An irreverent, fast-paced romp through The Bard’s entire life’s-work, The Com-

plete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running

comedy having clocked nine years on London’s West End! Join your friends and

other theatre fanatics for this wildly hi-

larious farce featuring three outrageous-

ly funny actors: Joey Lore, Jason Reu-

ter and Justin Speck - who play all the

major characters in all of Shakespeare’s

plays - including the women! These

three madcap men in tights weave their

wicked way through Shakespeare’s

Comedies, Histories, Tragedies, and

even Sonnets! This is one wild ride that

will leave you breathless and helpless

with laughter. Includes improv and au-

dience participation; rapping Othello;

the shortest-ever performance of Ham-

let (43 seconds), as well as the fastest

performance of Hamlet backwards (42

seconds).

“If you like Shakespeare, you’ll like this

show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll

love this show!” The Today Show

Your purchase of tickets to The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

(Abridged) not only buys you a hilarious show and delicious meal, but also helps

ensure a great future for the arts in the Black Hills. Black Hills Community Thea-

tre’s annual Dinner Theatre production is our one and only fundraiser of the year.

Funds raised at the event support our excellent Main Stage productions and our

Educational and Outreach efforts throughout the region.

Please join us for fun, food, frivolity and the good feeling of supporting the arts!

Show times

January 15, 16 &

17, 2015

Arrowhead

Country Club

Admission

$70 per person

$545 Table of 8

$650 Table of 10

Tickets

Call BHCT: 605-394-1787

Sponsored By

Granite

Automotive

Arrowhead

Country Club

Old Folsom

Vineyard &

Firehouse Wine

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Visit us at

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23rd Annual Dinner Theatre Fundraiser The Complete Works of William

Shakespeare (Abridged)

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Show times

Fri and Sat

@ 7:30 p.m.

Performances:

February 13, 14

February 20, & 21

Sunday @ 2:00 p.m.

Performances:

February 15 & 22

Admission

$28 Adults

$26 Seniors

$26 Military

$21 Students

Tickets Available to

Season Subscribers:

January 16, 2015

General Public:

January 23, 2015

Buy Tickets

Performing Arts

Center Box Office

605-394-1786

Or online at

bhct.org

In February, the good times keep on rolling, with the 80’s smash hit show, 9 to 5, The Mu-sical featuring Dolly Parton’s electric musi-cal score with such hits as “Backwoods Bar-bie” and the ever-classic “9 to 5”. BHCT is proud to announce that 9 to 5 will be led by guest di-rector Jeff Kingsbury, from Olympia, Wash-ington. who leads a stellar cast in Dolly Parton’s female extrava-ganza of broken love, boot-stompin’ laughter, and good-time country music. Local audiences will know Kingsbury from his roles on stage at the Black Hills Playhouse (King Arthur in Spa-malot, President Hock-stader in The Best Man, and directed Children of Eden). Kingsbury is thrilled to be directing 9 to 5, the Musical, featuring Danielle Heinert as Violet (Lily Tomlin’s character), Kory Yamada as Judy (Jane Fonda’s character) and Michelle Martinson as Dolly’s own, Doralee! The musical also

features a Black Hills’ favorite, 80’s new wave band front-man, Greg “Spike” Brandriet, from the Synthetics, as boss man Mr. Hart and the lovely Kristol McKie as Roz, the office snitch. You’ll love this fresh, fun and fantastic musical ver-sion of the beloved mov-ie. The talented cast of over 16 local artists is highlighted by set design-er, Jason Reuter, costume designer Chris Lee and technical direction by

Cody Juttelstad. CAST LIST: Doralee-Michelle Martinson; Judy- Kory Yama-da; Violet-Danielle Heinert; Roz (Office Snitch)-Kristol McKie; Franklin Hart- Greg Brandreit. THE ENSEMBLE: Marga-ret-Camilla Gunderson; Joe-Austin Hegert; Dwayne (Doralee’s Mate)- John Kaiser;

Josh (Violet’s Son)-Zack Culberson; Missy (Hart’s Wife)- Margaret Bader; Maria - Leslie Hencke; Donna-Peggy Vidal; Anita-Dennyce Korb; Delores- Dakota Crocker; Greg- Tommy Bader; Dick (Judy’s Ex)-Jace Brock; Kathy (Secretary)-Holly Knox Perli; Tinsworthy- Barry Longden; Detective-Barry Longden; Doctor-Kamron Ward; Candy Striper-Hope Canaday; New Employee-Lorena Reichert

Sponsor/Donor

Reception

A Special Reception will be

held in honor of our gener-

ous Sponsors & Donors on

Opening Night, February

13th @ 6 PM. Look for

more details to come!

