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SUMMARY:Auditions: Rose Hill Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Do you love history and storytelling? Join us for a unique outdoor theater experience that brings local history to life! \nWe are seeking actors to portray early settlers of the Black Hills for the Rose Hill Cemetery Walk\, taking place June 22–23\, 2026\, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish\, SD. \nAudition Details:\n– Date: May 20\, 2026 @ 6pm\n– Location: Matthews Opera House \nWhat to Expect: \n\nLocal actors will perform monologues or short scenes as historical figures buried at Rose Hill Cemetery.\nThis year\, performers are encouraged to portray an ancestor or local figure they feel connected to (optional).\nCostumes will be period-appropriate and may be provided with support.\nNo prior acting experience required – just a passion for history and storytelling!\n\nAbout the Cemetery Walk: \nThe Matthews Opera House presents the 2026 Rose Hill Cemetery Walk June 22 and 23 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery\, 255 Ash Street\, Spearfish\, SD. Matthews Opera House showcases this family friendly outdoor theater event amidst the stunning hilltop views of Spearfish. Matthews actors\, dressed in period appropriate costumes\, will resurrect early settlers graveside\, presenting their personal stories of antics and heroics. This year some of the actors will be presenting the story of an ancestor spiced with legendary memories. \nPlan to arrive 30 minutes before showtime to allow for parking and walking to the gathering area. Parking attendants will be at the gate upon arrival to assist with information. All walkways are paved and easily accessible. For your personal comfort\, you are invited to bring your own seating and hydration. Donations are welcome and will be directed toward the needs of the Matthews Opera House. For more information\, contact the arts center at (605)642-7973 or stop by the Matthews Gallery at 612 N. Main Street. Should weather disallow the outdoor setting\, this event may be relocated to the Matthews Opera House. \nThis is a free event that draws audiences from across the region! \nInterested?\nContact Julie Walkins at (605)645-6047 to sign up or ask questions. Walk-ins welcome!
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:March 30th & 31st @ 5:30pm \nStep into the spotlight and be part of our vibrant arts community in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. A trivial comedy for serious people. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nThe Importance of Being Earnest – Directed by Melita Quinonez \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a sparkling comedy of manners that follows two young gentlemen\, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff\, who invent alter egos to escape social obligations and pursue romance. Jack leads a respectable life in the country but pretends to be a wayward brother named “Ernest” when he visits London. Algernon\, equally mischievous\, adopts the name Ernest himself to charm Jack’s ward\, Cecily. \nAs their double lives collide\, misunderstandings multiply\, engagements are tested\, and the formidable Lady Bracknell lays down the law. Through sharp wit and absurd twists\, Wilde satirizes Victorian society\, marriage\, and the pursuit of respectability. Proving that sometimes the truth is far less important than being “Ernest.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformance Dates\nMay 14\, 15\, 16\, 17 \n\nThursday – Saturday • 7:00 pm\nSunday • 2:00 pm\n\nAvailable Roles\n\nJack Worthing (Ernest): Age 25–35\, A respectable gentleman who leads a double life: a responsible guardian in the country and “Ernest” in the city.\nAlgernon Moncrieff (Algy: Age 25–35\, Jack’s friend and a witty bachelor who delights in flouting social conventions.\nRev. Canon Chasuble: Age 35+\, Rector of Woolton\, a local clergyman with a soft spot for Miss Prism.\nMr.Gribsby: Age 40+\, Of the firm of Parker & Gribsby\, Solicitor visiting to discuss Jack’s inheritance and family matters.\nMoulton: Age 25+\, The household gardener\, present in country house scenes.\nMerriman: Age 20-50\,  Jack’s butler; minor role but contributes to social comedies.\nLane: Age 20-50\, Algernon’s loyal but dryly humorous manservant.\nFootman: Age 18+\, Household servant present in country or city house scenes.\nLady Bracknell: Age 40+\, Gwendolen’s formidable mother\, obsessed with social status and propriety.\nGwendolen Fairfax: Age 20 -30\, Algernon’s cousin and Jack’s love interest; enamored with the name “Ernest.”\nCecily Cardew: Age 18-25\, Jack’s young ward\, fascinated by romance and Algernon’s invented persona.\nMiss Prism: Age 30-40\, Cecily’s governess; has a mysterious past and a sense of propriety.
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Dancing at Lughnasa
DESCRIPTION:December 22nd & 23rd @ 6:00pm \nThe Matthews Opera House invites community actors to audition for Dancing at Lughnasa\, Brian Friel’s poignant\, memory-rich drama set in 1930s rural Ireland. We’re seeking performers of all experience levels to bring this moving story of sisterhood\, resilience\, and fleeting joy to life. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nDancing at Lughnasa – Directed by Shirlene Joseph \nDancing at Lughnasa follows five unmarried sisters living a modest life in rural Ireland in 1936\, as remembered by the now-grown son of one of the women. During the summer of the Lughnasa festival\, their world is shaken by small but powerful events—the arrival of a new radio\, the return of their long-absent missionary uncle\, and the unexpected visit of the boy’s charming father. These moments of music\, memory\, and brief joy ultimately reveal the fractures that will change the family forever\, in what is widely considered Brian Friel’s masterwork. \nPerformance Dates\nMarch 26\, 27\, 28\, 29 \n\nThursday – Saturday • 7:00 pm\nSunday • 2:00 pm\n\nAvailable Roles\n\nMichael:  Young man\, narrator\nKate: Forty\, schoolteacher\nMaggie: Thirty-eight\, housekeeper\nAgnes: Thirty-five\, knitter\nRose: Thirty-two\, knitter\nChris: Twenty-six\, Michael’s mother\nGerry: Thirty-three\, Michael’s father\nJack: Fifty-three\, missionary priest
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Dancing at Lughnasa
DESCRIPTION:December 22nd & 23rd @ 6:00pm \nThe Matthews Opera House invites community actors to audition for Dancing at Lughnasa\, Brian Friel’s poignant\, memory-rich drama set in 1930s rural Ireland. We’re seeking performers of all experience levels to bring this moving story of sisterhood\, resilience\, and fleeting joy to life. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nDancing at Lughnasa – Directed by Shirlene Joseph \nDancing at Lughnasa follows five unmarried sisters living a modest life in rural Ireland in 1936\, as remembered by the now-grown son of one of the women. During the summer of the Lughnasa festival\, their world is shaken by small but powerful events—the arrival of a new radio\, the return of their long-absent missionary uncle\, and the unexpected visit of the boy’s charming father. These moments of music\, memory\, and brief joy ultimately reveal the fractures that will change the family forever\, in what is widely considered Brian Friel’s masterwork. \nPerformance Dates\nMarch 26\, 27\, 28\, 29 \n\nThursday – Saturday • 7:00 pm\nSunday • 2:00 pm\n\nAvailable Roles\n\nMichael:  Young man\, narrator\nKate: Forty\, schoolteacher\nMaggie: Thirty-eight\, housekeeper\nAgnes: Thirty-five\, knitter\nRose: Thirty-two\, knitter\nChris: Twenty-six\, Michael’s mother\nGerry: Thirty-three\, Michael’s father\nJack: Fifty-three\, missionary priest
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Inspecting Carol
DESCRIPTION:October 14th & 15th @ 6:30pm \nThe Matthews Opera House invites community members to audition for Inspecting Carol\, a hilarious holiday comedy that blends backstage drama with festive cheer. When a struggling theater troupe’s production of A Christmas Carol goes wildly off the rails\, expect miscast roles\, onstage mishaps\, and nonstop laughter. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nInspecting Carol – Directed by Max Merchen\nInspecting Carol is a backstage holiday comedy by Daniel J. Sullivan that spoofs both A Christmas Carol and the frantic world of community theater. The play follows a struggling theater company preparing for their annual production of Dickens’ classic. Everything goes wrong: actors forget lines\, the set collapses\, egos clash\, and rehearsal spirals out of control. When the troupe mistakes a clueless wannabe actor for a feared National Endowment for the Arts inspector\, panic sets in\, and desperate attempts to impress lead to even more ridiculous disasters. Full of slapstick\, satire\, and seasonal spirit\, Inspecting Carol is a joyful romp that celebrates the magic (and madness) of live theater. \nPerformance Dates\nDecember 12\, 13\, 14\, 16\, 19\, 20\, 21 \n\nFridays & Saturdays • 7:00 pm\nSundays • 2:00 pm | Tuesday • 7:00 pm\n\nAvailable Roles\n\nZorah Bloch: Founding director of The Soapbox Playhouse. In her 40’s. Extremely self-concerned.\nSidney Carlton: In his 60’s. A founding member of the Company. Kind but somewhat addled.\nDorothy Tree Hapgood: His wife. In her 60’s. English and unable to lose her accent. A founding member.\nLarry Vauxhall: In his 40’s. Tough\, intellectually vain Child of the ’60’s\, still looking for a turn-on. A founding member.\nPhil Hewlitt: In his 40’s. Small\, obsessive usually plays the ineffectual character in any Soapbox production. A founding member.\nWalter E. Parsons: In his 30’s. Recently taken up acting again after a stint in the armed forces. Good natured\, excitable.\nLuther Beauty: A large eleven-year-old. He’s been playing Tiny Tim two years too long. Extremely friendly.\nKevin Emery: A nervous man in the impossible position of managing director. In his 40’s. Afraid of Zorah.\nM.J. (Mary Jane) McMann: In her 40’s. A realist. She long ago realized that the Company hit bottom. She looks on now as a bemused observer. Founding member.
