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SUMMARY:The Fantasticks
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House and Arts Center is excited to announce The Fantasticks\, a musical by Tom Jones under direction of Casey S. Hibbert with musical direction provided by Connie Hubbard. \n“Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time. \nAudiences have six opportunities to catch The Fantasticks on the Matthews stage: Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm\, April 14\, 15\, 21 and 22; and Sunday matinees at 2 pm\, April 16 and 23. For tickets\, purchase online\, call the box office at (605) 642-7973 or visit the Matthews Gallery at 612 N. Main. Street\, Spearfish. \nThe Story…\nThe Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy\, a girl\, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. The narrator\, El Gallo\, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love\, grow apart and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo’s words that\, “without a hurt\, the heart is hollow.” \nWith its minimal costumes\, small band and virtually nonexistent set\, The Fantasticks is an intimate show that engages the audience’s imagination and showcases a strong ensemble cast. Its moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned\, only to discover a more mature\, meaningful love is punctuated by a bountiful series of catchy\, memorable songs\, many of which have become classics. \nThe Cast…\nMatt: Austin Huether\nLuisa: Alivia Ruff\nEl Gallo: Casey S. Hibbert\nBellomy: J. Bruce Woodard\nHucklebee: Mitchell Mechaley\nHenry: Clark Ott\nMortimer: Matt Woodard\nThe Mute: Rose Peay
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SUMMARY:An Iliad
DESCRIPTION:Community theatre is at it again at the Matthews! Join us for An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare. This captivating drama\, based on Homer’s epic and translated by Robert Fagles\, An Iliad stars a single actor who evokes a whole host of characters as he tells a timeless story of adventure\, war\, and heartbreak.  \nThe production opens on Friday\, February 10 at 7 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for February 11\, 17 & 18 at 7 pm with matinee performances at 2 pm on February 12 & 19. \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. Popcorn is available by donation. \nPlot\nIt’s a story you only think you know. In this thrilling rendition of Homer’s epic poem\, a war-weary poet is doomed to tell a tale of blood\, bravery and battle. He is fated to tell this story throughout history\, perhaps to make us understand\, perhaps to make us stop. With poetry\, humor\, and heartache the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. \nPerformance Dates:\nFebruary 10\, 11\, 17\, & 18 at 7 pm. | February 12\, & 19 at 2 pm \n  \nAbout the NEA Big Read\nThe National Endowment for the Arts Big Read\, a partnership with Arts Midwest\, broadens our understanding of our world\, our communities\, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Since 2006\, the National Endowment for the Arts has funded more than 1\,700 NEA Big Read programs\, providing more than $24 million to organizations nationwide. In addition\, NEA Big Read activities have reached every Congressional district in the country. Over the past 16 years\, grantees have leveraged more than $56 million in local funding to support their NEA Big Read programs. More than 5.9 million Americans have attended an NEA Big Read event\, over 97\,000 volunteers have participated at the local level\, and over 40\,000 community organizations have partnered to make NEA Big Read activities possible. \nVisit arts.gov/neabigread for more information about the NEA Big Read. Organizations interested in applying for an NEA Big Read grant in the future should visit Arts Midwest’s website for more information. \n\n\n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.\nEl proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest
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SUMMARY:An Iliad
DESCRIPTION:Community theatre is at it again at the Matthews! Join us for An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare. This captivating drama\, based on Homer’s epic and translated by Robert Fagles\, An Iliad stars a single actor who evokes a whole host of characters as he tells a timeless story of adventure\, war\, and heartbreak.  \nThe production opens on Friday\, February 10 at 7 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for February 11\, 17 & 18 at 7 pm with matinee performances at 2 pm on February 12 & 19. \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. Popcorn is available by donation. \nPlot\nIt’s a story you only think you know. In this thrilling rendition of Homer’s epic poem\, a war-weary poet is doomed to tell a tale of blood\, bravery and battle. He is fated to tell this story throughout history\, perhaps to make us understand\, perhaps to make us stop. With poetry\, humor\, and heartache the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. \nPerformance Dates:\nFebruary 10\, 11\, 17\, & 18 at 7 pm. | February 12\, & 19 at 2 pm \n  \nAbout the NEA Big Read\nThe National Endowment for the Arts Big Read\, a partnership with Arts Midwest\, broadens our understanding of our world\, our communities\, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Since 2006\, the National Endowment for the Arts has funded more than 1\,700 NEA Big Read programs\, providing more than $24 million to organizations nationwide. In addition\, NEA Big Read activities have reached every Congressional district in the country. Over the past 16 years\, grantees have leveraged more than $56 million in local funding to support their NEA Big Read programs. More than 5.9 million Americans have attended an NEA Big Read event\, over 97\,000 volunteers have participated at the local level\, and over 40\,000 community organizations have partnered to make NEA Big Read activities possible. \nVisit arts.gov/neabigread for more information about the NEA Big Read. Organizations interested in applying for an NEA Big Read grant in the future should visit Arts Midwest’s website for more information. \n\n\n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.\nEl proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest
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SUMMARY:An Iliad
DESCRIPTION:Community theatre is at it again at the Matthews! Join us for An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare. This captivating drama\, based on Homer’s epic and translated by Robert Fagles\, An Iliad stars a single actor who evokes a whole host of characters as he tells a timeless story of adventure\, war\, and heartbreak.  \nThe production opens on Friday\, February 10 at 7 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for February 11\, 17 & 18 at 7 pm with matinee performances at 2 pm on February 12 & 19. \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. Popcorn is available by donation. \nPlot\nIt’s a story you only think you know. In this thrilling rendition of Homer’s epic poem\, a war-weary poet is doomed to tell a tale of blood\, bravery and battle. He is fated to tell this story throughout history\, perhaps to make us understand\, perhaps to make us stop. With poetry\, humor\, and heartache the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. \nPerformance Dates:\nFebruary 10\, 11\, 17\, & 18 at 7 pm. | February 12\, & 19 at 2 pm \n  \nAbout the NEA Big Read\nThe National Endowment for the Arts Big Read\, a partnership with Arts Midwest\, broadens our understanding of our world\, our communities\, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Since 2006\, the National Endowment for the Arts has funded more than 1\,700 NEA Big Read programs\, providing more than $24 million to organizations nationwide. In addition\, NEA Big Read activities have reached every Congressional district in the country. Over the past 16 years\, grantees have leveraged more than $56 million in local funding to support their NEA Big Read programs. More than 5.9 million Americans have attended an NEA Big Read event\, over 97\,000 volunteers have participated at the local level\, and over 40\,000 community organizations have partnered to make NEA Big Read activities possible. \nVisit arts.gov/neabigread for more information about the NEA Big Read. Organizations interested in applying for an NEA Big Read grant in the future should visit Arts Midwest’s website for more information. \n\n\n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.\nEl proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest
