The businesses who support Springfield Little Theatre by underwriting shows and sponsoring events not only see the value of a thriving theatre for our community, but also understand the positive marketing exposure that comes with that support.
National Audio Company is a family-owned, local small business in the heart of downtown Springfield. We dedicate ourselves to providing the highest quality audio cassettes. Like Springfield Little Theatre, National Audio Company has a drive to preserve history and support the arts in the community. From smalltown artists to international music producers, we provide quality product to everyone along with top-notch service.
We are honored to support The School of Rock this season. Many of our customers and employees are talented, passionate musicians, so this performance seemed like the perfect opportunity to support Springfield Little Theatre.
– Steve Stepp, President
National Audio Company, Inc.
Springfield Little Theatre is so much more than going to see a show. It’s about people coming together, on and off stage, in front and behind the curtain creating something memorable for everyone. SLT is a place to go and leave the cares of this world behind and escape to see something magical on stage. The dance between performers and audience members is where the real magic happens and that’s what sets live theatre apart from anything else. There’s nothing quite like walking through the doors of the Lander’s theatre and escaping to another place for a short period of time. Our community is extremely blessed to have the caliber of Springfield Little Theatre. COME ENJOY THE MAGIC!
– Micha Pelkey, Advertising Plus
Growing up in Springfield, Bryan Magers was immersed in sports. His father coached Little League baseball and refereed the Blue & Gold tournament, so young Bryan spent a lot of time on the playing fields and courts.
But his love for the arts is just as deep. “Gosh, I have loved the arts since high school, when I went up to the Muny in St. Louis and saw The Music Man.” From there it was on to his senior-class play — he still remembers it was Good Morning, Miss Dove — and today, decades later, Magers says arts remains an enduring love affair for him.
“The arts are so important for the Ozarks,” he says. “It can be movies or the art museum, things that are fun for everyone living here to have and enjoy. That’s especially true of the Landers and Springfield Little Theatre. For the size of our city, it’s a gem in the arts community and I love it.”
– Bryan Magers, Bryan Properties
Communities thrive because of what they give to their people, and because of what people give back to their communities. At American National, we view the opportunity to give back to the communities we serve to be not just a responsibility, but a privilege—and supporting the Arts not just a privilege, but a joy.
The Arts bring us together and let us share experiences. They expand our horizons and touch our hearts. They comfort us and challenge us.
The historic Landers Theatre provides a majestic venue to immerse ourselves in those experiences. Within its magnificent walls, the Springfield Little Theatre has been “bringing the magic of live theatre to Springfield since 1934,” and American National is proud to support that worthwhile mission and grateful for the richness it brings to our community.
– Chuck La Tournous, VP of Marketing,
American National Insurance
Springfield Little Theatre, housed at the historic 1909 Landers, is an asset to our community in many ways: giving adults an outlet to perform, children a training ground for future success in the Arts, and young people a vision of where they may be headed one day. The Springfield area has availability to many forms of Art, but Springfield Little Theatre has been the best for over 88 yrs!
– Darlene Henne, SLT Guild President
As a nonprofit community theatre, our ticket sales equate to less than half of our operating expenses. The underwriting support we receive from businesses and individuals is critical to the continued success of the theatre. We strive to create opportunities for businesses to partner with us and gain memorable exposure to the more than 60,000 audience members who attend our shows each year.