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: The Lion In Winter
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of medieval royalty\, sharp-tongued wit\, and family betrayal! We’re holding auditions for The Lion in Winter\, a dramatic—and darkly funny—play that pits King Henry II against his brilliant and scheming wife Eleanor of Aquitaine in a battle for power\, legacy\, and the future of the crown.Roles include Henry II\, Eleanor of Aquitaine\, their three sons\, King Philip of France\, and Alais Capet. Cold readings from the script; no monologue required. All experience levels welcome. \nThis is a character-driven show full of intrigue\, sarcasm\, and emotional intensity—perfect for actors who love rich dialogue and dynamic scenes. \nCome be part of this timeless classic with a twist of modern bite. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nThe Lion in Winter\nIt’s Christmas in 1183\, and the royal family is gathering — but peace on Earth is not on the agenda. King Henry II\, his fierce and clever queen Eleanor (freshly released from house arrest)\, and their three power-hungry sons all have different ideas about who should wear the crown. Add in a scheming young king of France and a castle full of secrets\, and you’ve got a holiday reunion full of wit\, betrayal\, and unexpected laughs. \nDirected by Joe Saracco \nOctober 24\, 25\, 26\, 28\, 31 & November 1\, 2\, 2025Fridays & Saturdays • 7:00 pmSundays • 2:00 pm | Tuesday • 7:00 pm \nAvailable Roles\n\nHenry II – King of England\nAlais – A French Princess\nJohn – The Youngest Son\nGeoffrey – The Middle Son\nRichard Lionheart – The Oldest Son\nPhilip – King of France
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: The Lion In Winter
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of medieval royalty\, sharp-tongued wit\, and family betrayal! We’re holding auditions for The Lion in Winter\, a dramatic—and darkly funny—play that pits King Henry II against his brilliant and scheming wife Eleanor of Aquitaine in a battle for power\, legacy\, and the future of the crown.Roles include Henry II\, Eleanor of Aquitaine\, their three sons\, King Philip of France\, and Alais Capet. Cold readings from the script; no monologue required. All experience levels welcome. \nThis is a character-driven show full of intrigue\, sarcasm\, and emotional intensity—perfect for actors who love rich dialogue and dynamic scenes. \nCome be part of this timeless classic with a twist of modern bite. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nThe Lion in Winter\nIt’s Christmas in 1183\, and the royal family is gathering — but peace on Earth is not on the agenda. King Henry II\, his fierce and clever queen Eleanor (freshly released from house arrest)\, and their three power-hungry sons all have different ideas about who should wear the crown. Add in a scheming young king of France and a castle full of secrets\, and you’ve got a holiday reunion full of wit\, betrayal\, and unexpected laughs. \nDirected by Joe Saracco \nOctober 24\, 25\, 26\, 28\, 31 & November 1\, 2\, 2025Fridays & Saturdays • 7:00 pmSundays • 2:00 pm | Tuesday • 7:00 pm \nAvailable Roles\n\nHenry II – King of England\nAlais – A French Princess\nJohn – The Youngest Son\nGeoffrey – The Middle Son\nRichard Lionheart – The Oldest Son\nPhilip – King of France
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: The Lion In Winter
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of medieval royalty\, sharp-tongued wit\, and family betrayal! We’re holding auditions for The Lion in Winter\, a dramatic—and darkly funny—play that pits King Henry II against his brilliant and scheming wife Eleanor of Aquitaine in a battle for power\, legacy\, and the future of the crown.Roles include Henry II\, Eleanor of Aquitaine\, their three sons\, King Philip of France\, and Alais Capet. Cold readings from the script; no monologue required. All experience levels welcome. \nThis is a character-driven show full of intrigue\, sarcasm\, and emotional intensity—perfect for actors who love rich dialogue and dynamic scenes. \nCome be part of this timeless classic with a twist of modern bite. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nThe Lion in Winter\nIt’s Christmas in 1183\, and the royal family is gathering — but peace on Earth is not on the agenda. King Henry II\, his fierce and clever queen Eleanor (freshly released from house arrest)\, and their three power-hungry sons all have different ideas about who should wear the crown. Add in a scheming young king of France and a castle full of secrets\, and you’ve got a holiday reunion full of wit\, betrayal\, and unexpected laughs. \nDirected by Joe Saracco \nOctober 24\, 25\, 26\, 28\, 31 & November 1\, 2\, 2025Fridays & Saturdays • 7:00 pmSundays • 2:00 pm | Tuesday • 7:00 pm \nAvailable Roles\n\nHenry II – King of England\nAlais – A French Princess\nJohn – The Youngest Son\nGeoffrey – The Middle Son\nRichard Lionheart – The Oldest Son\nPhilip – King of France
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: The Lion In Winter
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of medieval royalty\, sharp-tongued wit\, and family betrayal! We’re holding auditions for The Lion in Winter\, a dramatic—and darkly funny—play that pits King Henry II against his brilliant and scheming wife Eleanor of Aquitaine in a battle for power\, legacy\, and the future of the crown.Roles include Henry II\, Eleanor of Aquitaine\, their three sons\, King Philip of France\, and Alais Capet. Cold readings from the script; no monologue required. All experience levels welcome. \nThis is a character-driven show full of intrigue\, sarcasm\, and emotional intensity—perfect for actors who love rich dialogue and dynamic scenes. \nCome be part of this timeless classic with a twist of modern bite. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nThe Lion in Winter\nIt’s Christmas in 1183\, and the royal family is gathering — but peace on Earth is not on the agenda. King Henry II\, his fierce and clever queen Eleanor (freshly released from house arrest)\, and their three power-hungry sons all have different ideas about who should wear the crown. Add in a scheming young king of France and a castle full of secrets\, and you’ve got a holiday reunion full of wit\, betrayal\, and unexpected laughs. \nDirected by Joe Saracco \nPerformance Dates: October 24\, 25\, 26\, 28\, 31 & November 1\, 2\, 2025Fridays & Saturdays • 7:00 pmSundays • 2:00 pm | Tuesday • 7:00 pm \nAvailable Roles\n\nHenry II – King of England\nAlais – A French Princess\nJohn – The Youngest Son\nGeoffrey – The Middle Son\nRichard Lionheart – The Oldest Son\nPhilip – King of France
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SUMMARY:Theater on the Run - Audtions
DESCRIPTION:THE SHOWS THAT WILL HAVE US ON OUR TOES (LITERALLY)\nWhat exactly is Theater on the Run (TOTR?): The Matthews is excited to enter the 14th year of Theater on the Run! Think of it as progressive theater. Small groups of theatre patrons–25 people each– start at different locations. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next production.\nThe Matthews Opera House is holding auditions for Theater on the Run\, Spearfish’s most exciting site-to-site theater experience! We’re looking for performers of all experience levels to bring short plays to life in downtown businesses this September. \nAudition Date: July 23rd & 24th at 6pm\nActors will be cast in one of five short plays\, each performed multiple times as the audience “runs” from venue to venue. Be part of this one-of-a-kind theatrical adventure that blends creativity\, community\, and local flavor! \nWhat to Expect:– Cold readings from the script– Flexible rehearsal schedule (August–early September)– Performances: September 20\, 27\, and 28. \n🎬 Bring your energy\, your curiosity\, and your love of storytelling. Let’s hit the streets with great theater! \nFor more information\, call 605-642-7973.