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SUMMARY:An Iliad
DESCRIPTION:Community theatre is at it again at the Matthews! Join us for An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare. This captivating drama\, based on Homer’s epic and translated by Robert Fagles\, An Iliad stars a single actor who evokes a whole host of characters as he tells a timeless story of adventure\, war\, and heartbreak.  \nThe production opens on Friday\, February 10 at 7 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for February 11\, 17 & 18 at 7 pm with matinee performances at 2 pm on February 12 & 19. \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. Popcorn is available by donation. \nPlot\nIt’s a story you only think you know. In this thrilling rendition of Homer’s epic poem\, a war-weary poet is doomed to tell a tale of blood\, bravery and battle. He is fated to tell this story throughout history\, perhaps to make us understand\, perhaps to make us stop. With poetry\, humor\, and heartache the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. \nPerformance Dates:\nFebruary 10\, 11\, 17\, & 18 at 7 pm. | February 12\, & 19 at 2 pm \n  \nAbout the NEA Big Read\nThe National Endowment for the Arts Big Read\, a partnership with Arts Midwest\, broadens our understanding of our world\, our communities\, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Since 2006\, the National Endowment for the Arts has funded more than 1\,700 NEA Big Read programs\, providing more than $24 million to organizations nationwide. In addition\, NEA Big Read activities have reached every Congressional district in the country. Over the past 16 years\, grantees have leveraged more than $56 million in local funding to support their NEA Big Read programs. More than 5.9 million Americans have attended an NEA Big Read event\, over 97\,000 volunteers have participated at the local level\, and over 40\,000 community organizations have partnered to make NEA Big Read activities possible. \nVisit arts.gov/neabigread for more information about the NEA Big Read. Organizations interested in applying for an NEA Big Read grant in the future should visit Arts Midwest’s website for more information. \n\n\n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.\nEl proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest
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SUMMARY:An Iliad
DESCRIPTION:Community theatre is at it again at the Matthews! Join us for An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare. This captivating drama\, based on Homer’s epic and translated by Robert Fagles\, An Iliad stars a single actor who evokes a whole host of characters as he tells a timeless story of adventure\, war\, and heartbreak.  \nThe production opens on Friday\, February 10 at 7 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for February 11\, 17 & 18 at 7 pm with matinee performances at 2 pm on February 12 & 19. \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. Popcorn is available by donation. \nPlot\nIt’s a story you only think you know. In this thrilling rendition of Homer’s epic poem\, a war-weary poet is doomed to tell a tale of blood\, bravery and battle. He is fated to tell this story throughout history\, perhaps to make us understand\, perhaps to make us stop. With poetry\, humor\, and heartache the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. \nPerformance Dates:\nFebruary 10\, 11\, 17\, & 18 at 7 pm. | February 12\, & 19 at 2 pm \n  \nAbout the NEA Big Read\nThe National Endowment for the Arts Big Read\, a partnership with Arts Midwest\, broadens our understanding of our world\, our communities\, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Since 2006\, the National Endowment for the Arts has funded more than 1\,700 NEA Big Read programs\, providing more than $24 million to organizations nationwide. In addition\, NEA Big Read activities have reached every Congressional district in the country. Over the past 16 years\, grantees have leveraged more than $56 million in local funding to support their NEA Big Read programs. More than 5.9 million Americans have attended an NEA Big Read event\, over 97\,000 volunteers have participated at the local level\, and over 40\,000 community organizations have partnered to make NEA Big Read activities possible. \nVisit arts.gov/neabigread for more information about the NEA Big Read. Organizations interested in applying for an NEA Big Read grant in the future should visit Arts Midwest’s website for more information. \n\n\n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.\nEl proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest
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SUMMARY:An Iliad
DESCRIPTION:Community theatre is at it again at the Matthews! Join us for An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare. This captivating drama\, based on Homer’s epic and translated by Robert Fagles\, An Iliad stars a single actor who evokes a whole host of characters as he tells a timeless story of adventure\, war\, and heartbreak.  \nThe production opens on Friday\, February 10 at 7 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for February 11\, 17 & 18 at 7 pm with matinee performances at 2 pm on February 12 & 19. \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. Popcorn is available by donation. \nPlot\nIt’s a story you only think you know. In this thrilling rendition of Homer’s epic poem\, a war-weary poet is doomed to tell a tale of blood\, bravery and battle. He is fated to tell this story throughout history\, perhaps to make us understand\, perhaps to make us stop. With poetry\, humor\, and heartache the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. \nPerformance Dates:\nFebruary 10\, 11\, 17\, & 18 at 7 pm. | February 12\, & 19 at 2 pm \n  \nAbout the NEA Big Read\nThe National Endowment for the Arts Big Read\, a partnership with Arts Midwest\, broadens our understanding of our world\, our communities\, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Since 2006\, the National Endowment for the Arts has funded more than 1\,700 NEA Big Read programs\, providing more than $24 million to organizations nationwide. In addition\, NEA Big Read activities have reached every Congressional district in the country. Over the past 16 years\, grantees have leveraged more than $56 million in local funding to support their NEA Big Read programs. More than 5.9 million Americans have attended an NEA Big Read event\, over 97\,000 volunteers have participated at the local level\, and over 40\,000 community organizations have partnered to make NEA Big Read activities possible. \nVisit arts.gov/neabigread for more information about the NEA Big Read. Organizations interested in applying for an NEA Big Read grant in the future should visit Arts Midwest’s website for more information. \n\n\n\nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.\nEl proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest
