Mission Statement:
The purpose of Thornapple Players is to provide an outlet for creative involvement and quality theatre entertainment for our community. To celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County, the Thornapple Players were formed after almost a year of planning.  We became an independent organization in January of 2003.

The musical, Anything Goes, was performed in the spring of 2000 thanks to a generous grant from the Barry Community Foundation and the support of businesses and patrons throughout Barry County.  The audience was there to support us and have continued to do so.
Any adult beyond high school age in Barry County or the surrounding areas is welcome to audition for our shows.  Audition information always appears in Barry County newspapers, on this web site or you can call 269 945 2332.  Norma Jean Acker is the project director for the Thornapple Players productions.

Currently we perform five shows per year - a musical in the spring , a dinner theatre at the Hastings Elks Lodge in the summer, a play in the fall,  a Christmas play or musical in December, and a dinner theatre at the County Seat Lounge in the winter. 

We started a Youth Theatre Workshop in September of 2009 that meets 2 monthly for children ages 8-14.

AUDITIONS!!!!!!!

Thornapple Players will hold auditions for OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder on August 10 at 7 PM at the Czinder- Hallmark Building located at 110 West State Street in downtown Hastings .Please come prepared to read from the script. There are parts for 20+ men and women with some possible doubling for this production. Parts range between the ages of 18- 60’s. Post high school age adults are welcome to audition. Norma Jean Acker is directing. If you are unable to make auditions please call 269 945 2332 BEFORE August 10.

Show Dates are Sept. 23-25 at 7PM.
There will be matinees Saturday the 25th at
2PM and Sunday, September 26 at 2PM.