The status of the 2021 summer season is still unknown at this point for Northern Sky Theater. The organization is hamstrung by capacity limits set by the state and the Department of Natural Resources for shows at both its outdoor stage at Peninsula State Park and inside the Gould Theater at its campus in Fish Creek. The actor’s union it relies on for performers is also not allowing in-person performances of musical yet either. Like other performing arts organizations, Northern Sky Theater has been forced to embrace its virtual offerings. Feedback for its first-ever winter season has been great according to artistic director Jeffrey Herbst as they have been able to showcase some concerts and other offerings for fans virtually. He adds the creative process has changed for the better because of the pandemic.

Herbst says they are still brainstorming some ideas for the upcoming year that would allow them to perform this summer like concert shows and new material written for the moment with today’s safety protocols in mind. Its virtual season continues on Sunday with Sweet Songs for Valentine’s Day.

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