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SUMMARY:Southern Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:The saga continues! The Matthews Opera House is excited to present “Southern Hospitality\,” the final installment in the Futrelle sisters trilogy. The fun begins on Friday\, November 11 at 7 pm and continues November 12\, 18 and 19 at 7 pm with matinee performances on Sunday November 13 and 20 at 2 pm. \nAdvance tickets: $17 Adults | $10 BHSU & Youth\nDay of Show: $20 Adults | $12 BHSU & Youth \nThe Story…\nIn this rapid-fire\, hilarious romp\, the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie\, Twink\, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn—are in trouble again. This time\, their beloved hometown\, Fayro\, Texas\, is in danger of disappearing and it’s up to the sisters to save it from extinction. But their plans to do so quickly go haywire. Honey Raye\, with a major assist from her former nemesis\, Geneva Musgrave\, comes up with a solution to bring back businesses and residents. It seems a salsa manufacturing factory is looking to relocate and a company representative is headed to Fayro on a scouting mission. Honey Raye makes promises that are not to be believed in order to woo the rep to choose Fayro. In fact\, Honey Raye has told them that on the very weekend of the rep’s visit just four days away\, the town happens to be having their biggest celebration of the year: “Fayro Days\,” which includes a craft show\, a pet costume parade\, a beauty pageant and a huge battle reenactment. Problem? That’s news to the citizens of Fayro who have to quickly band together to make her promises a reality. Added to this is the dilemma of Twink being so desperate to get married that she’s dragging the unwilling groom\, Deputy John Curtis Buntner\, to the altar. Frankie\, however\, seems to have it worst of all\, what with her husband\, Dub\, going through a major mid-life crisis at the same time her five-year-old twins are literally tearing up the town. And unfortunately for all of them\, the “meanest woman in twelve counties\,” Dub’s wicked\, old Aunt Iney\, is on her way for a visit. Iney’s arrival in Fayro is definitely cause for alarm for the sisters; but it’s nothing compared to Rhonda Lynn’s panic when she causes the old girl to drop dead in the Dubberly home just before the salsa rep shows up. But how the Futrelle sisters and the other citizens of Fayro\, including sweet\, simple\, Raynerd Chisum\, pull together and save their town is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity—and a recipe for total hilarity. A laugh-out-loud farce and a stand-alone play in its own right\, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY is the third play in the trilogy that began with Dearly Beloved and continued with Christmas Belles.
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SUMMARY:Southern Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:The saga continues! The Matthews Opera House is excited to present “Southern Hospitality\,” the final installment in the Futrelle sisters trilogy. The fun begins on Friday\, November 11 at 7 pm and continues November 12\, 18 and 19 at 7 pm with matinee performances on Sunday November 13 and 20 at 2 pm. \nAdvance tickets: $17 Adults | $10 BHSU & Youth\nDay of Show: $20 Adults | $12 BHSU & Youth \nThe Story…\nIn this rapid-fire\, hilarious romp\, the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie\, Twink\, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn—are in trouble again. This time\, their beloved hometown\, Fayro\, Texas\, is in danger of disappearing and it’s up to the sisters to save it from extinction. But their plans to do so quickly go haywire. Honey Raye\, with a major assist from her former nemesis\, Geneva Musgrave\, comes up with a solution to bring back businesses and residents. It seems a salsa manufacturing factory is looking to relocate and a company representative is headed to Fayro on a scouting mission. Honey Raye makes promises that are not to be believed in order to woo the rep to choose Fayro. In fact\, Honey Raye has told them that on the very weekend of the rep’s visit just four days away\, the town happens to be having their biggest celebration of the year: “Fayro Days\,” which includes a craft show\, a pet costume parade\, a beauty pageant and a huge battle reenactment. Problem? That’s news to the citizens of Fayro who have to quickly band together to make her promises a reality. Added to this is the dilemma of Twink being so desperate to get married that she’s dragging the unwilling groom\, Deputy John Curtis Buntner\, to the altar. Frankie\, however\, seems to have it worst of all\, what with her husband\, Dub\, going through a major mid-life crisis at the same time her five-year-old twins are literally tearing up the town. And unfortunately for all of them\, the “meanest woman in twelve counties\,” Dub’s wicked\, old Aunt Iney\, is on her way for a visit. Iney’s arrival in Fayro is definitely cause for alarm for the sisters; but it’s nothing compared to Rhonda Lynn’s panic when she causes the old girl to drop dead in the Dubberly home just before the salsa rep shows up. But how the Futrelle sisters and the other citizens of Fayro\, including sweet\, simple\, Raynerd Chisum\, pull together and save their town is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity—and a recipe for total hilarity. A laugh-out-loud farce and a stand-alone play in its own right\, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY is the third play in the trilogy that began with Dearly Beloved and continued with Christmas Belles.
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SUMMARY:Southern Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:The saga continues! The Matthews Opera House is excited to present “Southern Hospitality\,” the final installment in the Futrelle sisters trilogy. The fun begins on Friday\, November 11 at 7 pm and continues November 12\, 18 and 19 at 7 pm with matinee performances on Sunday November 13 and 20 at 2 pm. \nAdvance tickets: $17 Adults | $10 BHSU & Youth\nDay of Show: $20 Adults | $12 BHSU & Youth \nThe Story…\nIn this rapid-fire\, hilarious romp\, the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie\, Twink\, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn—are in trouble again. This time\, their beloved hometown\, Fayro\, Texas\, is in danger of disappearing and it’s up to the sisters to save it from extinction. But their plans to do so quickly go haywire. Honey Raye\, with a major assist from her former nemesis\, Geneva Musgrave\, comes up with a solution to bring back businesses and residents. It seems a salsa manufacturing factory is looking to relocate and a company representative is headed to Fayro on a scouting mission. Honey Raye makes promises that are not to be believed in order to woo the rep to choose Fayro. In fact\, Honey Raye has told them that on the very weekend of the rep’s visit just four days away\, the town happens to be having their biggest celebration of the year: “Fayro Days\,” which includes a craft show\, a pet costume parade\, a beauty pageant and a huge battle reenactment. Problem? That’s news to the citizens of Fayro who have to quickly band together to make her promises a reality. Added to this is the dilemma of Twink being so desperate to get married that she’s dragging the unwilling groom\, Deputy John Curtis Buntner\, to the altar. Frankie\, however\, seems to have it worst of all\, what with her husband\, Dub\, going through a major mid-life crisis at the same time her five-year-old twins are literally tearing up the town. And unfortunately for all of them\, the “meanest woman in twelve counties\,” Dub’s wicked\, old Aunt Iney\, is on her way for a visit. Iney’s arrival in Fayro is definitely cause for alarm for the sisters; but it’s nothing compared to Rhonda Lynn’s panic when she causes the old girl to drop dead in the Dubberly home just before the salsa rep shows up. But how the Futrelle sisters and the other citizens of Fayro\, including sweet\, simple\, Raynerd Chisum\, pull together and save their town is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity—and a recipe for total hilarity. A laugh-out-loud farce and a stand-alone play in its own right\, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY is the third play in the trilogy that began with Dearly Beloved and continued with Christmas Belles.
