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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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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: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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
DESCRIPTION:The Page-to-Stage reader’s theater series continues with “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds\,” written by Paul Zindel and directed by Joanna Mechaley. This play focuses on a frowzy\, acid-tongued mother who wreaks petty vengeance on everyone around her\, including her two daughters. However\, her youngest daughter exhibits an intuitive gift for science and proves that something beautiful and full of promise can emerge from even the most barren\, afflicted soil. \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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SUMMARY:The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
DESCRIPTION:The Page-to-Stage reader’s theater series continues with “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds\,” written by Paul Zindel and directed by Joanna Mechaley. This play focuses on a frowzy\, acid-tongued mother who wreaks petty vengeance on everyone around her\, including her two daughters. However\, her youngest daughter exhibits an intuitive gift for science and proves that something beautiful and full of promise can emerge from even the most barren\, afflicted soil. \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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SUMMARY:Love\, Loss & What I Wore
DESCRIPTION:The Page-to-Stage reader’s theater series begins with “Love\, Loss and What I Wore\,” written by Nora and Delilah Ephron and directed by Julie Walkins. This funny\, yet touching and compelling script is an intimate collection of stories about women\, clothes and memories covering all the important subjects—mothers\, prom dresses\, mothers\, buying bras\, mothers\, hating purses\, and why we only wear black. It is a perfect match for Mother’s Day weekend. \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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SUMMARY:Love\, Loss & What I Wore
DESCRIPTION:The Page-to-Stage reader’s theater series begins with “Love\, Loss and What I Wore\,” written by Nora and Delilah Ephron and directed by Julie Walkins. This funny\, yet touching and compelling script is an intimate collection of stories about women\, clothes and memories covering all the important subjects—mothers\, prom dresses\, mothers\, buying bras\, mothers\, hating purses\, and why we only wear black. It is a perfect match for Mother’s Day weekend. \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220410T163000
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SUMMARY:Stepping Out
DESCRIPTION:“Stepping Out” is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working-class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio. \nDirected by Julie Walkins\, this hilarious production will be performed by local Black Hills actors in the historic Matthews Opera House. Performances are April 1 -2 & 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 3 & 10 at 2:00 p.m. \nPlot\nMavis\, a former professional chorus girl tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Liza Minnelli starred as Mavis in the popular film.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220409T220000
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SUMMARY:Stepping Out
DESCRIPTION:“Stepping Out” is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working-class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio. \nDirected by Julie Walkins\, this hilarious production will be performed by local Black Hills actors in the historic Matthews Opera House. Performances are April 1 -2 & 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 3 & 10 at 2:00 p.m. \nPlot\nMavis\, a former professional chorus girl tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Liza Minnelli starred as Mavis in the popular film.
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SUMMARY:Stepping Out
DESCRIPTION:“Stepping Out” is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working-class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio. \nDirected by Julie Walkins\, this hilarious production will be performed by local Black Hills actors in the historic Matthews Opera House. Performances are April 1 -2 & 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 3 & 10 at 2:00 p.m. \nPlot\nMavis\, a former professional chorus girl tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Liza Minnelli starred as Mavis in the popular film.
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SUMMARY:Stepping Out
DESCRIPTION:“Stepping Out” is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working-class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio. \nDirected by Julie Walkins\, this hilarious production will be performed by local Black Hills actors in the historic Matthews Opera House. Performances are April 1 -2 & 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 3 & 10 at 2:00 p.m. \nPlot\nMavis\, a former professional chorus girl tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Liza Minnelli starred as Mavis in the popular film.
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SUMMARY:Stepping Out
DESCRIPTION:“Stepping Out” is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working-class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio. \nDirected by Julie Walkins\, this hilarious production will be performed by local Black Hills actors in the historic Matthews Opera House. Performances are April 1 -2 & 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 3 & 10 at 2:00 p.m. \nPlot\nMavis\, a former professional chorus girl tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Liza Minnelli starred as Mavis in the popular film.
