You Move. The Plays Don’t.
UPDATE – 8/15/14: SOLD OUT! Waiting list started. Call 605.642.7973 or email jayne@matthewsopera.com.
The third annual Theatre on the Run event will be held at 6pm on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Theatre on the Run is a theatre event where the audience moves from various locations, following each one-act play. Each of the five locations will host a one-act theatre production directed by Max G Merchen.
Play locations are:
- The Matthews Art Gallery
- Spearfish Creek Wine Bar
- Bay Leaf Cafe
- Common Grounds
All audience members will gather at The Matthews Opera House theater for the 2 finale plays.
Theatre on the Run begins with four different groups of theatre patrons–25 people each– starting at a different location. After each group has enjoyed a 15-20 minute play, the audience rotates to the next location to view the next production. This will continue until the grand finale, where all four groups will meet in the Matthews Opera House for the last two shows. 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.
“This progressive and fun way of going to the theatre has been such a big hit the last two years that we are doing it again. Theatre on the Run has sold out both in 2012 and 2013,” says Sian Young, The Matthews’ Executive Director. “We have a limited amount of tickets, so make sure to get them early. This unique event is one you won’t want to miss.”
Cast List and Rehearsal Photos
CLICK HERE for this year’s cast list!
Ticket Info
Only 100 seats are available. All tickets are $25.00. Buy tickets at The Matthews’ art gallery or by phone during business hours. Business hours are Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the phone is 605-642-7973. Save time & energy. SOLD OUT!
2014 Theatre on the Run Plays and Venues
Title: “The Tarantino Variation,” by Seth Kramer
Location: The Matthews Art Gallery
Address: 612 Main Street, Spearfish, SD
Title: “Please have a Seat, Someone will be Right with You,” by Garth Wingfield
Location: Bay Leaf Cafe
Address: 126 W. Hudson Street, Spearfish, SD
Title: “Chocolate,” by Frederick Stroppel
Location: The Spearfish Creek Wine Bar
Address: 127 W. Grant Street, Spearfish, SD
Title: “Surprise,” by Mark Harvey Levine
Location: Common Grounds
Address: 135 E. Hudson Street, Spearfish, SD
Title: “Mrs. Sorken,” by Christopher Durang AND “Duet for Bear and Dog,” by Chirstopher Durang
Location: Matthews Opera House
Address: 614 Main Street, Spearfish, SD
* The Matthews Opera House will have 2 short plays performed for the grande finale.