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SUMMARY:Theater on the Run - Audtions
DESCRIPTION:THE SHOWS THAT WILL HAVE US ON OUR TOES (LITERALLY)\nWhat exactly is Theater on the Run (TOTR?): The Matthews is excited to enter the 14th year of Theater on the Run! Think of it as progressive theater. Small groups of theatre patrons–25 people each– start at different locations. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next production.\nThe Matthews Opera House is holding auditions for Theater on the Run\, Spearfish’s most exciting site-to-site theater experience! We’re looking for performers of all experience levels to bring short plays to life in downtown businesses this September. \nAudition Date: July 23rd & 24th at 6pm\nActors will be cast in one of five short plays\, each performed multiple times as the audience “runs” from venue to venue. Be part of this one-of-a-kind theatrical adventure that blends creativity\, community\, and local flavor! \nWhat to Expect:– Cold readings from the script– Flexible rehearsal schedule (August–early September)– Performances: September 20\, 27\, and 28. \n🎬 Bring your energy\, your curiosity\, and your love of storytelling. Let’s hit the streets with great theater! \nFor more information\, call 605-642-7973.
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SUMMARY:Children's Theater Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Hercules\nHosted by The Matthews & Missoula Children’s Theater \nOpen Call for Young Performers!\nThe Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is proud to welcome the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) for a magical week of theater featuring local youth in an original musical adaptation of Hercules! \nWe’re inviting children in grades kindergarten (entering 1st grade in the summer) through 12th grade to audition\, rehearse\, and perform—all in just one week! No previous experience is necessary—just bring your imagination\, energy\, and excitement. Those auditioning should arrive at 10am and plan to stay for the full two hours. Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. \nAmong the roles to be cast are the mighty Hercules\, the philosophers Androcles\, Socrates\, Aristotle\, Zeus\, Hera\, and Helen of Troy\, the announcers Homer and Archimedes\, Pegasus\, Lion\, the hilarious cyclops\, the savvy Influencers\, the competitive Olympians\, and the mighty Titans. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.  \nImportant Dates\n\nAuditions: July 7th 10AM-12PM – All Students\n Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the full two-hour audition.\nRehearsals: July 7-11th\n Most students will rehearse approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes each day. (schedule provided at auditions) \n\nMONDAY 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM AUDITION – All Students\n\n12:15 PM – 2:15 PM Specific cast members ages 8-18\n\n\nTUESDAY 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Specific cast members ages 8-18\n\n12:15 PM – 2:15 PM Specific cast members ages 8-18\n\n\nWEDNESDAY 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Entire Cast\n\n(Accompanist Begins) 12:15 PM – 2:15 PM Entire Cast except those entering 1st grade–age 7\n\n\nTHURSDAY 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Entire Cast\n\n12:15 PM – 2:15 PM Entire Cast except those entering 1st grade–age 7\n\n\nFRIDAY (dress rehearsal) 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Entire Cast\n\n1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Entire Cast except those entering 1st grade–age 7\n\n\n\n\nPerformance: July 12th 3:00PM & 5:30PM\n Ticket link will be available soon!\n\nRegister now for auditions! \nRegistration is a refundable $50 fee per child that will be due the night of auditions.\nCall (605)642-7973 for remaining available spots. \nNote: Children must be available for the full week of rehearsals and performances. \nAbout the Show: Hercules \nAdapted by Michael McGill and Joseph Martinez – Music and lyrics by Michael McGill \nWelcome to Ancient Greece\, where the focus is on the big tournament! The Olympic Games are starting soon\, and the Cyclopes and Titans are both expecting to win big in the games. But the tournament can’t start without Hercules. Will the legendary strongman of the ancient world spark the flame and start the festivities on time\, or will his legendary tardiness get in the way of the games? Join us for a tale the scholars will talk about for ages as mythical creatures and Olympians alike share in a friendly competition. Along the way\, we may just learn that true strength lies not in our muscles but in our character. \nAbout Missoula Children’s Theatre \nThe Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT)\, the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre\, has been touring extensively for more than 50 years now from Montana to Japan\, and will visit nearly 1\,000 communities this year with up to 44 teams of Tour Actor/Directors. A tour team arrives in a given town with a set\, lights\, costumes\, and props\, everything it takes to put on a play…except the cast. The team holds an open audition and casts 50-60 local students to perform in the production. The show is rehearsed throughout the week and two public performances are presented on Saturday. All MCT shows are original adaptations of classic children’s stories and fairytales . . . a twist on the classic stories that you know and love. Also included in the residency are three enrichment workshops presented by the Tour Actor/Directors. Creativity\, social skills\, goal achievement\, communication skills and self-esteem are all characteristics that are attained through the participation in this unique\, educational project. MCT’s mission is the empowerment of children and adults through theatre education and performance to develop lifelong skills while enriching communities worldwide through live productions.   \n  \nThe Missoula Children’s Theatre is based in Missoula\, Montana\, and also runs many local programs. These include a Youth Series – musical theatre day camps\, performing arts classes for local children\, a sleep-away Performing Arts Camp for students from around the world as well as a Community Series which creates an arena for local talent of all ages to participate in large-scale productions and attracts audiences from across western Montana.  \nFor more information regarding the Missoula Children’s Theatre\, please contact us: \nMissoula Children’s Theatre · 200 North Adams · Missoula\, MT 59802 \n406.829.5202 · www.MCTinc.org · tour@MCTinc.org \nQuestions?\nE-mail: info@matthewsopera.com\nCall: (604)642-7973\nVisit: The Matthews\, 612 N Main St Spearfish\, SD 57783
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Rose Hill Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Do you love history and storytelling? Join us for a unique outdoor theater experience that brings local history to life! \nWe are seeking actors to portray early settlers of the Black Hills for the Rose Hill Cemetery Walk\, taking place June 23–24\, 2025\, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish\, SD. \nAudition Details:\n– Date: May 27th @ 6pm\n– Location: Matthews Opera House – Fireplace Room \nWhat to Expect: \n\nLocal actors will perform monologues or short scenes as historical figures buried at Rose Hill Cemetery.\nThis year\, performers are encouraged to portray an ancestor or local figure they feel connected to (optional).\nCostumes will be period-appropriate and may be provided with support.\nNo prior acting experience required – just a passion for history and storytelling!\n\nAbout the Cemetery Walk: \nThe Matthews Opera House presents the Rose Hill Cemetery Walk June 23 and 24 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery\, 255 Ash Street\, Spearfish\, SD. Matthews Opera House showcases this family friendly outdoor theater event amidst the stunning hilltop views of Spearfish. Matthews actors\, dressed in period appropriate costumes\, will resurrect early settlers graveside\, presenting their personal stories of antics and heroics. This year some of the actors will be presenting the story of an ancestor spiced with legendary memories. \nPlan to arrive 30 minutes before showtime to allow for parking and walking to the gathering area. Parking attendants will be at the gate upon arrival to assist with information. All walkways are paved and easily accessible. For your personal comfort\, you are invited to bring your own seating and hydration. Donations are welcome and will be directed toward the needs of the Matthews Opera House. For more information\, contact the arts center at (605)642-7973 or stop by the Matthews Gallery at 612 N. Main Street. Should weather disallow the outdoor setting\, this event may be relocated to the Matthews Opera House. \nThis is a free event that draws audiences from across the region! \nInterested?\nContact Julie Walkins at (605)645-6047 to sign up or ask questions. Walk-ins welcome!