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SUMMARY:Stepping Out
DESCRIPTION:“Stepping Out” is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working-class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio. \nDirected by Julie Walkins\, this hilarious production will be performed by local Black Hills actors in the historic Matthews Opera House. Performances are April 1 -2 & 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 3 & 10 at 2:00 p.m. \nPlot\nMavis\, a former professional chorus girl tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Liza Minnelli starred as Mavis in the popular film.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220331T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T195045
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our 2021-2022 Subscription Series. Individual tickets go on sale Sept. 1 or purchase the entire season today! Find out more. \nThe Olney Theatre’s National Players are back at the Matthews! This time they are bringing the William Shakespeare classic “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to life! \nFairies\, thespians\, and runaway lovers all find themselves wandering the forest at night. With the fairy king and queen scheming\, the lovers escaping\, and the ragtag troupe of actors hastily rehearsing a show for the duke’s wedding tomorrow\, what more could go wrong? When a fairy named Puck accidentally misapplies a love potion and purposefully transforms an actor into a donkey\, it will take more than magic to set things right.Get lost in the forest with the National Players in the most epic romantic entanglement of all time. A magical comedy that’s fun for children and adults alike. Directed by Danielle Drakes.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211112T193000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Belles
DESCRIPTION:Did you enjoy “Dearly Beloved?” Don’t miss the hilarious\, holiday sequel “Christmas Belles.” A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters\, family secrets\, a surly Santa\, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Written by the comedic team of Jessie Jones\, Nicholas Hope\, and Jamie Wooten. \nDirected by Max G. Merchen\, this hilarious production will be performed by local Black Hills actors in the historic Matthews Opera House. Performances are Nov. 12 – 13 & Nov. 19 – 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 14 & 21 at 2:00 p.m. \nNote: SEASON TICKET SEATS are for Friday\, November 12. If you would like another date\, please contact us at 605.642.7973 and we will move your reservation to the preferred date. However\, if your assigned seats have already been sold\, you will be given another seat location. \nIMPORTANT INFO ABOUT OUR MASKING POLICY: Our mask policy is based on the community spread within Lawrence Country. If community spread is high\, a mask requirement will be in effect. However\, if community spread is low\, moderate\, or substantial\, our masking policy will be optional. We will continue to monitor the South Dakota COVID-19 Dashboard managed by the Department of Health and update our mask policy for this specific event closer to the date. Thank you for your understanding. The SD COVID-19 Dashboard can be viewed HERE. \nPlot\nIt’s Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro\, Texas\, and the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie\, Twink and Honey Raye—are not exactly in a festive mood. A cranky Frankie is weeks overdue with her second set of twins. Twink\, recently jilted and bitter about it\, is in jail for inadvertently burning down half the town. And hot-flash-suffering Honey Raye is desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the Lamb’s Christmas Program from spiraling into chaos. But things are not looking too promising: Miss Geneva\, the ousted director of the previous twenty-seven productions\, is ruthless in her attempts to take over the show. The celebrity guest Santa Claus—played by Frankie’s long-suffering husband\, Dub—is passing a kidney stone. One of the shepherds refuses to watch over his flock by night without pulling his little red wagon behind him. And the entire cast is dropping like flies due to food poisoning from the Band Boosters’ Pancake Supper. And when Frankie lets slip a family secret that has been carefully guarded for decades\, all hope for a successful Christmas program seems lost\, even with an Elvis impersonator at the manger. But in true Futrelle fashion\, the feuding sisters find a way to pull together in order to present a Christmas program the citizens of Fayro will never forget. Their hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-filled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world! \nCast\nGeneva Musgrave…………..LeeAnn Paananen\nHoney Rae Futrelle………………Brenna Meyer\nGina Jo Futrelle……………….Bailey Sadowsky\nJohn Curtis Bunter……………….Gerry Bennet\nTwink Futrelle…………………………..Amy Ruff\nDub Dubberly………………………….Mike Kane\nFrankie Futrelle Dubberly……Cami Dohman\nRhonda Lynn Lampley…………….Jena Sierks\nJustin Waverly……………………Casey Hibbert\nRaynerd Chisum………………………..Jim Hoff\nPatsy Price……………………………….Pat Rogge