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SUMMARY:Southern Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:The saga continues! The Matthews Opera House is excited to present “Southern Hospitality\,” the final installment in the Futrelle sisters trilogy. The fun begins on Friday\, November 11 at 7 pm and continues November 12\, 18 and 19 at 7 pm with matinee performances on Sunday November 13 and 20 at 2 pm. \nAdvance tickets: $17 Adults | $10 BHSU & Youth\nDay of Show: $20 Adults | $12 BHSU & Youth \nThe Story…\nIn this rapid-fire\, hilarious romp\, the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie\, Twink\, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn—are in trouble again. This time\, their beloved hometown\, Fayro\, Texas\, is in danger of disappearing and it’s up to the sisters to save it from extinction. But their plans to do so quickly go haywire. Honey Raye\, with a major assist from her former nemesis\, Geneva Musgrave\, comes up with a solution to bring back businesses and residents. It seems a salsa manufacturing factory is looking to relocate and a company representative is headed to Fayro on a scouting mission. Honey Raye makes promises that are not to be believed in order to woo the rep to choose Fayro. In fact\, Honey Raye has told them that on the very weekend of the rep’s visit just four days away\, the town happens to be having their biggest celebration of the year: “Fayro Days\,” which includes a craft show\, a pet costume parade\, a beauty pageant and a huge battle reenactment. Problem? That’s news to the citizens of Fayro who have to quickly band together to make her promises a reality. Added to this is the dilemma of Twink being so desperate to get married that she’s dragging the unwilling groom\, Deputy John Curtis Buntner\, to the altar. Frankie\, however\, seems to have it worst of all\, what with her husband\, Dub\, going through a major mid-life crisis at the same time her five-year-old twins are literally tearing up the town. And unfortunately for all of them\, the “meanest woman in twelve counties\,” Dub’s wicked\, old Aunt Iney\, is on her way for a visit. Iney’s arrival in Fayro is definitely cause for alarm for the sisters; but it’s nothing compared to Rhonda Lynn’s panic when she causes the old girl to drop dead in the Dubberly home just before the salsa rep shows up. But how the Futrelle sisters and the other citizens of Fayro\, including sweet\, simple\, Raynerd Chisum\, pull together and save their town is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity—and a recipe for total hilarity. A laugh-out-loud farce and a stand-alone play in its own right\, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY is the third play in the trilogy that began with Dearly Beloved and continued with Christmas Belles.
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SUMMARY:Southern Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:The saga continues! The Matthews Opera House is excited to present “Southern Hospitality\,” the final installment in the Futrelle sisters trilogy. The fun begins on Friday\, November 11 at 7 pm and continues November 12\, 18 and 19 at 7 pm with matinee performances on Sunday November 13 and 20 at 2 pm. \nAdvance tickets: $17 Adults | $10 BHSU & Youth\nDay of Show: $20 Adults | $12 BHSU & Youth \nThe Story…\nIn this rapid-fire\, hilarious romp\, the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie\, Twink\, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn—are in trouble again. This time\, their beloved hometown\, Fayro\, Texas\, is in danger of disappearing and it’s up to the sisters to save it from extinction. But their plans to do so quickly go haywire. Honey Raye\, with a major assist from her former nemesis\, Geneva Musgrave\, comes up with a solution to bring back businesses and residents. It seems a salsa manufacturing factory is looking to relocate and a company representative is headed to Fayro on a scouting mission. Honey Raye makes promises that are not to be believed in order to woo the rep to choose Fayro. In fact\, Honey Raye has told them that on the very weekend of the rep’s visit just four days away\, the town happens to be having their biggest celebration of the year: “Fayro Days\,” which includes a craft show\, a pet costume parade\, a beauty pageant and a huge battle reenactment. Problem? That’s news to the citizens of Fayro who have to quickly band together to make her promises a reality. Added to this is the dilemma of Twink being so desperate to get married that she’s dragging the unwilling groom\, Deputy John Curtis Buntner\, to the altar. Frankie\, however\, seems to have it worst of all\, what with her husband\, Dub\, going through a major mid-life crisis at the same time her five-year-old twins are literally tearing up the town. And unfortunately for all of them\, the “meanest woman in twelve counties\,” Dub’s wicked\, old Aunt Iney\, is on her way for a visit. Iney’s arrival in Fayro is definitely cause for alarm for the sisters; but it’s nothing compared to Rhonda Lynn’s panic when she causes the old girl to drop dead in the Dubberly home just before the salsa rep shows up. But how the Futrelle sisters and the other citizens of Fayro\, including sweet\, simple\, Raynerd Chisum\, pull together and save their town is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity—and a recipe for total hilarity. A laugh-out-loud farce and a stand-alone play in its own right\, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY is the third play in the trilogy that began with Dearly Beloved and continued with Christmas Belles.