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
DESCRIPTION:WHO: ACTORS \nWHAT: Auditions for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN:  Thursday\, February 27 and Friday\, February 28 from 6-8 pm \nWHY: Because everyone loves a classic FAIRY tale. \nHOW: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \n\nPERFORMANCES: May 9\, 10\, 11\, 13\, 16\, 17\, 18\, 2025 \n\n\nA Midsummer Night’s Dream\n\n\n\n\nby William Shakespeare \nTwo pairs of star-crossed lovers\, a feuding fairy king and his stubborn queen\, a love potion gone awry\, and a troupe of bumbling actors weave a comedy of errors in Shakepeare’s beloved tale. \n\nPlot\n\nRing in the Spring with A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Matthews. In William Shakespeare’s classic comedy\, residents of Athens mix with fairies from a local forest\, with absurd results. Theseus\, Duke of Athens\, is to marry Hippolyta\, queen of the Amazons. In hopes of staging a play for the wedding celebration\, Bottom the Weaver and his friends rehearse in the woods with results that can only be described as hopelessly ridiculous. \nMeanwhile\, four young lovers are in a romantic tangle. Lysander and Demetrius love Hermia; she loves Lysander and her friend Helena loves Demetrius. Hermia’s father\, Egeus\, commands Hermia to marry Demetrius. All four young people end up in the woods where the fairy Puck\, who serves the fairy king Oberon\, puts a spell on Lysander\, and then Demetrius\, unintentionally causing both to love Helena. Oberon\, who is quarreling with his wife\, Titania\, uses the same magic on her\, causing her to fall in love with Bottom\, who now\, thanks to Puck\, wears an ass’s head. \n\n\n\nAvailable Roles:\nTHE FAIRIES: \n\nTitania: the queen of the fairies\, married to Oberon\, falls in love with Nick Bottom\, whose head Puck has transformed into that of a donkey.\nOberon: the king of the fairies\, commands his servant Puck to give Titania a love potion that creates much of the play’s confusion.\nPuck: A mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals. He causes chaos for a group of young lovers\, transforms Bottom’s head into that of a donkey\, and applies a love potion to Titania’s eyes.\nPeaseblossom: One of Titania’s fairy servants\nCobweb: One of Titania’s fairy servants\nMustardseed: One of Titania’s fairy servants\nMoth: One of Titania’s fairy servants\n\nTHE MORTALS: \n\nLysander: A young man of Athens\, in love with Hermia. The victim of Puck’s misapplied magic\, he falls asleep in the forest and wakes up in love with Helena.\nDemetrius: A young man of Athens\, he is in love with Hermia although she doesn’t love him. Ultimately falls in love with Helena.\nHermia: A young woman of Athens. Hermia is in love with Lysander and is Helena’s best friend.\nHelena: A young woman of Athens\, in love with Demetrius but he doesn’t love her anymore. Helena is Hermia’s best friend.\nEgeus: Hermia’s father\, who wants his daughter to marry Demetrius even though she’s in love with Lysander\nTheseus: The heroic duke of Athens.\nHippolyta: The queen of the Amazons\, engaged to Theseus\nPhilostrate: Theseus’s Master of Revels\, responsible for organizing the entertainment for the Duke’s wedding celebration.\n\nTHE MECHANICALS: \n\nNick Bottom: The over-confident weaver chosen to play Pyramus in the craftsmen’s play. As a prank\, Puck transforms Bottom’s head into that of an ass and applies a love potion to Titania’s eyes\, causing her to fall in love with the beast.\nPeter Quince: A carpenter and the leader of the craftsmen’s play.\nFrancis Flute: Plays Thisbe in the craftsmen’s play. Forced to play a young girl in love.\nRobin Starveling: The tailor chosen to play Thisbe’s mother and Moonshine.\nTom Snout: Ends up playing the Wall dividing the two lovers in the craftsmen’s play.\nSnug: Chosen to play the lion in the craftsmen’s play\, he is worried his roaring will frighten the ladies in the audience.
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER 2025
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Theater at the Matthews is heating up and we want you to be a part of it! \nWHAT: Auditions Getting Our Acts Together \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House\, 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN:  January 14 & 15th\, 6-8 pm  \nWHY: Community\, Connection\, and Creativity? Why NOT? \nHOW: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of a script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \n\nTHE SHOWS THAT WILL HAVE US ON OUR TOES (LITERALLY)\n…Getting Our Acts Together: Great things happen when we unite!\nOnce again\, we’re joining forces with Belle Fourche and Lead community theaters to present “Getting Our Acts Together\,” a night of Northern Hills one-acts! Each community will select and produce its own one-act play. Both shows will then be presented in each community \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: HARVEY
DESCRIPTION:WHO: ACTORS \nWHAT: Auditions for HARVEY \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN:  Tuesday\, January 14 and Wednesday\, January 15 from 6-8 pm \nWHY: Because everyone should be able to play pretend \nHOW: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \n\nPERFORMANCES: March 14\, 15\, 16\, 18\, 21\, 22\, 23 \n\n\nHarvey\n\n\n\n\nby Mary Chase \nHarvey is a 1944 play by the American playwright Mary Chase. She received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the work in 1945. It has been adapted for film and television several times\, most notably in a 1950 film starring James Stewart and Josephine Hull. \n\nPlot\n\nElwood P. Dowd is an affable man who claims to have an unseen (and presumably imaginary) friend Harvey – whom Elwood describes as a six foot\, three-and-one-half inch (192 cm) tall pooka resembling an anthropomorphic rabbit. Elwood introduces Harvey to everyone he meets. His social-climbing sister\, Veta Simmons\, increasingly finds his eccentric behavior embarrassing. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium. When they arrive at the sanitarium\, a comedy of errors ensues. When Veta confesses that she has seen Harvey too\, the young Dr. Sanderson commits Veta instead of Elwood. But when the mistake comes out\, the search is on for Elwood and his invisible companion. \nWhen Elwood shows up at the sanitarium looking for his lost friend Harvey\, it seems that the mild-mannered Elwood has had a strange influence on the staff\, including sanitarium director Dr. Chumley. Only just before Elwood is to be given an injection that will make him into a “perfectly normal human being\, and you know what bastards they are!” (in the words of a taxi driver who has become involved in the proceedings) does Veta realize that she would rather have Elwood the same as he has always been – carefree and kind – even if it means living with Harvey. \nAvailable Roles\n\nElwood P. Dowd: The central character of the play\, a charming eccentric who’s best friend is Harvey\, an invisible six-foot-tall rabbit.\nDr. William B. Chumley: An esteemed psychiatrist and the head of Chumley’s Rest. He will go to any length to protect the reputation of his sanitarium.\nDr. Lyman Sanderson: A young and highly qualified psychiatrist\, he is infatuated with Nurse Kelly\, though he struggles not to let on.\nWilson: The muscle of Chumley’s Rest who sets his sights on Myrtle Mae Simmons soon after meeting her.\nJudge Omar Gaffney: An old family friend of the Dowds and the family’s lawyer.\nVeta Louise Simmons: Elwood’s younger sister\, she is intent on landing a suitable husband for her daughter Myrtle Mae. She is very concerned about fitting into society and loves her older brother Elwood very much.\nRuth Kelly: Nurse Kelly is sweet and kind and looks for the best in people.\nMyrtle Mae Simmons: Veta’s daughter and Elwood’s niece\, extremely self-centered.\nEthel Chauvenet: An old friend of the family She is an elite member of the town’s social circle that Veta desperately wants Myrtle to break into.\nBetty Chumley: Dr. Chumley’s kind and talkative wife.\nE.J. Lofgren: The cab driver.