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SUMMARY:Theater on the Run: Replay
DESCRIPTION:Important: Due to increased community spread of COVID-19\, masks will be required for this performance. Masks can be temporarily removed only when eating or drinking. You can view our full COVID-19 policy HERE. \nTheater on the Run is adding a special Sunday matinee performance!\nBy popular demand\, The Matthews is adding a one-day-only matinee performance of all six scenes of Murder on the Fly by C.A. Dougherty\, our Theater on the Run play\, on Sunday\, September 19. This is your final chance to see this locally written play featuring Black Hills actors. \nAll scenes will be performed in The Matthews\nAll five scenes of Murder on the Fly will be performed in The Matthews’ Theater. Audience members will not move to new venues. Free appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available. \nThe play and its directors\nThis year’s production is Murder on the Fly by C.A. Dougherty. Scenes are directed by: \nOpening & Scene 6\nDirected by Joe Saracco & Charlotte Fladmoe \nScene 2\nDirected by Julie Walkins \nScene 3\nDirected by Hoodie Smock \nScene 4\nDirected by Elysia Pederson \nScene 5\nDirected by Max G. Merchen
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Theater on the Run
DESCRIPTION:Theater on the Run is back for its tenth year on September 11 & 18 at 6:00 p.m! Each Saturday\, four downtown Spearfish businesses open their doors to a set of actors and a scene from our play. 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. \nTo celebrate the 10th anniversary of Theater on the Run\, we are trying something new this year! One show will be performed across five different locations! This year’s production is Murder on the Fly by C.A. Dougherty. \nOn both evenings\, The Matthews Opera House theater will be the location of the opening & finale performance. \nHow does Theater on the Run work?\nTheater on the Run begins at the Matthews Opera House\, with audience members separating into groups to go to various locations downtown. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute scene of our play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next scene. This will continue until the finale\, where all four groups will meet back in the Matthews Opera House for the finale of the show. Each venue will have beverages for sale\, with some offering adult and some offering non-adult beverages. Venues provide appetizers in the cost of the ticket. \n“Theater on the run is a fun and unique way to experience theater which has made it one of our most popular events each year. After being forced to take a year off\, we are so excited to have Theater on the Run return!” says Darren Granaas\, executive director at The Matthews. “We’ve sold out since 2012 and have a limited amount of tickets\, 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 will NOT be selling tickets. \nThe Sept. 11 play locations are:\nOpening: The Matthews theater\nGood Earth Foods\nMatthews Opera House Gallery\nJacket Zone\nSt. Vincent DePaul\nFinale: The Matthews theater \nThe Sept. 18 play locations are:\nOpening:The Matthews theater\nCommon Grounds\nMatthews Opera House Gallery\nStudio 621\nBlackbird Espresso\nFinale: The Matthews 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 play and directors\nTo celebrate the 10th anniversary of Theater on the Run\, we are trying something new this year! One show will be performed across five different locations! This year’s production is Murder on the Fly by C.A. Dougherty. Scenes are directed by: \nOpening & Scene 6\nDirected by Joe Saracco & Charlotte Fladmoe \nScene 2\nDirected by Julie Walkins \nScene 3\nDirected by Hoodie Smock \nScene 4\nDirected by Elysia Pederson \nScene 5\nDirected by Max G. Merchen \nTickets go on sale August 17\nTickets go on sale in the art gallery and online at 10 a.m.