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9 to 5, The Musical

2014 - 15 Board of Directors

Mary Stein

President

Marnie Gould

Vice President

Kelly Foreman

Treasurer

Holly Godber

Secretary

Members

Chelsea Anderson

Ryan Brink

Pete Cappa

Chris Coleman

Steven hengen

Dennyce Korb

Tracy Perdue

Steve Rennell

Bob Rose

Past Presidents

Dr. John Barlow

BHCT STAFF

Nicolas Johnson

Executive Director

Justin Speck

Interim Artistic Director

Kelly Russell

Office Administration

Cody Juttelstad

Technical Director

Jacob Roman

Director of Education &

Outreach

Christine Lee

Costume Shop Manager

Rita Johnson

Accounts Manager

CONTACT US

Administrative Office

Phone: 605.394.1787

E-mail: info@bhct.org

Costume Shop

Phone: 605.394.6091

Education & Outreach

Phone: 605.394.2250

Scene Shop

Phone: 605.716.5005

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Message from the Interim Artistic Director

In the last decade, theatre in Rapid City has flourished. This Renaissance period of artistic humanity didn't just come about because a select few of vagabonds, gypsies and bard-toting en-thusiasts thought we should; but, rather, an intrinsic thirst for human beings to come together to share stories and revel in what it is to be human. Growing up here, I relished in the op-portunities to enjoy this Dionysian festival at the Black Hills Playhouse, Group Theatre, children's theatre at Storybook Is-land, the RC Public Library and the Bookmobile. Forty years later, new troupes and guilds have nearly doubled the existing ones, to my Thespian heart's delight! To name only a few, this past month alone, a theatre fanatic could enjoy "A Christmas

Story" at Black Hills Community Theatre, "A Christmas Carol" at Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment, and "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Firehouse Brew-ing Theatre. Great live theatre is happening nearly everywhere and it is so much more than playing dress-up and make-believe. There is real, cultural and sociological fellowship hap-pening in the truest forms of humanity...a communal ritual of vulnerability exposing our-selves to the miracles, triumphs, woes, evils and perseverance of mankind. The kind of therapy that makes us weep like babes and laugh like kings and love like animals.

Black Hills Community Theatre has a long tradition of bringing theatre classics and fresh new plays to our town. Since its inception, BHCT has brought over 250 theatrical produc-

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Justin Speck

Well Done Players

The Well Done Players pro-

vide theatre arts training and

performance

opportunities to “seasoned”

entertainers within the local

area, building a strong

community and promoting

personal growth.

Book the

For your special event!

Performances can be cus-

tomized to fit your specific

needs. For information call

605-394-1787

Costume Shop

Is there a theme

party, special event or fun

gathering in your future

plans? BHCT’s Costume

Shop has specialty cos-

tumes for rent at reasona-

ble prices.

Call 394-6091 or e-mail

costumes@bhct.org

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A Message from the Director of Education and Outreach

Jacob Roman

What an exciting year we just had! I know that I’m ready for the Christmas break. But that’s not to say that there aren’t more plans for some great theatre, and some great fun. Here’s what’s in the works!

The Cherry Street Players are getting ready to stretch their vocal chords with our spring show In Space (April 24th & 25th), a wild and cosmic adventure of skits, vignettes, and of course, singing! The classes for the spring will be mostly centered around musical theatre, including some music theory and musical stag-ing. They will also be introduced to some tech classes, which will introduce them to set painting and lights.

Join us for our next Open Houses, January 20 & 21, 4pm-6pm.

The Well Done Players will also be busy doing what they do best, entertaining. They of course will still be providing shows to the local nursing homes, but as we have seen from this fall, its clear the Well Done Players are trying to make splashes in other venues. They recently have performed at the Dahl Arts Cen-ter, and the Rapid City Public Library. The Journey Museum may also be show-casing the troupe this season as well!