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SUMMARY:Southern Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:The saga continues! The Matthews Opera House is excited to present “Southern Hospitality\,” the final installment in the Futrelle sisters trilogy. The fun begins on Friday\, November 11 at 7 pm and continues November 12\, 18 and 19 at 7 pm with matinee performances on Sunday November 13 and 20 at 2 pm. \nAdvance tickets: $17 Adults | $10 BHSU & Youth\nDay of Show: $20 Adults | $12 BHSU & Youth \nThe Story…\nIn this rapid-fire\, hilarious romp\, the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie\, Twink\, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn—are in trouble again. This time\, their beloved hometown\, Fayro\, Texas\, is in danger of disappearing and it’s up to the sisters to save it from extinction. But their plans to do so quickly go haywire. Honey Raye\, with a major assist from her former nemesis\, Geneva Musgrave\, comes up with a solution to bring back businesses and residents. It seems a salsa manufacturing factory is looking to relocate and a company representative is headed to Fayro on a scouting mission. Honey Raye makes promises that are not to be believed in order to woo the rep to choose Fayro. In fact\, Honey Raye has told them that on the very weekend of the rep’s visit just four days away\, the town happens to be having their biggest celebration of the year: “Fayro Days\,” which includes a craft show\, a pet costume parade\, a beauty pageant and a huge battle reenactment. Problem? That’s news to the citizens of Fayro who have to quickly band together to make her promises a reality. Added to this is the dilemma of Twink being so desperate to get married that she’s dragging the unwilling groom\, Deputy John Curtis Buntner\, to the altar. Frankie\, however\, seems to have it worst of all\, what with her husband\, Dub\, going through a major mid-life crisis at the same time her five-year-old twins are literally tearing up the town. And unfortunately for all of them\, the “meanest woman in twelve counties\,” Dub’s wicked\, old Aunt Iney\, is on her way for a visit. Iney’s arrival in Fayro is definitely cause for alarm for the sisters; but it’s nothing compared to Rhonda Lynn’s panic when she causes the old girl to drop dead in the Dubberly home just before the salsa rep shows up. But how the Futrelle sisters and the other citizens of Fayro\, including sweet\, simple\, Raynerd Chisum\, pull together and save their town is a testament to Southern strength and ingenuity—and a recipe for total hilarity. A laugh-out-loud farce and a stand-alone play in its own right\, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY is the third play in the trilogy that began with Dearly Beloved and continued with Christmas Belles.
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SUMMARY:Getting Our Acts Together
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews is excited to bring you a special night of theater: “Getting Our Acts Together: A Night of Northern Hills One Acts”! This special performance will be hosted at the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center on Saturday\, October 15 at 7 pm. \nAdditional performances will be held at the Homestake Opera House on Friday\, October 14 at 7 pm and at the Belle Fourche Recreation Center on Sunday\, October 16 at 3 pm. \n\n\nThe performance\, aptly named for the collaboration between the Matthews Opera House\, Homestake Theater Works\, and the Belle Fourche Area Community Theater\, will feature three one-act plays presented by three separate directors and casts. Each of the shows will be around 30 to 45 minutes long\, to create a full evening of entertainment. \nAbout the Shows…\n“Laundry and Bourbon”\nby James McClure\ndirected by Julie Walkins\, Matthews Opera House \nThe setting is the front porch of Roy and Elizabeth’s home in Maynard\, Texas\, on a hot summer afternoon. Elizabeth and her friend Hattie are whiling away the time folding laundry\, watching TV\, sipping bourbon and Coke\, and gossiping about the many open secrets which are so much a part of small-town life. They are joined by the self-righteous Amy Lee who\, among other tidbits\, can’t resist blurting out that Roy has been seen around town with another woman. While the ensuing conversation is increasingly edged with bitter humor\, from it emerges a sense of Elizabeth’s inner strength and her quiet understanding of the turmoil which has beset her husband since his return from Vietnam. He is wild\, and he is unfaithful\, but he needs her\, and she loves him. And she’ll be waiting for him when he comes home—no matter what others may say or think. \n“Any Body for Tea”\nby C.B. Gilford\ndirected by Debbie Minter\, Homestake Theater Works \nDetective Dennis O’Finn\, investigating the death of an elderly lady\, discovers that he is the motive for murder. Six sweet but slightly balmy ladies are all in love with their bachelor neighbor\, the handsome\, forty-ish\, O’Finn. To lure him to visit\, they stage a homicide. But to keep him around\, they must do it again! \nBased on the enormously successful Bull in a China Shop\, this charmer of a chiller is a top contest play from coast to coast. \n“Endings are Hard”\nby Derek Olson and Toi Lyn Flick\ndirected by Derek Olson\, Belle Fourche Area Community Theater \nThis original script by local playwrights has been performed throughout the country\, and is about a writer who is working on an action movie script. As the writer tries to figure out how to end the movie\, he finds that the characters in the script start to pitch their own ideas.
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SUMMARY:Theater on the Run 2022
DESCRIPTION:Theater on the Run is back for its eleventh year on Saturdays\, September 10 & 17 at 6 pm with a special “Theater Running in Place” performance on Sunday\, September 18 at 2 pm! \nEach Saturday evening\, four downtown Spearfish businesses open their doors to a set of actors and who will perform a playlet for the audience to enjoy. The play and cast remain the same on both dates\, just the downtown locations change. Tickets are limited to 26 seats per venue\, for a total of 104 tickets each weekend. The event begins with a performance in the Matthews theater for all 104 ticketholders\, then the audience splits into four groups with each group assigned a specific location to start their “run.” Refreshments are available at each location. \nSunday’s matinee performance will “run in place” with all shows presented in the Matthews theater and snacks provided in the fireplace room. \nHow does Theater on the Run work?\nTheater on the Run begins with a performance at the Matthews Opera House. After the first short show\, audience members separate into groups to go to various locations downtown. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next play. Each venue will have beverages for sale\, with some offering adult and some offering non-adult beverages. Appetizers are included in the cost of the ticket. \nTheater on the Run is a fun and unique way to experience theater which has made it one of our most popular events each year. A limited amount of tickets are available and the event has quickly sold out since 2012\, so make sure to get them early. This event is one you won’t want to miss! Tickets are only sold in The Matthews art gallery or online and must be purchased in advance. The participating venues are NOT selling tickets. \nSept. 10 play locations are: (all of our partnering venues this evening are at street level)\nOpening: The Matthews Opera House theater\nGood Earth Foods\nBlackbird Espresso\nStudio 621\nSt. Vincent DePaul \nSept. 17 play locations are: (one of our partnering venues this evening has stairs)\nOpening: The Matthews Opera House theater\nJacket Zone\nNowhere Lounge\nMatthews Gallery\nCommon Grounds \nSept. 18 location is: (we have an elevator for easy accessibility!)\nThe Matthews Opera House theater \nOnly 104 tickets per evening!\nWe have only 104 tickets each for Sept. 11 and 18\, for a total of 208 tickets. All tickets are $35.00. The ticket includes the show and appetizers that are provided by all of the participating downtown venues. \nThe plays and directors\nOpening in the Matthews Opera House theater\nThe Blind I\nDirected by Julie Walkins \nPerforming at Blackbird Espresso (09.10) and Matthews Gallery (09.17)\nPost-Its: Notes on a Marriage\nDirected by Casey Hibbert \nPerforming at Good Earth (09.10) and Nowhere Lounge (09.17)\nA Timely Maneuver\nDirected by CA Dougherty \nPerforming at Studio 621 (09.10) and Common Grounds (09.17)\nDrugs are Bad\nDirected by Tytus Spivey \nPerforming at St. Vincent De Paul (09.10) and Jacket Zone (09.17)\nMating Season of Flying Monkeys\nDirected by Max Merchen \nTickets go on sale August 16\nTickets go on sale at 10 am\, Tuesday\, Aug. 16. Get yours at The Matthews Gallery (612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish) or by phone\, 605.642.7973\, during business hours\, Tuesday-Saturday\, 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets may also be purchased online at matthewsopera.com. Tickets will not be available before 10 am. \nWhen you purchase your tickets\, you will have a color listed as your venue. This will determine the group you are in throughout the evening. All groups will start in the Matthews Opera House theater.