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SUMMARY:A CHRISTMAS STORY: AUDITIONS
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Is being a Ralphie right up your alley? Or maybe you are directing your skills towards the Dad doting on an lustful leg-lamp? We need all the actors to bring the action of this family favorite!  \nWHAT: A CHRISTMAS STORY AUDITIONS  \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN: October 23 & 24 6:00-8:00pm \nWHY: Since boredom gets tongues stuck to poles\, make being part of this show one of your holiday goals!  \nHOW: What to expect:No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). \nAuditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \n\nPERFORMANCES: “A Christmas Story” performances are scheduled for Friday-Sunday\, December 13-15; Tuesday\, December 17; and Friday-Sunday\, December 20-22 \n\nTHIS IS GOING TO BE ALMOST AS MAGICAL AS A LEG LAMP…\nDirected by Melita Quinonez\, the family favorite created by humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother\, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here\, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas\, the school bully; the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net stocking; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial. \n“A Christmas Story is still … one of the more enchanting ways to be transported to a world beyond our own. Yet it also serves to remind us how lucky we are to live a culturally rich life … and Philip Grecian’s thoughtful stage adaptation preserves the old … references.” —Plain Dealer \n“Classics bloom quickly in modern times … you don’t have to have grown up with 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his ache for an air rifle under the tree to think of A Christmas Story as a Christmas must. And [this] version is just as kindly and just as cockeyed as A Christmas Story is meant to be.” —Orlando Sentinel \n“Grecian’s script retains Shepherd’s wry\, tongue-in-cheek humor.” —Orange County Register \n 
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: DEATHTRAP
DESCRIPTION:WHO: The usual suspects…actors \nWHAT: Auditions for DEATHTRAP \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN:  August 29\, 30\, & 31\, 6-8 pm  \nWHY: It would be a crime not to Audition \nHOW: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \n\nPERFORMANCES: “Deathtrap” performances are scheduled for Friday-Sunday\, October 25-27; Tuesday\, October 29; and Friday-Sunday\, November 1-3  \n\nWRITER’S BLOCK LEAVES PEOPLE IN SHOCK…\n“DEATHTRAP” by Ira Levin \nComfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home\, Sidney Bruhl\, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers\, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student in the seminar he has been conducting at a nearby college—a thriller that Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway smash. Sidney’s plan\, devised with his wife’s help\, is to offer collaboration to the student for co-credit. Or is it? DEATHTRAP provides twists and turns of devilish cleverness\, and offers hilariously sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be spellbound until the very last moment. \n“It is a classic thriller\, a genre with a style\, a manner and an audience of its own.” —New York Post. \n“The intricately fashioned plot contortions brought gasps\, the comedy lines drew delighted chortles…” —The Hollywood Reporter. \n“Two-thirds a thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy… Suspend your disbelief and be delighted. Scream a little. It’s good for you.” —Cue Magazine. \n“If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter\, try DEATHTRAP.” —Time Magazine. \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: THEATER ON THE RUN & GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER 2024
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Theater at the Matthews is heating up and we want you to be a part of it! \nWHAT: Auditions for Theater on the Run & Getting Our Acts Together \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House\, 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN:  July 24 & 25\, 6-8 pm Rehearsals Begin the Following Week \nWHY: Community\, Connection\, and Creativity? Why NOT? \nHOW: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \n\nTHE SHOWS THAT WILL HAVE US ON OUR TOES (LITERALLY)\nWhat exactly is Theater on the Run (TOTR?): The Matthews is excited to enter the 13th year of Theater on the Run! Think of it as progressive theater. Small groups of theatre patrons–25 people each– start at different locations. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next production.\n\n“ALMOST MAIN” by John Cariani Directors: Charlotte Fladmoe\, Matt Woodard\, Cami Dohman\, Lisa Myhre\nA woman carries her heart\, broken into nineteen pieces\, in a small paper bag. A man shrinks to half his former size\, after losing hope in love. A couple keep the love they have given each other in large red bags\, or compress the mass into the size of a diamond. These playful and surreal experiences are commonplace in the world of John Cariani’s Almost\, Maine\, where on one deeply cold and magical Midwinter Night\, the citizens of Almost — not organized enough for a town\, too populated for a wilderness — experience the life-altering power of the human heart. Relationships end\, begin\, or change beyond recognition\, as strangers become friends\, friends become lovers\, and lovers turn into strangers. Propelled by the mystical energy of the aurora borealis and populated with characters who are humorous\, plain-spoken\, thoughtful\, and sincere\, Almost\, Maine is a series of loosely connected tales about love\, each with a compelling couple at its center\, each with its own touch of sorcery. \nTheater on the Run performs Saturday\, September 7 & 14 at 6 pm with a special matinee “running in place” performance on Sunday\, September 15 at 2 pm. \n…Getting Our Acts Together: Great things happen when we unite!\nOnce again\, we’re joining forces with Belle Fourche and Lead community theaters to present “Getting Our Acts Together\,” a night of Northern Hills one-acts! Each community will select and produce its own one-act play. Both shows will then be presented in each community \n“STAGED MURDER” Written and directed by Julie Walkins.\nWhen authorities are called to a theater to investigate gunshots they discover what it means that the show must go on. Getting Our Acts Together performs in Belle Fourche on October 10; Lead-Deadwood on October 11; Sturgis on October 12; and Spearfish on October 13.  \n\n  \n 
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Who: You \nWhat: Open Auditions  \nWhere:  Matthews Theater 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish\n \n                 Cemetery Walk Performance will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery \nWhen: April 17 & 18\, 6:30-8:30 pm \n               Performance is June 23 and 24 at 6:30 pm\nWhy: To perform as a legendary character in our Cemetery Walk bringing the past to life!  \nHow: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the director. All readings will be a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). \nAbout the Cemetery Walk…\nActors dressed in period-appropriate costumes will resurrect early settlers graveside\, presenting their personal stories of antics and heroics. Try your hand at characters like the “76ers\,” persons who came to the Black Hills during the gold rush\, one of which who unknowingly shared his campfire beans and flapjacks with the legendary Calamity Jane. Or\, become the first person buried at Rose Hill Cemetery\, the retiring blacksmith that became the first Spearfish postmaster\, or “Samson of the Black Hills” whose Herculean efforts completed the large stone barn still standing on Red Water Road. These characters and more will delight both adults and children.
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: 37 Postcards
DESCRIPTION:Audition Dates: December 12 & 13 at 6 pm\nat the Matthews Opera House\nAudition selections will be available in the Matthews Gallery beginning Monday\, November 27 \nRATED PG13: This show contains some language and situations that may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. \nThe Story…\nAfter years of traveling abroad\, Avery Sutton is happy to return to the comfort of his home in Connecticut. Unfortunately\, almost nothing is as he remembered it. The entire house is tilted at a distinct angle\, the dog hasn’t been fed in five years\, and Avery’s Grandmother\, who everyone thought was dead\, is still alive and kicking. Forced to either accept the oddities of his family or leave them behind\, 37 Postcards suggests that you can\, in fact\, go home again… You just never know what you’re going to find. \nAudition Information…\nAudition dates: December 12 & 13  from 6 – 8 pm. \nAudition location: Matthews Opera House\, 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWhat to expect: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the director. You may choose to commit to a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time)\, or you may get the scene selections in advance to become familiar with them. Scene selections will be available in the Matthews Gallery by November 27 at 10 am. \nAuditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest “behind the scenes” and visit with the director.  \nPerformance Dates\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm on February 9\, 10\, 16 & 17 \nSunday matinees at 2 pm on February 11 & 18 \nCharacter List:\n2 males\, 4 females \nAVERY SUTTON – (31 years old\, male) Bright\, likable\, perhaps a little nerdy \nEVELYN SUTTON – (50s) Lovely and gracious\, somewhat oblivious to everything around her. \nSTANFORD P. SUTTON – (Late 50s) Great warmth and dignity\, also somewhat oblivious. \nAUNT ESTER – (40s) The ultimate homemaker\, sweet\, daft and surprisingly insightful. \nGILLIAN MOORE – (20s) Avery’s fiancé\, beautiful\, but with an edge\, a rhinestone wanting to be a diamond. \nNANA (97) – Looks every minute of her 97 years\, half deaf\, half blind\, and foul-mouthed.
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: 37 Postcards
DESCRIPTION:Audition Dates: December 12 & 13 at 6 pm\nat the Matthews Opera House\nAudition selections will be available in the Matthews Gallery beginning Monday\, November 27 \nRATED PG13: This show contains some language and situations that may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. \nThe Story…\nAfter years of traveling abroad\, Avery Sutton is happy to return to the comfort of his home in Connecticut. Unfortunately\, almost nothing is as he remembered it. The entire house is tilted at a distinct angle\, the dog hasn’t been fed in five years\, and Avery’s Grandmother\, who everyone thought was dead\, is still alive and kicking. Forced to either accept the oddities of his family or leave them behind\, 37 Postcards suggests that you can\, in fact\, go home again… You just never know what you’re going to find. \nAudition Information…\nAudition dates: December 12 & 13  from 6 – 8 pm. \nAudition location: Matthews Opera House\, 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWhat to expect: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the director. You may choose to commit to a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time)\, or you may get the scene selections in advance to become familiar with them. Scene selections will be available in the Matthews Gallery by November 27 at 10 am. \nAuditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest “behind the scenes” and visit with the director.  \nPerformance Dates\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm on February 9\, 10\, 16 & 17 \nSunday matinees at 2 pm on February 11 & 18 \nCharacter List:\n2 males\, 4 females \nAVERY SUTTON – (31 years old\, male) Bright\, likable\, perhaps a little nerdy \nEVELYN SUTTON – (50s) Lovely and gracious\, somewhat oblivious to everything around her. \nSTANFORD P. SUTTON – (Late 50s) Great warmth and dignity\, also somewhat oblivious. \nAUNT ESTER – (40s) The ultimate homemaker\, sweet\, daft and surprisingly insightful. \nGILLIAN MOORE – (20s) Avery’s fiancé\, beautiful\, but with an edge\, a rhinestone wanting to be a diamond. \nNANA (97) – Looks every minute of her 97 years\, half deaf\, half blind\, and foul-mouthed.
