The series is an opportunity to engage with theatre pieces valued for their history, relevance to our community, connection to other fields, or unique approach. Ranging from foundational theatre classics to innovative new works, the discovery series is about shedding light on new perspectives, ideas, and ways of making theatre.
26-27 Season Discovery Series!
Sponsored by Michael D. and Melissa Moore
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Rhinoceros
by Eugene Ionesco translated by Derek Prouse Directed by Merlyn Q. Sell September 12, 7pm Studio Theater Sponsored by Duane and Margie Neugebauer By turns funny and terrifying, this modern theatre classic focuses on Berenger, the last sane man in his small town. One by one, his friends and neighbors are being transformed into rhinoceroses, trampling on the delicate social order. Can he hold on to his humanity or will Berenger too be transformed? CAST: Berenger: T.J. Wichmann Jean: Dave DeChristopher Daisy: Sara Bowman Dudard: David Andrews Botard: Ryan Puffer Grocer/Little Old Man: Duane Neugebauer Grocer's Wife/Little Old Man's Wife/Stage Directions: Heidi Dehn Logician: Connie Hubbard The Old Gentleman/Mr. Papillon: Richard Wahlstrom Waitress/Stage Directions: Lorie Chastain Cafe Proprietor/Fireman: Jonah Vasquez Mrs. Boeuf/Stage Directions: Abby Simmons |
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Fefu and Her Friends
by María Irene Fornés Directed by Lynne Mazzone February 12, 7pm Performing Arts Center (or at the Valentine McGillicuddy House) A unique theatrical experience, Fefu and Her Friends splits the audience into four groups for the second act. As each group travels from scene to scene, they witness the unfolding story in a different order, changing their interpretation of events. Meanwhile the actors face the supreme challenge of acting four scenes simultaneously four times in a row and never missing an entrance. A story about the relationships of eight women gathered to plan a charity event becomes something strange and unsettling as each audience member interprets motives and reality for themselves. |
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A World Premiere
February 26, 7pm Studio Theater Directed by Ryan Bozer BHCT's Broken Lemons playwriting group host their first full length play competition, open to any South Dakota playwright. Be the first to hear a brand new play! |
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The Star Quilter
by William S. Yellow Robe Jr. Directed by Frances Eagle Tail Dupris March 5th, 7pm Studio Theater When Luanne Jorgensen asks Mona Gray, a member of the Assiniboine or Nakota tribe, to make a star quilt for a senator, Mona agrees. But over time the relationship between Luanne and Mona becomes lop-sided and takes a toll on Mona. The Star Quilter asks whether integrity is more valuable than money and highlights the uneasy boundaries between consumerism and exploitation. |
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Gee's Bend
by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder Directed by Wynter Miller June 19, 7pm Studio Theater In celebration of Juneteenth, we take a look at the turbulent history of African Americans in the 20th century. Told from the perspective of the Pettway family in the real community of Gee's Bend, Alabama. Patching together stories from 1939 to 2002 with gospel music, results in a hauntingly beautiful work reminiscent of the community's famous quilts. |