Bringing Fine Arts

to our small Wyoming town

Part of our community since

Since 1947

Art belongs to everyone, even in rural Wyoming. 
Our goal is to include our community AND YOU in pursuing our mission, be it through attendance at our shows, volunteer opportunities, outreach programs, or community building events.

  • Lander Performing Arts, previously known as the Lander Community Concerts Association, has been the pivotal performing arts institution in Lander , WY since 1947.

    In 2007, LPA received the Wyoming Arts Council’s coveted Governor's Arts Award, recognizing excellence in the arts and outstanding service to the arts in Wyoming. 

    Past performers have included the San Diego Ballet, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Rainbow Dance Theatre, and many more!

  • LPA is dedicated to bringing affordable & accessible arts performances to the residents of Fremont County.

    We book shows that are eclectic, intentionally designed, and professionally executed: this includes large productions, multi-day masterclasses, and companies that hail from cities such as New York and San Francisco. We strive to bridge the gap between urban and rural access to performing arts!

  • Our season runs from September to May. Performances are most often held in the Lander Valley High School auditorium.

    Everyone is welcome to attend our shows. We ensure ticket costs stay affordable through the dedicated work of our volunteer board!

Meet the Staff

Marnie Fusco

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (part-time)

Marnie joined LPA as Development Director in August 2024 and became Executive Director in 2025.

Marnie is a local musician and fervent advocate for expanding arts/music programming in the Lander area. She has helped secure grant funding for several non-profit organizations since moving here in 2018. Additionally, she helped transition performing arts youth-programming from Art Link Wyoming over to LPA and ensures those beloved opportunities continue in the community.

Meet the Board

Donna Mandel

Board President

After several years away, Donna returned to LPA with a renewed passion for supporting accessible, high-quality performing arts in our community. A long-time Lander resident and advocate for our organization, Donna brings valuable experience and steady leadership to our board.

Vacant

Vice President

Melody Nolan

Treasurer

Melody Nolan was invited to a LPA performance by a friend shortly after arriving in Lander and soon became a patron, volunteer and board member.  When she isn’t backstage serving the artist’s and staff fresh home cooked meals, you might find her greeting guests, tending to costumes, or assisting with a variety of other duties. 

Robin Levin

Secretary

Robin, Lander resident since 1981, has served on the LPA board for a dozen years. She is an invaluable asset to the organization and you can find her managing backstage during our shows.

"It is a measure of a town's merit when the arts and performances are of a high caliber. Lander is a gem in the Rockies, fulfilling over 75 years' commitment to bringing world-class shows to the area!"

Jonathan Rummel

Jonathan brings his skill and experience as a talented tap dancer, teacher, and choreographer. You can often find him performing in musicals with the CWC Theatre. He shines not only on stage but behind the scenes as well, offering support to our artists at events!

Garold Whisler

Garold Whisler is an acclaimed conductor known for his extensive work with opera companies across the U.S., including the Mississippi Opera, Opera Birmingham, Utah Opera, and Opera Theatre of Connecticut.

Garold is also an accomplished pianist and vocal coach. We are honored to have him on our board of directors and grateful for the opportunity to draw on his many years of professional experience. 

Margaret Proctor

“I have a very early memory of watching Perry Como sing Ave Maria with my Italian grandmother Nonni, and she cried while Perry Como sang. The beauty and emotions music brings has had an impact on me ever since.”

Margaret and her husband moved to Lander in 2018. In January 2023 she joined the LPA board to help plan our season line-up, and is an essential part of our board. She is also a wonderful classical guitarist.