About Us
The Humanitarian Players (“THP”) is a startup, 501(c)3 non-profit, theatrical troupe dedicated to serving as a fundraiser event for any grass root charities whom are also focused on improving quality of life for our communities. THP just received its 501(c)3 in June 2024! We are currently raising seed money to at least pay rent for a space in which to meet and rehearse. See the “Donate Here” button above if you wish to contribute.
THP has rights to a western melodrama series called Good Measures, created by its founder, PJ Thiessen. Good Measures uses the same main characters for each episode, which saves on lights, sets, and costumes. Each character has a few actors learning the part, so there is always someone available to play the role at any given fundraiser. Audiences enjoy watching their favorite, familiar comic characters or actors in changing episodes while helping to raise funds.
THP’s first troupe will start in Polk County, NC. As THP develops we hope to start new troupes in other communities in the hope of creating a web of linked communities. Connecting to the needs of one’s community requires generating an atmosphere of informed communication. Audiences will be able to engage in conversation about the need for the cause being promoted with each other, the sponsoring charity(ies), and the set stock characters who fear change.
In small communities where resources are spread thin, THP will have to share its area artists with other local performing arts groups. By having multiple actors and musicians performing the same roles, it allows performers to continue to participate with these other groups. Also, we realize there are many other fundraisers in the community, and THP is happy to coordinate with them to avoid conflicting event dates.
Improving life for the few uplifts our whole community. Community by community we can create a web of healthy interconnectedness and interdependence. No man is an island. It’s all for one and one for all—together we thrive.
To contact The Humanitarian Players, call 434-221-5113 or email thehumanitarianplayers@gmail.com.