EdgeWild Players     

EdgeWild Players History

In 1992, the Blandin Foundation appropriated money to start the community non-profit corporation that would become The Edge of the Wilderness Community Center (EWCC). Patricia Feld was asked to join an ad hoc group that would later select the EWCC Board of Directors. It was during those formative years of the group that she thought developing a community theatre group would be an asset to the community.

In 1996, Patty decided to produce A Thurber Carnival in conjunction with the Winter Lovers' Festival. About thirty adults and children participated, and they toured the show from the old Bigfork School Library stage to the Bigfork, Marcell, and Effie Town Halls.

From that beginning, the loosely organized group has produced plays under Patty's direction, becoming a new group of Players with each production. (New directors are encouraged to come forward)! The group has been extremely fortunate to have the services of local painters, writers, carpenters, lighting and sound specialists, singers, instrumentalists, conductors, computer professionals, seamstresses, tailors, cooks, prop makers and gathers, photgraphers, graphic designers, ushers, house managers, as well as actors of all ages. People from all walks of life come together to work and grow together as they make a quality event for the rest of the community to enjoy.

The proceeds from all the early plays went into a general fund from which the next play was produced and into the construction account for the Edge Center for the Arts. It was through the production and touring of the community plays and through the events brought into the community from outside the area, that the Edge communities had their opportunity to learn how an art center would benefit the education, culture, and economy of the area. That building was completed in 2005 and gets used more and more each year.

Since the EdgeWild Players is already a committee of the EWCC, none of the "regulars" in the Players have expressed any interest in creating a formal organization with officers and meetings besides rehearsals and performances. So, when a new play is picked, a new group of EdgeWild Players forms.

Anyone interested in participating in any aspect of The EdgeWild Players work and fun is encouraged to leave an email on this website or call the Edge Center at 218-743-6670.

Securing the future of community theatre takes more than ticket sales. If you would like support the EdgeWild Players financially, please send tax-deductible donations to:

The EdgeWild Players Account
c/o The Edge of the Wilderness Community Center
Box 303
Bigfork, MN 56628

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