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
DESCRIPTION:Audition Dates: September 7 & 8 at 6 pm\nin the Matthews Fireplace Room\nAudition selections will be available in the Matthews Gallery beginning Monday\, August 28\nRehearsals Begin September 13 at 6 pm \nRATED R: This show has mature themes and language.  \nThis stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s celebrated novel explores the brutality of life in a mental institution with humor\, candor\, and unforgettable characters. \nThe Story…\nAfter being convicted of a petty crime\, a charming\, rebellious rogue named McMurphy contrives to serve his short sentence in an airy mental institution rather than in a prison. This\, he soon learns\, was a mistake. He immediately clashes with the authoritarian head nurse\, a fierce martinet named Nurse Ratched. Despite Ratched’s strict reign\, McMurphy quickly takes over the yard\, leading others out of introversion\, staging a revolt so that they can see the World Series on television\, and arranging a rollicking midnight party with liquor and women. But McMurphy’s brash insubordination has its consequences; Ratched ultimately triumphs by subjecting McMurphy to a frontal lobotomy. \nAudition Dates\nSeptember 7 & 8  from 6 – 8 pm. The cast will be announced on Monday\, September 11 and rehearsals will begin on Wednesday\, September 13 at 6 pm. \nAudition location: Matthews Opera House\, 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWhat to expect: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the director. You may choose to commit to a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time)\, or you may get the scene selections in advance to become familiar with them. Scene selections will be available in the Matthews Gallery by August 28 at 10 am. \nAuditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest “behind the scenes” and visit with the director.  \nPerformance Dates\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm on October 27 & 28 and November 3 and 4\nSunday matinees at 2 pm on October 29 and November 5 \nCharacter List:\n12 males\, 4 females \nRANDLE P. MCMURPHY – (M\, Patient – 20’s to 40’s) A gambler\, con man\, and backroom brawler.  Will have kissing scenes and a choreographed fight scene. Wears just a towel and boxer shorts in another scene. Uses foul language. \nNURSE RATCHED – (F\, Staff – 30’s to 50’s) The head of the hospital ward. She weakens her patients through a psychologically manipulative program designed to destroy their self-esteem. Will have a choreographed fight scene. \nCHIEF BROMDEN – (M\, Patient – 20’s to 50’s) The huge\, bull-muscled son of a Chief. He has been in the hospital for more than ten years. \nAIDE WARREN and AIDE WILLIAMS – (M\, Staff – 20’s to 40’s) The daytime aides. Cruel and demeaning\, they are Nurse Rached’s stooges. (Fight scenes\, both use foul language) \nNURSE FLINN – (F\, Staff – 20’s To 60’s) A vapid woman with apprehensive eyes. Fearful and religious. \nDALE HARDING – (M\, Patient – 40 plus) College-educated with a sharp mind and tongue. Although he is married\, he is effeminate and questions his masculinity. \nBILLY BIBBIT – (M\, Patient – 20’s to 30’s) Shy\, with a bad stutter. He seems younger than his age and is dominated by his mother. \nSCANLON – (M\, Patient – 20’s to 60) Involuntarily committed to the hospital. Uses foul language. \nCHESWICK – (M\, Patient – 30 to 60) Eager and quick to argue or fight\, yet cowardly. All talk\, no action. \nMARTINI – (M\, Patient – 25 to 60) A little Italian man who lives in a world of delusional hallucinations. \nRUCKLY – (M\, Patient –  25 to 50) A Chronic patient due to a botched lobotomy. Uses foul language. \n\nSPIVEY – (M\, Staff – 40 to 70) The administrator and psychiatrist of the mental institution. He bonds with McMurphy’\, but defers to the opinion of Nurse  Ratched.\n\nAIDE TURKLE – (M\, Staff – 50s to 70’s) The nighttime orderly for Nurse Ratched’s ward. McMurphy bribes him to help arrange the production’s final party. \nCANDY STARR – (F – 21 to 40) A prostitute with a “heart of gold.” Will have kissing scenes. \nSANDY GILFILLIAM – (F – 30 to 45) Candy’s friend; comes with her to the party on the ward. Will have a kissing scene. \n 
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
DESCRIPTION:Audition Dates: September 7 & 8 at 6 pm\nin the Matthews Fireplace Room\nAudition selections will be available in the Matthews Gallery beginning Monday\, August 28\nRehearsals Begin September 13 at 6 pm \nRATED R: This show has mature themes and language.  \nThis stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s celebrated novel explores the brutality of life in a mental institution with humor\, candor\, and unforgettable characters. \nThe Story…\nAfter being convicted of a petty crime\, a charming\, rebellious rogue named McMurphy contrives to serve his short sentence in an airy mental institution rather than in a prison. This\, he soon learns\, was a mistake. He immediately clashes with the authoritarian head nurse\, a fierce martinet named Nurse Ratched. Despite Ratched’s strict reign\, McMurphy quickly takes over the yard\, leading others out of introversion\, staging a revolt so that they can see the World Series on television\, and arranging a rollicking midnight party with liquor and women. But McMurphy’s brash insubordination has its consequences; Ratched ultimately triumphs by subjecting McMurphy to a frontal lobotomy. \nAudition Dates\nSeptember 7 & 8  from 6 – 8 pm. The cast will be announced on Monday\, September 11 and rehearsals will begin on Wednesday\, September 13 at 6 pm. \nAudition location: Matthews Opera House\, 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWhat to expect: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the director. You may choose to commit to a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time)\, or you may get the scene selections in advance to become familiar with them. Scene selections will be available in the Matthews Gallery by August 28 at 10 am. \nAuditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest “behind the scenes” and visit with the director.  \nPerformance Dates\nFriday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm on October 27 & 28 and November 3 and 4\nSunday matinees at 2 pm on October 29 and November 5 \nCharacter List:\n12 males\, 4 females \nRANDLE P. MCMURPHY – (M\, Patient – 20’s to 40’s) A gambler\, con man\, and backroom brawler.  Will have kissing scenes and a choreographed fight scene. Wears just a towel and boxer shorts in another scene. Uses foul language. \nNURSE RATCHED – (F\, Staff – 30’s to 50’s) The head of the hospital ward. She weakens her patients through a psychologically manipulative program designed to destroy their self-esteem. Will have a choreographed fight scene. \nCHIEF BROMDEN – (M\, Patient – 20’s to 50’s) The huge\, bull-muscled son of a Chief. He has been in the hospital for more than ten years. \nAIDE WARREN and AIDE WILLIAMS – (M\, Staff – 20’s to 40’s) The daytime aides. Cruel and demeaning\, they are Nurse Rached’s stooges. (Fight scenes\, both use foul language) \nNURSE FLINN – (F\, Staff – 20’s To 60’s) A vapid woman with apprehensive eyes. Fearful and religious. \nDALE HARDING – (M\, Patient – 40 plus) College-educated with a sharp mind and tongue. Although he is married\, he is effeminate and questions his masculinity. \nBILLY BIBBIT – (M\, Patient – 20’s to 30’s) Shy\, with a bad stutter. He seems younger than his age and is dominated by his mother. \nSCANLON – (M\, Patient – 20’s to 60) Involuntarily committed to the hospital. Uses foul language. \nCHESWICK – (M\, Patient – 30 to 60) Eager and quick to argue or fight\, yet cowardly. All talk\, no action. \nMARTINI – (M\, Patient – 25 to 60) A little Italian man who lives in a world of delusional hallucinations. \nRUCKLY – (M\, Patient –  25 to 50) A Chronic patient due to a botched lobotomy. Uses foul language. \n\nSPIVEY – (M\, Staff – 40 to 70) The administrator and psychiatrist of the mental institution. He bonds with McMurphy’\, but defers to the opinion of Nurse  Ratched.\n\nAIDE TURKLE – (M\, Staff – 50s to 70’s) The nighttime orderly for Nurse Ratched’s ward. McMurphy bribes him to help arrange the production’s final party. \nCANDY STARR – (F – 21 to 40) A prostitute with a “heart of gold.” Will have kissing scenes. \nSANDY GILFILLIAM – (F – 30 to 45) Candy’s friend; comes with her to the party on the ward. Will have a kissing scene. \n 
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS:
