
Reasons To Contribute
The Wishing Star Theater plans to be a cultural cornerstone in Delavan for years to come. By hosting exceptional shows and events, coupled with community programming that uplifts, aids, and entertains, Wishing Star will breathe new life into the downtown Delavan area.
But we need your help to do this.
We have determined the total project cost to be just under $8 Million, of which we are trying to raise $2.5 Million as collateral. So far, we have collected almost $1 Million, so we are turning to the Lakes Area community for assistance with the remaining amount. Your generous contributions to Friends of the Wishing Star Theater (a 501(c)3 organization) will pave the way to a new chapter for this historic building.
Many theaters put on a good show, but very few help build inclusive communities. You can make a difference when you contribute to Wishing Star Theater.
If you are interested in helping our project financially, you can submit a charitable contribution to our project via our 501(c)3 organization, The Friends of the Wishing Star Theater either online by clicking the “Donate” button, or by mailing a check to 405 E. Walworth Ave. Delavan, WI 53115.
Our Plans

Productions
We plan to host professional productions such as traveling plays and musicals, comedy acts, headliner bands, and so much more.

Outreach
We plan on bringing an array of low to no cost community outreach programs to our space. Anything from after school programs, elder programs, and Hispanic and Latino programs, to art fairs, job fairs, and other large-scale indoor events.

Engage & Learn
We plan on bringing various educational opportunities to the Wishing Star Theater. Firstly, we plan to partner with schools to create programs that bring the theatrical arts to students. Secondly we plan on partnering with local organizations to bring in experts to teach courses on things like resume building and financial literacy.

Volunteer
Once we open, there will be many ways that you will be able to volunteer, but as we work on raising awareness and funds to be able to break ground, we have a few specific needs: Historical Research, Fundraising, and Event Planning. If you would like to learn more, click the “Volunteer Info” button below.
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