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SUMMARY:Theater on the Run 2022
DESCRIPTION:Theater on the Run is back for its eleventh year on Saturdays\, September 10 & 17 at 6 pm with a special “Theater Running in Place” performance on Sunday\, September 18 at 2 pm! \nEach Saturday evening\, four downtown Spearfish businesses open their doors to a set of actors and who will perform a playlet for the audience to enjoy. The play and cast remain the same on both dates\, just the downtown locations change. Tickets are limited to 26 seats per venue\, for a total of 104 tickets each weekend. The event begins with a performance in the Matthews theater for all 104 ticketholders\, then the audience splits into four groups with each group assigned a specific location to start their “run.” Refreshments are available at each location. \nSunday’s matinee performance will “run in place” with all shows presented in the Matthews theater and snacks provided in the fireplace room. \nHow does Theater on the Run work?\nTheater on the Run begins with a performance at the Matthews Opera House. After the first short show\, audience members separate into groups to go to various locations downtown. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next play. Each venue will have beverages for sale\, with some offering adult and some offering non-adult beverages. Appetizers are included in the cost of the ticket. \nTheater on the Run is a fun and unique way to experience theater which has made it one of our most popular events each year. A limited amount of tickets are available and the event has quickly sold out since 2012\, so make sure to get them early. This event is one you won’t want to miss! Tickets are only sold in The Matthews art gallery or online and must be purchased in advance. The participating venues are NOT selling tickets. \nSept. 10 play locations are: (all of our partnering venues this evening are at street level)\nOpening: The Matthews Opera House theater\nGood Earth Foods\nBlackbird Espresso\nStudio 621\nSt. Vincent DePaul \nSept. 17 play locations are: (one of our partnering venues this evening has stairs)\nOpening: The Matthews Opera House theater\nJacket Zone\nNowhere Lounge\nMatthews Gallery\nCommon Grounds \nSept. 18 location is: (we have an elevator for easy accessibility!)\nThe Matthews Opera House theater \nOnly 104 tickets per evening!\nWe have only 104 tickets each for Sept. 11 and 18\, for a total of 208 tickets. All tickets are $35.00. The ticket includes the show and appetizers that are provided by all of the participating downtown venues. \nThe plays and directors\nOpening in the Matthews Opera House theater\nThe Blind I\nDirected by Julie Walkins \nPerforming at Blackbird Espresso (09.10) and Matthews Gallery (09.17)\nPost-Its: Notes on a Marriage\nDirected by Casey Hibbert \nPerforming at Good Earth (09.10) and Nowhere Lounge (09.17)\nA Timely Maneuver\nDirected by CA Dougherty \nPerforming at Studio 621 (09.10) and Common Grounds (09.17)\nDrugs are Bad\nDirected by Tytus Spivey \nPerforming at St. Vincent De Paul (09.10) and Jacket Zone (09.17)\nMating Season of Flying Monkeys\nDirected by Max Merchen \nTickets go on sale August 16\nTickets go on sale at 10 am\, Tuesday\, Aug. 16. Get yours at The Matthews Gallery (612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish) or by phone\, 605.642.7973\, during business hours\, Tuesday-Saturday\, 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets may also be purchased online at matthewsopera.com. Tickets will not be available before 10 am. \nWhen you purchase your tickets\, you will have a color listed as your venue. This will determine the group you are in throughout the evening. All groups will start in the Matthews Opera House theater.
