Our Mission:

The Winnipesaukee Playhouse is a nonprofit organization that serves to develop and stage professional and community-based theatrical productions and to provide opportunities in theatre and the performing arts for the community.

We aim to provide a fun and challenging theatrical environment for all Lakes Region locals and visitors in both performance-based and educational arenas. Whether your interest is to be onstage, behind-the-scenes, or in the audience, The Winni Playhouse has something for you!

The Playhouse was founded in 2004 by siblings Lesley Pankhurst and Bryan Halperin and their spouses with the vision of bringing quality arts and arts education to The Lakes Region. The theatre became a nonprofit in 2006 and has become a cultural gem in the area winning both critical acclaim and becoming an important outlet for the performing arts in central New Hampshire.

A 2006 professional production of Dial M for Murder by Frederick Knott

The RecyclaBulls by Bryan Halperin and David Polansky uses music and engaging characters to teach children ways they can help take care of the environment.

The teen ensemble cover the stage with three tons of sand for their production of Epic Proportions by Larry Coen and David Crane