Northern Starz Theatre Company is a non-profit, educational and community theater of Ramsey, MN who's mission is to promote awareness, appreciation, and fundamentals of theater arts through education of, and performances by, students of all ages. Our roots are with an informal organization called Broadway on Site began in 1996. It was designed to bring the theater experience to young students in the north suburban area of the Twin Cities who had a desire to learn about theater (or who perhaps just wanted to be in a play). Broadway on Site continues to offer theater programs through local Anoka Hennepin School District's Community Education programs. Starting in 2010, Broadway on Site added an "advanced, audition-only group" experience for students who have satisfactorily completed four previous Broadway on Site productions. In 2012 the informal organization producing the advanced shows was organized into what is now known as Northern Starz Theatre.
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Circus Juventas is a non-profit, 501(c)3 performing arts circus school dedicated to inspiring artistry and self-confidence through a multi-cultural circus arts experience. We offer youth circus arts training and performance opportunities for children and youth ages 2 to 21 in a safe and noncompetitive environment. While encouraging and helping to develop individual strengths and abilities, the professional staff at Circus Juventas gives every child the opportunity to be in the spotlight. Circus Juventas is also proud to present two major public productions each year in the spring and late summer. Our Spring Celebration Performances feature our beginning and intermediate level students in May, while our Summer Shows feature our advanced students in a Cirque du Soleil-style production in late July and August.
Cross Community Players ( CCP ), Minnesota's only fully qualified 501 ( c ) 3 Charity theatre group, was formed in 1980 1980 as a fund raising arm of, a food, clothing, and social services organization serving the Northwest Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA. Incorporated separately in 1998, CCP produces a large scale musical in June/July and a more moderate, occasionally non-musical show, during the Fall/Winter. CCP also provides entertainment at local charity and service club events. CCP uses various churches and schools in the Osseo - Maple Grove MN area for rehearsals and performances. Including cast, orchestra, technical and production crews, over 7, 000 individuals, all amateurs, have donated tens of thousands of hours of time to these events. Over 50, 000 patrons of all ages, incomes and demographics have been entertained during 250+ performances; some on complimentary tickets distributed through the C.R.O.S.S. foodshelf. The efforts and contributions of volunteers and 3000+ regular patrons have allowed CCP to donate tens of thousands of pounds of food and over $80, 000 to local charities, including C.R.O.S.S. and CEAP. CCP is run by a board of unpaid local individuals working in the areas of finance, production and publicity. Interested persons are welcome to attend the monthly meetings please call or email to confirm plans. CCP is also a member of the Minnesota Association of Community Theatres and occasionally applies for and receives funding assistance from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council through a grant from The McKnight Foundation and an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature.
