Under the leadership of Lynne Peterson and Pat Boyum, a group of people from the Carrington community gathered together February 22, 1977 at the City Library and formed an organization that was later named the Foster Fantasy Factory.

The purpose of the organization was to involve members of the community in the actual production of a play. It was a sharing of work and ideas that parts were cast, sets built, costumes and props were accumulated, photos taken, lighting, publicity, ticket sales, babysitting services, and rehearsal arrangements were made.

All the jobs were done by volunteers from many walks of life and many different ideals and beliefs. It was this involvement that made it possible to present four plays for the community to enjoy. The sites for the performances were a dinner theatre at the Carrington Golf Club and other performances were presented at the Carrington Grade School.

The plays presented were:

"The Drunkard", 1977

"Harvey", 1978

"Fantasticks", 1979 and

"Once Upon a Mattress" in 1980

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 255