\, Tuesday\, Aug. 17. Buy tickets at The Matthews’ art gallery or by phone during business hours. Business hours are Tuesday-Saturday\, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the phone is 605-642-7973. Save time & energy. Go online to buy your tickets at any time. \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:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland! Starting July 12\, every Monday\, Tuesday and Wednesdays in July at 7:30 pm! This 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\nIn Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland\, the classic story by Lewis Carroll\, audiences will tumble down the rabbit hole and meet a troupe of charmingly madcap characters. This original adaptation is a dream-like journey filled with the simple charm and magic of turn-of-the-century theater. Alice\, tired of having nothing to do\, follows a frantic white rabbit to Wonderland where everything is out-of-the-way and circumstances never unfold quite as she expects. In a world gone topsy-turvy\, Alice grows and shrinks to extremes\, receives advice from a cheeky cat\, attends a mad tea-party and struggles to keep her head.\nCast\nAlice…………………….……………………………………….. Lucy Cole \nWhite Rabbit………………………………………. John Eisenbraun \nQueen of Hearts……………………………………..Caroline McVey \nCarroll ………………….………………………….. Mitchell Mechaley \n(also plays Mad Hatter)  \nDuckworth………………………………………………..Dwight Myers \n(also plays Bill\, Duchess\, Card Nine) \nLorina……………………………………………….. Danielle Valentine \n(also plays Cheshire Cat) \nEdith…………………….…………………………….. Bailey Sadowsky \n(also plays Caucus Race Animal\, Caterpillar Body\, Card Five\, Dormouse) \nViolet………………………………………………….. Tori Schoenherr \n(also plays Dodo\, Caterpillar Body\, Card Seven\, March Hare) \nRhoda…………………….…………………………..Brooklyn DeNeui \n(also plays Caucus Race Animal\, Caterpillar Body\, Card Two\, Gryphon) \nJoan……………………..………………………………. Gretchen Volk \n(also plays Caucus Race Animal\, Footman\, Mock Turtle) \nHenrietta……………………………………………..Sharlon K. Mays \n(also plays Caucus Race Animal\, Caterpillar Head\, King of Hearts) \nMiss Prickett………………….…………………………… Lisa Junge \n(also plays Mouse\, Duchess’s Cook\, Caterpillar Body\, Knave of Hearts) \nThank You\, Sponsors!\n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210627T140000
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SUMMARY:"Once Upon A Shoe" and "Bad Play"
DESCRIPTION:See both “Once Upon A Shoe” and “All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” in this special double feature performance on Sunday\, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. \n“Once Upon A Shoe” by Joseph Robinette: Mother Goose sadly announces to her children that they must leave their home—a large\, comfortable shoe—and move to an old sneaker “across the tracks.” The children decide to “put on a show” to save their shoe\, and in the best Garlandooney tradition\, they proceed to enact eight of Mother Goose’s best poems. In the audience\, a stranger turns out to be the famous movie producer Cecil B. DeMillstream and\, of course\, he loves the show! The shoe is saved and Mother Goose and her troupe are off to Hollywood. This production is performed by children in grades 2-6. \n“All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” by Werner Trieschmann:  Based on several disastrous theatrical experiences\, “Bad Play” peels back a tattered curtain to examine the process of putting on a show that is less than good. A stuffy narrator (what bad play is complete without a stuffy narrator?) guides the audience through the whole sorry process. We go from the audition—where the director is more worried about roast beef than paying attention to the warm-up exercise\, and the neurotic cast pretends to be bacon—to rehearsals—where a passive-aggressive stage manager gives everyone grief. There’s also a special meeting of the Small Part Support Group and a production of Romeo and Juliet set in a Starbucks with costumes of potato sacks and bowler hats. This production is performed by children in grades 7-12.  \n“Once Upon A Shoe” is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois \n“All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois
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SUMMARY:All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play
DESCRIPTION:“All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Play” by Werner Trieschmann is one of two plays put on by the Froelich Young Actors Guild in 2021. Performances are Saturday\, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday\, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. \nSynopsis\nBased on several disastrous theatrical experiences\, “Bad Play” peels back a tattered curtain to examine the process of putting on a show that is less than good. A stuffy narrator (what bad play is complete without a stuffy narrator?) guides the audience through the whole sorry process. We go from the audition—where the director is more worried about roast beef than paying attention to the warm-up exercise\, and the neurotic cast pretends to be bacon—to rehearsals—where a passive-aggressive stage manager gives everyone grief. There’s also a special meeting of the Small Part Support Group and a production of Romeo and Juliet set in a Starbucks with costumes of potato sacks and bowler hats. \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210625T190000
