Author: Jimmy Pautz

Volunteering for Heart-A-Rama in 2026

Become a part of the community that makes Heart-A-Rama a local legend! We are looking for volunteers to help our 2026 production, “On Wisconsin Heart-A-Rama,” run smoothly. Whether you want to be in the middle of the action as a waiter or food server, keep the lines moving as a cashier or ticket taker, or ensure everyone has a snack as a popcorn filler, there is a spot for you. Your support behind the scenes helps us provide a night of laughs while raising vital funds for the American Heart Association and life-saving AEDs for Manitowoc County. Join us at the Two Rivers Community House this April and May—sign up today to show the community that you’ve “Gotta Have Heart!”

Sign up here: Heart-A-Rama Volunteer Signup

Auditions for Heart-A-Rama 2026

Join us Wednesday, Feb. 11 @ 7pm or Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 1pm in the Behringer Room (lower level) of the Community House in downtown Two Rivers. You will LOVE the experience!

You must be at least 21 years old to audition. Those auditioning will be asked to read from a provided script and sing a brief song (“Happy Birthday” is acceptable!). Please bring a list of scheduling conflicts for March and April. Cast members must be available for all scheduled rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.

Shows will be April 23-25 and April 30-May 2 at the J.E. Hamilton Community House in Two Rivers. This year’s theme is “On Wisconsin Heart-A-Rama” and will include skits and musical numbers that tie to the great state of Wisconsin, along with the Heart-A-Rama News, and music from the Heart-A-Rama Pit Boys.

Again, mark your calendars for Wednesday, Feb. 11 or Sunday, Feb. 15.  You only need to attend one audition date. See you then!

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Ticket Sale for Opening Night!

We still have tickets available for Opening Night of Heart-A-Rama—THIS THURSDAY, May 1—and we’ve got a DEAL for you! If you buy tickets from NOW until 5:00 PM this Thursday online, you can get a BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE OFFER! That’s 2 tickets for $21!

We want to FILL THE SEATS for this great cause and funny show, so get your tickets TODAY! And, if this Thursday doesn’t work for you, we still have tickets available at regular price for May 2-3 and 8-9 at the Manitowoc and Two Rivers Piggly Wiggly stores or online. We can’t wait to see you there! You Gotta Have Heart!

Heart-A-Rama 2025 Auditions

During this month of LOVE and HEARTS, how about giving the gift of laughs to those in need of them? “How can I do that?” you may ask. Well, join us for HEART-A-Rama auditions THIS SUNDAY, Feb. 16 @ 1:00 in the Behringer Room (lower level) of the Community House in downtown Two Rivers or WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19 @ 7:00 in the Koska Room (Senior Center) of the Community House. You will LOVE the experience!

You must be at least 21 years old to audition. Those auditioning will be asked to read from a provided script and sing a brief song (“Happy Birthday” is acceptable!). Please bring a list of scheduling conflicts for March and April. Cast members must be available for all scheduled rehearsals, dress rehearsals on April 27 and 28, and performances.

Shows will be May 1-3 and May 8-10 at the J.E. Hamilton Community House in Two Rivers. This year’s theme is “Heart-A-Rama Loves the ’80s,” and will include skits and musical numbers that tie to the decade of the ’80s, along with the Heart-A-Rama News, and music from the Heart-A-Rama Pit Boys.

Again, mark your calendars for Sun, Feb. 16, or Wed, Feb. 19. You only need to attend one audition date. See you then!

PLEASE share this post to help us get the word out! You Gotta Have HEART!

FLASH SALE! $10 tickets for Thursday

FLASH SALE! $10 tickets for the Thursday, May 2, show only! Heart-A-Rama’s first ever FLASH SALE is going on now! We want YOU to be able to witness “Heart-A-Rama Goes to Space” AND we want those seats filled, so from today through this Wednesday, if you purchase a ticket for THIS THURSDAY’s show ONLINE ONLY, you can get it for $10!!

Besides the hilarious entertainment, Heart-A-Rama offers pre-show food for sale, nightly auctions, silent auction items, Heart Dogs at intermission, merch like t-shirts and sweatshirts for sale, and the Heart-A-Rama Pit Boys playing your favorite tunes! AND, on Thursday, May 2, JOHN MAINO will be our guest auctioneer for the Best Seat in the House!

Doors at the Two Rivers Community House open at 6:00, the Best Seat auction is at 6:40, and the show starts at 7:00! Get your $10 tickets now! You Gotta Have Heart!

Heart-A-Rama Show Time Change for 2024!

This year, Heart-A-Rama shows will begin one half hour earlier than in the past.

So, what does that mean for you?

  • Doors will open at 6:00 PM.
  • The Best Seat in the House auction will take place at 6:40 PM.
  • And, the show will start at 7:00 PM!
  • Don’t forget that seating is first come, first served, and food will be for sale from 6:00 – 6:40 PM.

We can’t wait to see you! You Gotta Have Heart!