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By Hutchinson Theatre • October 14, 2025

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Auditions: The Spongebob Musical

By Hutchinson Theatre • April 27, 2025

Calling All Actors! Now casting for The SpongeBob Musical! The Hutchinson Community Theatre presents The SpongeBob Musical on August 1-3 and 8-10 at Hutchinson High School. Directed by Bailey Willhite. Auditions will be held on Sunday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 4 (5:30 – 8:00 p.m.) at Faith Lutheran Church (335 Main Street South) Church. Callbacks will be on Friday, June 6 if needed. We are casting for various roles for both kids (current 4th grader or older) and adults! For your audition, we would like to hear you sing about 30 seconds or 32 bars of a musical theatre song (or a short part of any song that you know really well. When in doubt, Happy Birthday is a great choice!). You are welcome to bring your own sheet music or pre-recorded accompaniment (we will have a speaker to connect to). We will also have you do a short reading that will be provided. No experience necessary! Sign up for a timeslot here ! You are also welcome to audition without signing up but priority will be given to those who have reserved a timeslot. Please also fill out this audition form prior to your audition. Please be familiar with the characters (descriptions below ) and music before you audition and be prepared to list any conflicts you may have with the rehearsal period (June 11 – July 31 with performances beginning August 1). If you are interested in being involved in the production in an offstage capacity (costuming, set construction, backstage help, tech, etc.), please email the us at info@hutchtheatre.org. About the show When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, and more! The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau. Character Descriptions SpongeBob SquarePants (Tenor): He is optimistic, innocent, and boyish; energetic and sometimes hyperactive. Squidward Q. Tentacles (Tenor): Grumpy, cynical, dry, short-tempered, generally negative but lovable! Patrick Star (Tenor): Well-intentioned but lacking common sense or skills; kind and somewhat clueless, an innocent; a big softie, who can also be prone to sudden child-like fits of rage or frustration. Sandy Cheeks (Mezzo-Soprano, Alto): A brainy and athletic Texan squirrel who came to Bikini Bottom for a research project. She acts as SpongeBob's most trusted ally on their quest to stop the volcano from erupting. Sheldon Plankton (Tenor): His personality outweighs his size- slick, scheming, nefarious; has the ability to charm; determined, he will do anything to get ahead in life; very greedy. Karen the Computer (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano): Glamorous, a robotic housewife of Plankton. She's been there for Plankton's every scheme and plot and has become jaded - she's been there and done that. Eugene Crabs (Baritone): The greedy owner of the Krusty Krab, and employer of SpongeBob and Squidward. Pearl Krabs (Mezzo-Soprano): Mr. Krabs's bratty teenage daughter. Ensemble: A variety of character types to play several featured ensemble roles including Mayor of Bikini Bottom, Perch Perkins, Patchy the Pirate, Sardines, Security Guards, Old Man Jenkins, Mrs. Puff, Gary the Snail, Larry the Lobster, Undersea Characters.

Tickets On Sale Now - Population 485

By Hutchinson Theatre • March 19, 2025

Tickets ON SALE: Population 485 Click here to purchase tickets Online advance purchase: Adults $20, Seniors (60+) and kids (12 and under) $10 At the Door: Adults $25, Seniors (60+) and kids (12 and under) $15 About the show: The play "Population 485," based on Michael Perry's book, follows the narrator's return to his small Wisconsin town, New Auburn, and his experiences as a volunteer firefighter, exploring themes of community, tragedy, and the meaning of belonging through real-life emergencies and everyday life. **Please be advised that this show is PG-13 and there may be some language or themes not suitable for some viewers. Directed by Alyssa Matter Assistant Directed by Ana Guenther Days Inn Hutchinson 1000 MN-7 W Hutchinson, MN 55350 Thu. Mar 20th 2025, 7:00 pm Fri. Mar 21st 2025, 7:00 pm Sat. Mar 22nd 2025, 2:00 pm Sat. Mar 22nd 2025, 7:00 pm Thu. Mar 27th 2025, 7:00 pm Fri. Mar 28th 2025, 7:00 pm Sat. Mar 29th 2025, 2:00 pm Sat. Mar 29th 2025, 7:00 pm