DESCRIPTION:Audition Dates: July 19 & 20 at 6:30 pm\nat the Matthews Opera House\n \nRehearsals Begin the Following Week \nTheater at the Matthews is heating up and we want you to be a part of it! We will be holding open auditions for two different performances on Wednesday\, July 19 and Thursday\, July 20 at 6:30 pm at the Matthews Opera House. No experience is necessary to audition. All audition pieces will be performed as a “cold read” and will be available at the event. \nTheater on the Run: The Matthews is excited to enter the 12th year of Theater on the Run! What exactly is TOTR? Think of it as progressive theater. Small groups of theatre patrons–25 people each– start at different locations. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next production. Shows this season include “Pier #70\,” directed by Max Merchen; “Comedy on Trial\,” directed by Jon Steven Wiley; “A Tale of Two Specators\,” directed by CA Dougherty; “Matterhorn\,” directed by Matt Woodard; and\, “Complaint Department and Lemonade\,” directed by Tytus Spivey. Performances for this event will be held on September 9 and 16 at 6 pm and September 17 at 2 pm. \nGetting Our Acts Together: Great things happen when we unite! Once again\, we’re joining forces with Belle Fourche and Lead community theaters to present “Getting Our Acts Together\,” a night of Northern Hills one-acts! Each community will select and produce its own one-act play. All three shows will then be presented in each community on August 25\, 26\, and 27. The Matthews contribution will be “Talent Show Fail\,” directed by Julie Walkins and performed at the Matthews on Friday\, August 25. \nAudition Dates\nJuly 19 & 20 at 6:30 pm. Rehearsals will begin the following week. \nAudition location: Matthews Opera House\, 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWhat to expect: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). \nAuditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nPerformance Dates\nTheater on the Run: Saturday evenings at 6 pm on September 9 & 16\nSunday matinee at 2 pm on September 17 \nGetting Our Acts Together: Friday\, August 25; Saturday\, August 26; and\, Sunday\, August 27 \nThe plays and directors\n“Accused of Comedy\,” by Carl L. Williams\nDirected by Jon Steven Wiley\nAfter comedy has been outlawed in society\, two bottom-of-the-barrel comics face trial for committing comedy.  They discover humor is no laughing matter. \n“Matterhorn\,” by Rich Orloff\nDirected by Matt Woodard\nStuck in a never-ending line at Disneyland\, a husband and wife are just on the verge of killing each other — until they devise a novel solution to their marital woes… \n“Complaint Department and Lemonade\,” by Kamron Klitgaard\nDirected by Tytus Spivey\nIn this rapid succession of hysterical grievances\, the complaint department takes on everything from Oreo icing to kleptomania and from songs stuck in the head to the price of cheese and on and on and on.  Could there be a glimmer of hope for anyone in charge of a complaint department? \n“Pier #70\,” by Grant Binkleman\nDirected by Max Merchen\nBased on a true story. This retelling is mostly accurate…except when it’s not. \n“A Tale of Two Spectators\,” by Peter Manos\nDirected by CA Dougherty\nIn a park\, a man and a woman secretly watch their respective spouses carry on an affair. As time goes on we realize they have been meeting like this to watch their spouses for quite some time and have even developed something of a bond with each other\, despite their predicament. And perhaps they have discovered a little more about themselves and their lives\, as well.
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS:
DESCRIPTION:Audition Dates: July 19 & 20 at 6:30 pm\nat the Matthews Opera House\n \nRehearsals Begin the Following Week \nTheater at the Matthews is heating up and we want you to be a part of it! We will be holding open auditions for two different performances on Wednesday\, July 19 and Thursday\, July 20 at 6:30 pm at the Matthews Opera House. No experience is necessary to audition. All audition pieces will be performed as a “cold read” and will be available at the event. \nTheater on the Run: The Matthews is excited to enter the 12th year of Theater on the Run! What exactly is TOTR? Think of it as progressive theater. Small groups of theatre patrons–25 people each– start at different locations. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next production. Shows this season include “Pier #70\,” directed by Max Merchen; “Comedy on Trial\,” directed by Jon Steven Wiley; “A Tale of Two Specators\,” directed by CA Dougherty; “Matterhorn\,” directed by Matt Woodard; and\, “Complaint Department and Lemonade\,” directed by Tytus Spivey. Performances for this event will be held on September 9 and 16 at 6 pm and September 17 at 2 pm. \nGetting Our Acts Together: Great things happen when we unite! Once again\, we’re joining forces with Belle Fourche and Lead community theaters to present “Getting Our Acts Together\,” a night of Northern Hills one-acts! Each community will select and produce its own one-act play. All three shows will then be presented in each community on August 25\, 26\, and 27. The Matthews contribution will be “Talent Show Fail\,” directed by Julie Walkins and performed at the Matthews on Friday\, August 25. \nAudition Dates\nJuly 19 & 20 at 6:30 pm. Rehearsals will begin the following week. \nAudition location: Matthews Opera House\, 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWhat to expect: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). \nAuditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nPerformance Dates\nTheater on the Run: Saturday evenings at 6 pm on September 9 & 16\nSunday matinee at 2 pm on September 17 \nGetting Our Acts Together: Friday\, August 25; Saturday\, August 26; and\, Sunday\, August 27 \nThe plays and directors\n“Accused of Comedy\,” by Carl L. Williams\nDirected by Jon Steven Wiley\nAfter comedy has been outlawed in society\, two bottom-of-the-barrel comics face trial for committing comedy.  They discover humor is no laughing matter. \n“Matterhorn\,” by Rich Orloff\nDirected by Matt Woodard\nStuck in a never-ending line at Disneyland\, a husband and wife are just on the verge of killing each other — until they devise a novel solution to their marital woes… \n“Complaint Department and Lemonade\,” by Kamron Klitgaard\nDirected by Tytus Spivey\nIn this rapid succession of hysterical grievances\, the complaint department takes on everything from Oreo icing to kleptomania and from songs stuck in the head to the price of cheese and on and on and on.  Could there be a glimmer of hope for anyone in charge of a complaint department? \n“Pier #70\,” by Grant Binkleman\nDirected by Max Merchen\nBased on a true story. This retelling is mostly accurate…except when it’s not. \n“A Tale of Two Spectators\,” by Peter Manos\nDirected by CA Dougherty\nIn a park\, a man and a woman secretly watch their respective spouses carry on an affair. As time goes on we realize they have been meeting like this to watch their spouses for quite some time and have even developed something of a bond with each other\, despite their predicament. And perhaps they have discovered a little more about themselves and their lives\, as well.
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SUMMARY:The Fantasticks Auditions
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House and Arts Center is excited to announce open auditions for “The Fantasticks\,” a musical! The show is under direction of Casey S. Hibbert with musical direction provided by Connie Hubbard. Auditions will take place Thursday Dec. 8 & Friday\, Dec. 9 from 6-8 pm in the Matthews theater. All are welcome! \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.”  \nAudition Dates\nDecember 8 & 9  from 6 – 8 pm; If needed\, callbacks will be held Saturday\, December 10 from 6 – 8 pm. \nDirector’s Note: Everyone is welcome to audition; no prior experience is necessary! We know that this can be a nerve-wracking process and want you to know that we wish you success and enjoyment in this experience. \nHere is some audition info so you know what to expect: Please prepare a song in your key OR sing a song from the show! Perusals are available in the Matthews Gallery. You may also be asked to read sides from the script. Copies will be provided for you. \nPerformance Dates\nApril 14th – 23rd; Friday & Saturday at 7 pm & Sunday at 2 pm  \nAudition Dates\nThursday\, December 8th & Friday December 9th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; If needed\, callbacks will be held Saturday\, December 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.  \nAudition Location: The Matthews Opera House\, 612 Main St. Spearfish\, SD 57783  \nEveryone is welcome to audition; no prior experience is necessary! We know this can be a nerve-wracking process and want you to know that we wish you success and enjoyment in this experience.  \nHere is some audition info so you know what to expect: Please prepare a song in your key. Sing a song from the show! You may also be asked to read sides from the script. Copies will be provided for you.  \nCharacter List: \n*please note: all ages are the age to be played\, not necessarily the age the actor is.  \nThe Narrator (El Gallo)  \nA rakish\, handsome\, sophisticated gallant and narrator of the show. He is warm\, cordial\, and inviting to the audience\, but has his own darker moments. He aids the performers in orchestrating the story.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 30 to 50  \nVocal range top: G4  \nVocal range bottom: Ab2  \nThe Girl (Luisa)  \nA button maker’s young and pretty daughter\, she is a romantic idealist who falls in love with Matt. She is naive\, yet honest and tender.  \nGender: Female  \nAge: 15 to 25  \nVocal range top: B5  \nVocal range bottom: B3  \nThe Boy (Matt)  \nAn innocent\, young man who is searching for love and adventure. A bright guy\, but naive and even foolish at times\, approaching situations with false bravado.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 18 to 25  \nVocal range top: G4  \nVocal range bottom: A2  \nThe Boy’s Father (Hucklebee)  \nA former boisterous navy man and meticulous gardener who fakes a fight with Bellomy in hopes of getting their children to fall in love.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 40 to 60  \nVocal range top: F#4  \nVocal range bottom: A2  \nThe Girl’s Father (Bellomy)  \nA fastidious button-maker and also a picky gardener who fakes a fight with Hucklebee in hopes of getting their  \nchildren together.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 40 to 60  \nVocal range top: F#4  \nVocal range bottom: A2  \nThe Actor (Henry)  \nAn aging\, over-the-top Thespian who specializes in reciting Shakespeare\, he is a commedia clown; his world is the stage and he knows no other reality.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 50 to 70  \nThe Man Who Dies (Mortimer)  \nHenry’s goofy sidekick and another former actor who specializes in stage deaths. A commedia clown\, his world is the stage and he does not live in reality.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 30 to 50  \nThe Mute  \nA speechless presence who watches\, acts as the wall\, and deals with props; the “invisible” stage assistant.  \nShould be able to easily assist in the story or fade into the background unnoticed.  \nGender: Any  \nAge: 20 to 50 