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SUMMARY:Theater on the Run 2022
DESCRIPTION:Theater on the Run is back for its eleventh year on Saturdays\, September 10 & 17 at 6 pm with a special “Theater Running in Place” performance on Sunday\, September 18 at 2 pm! \nEach Saturday evening\, four downtown Spearfish businesses open their doors to a set of actors and who will perform a playlet for the audience to enjoy. The play and cast remain the same on both dates\, just the downtown locations change. Tickets are limited to 26 seats per venue\, for a total of 104 tickets each weekend. The event begins with a performance in the Matthews theater for all 104 ticketholders\, then the audience splits into four groups with each group assigned a specific location to start their “run.” Refreshments are available at each location. \nSunday’s matinee performance will “run in place” with all shows presented in the Matthews theater and snacks provided in the fireplace room. \nHow does Theater on the Run work?\nTheater on the Run begins with a performance at the Matthews Opera House. After the first short show\, audience members separate into groups to go to various locations downtown. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next play. Each venue will have beverages for sale\, with some offering adult and some offering non-adult beverages. Appetizers are included in the cost of the ticket. \nTheater on the Run is a fun and unique way to experience theater which has made it one of our most popular events each year. A limited amount of tickets are available and the event has quickly sold out since 2012\, so make sure to get them early. This event is one you won’t want to miss! Tickets are only sold in The Matthews art gallery or online and must be purchased in advance. The participating venues are NOT selling tickets. \nSept. 10 play locations are: (all of our partnering venues this evening are at street level)\nOpening: The Matthews Opera House theater\nGood Earth Foods\nBlackbird Espresso\nStudio 621\nSt. Vincent DePaul \nSept. 17 play locations are: (one of our partnering venues this evening has stairs)\nOpening: The Matthews Opera House theater\nJacket Zone\nNowhere Lounge\nMatthews Gallery\nCommon Grounds \nSept. 18 location is: (we have an elevator for easy accessibility!)\nThe Matthews Opera House theater \nOnly 104 tickets per evening!\nWe have only 104 tickets each for Sept. 11 and 18\, for a total of 208 tickets. All tickets are $35.00. The ticket includes the show and appetizers that are provided by all of the participating downtown venues. \nThe plays and directors\nOpening in the Matthews Opera House theater\nThe Blind I\nDirected by Julie Walkins \nPerforming at Blackbird Espresso (09.10) and Matthews Gallery (09.17)\nPost-Its: Notes on a Marriage\nDirected by Casey Hibbert \nPerforming at Good Earth (09.10) and Nowhere Lounge (09.17)\nA Timely Maneuver\nDirected by CA Dougherty \nPerforming at Studio 621 (09.10) and Common Grounds (09.17)\nDrugs are Bad\nDirected by Tytus Spivey \nPerforming at St. Vincent De Paul (09.10) and Jacket Zone (09.17)\nMating Season of Flying Monkeys\nDirected by Max Merchen \nTickets go on sale August 16\nTickets go on sale at 10 am\, Tuesday\, Aug. 16. Get yours at The Matthews Gallery (612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish) or by phone\, 605.642.7973\, during business hours\, Tuesday-Saturday\, 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets may also be purchased online at matthewsopera.com. Tickets will not be available before 10 am. \nWhen you purchase your tickets\, you will have a color listed as your venue. This will determine the group you are in throughout the evening. All groups will start in the Matthews Opera House theater.
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer theatre at the Matthews! Whether you are just passing through the Black Hills or a long-time local\, stop by for some whimsical fun with Through the Looking Glass! Starting July 18\, with shows every Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday in July at 7 pm! This is a great family show so make sure to bring your whole crew! \nA cash bar serving wine\, cold beer\, and soda will be available. \nPlot\nAlice’s adventures continue with a trip into the Looking-Glass World where everything is topsy-turvy and no one behaves quite as they should. Finding herself navigating an enormous chessboard\, Alice travels through a garden of live flowers\, tries to follow the nonsensical rules of the Red and White Queens\, faces the fearsome Jabberwock\, and frolics with Tweedledee and Tweedledum. If she can only make it to the final square\, she’ll become a queen. Drawn directly from Lewis Caroll’s classic work\, this stage production of “Through the Looking Glass” brings you Alice and her friends like you’ve never seen them before! \nPerformance Dates:\nJuly 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27 and August 1\, 2 & 3 at 7 pm \nCast\nAlice: Danielle Valentine \nRed Queen: Janet Ott \nWhite Queen: Lisa Junge \nWhite King: John Eisenbraun \nTweedledee: Tori Schoenherr \nTweedledum: Alaethia Thompson \nMarch Hare: Brooklyn Deneui \nHumpty Dumpty: Tytus Spivey \nTiger-Lily: Toni Brun \nRose: Erin Oglesby \nMad Hatter: Alyssa Frisbie \nLion: Mitchell Mechaley \nUnicorn: Tytus Spivey \nChild Knight: Landon Kiel
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220626T160000
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SUMMARY:Laffin School
DESCRIPTION:The Froelich Young Actors Guild presents a special double feature event: “Game of Tiaras\,” a comedy by Don Zolidis and “Laffin School\,” a comedy by Keith Jackson! Both shows will be performed on Saturday\, June 25 at 7 pm and Sunday\, June 26 at 2 pm. One ticket gains access to both plays. \nAbout the Shows\n“Game of Tiaras” by Don Zolidis\nActors in grades 7-12 \nWhen the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters\, Cinderella\, Belle\, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character)\, terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible\, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy\, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras\, you win or you die. \nProduced by special arrangement with PLAYSCRIPTS of New York\, NY \n“Laffin School” by Keith Jackson\nActors in grades 2-6 \nJokes! Jokes! Jokes! It’s the classic situation. A young substitute teacher\, Miss Quackenbush\, turns up at the Little Red Schoolhouse and finds her class is comprised of the dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere. The previous teacher had a nervous breakdown. No wonder! With things like mice in lunch boxes and a student with the measles\, anything more will drive you crazy! Unless the likable but dim-bulbed pupils can pass a simple exam\, they won’t advance to the next grade. Find out why the pupils don’t want to be “promoted” and why Miss Quackenbush has to find some way to get rid of them! \nProduced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE\, INC. of Englewood\, CO \n 
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Game of Tiaras
DESCRIPTION:The Froelich Young Actors Guild presents a special double feature event: “Game of Tiaras\,” a comedy by Don Zolidis and “Laffin School\,” a comedy by Keith Jackson! Both shows will be performed on Saturday\, June 25 at 7 pm and Sunday\, June 26 at 2 pm. One ticket gains access to both plays. \nAbout the Shows:\n“Game of Tiaras” by Don Zolidis\nActors in grades 7-12 \nWhen the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters\, Cinderella\, Belle\, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character)\, terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible\, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy\, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras\, you win or you die. \nProduced by special arrangement with PLAYSCRIPTS of New York\, NY \n“Laffin School” by Keith Jackson\nActors in grades 2-6 \nJokes! Jokes! Jokes! It’s the classic situation. A young substitute teacher\, Miss Quackenbush\, turns up at the Little Red Schoolhouse and finds her class is comprised of the dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere. The previous teacher had a nervous breakdown. No wonder! With things like mice in lunch boxes and a student with the measles\, anything more will drive you crazy! Unless the likable but dim-bulbed pupils can pass a simple exam\, they won’t advance to the next grade. Find out why the pupils don’t want to be “promoted” and why Miss Quackenbush has to find some way to get rid of them! \nProduced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE\, INC. of Englewood\, CO \n 
