community. Great Plains Theatre truly has something for everyone. The quality theatrical productions are bound to astound. You will be leaving the theatre with a song in your head, joy in your heart, and a smile on your face!
COVID-19 UPDATES
Safety protocols mandated by the Dickinson County Health Officials, State of Kansas, and the CDC will be followed to ensure safety for all during this time. Please call our office for more details and information. Even with everchanging regulations, we promise to continue safety and comfortability for all while creating art, telling stories, and continuing to do what we love and cherish - live theatre.
Safety Protocols and Procedures
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Social Distancing – Please keep social distancing rules of 6 feet apart inside the building when possible.
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Physical Touch – It is recommended that you limit all physical touch of the skin between parties. After physical touch, be sure to use hand sanitizer or wash your hands for 20 seconds.
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Washing hands – All hands must be washed thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water at least every hour. This is to keep germs and spread to a minimum.
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Hand Sanitizer – We require you to have access to hand sanitizer at all times. It will be readily within range to access it throughout the facilities. Use hand sanitizer as much as needed when adhering to social distancing and physical touch regulations.
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Face coverings – Face Coverings are only required if you are feeling under with weather in any capacity. Please be courteous of those around you. Instructions for Face coverings: Wash your hands before putting on a face covering. Remove your face covering using the straps to avoid touching the part that protects your face. Wash cloth face coverings after each use, and wear other masks only according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
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Temperature screening – Please be aware of your current health state. GPT will be screening every staff member and actor as needed.
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Vaccinations - All actors, staff, and production team members will be asked to be completely vaccinated and boosted prior to the contract start dates. All actors, staff, and team members will be subject to frequent COVID-19 testing (with negative results). **See below.
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Testing - All actors, staff, and production team members will be expected to test NEGATIVE for COVID-19. No exceptions. This will happen prior to contract start date, weekly throughout the contract, and as necessary demanded by the GPT Health Officials.
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Face touching – All should avoid touching your own face, nose, mouth, eyes, etc. If you must, please use hand sanitizer or wash your hands immediately before and after.
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Cough and Sneeze Etiquette - All should cover their cough or sneeze with a tissue, or an elbow or shoulder if no tissue is available, followed by thorough handwashing/hand sanitizer (this includes while wearing a face covering).
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Sanitization – Every surface in GPT's facilities is disinfected after each use. Disinfectant spray is used on all surfaces (even those not directly touched), as well as all parts the theatre that may be touched by an individual (handles, switches, handrails, chairs, doors, props, set pieces, etc.). Disinfectant and cleaning supplies are provided if anyone should need them.
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Emergencies – In any emergency, immediately contact the health officials in Dickinson County or at GPT. In any circumstance, use your common sense and do the next right thing. Proper safety etiquette is required by all. Safety and comfortability are the LARGEST priority in our workplace. Any questions and concerns should be addressed. Make smart, positive, and healthy choices keeping yourself and all surrounding you in mind.
SELECT PREVIOUS SHOWS AT GPT
The 1940' Radio Hour
A Christmas Carol
Working
Fiddler on the Roof
Always, Patsy Cline
Dames at Sea
Children of Eden
Pump Boys and Dinettes
The Sound of Music
The Odd Couple
Steel Magnolias
Camelot
Peter Pan
Oklahoma!
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Carousel
Nunsense
Forever Plaid
The Miracle Worker
Winnie the Pooh
Godspell
It's a Wonderful Life
Pinocchio
Guys and Dolls
White Christmas
Damn Yankees
She Loves Me
Annie, Get Your Gun
Mamma Mia
Gypsy
Empires Fall
Frozen Jr.
The Music Man
EMMA: A Pop Musical JV
The Giver
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.
Footloose
Matilda the Musical
Camp Rock the Musical
The Christmas Schooner
Winter Wonderettes
The Secret Garden
Annie
Alice in Wonderland
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
The Music Man
Little Shop of Horrors
To Kill a Mockingbird
Noises Off
Bye Bye Birdie
Of Mice and Men
Barefoot in the Park
Our Town
South Pacific
Rumors
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Arsenic and Old Lace
Man of La Mancha
Lend Me a Tenor
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
All Shook Up
The Fantasticks
Big River
Ragtime
Peter and the Starcatcher
Camelot
The Lion in Winter
Shrek the Musical
Pirates of Penzance
Disaster!
Grease
Godspell (2012)
Elf - the Musical
The Ugly Duckling
Jersey Boys
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Wonderland High




Jersey Boys - Main Stage - 2022


