2026 Annual Campaign will run from June 1st – October 2nd.  

Why Your Donation Matters:

  • Inspiring Young Minds: Our kids’ drama programs nurture creativity, build confidence, and provide a safe space for young performers to shine.
  • Quality Productions: Your contributions help us secure the rights to the plays and musicals, cover production costs, and offer affordable tickets.
  • Community Engagement: We believe in the power of theater to bring people together. Your support enables us to host workshops, outreach programs, and special events that make the arts accessible to everyone.

Advertising for All Shows

$400+

Royalties for Most Shows

$1k – 8k

Costumes or Props for small show

$300

Costumes for Large Shows

$2,000

Building Rental for Small Play

$1,200

Building Rental for Large Shows

$4k – $6k

Full production of small play

$6k – $8k

Full production of large musical

$20k – $25k

Creating theater magic for our community takes real resources—and your support makes it possible. Here’s a glimpse of what it costs:

About the “Tip” at Checkout

Ludus automatically adds a suggested “tip” during the online checkout process. This tip does not go to ACT Players—it goes to the Ludus platform.

If you prefer not to add a tip:

Step-by-step:

  1. When you reach the checkout screen, look for the green box with “Help keep Ludus free for ACT Players section.

  2. Click the dropdown or amount field.

  3. Select “Custom Amount.”

  4. Enter 0.00 and continue to payment.

That’s it—your full donation goes directly to ACT Players.

Prefer to Pay by Check?

We’re happy to accept donations by mail if that’s easier for you.

Please make checks payable to:
ACT Players

Mail to:
ACT Players
P.O. Box 173
New London, PA 19360

If you’d like your gift directed toward a specific program or production, just note it in the memo line.

Willy Wonka, Kids

Only four openings remain for Willy Wonka, Kids Camp July 29 - August 9. Sign up today!

It's Showtime!

Willy Wonka, Kids performance Friday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. NLUMC Social Hall.