Tickets On Sale Now- Deer Camp

By Jamie Broll • October 1, 2024

Tickets ON SALE: Deer Camp Click here to purchase tickets NOTE: ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE Nov. 1-3 & 7-9 5:30 p.m. - Doors open and dinner service begins 7 p.m. - Show begins Crow River Winery 14848 MN Highway 7 Hutchinson, MN 55350 Dinner Details: We are excited to collaborate with Flank Bar & Char on this exciting thematic dinner service! 1st Course: (Family-Style) Salad 2nd Course: (Buffet) Pork Tenderloin Mashed Potatoes Veggies Dinner Roll 3rd Course (Intermission): Dessert Bar **If you have special dietary needs, we will be happy to accommodate you! Send us an email at hutchtheatremn@gmail.com or include it in the notes section when purchasing tickets. About the show: Four buddies are enjoying their annual deer hunting trip, but this year is different. After 15 years of them coming home with nothing but a hangover, their wives have given them an ultimatum: bag a deer or your deer camp days are over. Only one hurdle stands in their way— none of them know how to hunt. Do they buy one? Steal one? Could they possibly try to… shoot one? With this wacky troop, it seems the only ones safe in the woods are the deer, but with song and dance, a bit of chance, and some audience interaction, their prayers are answered just as they run out of beer. By Gene Jurek & Music by Doug Spartz **Please be advised that this show is PG-13 and there may be some language or themes not suitable for some viewers.

Tickets On Sale Now-Matilda

By Jamie Broll • July 2, 2024

Tickets ON SALE: Matilda Click here to purchase tickets August 2nd & 3rd and August 9th & 10th Doors open 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Show August 4th & 11th Doors open 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m Show Hutchinson High School 1200 Roberts Rd SW Hutchinson, MN 55350 About the show: Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

Tickets On Sale Now-Transyl-mania

By Jamie Broll • June 3, 2024

Tickets ON SALE: YoungStars-Transyl-Mania Click here to purchase tickets June 27th & 28th Doors open 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Show Park Elementary 100 Glen St SW Hutchinson, MN 55350 About the show: When a group of human high school students stumbles upon the monster school thanks to a broken down bus, utter mayhem ensues. Far more silly than spooky, this comedy delivers both loads of laughs and a gentle message about befriending those who are different from us.

Casting Announcement for Matilda The Musical

By Hutchinson Theatre • May 2, 2024

We are Absolutely THRILLED to announce our cast for this summer's production of Matilda! Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes content from our rehearsal process! We cannot wait to get to work with this talented group! Performances will be August 2-4 and 9-11 at Hutchinson High School. Tickets will go on sale in early July. If you are interested in being involved in the production in an offstage capacity (pit band, costuming, set construction, stage management, etc.), send us an email at info@hutchtheatre.org. Matilda - Maia Densmore Miss Honey - Nyla Mullerleile Trunchbull - Seth Berner Mrs. Phelps - Shannon Watts Mr. Wormwood - John Gustafson Mrs. Wormwood - Grace Johnson Michael Wormwood - Cameron Ziemer Acrobat - Sophia Withers Escapologist/Rudolpho - Arthur Gonzalez Lavender - Stella Zachmeyer Bruce - Owen Erlandson Kids Ensemble: Lola Bradford, Lily DeVries, Olesia Dudnyk, Andi Duncan, Valandra Johnson, Elin Kellen, Ava Lodermeier, Jillian Luhman, Melody Maricle, Selah Maricle, Maggie Newman, Beatrice Paolillo, Maegan Stuber, Desta Woube Adult Ensemble: Theo Collette, Robin Lodermeier, George Smith, Laura Stuber About the show: Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda tells the story of a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her school teacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!

Auditions: Matilda The Musical

By Hutchinson Theatre • April 7, 2024

Calling All Actors! Now casting for Matilda The Musical! The Hutchinson Community Theatre presents Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical with a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin on August 2-4 and 9-11 at Hutchinson High Schol. Directed by Ana Guenther. Auditions will be held on Sunday, April 21st (3:00 - 5:00 p.m.) and Monday, April 22nd (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) at Hutchinson Center for the Arts. Callbacks will be on Tuesday, April 23rd if needed. We are casting for various roles for both kids (current 4th grader or older) and adults! Please prepare 30 seconds of a song either from Matilda or in a similar styling. You may bring your own sheet music or pre-recorded accompaniment (we will have a speaker to connect your phone to). The audition may also include reading from the script. Please be familiar with the characters (descriptions below) and music before you audition and be prepared to list any conflicts you may have with the rehearsal period (May 6th- August 1st with performances beginning August 2nd). To save time at your audition, please fill out our google form ahead of time: https://tinyurl.com/htc-matilda-auditions . We will also have paper audition forms available on the day of auditions. If you are interested in being involved in the production in an offstage capacity (pit band, costuming, set construction, stage management, choreography, etc.), fill out the form above or send us an email at info@hutchtheatre.org About the show: Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda tells the story of a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her school teacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Kids' Roles (Must be a current 4th grader or above): Matilda Wormwood – An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Enigmatic, serious, intense. Bruce- Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Lavender- Matilda's classmate and friend. Loud and kooky - likes to have fun – big personality. Michael Wormwood- Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Needs good deadpan comedy and the ability to find a character during a lot of stage time with few words. Kids Ensemble- Variety of roles! Adult Roles: Miss Agatha Trunchbull- The tyrannical headmistress at Crunchem Hall Primary School who despises children. Miss Honey's aunt. Once a famous athlete, she is described as a "gigantic Holy terror", a "fierce tyrannical monster" who "marches like a storm trooper with long arms swinging" with an "aura of menace". Strong Character actor with an imposing presence. Miss Honey- Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. A mild, quiet person who never raises her voice and seldom seems to smile - yet possesses the rare gift of being adored by every small child under her care. She should have a curious warmth that is almost tangible. Mr. Wormwood- Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Strong Character actor with a strong Over the top personality. He is not a Nice person, but not in an angry way, he is sort of an ignorant clown type. Mrs. Wormwood- Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. She is obsessed with her dancing partner, Rudolpho, and her looks. Like her husband she thinks very little of Matilda’s unique abilities and often berates her. She is as loud in her makeup and dress sense as she is in her voice – must have strong comedy. Mrs. Phelps - Warm and nurturing local librarian who encourages Matilda’s love of reading. She has an inner peace. No Solo Singing Required for this role- but will be included in adult ensemble as well. The Escapologist and The Acrobat- A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Rudolpho- Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Should be genuinely fit and athletic. Must be a comedic character actor with strong comedic timing and a flair for physical comedy. Ensemble- Variety of roles (Doctor, Big Kids, Parents, Cook, Bulgarians, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3