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220625T210000
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SUMMARY:Laffin School
DESCRIPTION:The Froelich Young Actors Guild presents a special double feature event: “Game of Tiaras\,” a comedy by Don Zolidis and “Laffin School\,” a comedy by Keith Jackson! Both shows will be performed on Saturday\, June 25 at 7 pm and Sunday\, June 26 at 2 pm. One ticket gains access to both plays. \nAbout the Shows\n“Game of Tiaras” by Don Zolidis\nActors in grades 7-12 \nWhen the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters\, Cinderella\, Belle\, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character)\, terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible\, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy\, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras\, you win or you die. \nProduced by special arrangement with PLAYSCRIPTS of New York\, NY \n“Laffin School” by Keith Jackson\nActors in grades 2-6 \nJokes! Jokes! Jokes! It’s the classic situation. A young substitute teacher\, Miss Quackenbush\, turns up at the Little Red Schoolhouse and finds her class is comprised of the dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere. The previous teacher had a nervous breakdown. No wonder! With things like mice in lunch boxes and a student with the measles\, anything more will drive you crazy! Unless the likable but dim-bulbed pupils can pass a simple exam\, they won’t advance to the next grade. Find out why the pupils don’t want to be “promoted” and why Miss Quackenbush has to find some way to get rid of them! \nProduced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE\, INC. of Englewood\, CO \n 
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220625T210000
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SUMMARY:Game of Tiaras
DESCRIPTION:The Froelich Young Actors Guild presents a special double feature event: “Game of Tiaras\,” a comedy by Don Zolidis and “Laffin School\,” a comedy by Keith Jackson! Both shows will be performed on Saturday\, June 25 at 7 pm and Sunday\, June 26 at 2 pm. One ticket gains access to both plays. \nAbout the Shows:\n“Game of Tiaras” by Don Zolidis\nActors in grades 7-12 \nWhen the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters\, Cinderella\, Belle\, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character)\, terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible\, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy\, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras\, you win or you die. \nProduced by special arrangement with PLAYSCRIPTS of New York\, NY \n“Laffin School” by Keith Jackson\nActors in grades 2-6 \nJokes! Jokes! Jokes! It’s the classic situation. A young substitute teacher\, Miss Quackenbush\, turns up at the Little Red Schoolhouse and finds her class is comprised of the dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere. The previous teacher had a nervous breakdown. No wonder! With things like mice in lunch boxes and a student with the measles\, anything more will drive you crazy! Unless the likable but dim-bulbed pupils can pass a simple exam\, they won’t advance to the next grade. Find out why the pupils don’t want to be “promoted” and why Miss Quackenbush has to find some way to get rid of them! \nProduced by special arrangement with PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE\, INC. of Englewood\, CO \n 
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SUMMARY:Dark Secrets
DESCRIPTION:The finale performance of the 2022 Page-to-Stage series “Dark Secrets\,” or (“I Know What You Did”)\, is written and directed by local playwright C.A. Dougherty. In Dougherty’s newest play\, two sisters with a bad case of sibling rivalry find themselves faced with unexpected and sometimes hilarious consequences\, trying to test out the theory that everyone has at least one secret that they don’t want anyone to know. \nReader’s theater is a unique experience for audiences. In a typical theater experience\, the audience is invited into the scene; but during a reader’s theater production the audience is invited into the story. Stripping a script to its barest bones–the dialogue–really pushes both actors and directors to focus their energy on developing rich characters that keep the plot moving forward without reliance on props and sets. This undertaking emphasizes the power of the words. \nEach show will be followed by a meet and greet with the cast\, providing the audience with a unique opportunity to socialize with the performers and crew. Coffee and cookies will be provided. \n“Page to Stage: A Readers Theater Experience” will run at the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center every weekend in May with performances on Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Admission is $5 at the door.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220528T213000
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SUMMARY:Dark Secrets
DESCRIPTION:The finale performance of the 2022 Page-to-Stage series “Dark Secrets\,” or (“I Know What You Did”)\, is written and directed by local playwright C.A. Dougherty. In Dougherty’s newest play\, two sisters with a bad case of sibling rivalry find themselves faced with unexpected and sometimes hilarious consequences\, trying to test out the theory that everyone has at least one secret that they don’t want anyone to know. \nReader’s theater is a unique experience for audiences. In a typical theater experience\, the audience is invited into the scene; but during a reader’s theater production the audience is invited into the story. Stripping a script to its barest bones–the dialogue–really pushes both actors and directors to focus their energy on developing rich characters that keep the plot moving forward without reliance on props and sets. This undertaking emphasizes the power of the words. \nEach show will be followed by a meet and greet with the cast\, providing the audience with a unique opportunity to socialize with the performers and crew. Coffee and cookies will be provided. \n“Page to Stage: A Readers Theater Experience” will run at the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center every weekend in May with performances on Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Admission is $5 at the door.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220522T160000
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SUMMARY:A Gap in Generations
DESCRIPTION:Once again proving that laughter is the best medicine\, Max Merchen will direct “A Gap in Generations\,” by Jerry Blunt\, continuing the Page-to-Stage series. This comedic-farce explodes with belly-laughs as the readers discover a square in old Bologna peopled by types that could have strayed from any of Shakespeare’s classic tales. \nReader’s theater is a unique experience for audiences. In a typical theater experience\, the audience is invited into the scene; but during a reader’s theater production the audience is invited into the story. Stripping a script to its barest bones–the dialogue–really pushes both actors and directors to focus their energy on developing rich characters that keep the plot moving forward without reliance on props and sets. This undertaking emphasizes the power of the words. \nEach show will be followed by a meet and greet with the cast\, providing the audience with a unique opportunity to socialize with the performers and crew. Coffee and cookies will be provided. \n“Page to Stage: A Readers Theater Experience” will run at the Matthews Opera House and Arts Center every weekend in May with performances on Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Admission is $5 at the door.
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