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SUMMARY:Once Upon A Shoe
DESCRIPTION:“Once Upon a Shoe or The Rhymes and Mimes of Mother Goose and Her Traveling Troubadours” by Joseph Robinette is one of two plays put on by the Froelich Young Actors Guild in 2021. Performances of this show are Friday\, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday\, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. \nSynopsis\nMother Goose sadly announces to her children that they must leave their home—a large\, comfortable shoe—and move to an old sneaker “across the tracks.” The children decide to “put on a show” to save their shoe\, and in the best Garlandooney tradition\, they proceed to enact eight of Mother Goose’s best poems. In the audience\, a stranger turns out to be the famous movie producer Cecil B. DeMillstream and\, of course\, he loves the show! The shoe is saved and Mother Goose and her troupe are off to Hollywood. According to one director of children’s theatre\, “It was absolutely perfect for a real Mother Goose who had to put on a play with 20 eight-to fourteen-year-olds.” \nThis production is performed by children in grades 2-6. \nProduced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200918T190000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Theater: Running in Place
DESCRIPTION:PERFORMANCE CANCELED! We are so sad to announce that due to the increase in local cases of COVID-19\, we are canceling Theater: Running in Place. This is obviously the last thing we wanted to do\, but feel that this decision is in the best interest of the health of our patrons\, staff\, cast\, and volunteers. We will issuing refunds for all tickets purchased. If you purchased in the box office or over the phone\, this refund will be distributed via check. If you purchased online\, you will be refunded back to the credit card you used during the initial purchase. If you have any questions or concerns\, please contact us during business hours at 605.642.7973 or email director@matthewsopera.com \nTheater: Running in Place will be taking place on September 18 and 19 at 7:00 pm with a Sunday matinee on September 20 at 2:00 pm. \nTickets are $25 and include a free drink and mask. \nTickets are limited and seats will be assigned based on ticket groups purchased in order to observe proper social distancing. Masks will be required in the auditorium when not eating or drinking. \nHow will this be different from Theater on the Run?\nUsually\, Theater on the Run features five one-act plays at different downtown locations. Audience members would walk from each location to see the next show. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic\, we have  had to make a few changes to the format this year. All five one-acts will be performed in the Matthews Opera House so that we can more easily observe social distancing. Seats will be assigned by the staff based on ticket purchased together so that groups can sit together and we can space out audience members. \nThe Plays\n“Smoke Scenes” by Nick Zagone\nDirector – Max G. Merchen\nMarsha – Christie Ardis\nJohn – Max G. Merchen \n\n“Q” by Darin Pederson\nDirector – Elysia Pederson\nHarry – Tytus Spivey\nDave – Ed Reilly\nSusan – Charlotte Fladmoe\nSally – Alivia Ruff \n“Calling Dr. Phil” by C. A. Dougherty\nDirector – Hoodie Smock\nDixie Dexter – Pamela Wegner\nDr. Naish – Jim Hoff \n“Spam Symphony” by Alex Broun\nDirector – Darin Pederson\nActor A – Malia Linde\nActor B – Tanya Tarrant\nActor C – LeeAnn Pannanen\nActor D – Elysia Pederson\nActor E – Samantha O’Neal \n“The Boor” by Anton Chekov\nDirector – Julie Walkins\nLucy – Bobbe Ward\nSmirnov – Travis Ruff\nMrs. Popov – Amy Ruff \nStage Manager – Sandy Tarrant \n\nTickets go on sale in the art gallery and online at 10 a.m.\, Tuesday\, Aug. 18. Buy tickets at The Matthews’ art gallery or by phone during business hours. Business hours are Tuesday-Saturday\, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the phone is 605-642-7973. Save time & energy. Go online to buy your tickets at any time. \nYour seat information will be given to you when you arrive.