YoungStars Teen Mentor Applications Now Avaliable

By Hutchinson Theatre • April 6, 2024

We are now accepting applications for Teen Mentors to assist with the YoungStars workshop this summer. Each summer, we select 2-3 Teen Mentors (ages 16-19) to provide support during the workshop. Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/YSTeenMentorApp YoungStars begins June 3rd Monday-Thursday 12:00-2:30 p.m. with performances Thursday, June 27th and Friday, June 28th at Park Elementary School. About the Show: When a group of human high school students stumbles upon the monster school thanks to a broken down bus, utter mayhem ensues. Far more silly than spooky, this comedy delivers both loads of laughs and a gentle message about befriending those who are different from us. About YoungStars: This annual workshop is a 4-week theatre educational experience targeted for area youth who have completed grades 4-8. Students going through the YoungStars program will benefit by learning about theatre, confidently preparing for participation in Middle and High School theatre events, and, where appropriate, auditioning for HTC productions. The program is also designed to provide practical leadership and work experience for an Assistant Director and Teen Mentors. For more information visit our website https://www.hutchtheatre.org/young-stars

Registration Open: YoungStars Presents: "Transylmania"

By Hutchinson Theatre • April 4, 2024

Registration is now officially OPEN for our summer YoungStars production of Transyl-Mania! YoungStars begins June 3rd Monday-Thursday 12:00-2:30 p.m. Register Here. Deadline June 1st. About the play: When a group of human high school students stumbles upon the monster school thanks to a broken down bus, utter mayhem ensues. Far more silly than spooky, this comedy delivers both loads of laughs and a gentle message about befriending those who are different from us. Come watch the show! Performances are Thursday, June 27th & Friday, June 28th at 7 p.m. Park Elementary 100 Glen St SW Hutchinson About YoungStars: This annual workshop is a 4-week theatre educational experience targeted for area youth who have completed grades 4-8. Students going through the YoungStars program will benefit by learning about theatre, confidently preparing for participation in Middle and High School theatre events, and, where appropriate, auditioning for HTC productions. The program is also designed to provide practical leadership and work experience for an Assistant Director and Teen Mentors. For more information visit our website https://www.hutchtheatre.org/young-stars About the director: Erika Durheim Theatre and performing arts have always been her first love! Erika majored in Theatre Education at St Cloud State University. She was Executive director of The Hutchinson Center for the Arts in 2012-2013. There she became familiar with the many arts organizations in the Hutchinson Community. Predominantly an actor by craft, she has also produced and directed many shows over the years, mostly working in children’s and community theatre. She grew up in Portage, Wisconsin (near Wis. Dells) where she was in 27 shows before graduating from high school, thanks in large part to a community theatre group similar to HTC! Recently Erika has directed the Hutchinson High School Spring Plays – CLUE: ON Stage! (in 2019) and after the 2020 play was cancelled due to COVID, returned with a student written original Love Bites (in 2021). She directed the YoungStars Production of Caught in the Web (summer 2021). Erika has been a member of the Hutchinson Theatre Company Board since 2020. She is the liaison to the Hutchinson Youth Theatre Association (HYTA), the High School “Boosters” Group. Erika lives in Hutchinson with her husband, Jason, and their two border collie rescue dogs.

YoungStars

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