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SUMMARY:The Fantasticks Auditions
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Opera House and Arts Center is excited to announce open auditions for “The Fantasticks\,” a musical! The show is under direction of Casey S. Hibbert with musical direction provided by Connie Hubbard. Auditions will take place Thursday Dec. 8 & Friday\, Dec. 9 from 6-8 pm in the Matthews theater. All are welcome! \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.”  \nAudition Dates\nDecember 8 & 9  from 6 – 8 pm; If needed\, callbacks will be held Saturday\, December 10 from 6 – 8 pm. \nDirector’s Note: Everyone is welcome to audition; no prior experience is necessary! We know that this can be a nerve-wracking process and want you to know that we wish you success and enjoyment in this experience. \nHere is some audition info so you know what to expect: Please prepare a song in your key OR sing a song from the show! Perusals are available in the Matthews Gallery. You may also be asked to read sides from the script. Copies will be provided for you. \nPerformance Dates\nApril 14th – 23rd; Friday & Saturday at 7 pm & Sunday at 2 pm  \nAudition Dates\nThursday\, December 8th & Friday December 9th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; If needed\, callbacks will be held Saturday\, December 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.  \nAudition Location: The Matthews Opera House\, 612 Main St. Spearfish\, SD 57783  \nEveryone is welcome to audition; no prior experience is necessary! We know this can be a nerve-wracking process and want you to know that we wish you success and enjoyment in this experience.  \nHere is some audition info so you know what to expect: Please prepare a song in your key. Sing a song from the show! You may also be asked to read sides from the script. Copies will be provided for you.  \nCharacter List: \n*please note: all ages are the age to be played\, not necessarily the age the actor is.  \nThe Narrator (El Gallo)  \nA rakish\, handsome\, sophisticated gallant and narrator of the show. He is warm\, cordial\, and inviting to the audience\, but has his own darker moments. He aids the performers in orchestrating the story.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 30 to 50  \nVocal range top: G4  \nVocal range bottom: Ab2  \nThe Girl (Luisa)  \nA button maker’s young and pretty daughter\, she is a romantic idealist who falls in love with Matt. She is naive\, yet honest and tender.  \nGender: Female  \nAge: 15 to 25  \nVocal range top: B5  \nVocal range bottom: B3  \nThe Boy (Matt)  \nAn innocent\, young man who is searching for love and adventure. A bright guy\, but naive and even foolish at times\, approaching situations with false bravado.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 18 to 25  \nVocal range top: G4  \nVocal range bottom: A2  \nThe Boy’s Father (Hucklebee)  \nA former boisterous navy man and meticulous gardener who fakes a fight with Bellomy in hopes of getting their children to fall in love.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 40 to 60  \nVocal range top: F#4  \nVocal range bottom: A2  \nThe Girl’s Father (Bellomy)  \nA fastidious button-maker and also a picky gardener who fakes a fight with Hucklebee in hopes of getting their  \nchildren together.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 40 to 60  \nVocal range top: F#4  \nVocal range bottom: A2  \nThe Actor (Henry)  \nAn aging\, over-the-top Thespian who specializes in reciting Shakespeare\, he is a commedia clown; his world is the stage and he knows no other reality.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 50 to 70  \nThe Man Who Dies (Mortimer)  \nHenry’s goofy sidekick and another former actor who specializes in stage deaths. A commedia clown\, his world is the stage and he does not live in reality.  \nGender: Male  \nAge: 30 to 50  \nThe Mute  \nA speechless presence who watches\, acts as the wall\, and deals with props; the “invisible” stage assistant.  \nShould be able to easily assist in the story or fade into the background unnoticed.  \nGender: Any  \nAge: 20 to 50 
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SUMMARY:Community Theater Audtions
DESCRIPTION:Theater at the Matthews is heating up and we want you to be a part of it! We will be holding open auditions for three different performances on Thursday\, July 21 and July 28 at 6:30 pm in the Matthews Opera House fireplace room. No experience is necessary to audition. All audition pieces will be performed as a “cold read” and will be available at the event. \nTheater on the Run: The Matthews is excited to enter the 11th year of Theater on the Run! What exactly is TOTR? Think of it as progressive theater. Small groups of theatre patrons–25 people each– start at different locations. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next production. Shows this season include “Mating Season of Flying Monkeys\,” directed by Max Merchen; “Drugs are Bad\,” directed by Tytus Spivey; “A Timely Maneuver\,” directed by CA Dougherty; “Post-its: Notes on a Marriage\,” directed by Casy Hibbert; and\, “The Blind I\,” directed by Julie Walkins. Performances for this event will be held on September 10 and 17 at 6 pm and September 18 at 2 pm. \nNorthern Hills One Acts: Great things happen when we unite and this year\, for the first time ever\, we’re joining forces with Belle Fourche and Lead community theaters to present Northern Hills One Acts! Each community will select and produce its own one-act play. All three shows will then be presented in each community on October 14 at 7 pm (Lead)\, October 15 at 7 pm (Spearfish)\, and October 16 at 3 pm (Belle Fourche). The title for the Matthews contribution will be announced at auditions and the show will be directed by Tytus Spivey. \nSouthern Hospitality\, written by Hope\, Jones and Wooten and directed by Max Merchen\, is the third and final play in the highly popular trilogy following the antics of the Futrelle sisters–Frankie\, Twink\, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn. While many of the roles in this performance will be reprised by actors from the previous two installments\, there are some new characters to cast!  In Southern Hospitality\, the sisters 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. 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. Performances are scheduled for November 11-13 and 18-20 at 7 pm for Friday and Saturday evenings and 2 pm for the Sunday matinee.
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SUMMARY:Community Theater Audtions
DESCRIPTION:Theater at the Matthews is heating up and we want you to be a part of it! We will be holding open auditions for three different performances on Thursday\, July 21 and July 28 at 6:30 pm in the Matthews Opera House fireplace room. No experience is necessary to audition. All audition pieces will be performed as a “cold read” and will be available at the event. \nTheater on the Run: The Matthews is excited to enter the 11th year of Theater on the Run! What exactly is TOTR? Think of it as progressive theater. Small groups of theatre patrons–25 people each– start at different locations. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play\, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next production. Shows this season include “Mating Season of Flying Monkeys\,” directed by Max Merchen; “Drugs are Bad\,” directed by Tytus Spivey; “A Timely Maneuver\,” directed by CA Dougherty; “Post-its: Notes on a Marriage\,” directed by Casy Hibbert; and\, “The Blind I\,” directed by Julie Walkins. Performances for this event will be held on September 10 and 17 at 6 pm and September 18 at 2 pm. \nNorthern Hills One Acts: Great things happen when we unite and this year\, for the first time ever\, we’re joining forces with Belle Fourche and Lead community theaters to present Northern Hills One Acts! Each community will select and produce its own one-act play. All three shows will then be presented in each community on October 14 at 7 pm (Lead)\, October 15 at 7 pm (Spearfish)\, and October 16 at 3 pm (Belle Fourche). The title for the Matthews contribution will be announced at auditions and the show will be directed by Tytus Spivey. \nSouthern Hospitality\, written by Hope\, Jones and Wooten and directed by Max Merchen\, is the third and final play in the highly popular trilogy following the antics of the Futrelle sisters–Frankie\, Twink\, Honey Raye and Rhonda Lynn. While many of the roles in this performance will be reprised by actors from the previous two installments\, there are some new characters to cast!  In Southern Hospitality\, the sisters 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. 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. Performances are scheduled for November 11-13 and 18-20 at 7 pm for Friday and Saturday evenings and 2 pm for the Sunday matinee.
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