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SUMMARY:Bright Star
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills State University Music Department and Matthews Opera House are partnering to present “Bright Star\,” a bluegrass musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.  Performances will be February 21-22 at 7:30 pm with a matinee at 2:00 pm on Sunday\, February 23. \nThis special presentation is a collaborative effort between Matthews Opera House and BHSU Music Department\, with both organizations seeking to equip students with crucial educational skills and real-world experience as well as create a connected body of student and community performers \nPlot\nSet in the 1920’s and 40’s against the rich backdrop of the American South\, Bright Star is the story of Alice Murphy\, presented at two different points in her life. First\, as a carefree young girl hopelessly in love with the mayor’s son and\, later\, as a successful magazine editor with a mysterious connection to a young man named Billy. As star-crossed teenagers\, Alice and small town heart-throb Jimmy Ray fell in love and their relationship resulted in a pregnancy that threatened the ambitions of Jimmy Ray’s father. The couple’s infant son was whisked away and a string of lies unraveled their happy ending before it could even begin. Years later\, now a successful literary editor\, Alice meets a promising young writer named Billy who awakens her longing for the son she lost. Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past and unlocks a secret that will change both of their lives forever. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters\, Bright Star is an epic tale inspired by true events. \nCast\nAlice Murphy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gwen Hoops\nBilly Cane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Justin Schultz\nDaddy Cane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Miles\nMargot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rylann Olson\nMax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aiden O’Shea\nFlorence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carissa Deming\nEdna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Analena Urquidez\nDaryl /Darla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Rehmeier\nLucy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maegan Detlefs\nMamma Murphy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jena Sierks\nDaddy Murphy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colin Hanzlik\nMayor Dobbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Will Merry\nJimmy Ray Dobbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryce Mullaney\nStanford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greg Roling\nDr. Norquist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jase Zebrowski\nGovernment Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pamela Wegner\nWell-Dressed Woman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mallory Wilde\nSpirit Women. . . .Madigan Schmitz\, Hailey Hanzlik\, Kaija Swisher \nEnsemble: Alexis Hauf\, Marley Neururer\, Lily LaValley\, Anya Jones\, A.J. Adkins\, Carissa Deming\, Hailey Hanzlik\, Analena Urquidez\, Madigan Schmitz\, Laurel Simpson\, Kaija Swisher\, Aiden O’Shea \n 
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SUMMARY:Bright Star
DESCRIPTION:Black Hills State University Music Department and Matthews Opera House are partnering to present “Bright Star\,” a bluegrass musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.  Performances will be February 21-22 at 7:30 pm with a matinee at 2:00 pm on Sunday\, February 23. \nThis special presentation is a collaborative effort between Matthews Opera House and BHSU Music Department\, with both organizations seeking to equip students with crucial educational skills and real-world experience as well as create a connected body of student and community performers \nPlot\nSet in the 1920’s and 40’s against the rich backdrop of the American South\, Bright Star is the story of Alice Murphy\, presented at two different points in her life. First\, as a carefree young girl hopelessly in love with the mayor’s son and\, later\, as a successful magazine editor with a mysterious connection to a young man named Billy. As star-crossed teenagers\, Alice and small town heart-throb Jimmy Ray fell in love and their relationship resulted in a pregnancy that threatened the ambitions of Jimmy Ray’s father. The couple’s infant son was whisked away and a string of lies unraveled their happy ending before it could even begin. Years later\, now a successful literary editor\, Alice meets a promising young writer named Billy who awakens her longing for the son she lost. Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past and unlocks a secret that will change both of their lives forever. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters\, Bright Star is an epic tale inspired by true events. \nCast\nAlice Murphy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gwen Hoops\nBilly Cane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Justin Schultz\nDaddy Cane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Miles\nMargot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rylann Olson\nMax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aiden O’Shea\nFlorence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carissa Deming\nEdna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Analena Urquidez\nDaryl /Darla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Rehmeier\nLucy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maegan Detlefs\nMamma Murphy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurel Simpson\nDaddy Murphy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colin Hanzlik\nMayor Dobbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Will Merry\nJimmy Ray Dobbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryce Mullaney\nStanford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greg Roling\nDr. Norquist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jase Zebrowski\nGovernment Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pamela Wegner\nWell-Dressed Woman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mallory Wilde\nSpirit Women. . . .Madigan Schmitz\, Hailey Hanzlik\, Kaija Swisher \nEnsemble: Alexis Hauf\, Marley Neururer\, Lily LaValley\, Anya Jones\, A.J. Adkins\, Carissa Deming\, Hailey Hanzlik\, Analena Urquidez\, Madigan Schmitz\, Laurel Simpson\, Kaija Swisher\, Aiden O’Shea \nIn Memory of Tad Addy\nThe Matthews Opera House and BHSU Music Department would like to thank Sandra Addy who chose to support the production of Bright Star to honor the memory of her husband Tad Addy. Tad was a strong supporter of the Music Department at Black Hills State University. As well as providing scholarship funds\, he was a major donor toward the purchase of a Steinway piano for the recital hall in Meier Hall. He was a distinguished faculty member in mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for nearly forty years. As a result he was well aware of how difficult it is for faculty to find funding for the purchase of equipment for research and teaching. During a decade as head of his department\, he was a driving force in obtaining funding for equipment that would foster the careers of young professors. He was delighted to have the opportunity to quickly make a dream come true for the BHSU music professors who had launched a fund-raising effort to purchase a much needed world class piano. Students and faculty were profuse in their thanks to Tad. Just last fall Sandra sat in on a class through BHSU’s Visitor Pass program and as they left class a student said to her “I’m on my way over to Meier Hall to play on the Steinway. Thank you.” Tad would have loved to hear that comment! \n 
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SUMMARY:Dearly Beloved
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity\, Texas style! An over-the-top wedding\, three feuding sisters and a church full of small town eccentrics. What could possibly go wrong? \nThe Matthews invites you to laugh with this joyful Southern-fried Jones Hope Wooten Comedy about love\, marriage\, and sisterhood. “Dearly Beloved” was written by Jessie Jones\, Nicholas Hope\, and Jamie Wooten. This production is directed by Max Merchen and performed by local Black Hills actors. Performances are February 7 – 8 & 14 – 15 at 7:30 p.m. and February 9 & 16 at 2:00 p.m. \nPlot\nIn this fast-paced\, laugh-a-minute comedy\, the Futrelle sisters of Fayro\, Texas – Frankie\, Twink and their estranged sister\, Honey Raye – are thrown together to pull off a family wedding. But it is not going well. Frankie’s oldest twin daughter is marrying the son of the queen of what passes for high society in Fayro and Frankie is desperate to make this antebellum-themed wedding an elegant affair. It soon becomes obvious that Fate has other plans… \nCast\nMiss Geneva Musgrave. . . . . . . . . . . LeeAnn Paananen\nRaynerd Chisum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Hoff\nTina Jo Dubberly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tori Fitting\nHoney Raye Futrelle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenna Meyer\nFrankie Futrelle Dubberly. . . . . . . . . . . . Cami Dohman\nDub Dubberly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Kane\nTwink Futrelle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Ruff\nNelda Lou Lightfoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobbe Ward\nGina Jo (G.J.) Dubberly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tori Fitting\nJustin Waverly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chance Lachowitzer\nJohn Curtis Buntner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerry Bennett\nWiley Hicks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tytus Spivey\nPatsy Price. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pat Rogge
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