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Opening Soon this Holiday Season!
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One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall 

By Lynne Halliday, James Hindman, Arlene Hutton and Craig Pospisil

December 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

ONE CHRISTMAS EVE AT EVERGREEN MALL follows eight intertwined stories in a Midwestern mall on the last day of shopping before the holiday. A diverse cast of characters—from a lovesick mall Santa to an overeager mall cop, from a pair of brainy misfit teenagers to a pair of battling actors in a production of A Christmas Carol—navigate first meetings, second chances, and last-minute choices. ONE CHRISTMAS EVE wraps the joys and sorrows of the season into one festive package.

Concession Stand Dinner Special!
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Available at every performance of "One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall!"

Chicken Noodle Soup with a Cinnamon Roll

- With a beverage for $8

- Or with a premium beverage for $10

 

The concession stand opens 1 hour before the show starts, so come early, grab a bowl of soup and relax before the show starts!

Midlands Community Foundation Donation Match Program
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As a charitable fund of MCF, we are excited to participate in their Charitable Match Program--and you can help! Your donation dollars have a greater impact from December 2nd to January 5th, and we thank you for considering a donation during this giving season. So mark your calendars, because starting on Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, YOUR DOLLARS DO MORE!

Midlands Community Foundation Matching Charitable Program:

Under the Match Program, MCF will provide matching funds for NEW contributions made to existing and newly created Affiliated General, Designated, Donor Advised, Field of Interest, and Scholarship Funds up to $5,000 per individual donor, and subject to a maximum of $100,000 for all
MCF Funds.


If more than $100,000 is contributed, the matching dollars will be pro-rated based on the total contributions made to all funds. Matching dollars are for donations only. All donations must be dated and received between Dec. 2 and Jan. 5 to qualify for the Match Program. Charitable fund event sponsorships and/or event tickets are not eligible for matching dollars


Midlands address: 217 N Jefferson St, Papillion, NE 68046

2026 Season Ticket Sale Starting December 1st!
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Sale Begins December 1st, 2025!

Our 50th season is full of fantastic productions that you won't want to miss!

We are excited to present some shows for the first time, and bring back some classics as well as audience favorites. There will be something for everyone in our 50th season!

 

Come and enjoy stories about lessons learned, growing up, growing old, and falling in love. Click the button below to read more about our 2026 season shows!
 

 


Click the button below to download our 2026 season flyer!

 

Season tickets go on sale December 1st! Any season flyer orders received before that date will be held and processed once orders officially open.

We can't wait to see you for our Golden Season!

The Lofte Giving Tree
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Support The Lofte in the way that matters most to you with our Holiday Giving Tree!

During performances of "One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall," visit our Christmas tree in the lobby and find a tag that matches what is most important to you about the Lofte. Then take that tag to our box office and make a donation of any amount! Or select a tag for a gift card donation that you can then purchase and mail or send to the Lofte electronically!

Some areas open to support include, but are not limited to, construction needs, cleaning supplies, the concession stand, building maintenance, and more! Be sure to stop by the tree to see all of the different options. You choose where your donation dollars go!

The Giving Tree will only be up during performances of "One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall," so get your tickets now!

Upcoming Auditions!
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You Can't Take It With You

By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman

Performance Dates: March 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 

Auditions: December 15 & 16, 2025 at 7 PM

You Can’t Take It With You was one of the most popular plays of its time, winning the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Drama as well as an Academy Award for its film version in 1939. The family of Martin Vanderhof lives just around the corner from Columbia University. Grandpa, as Martin is more commonly known, is the head of a large and extended family of charming eccentrics. When his granddaughter Alice falls for her boss, Tony, a handsome scion of Wall Street, she fears that their two families – so unlike in manner, politics and finances – will never come together. But why be obsessed by money? After all, you can’t take it with you.

Lofte Gift Certificates

Digital Gift Certificates are now available for the Lofte!

It's now easier than ever to give the gift of theatre this! We are excited to announce that our gift certificates are now available to purchase online. Click the button or scan the QR code below and send a gift card digitally to your loved one immediately. Want to wait and give it later? Email it to yourself and print it off - perfect for the theatre lover in your life or for your next holiday gift exchange!

 

Amounts can be customized to however much you'd like to spend, but here are a few suggestions (all prices shown excluding fees):

 

Individual Tickets: $25

Season Tickets: $108

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Volunteer!

The Lofte 40+ years of quality entertainment has only been possible thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who have donated their time over the years. Join this wonderful legacy and volunteer during this production season!

Volunteers receive the following for volunteering for a show:

  • T-shirt

  • Two free tickets to that performance

  • Free popcorn & soda

  • Recognition at annual meeting

Whether you want to help in the front lobby or behind the stage,

JOIN THE LOFTE FAMILY! 

For regular performance volunteering, click the SignUp Genius button below to sign up for:

  • Door Greeter 

  • Ticket Scanner

  • Ushers 

  • Parking Attendant

  • Concessions

 

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15841 Manley Road

Manley, NE 68403

The Lofte Community Theatre and Born-In-A-Barn Players are dedicated to providing opportunities for all ages to participate in the creative process and to enjoy the social, artistic, and educational benefits of all art forms.

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The Lofte Association, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 corporation.
This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

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