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HTC has a Brand New WEBSITE!

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:30:28 GMT

Please visit us at our new online home, https://www.hutchinsontheatremn.org/ ! The site you're on will no longer be updated - all updates will now be at the web address listed above!

Auditions: The Spongebob Musical

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:54:04 GMT

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

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:34:34 GMT

Tickets ON SALE: Population 485

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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

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:00:14 GMT

Tickets ON SALE: Deer Camp

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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

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:00:07 GMT

Tickets ON SALE: Matilda

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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

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:00:49 GMT

Tickets ON SALE: YoungStars-Transyl-Mania

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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

Thu, 02 May 2024 19:35:10 GMT

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

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 21:03:32 GMT

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:

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

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 01:51:47 GMT

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:

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"

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 01:37:52 GMT

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.

About the play:

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:

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.

Tickets On Sale Now-The Odd Couple: The Female Version

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:15:09 GMT

Tickets ON SALE: The Odd Couple: The Female Version

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HUTCHINSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS

March 14th-16th

Doors open 6:30 p.m.

7 p.m. Show

March 17th

Doors open 1:30 p.m.

2 p.m Show

About the show:

Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head and sparks fly.

Casting Announcement for The Odd Couple: Female Version

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 22:58:24 GMT

Congratulations to our cast of The Odd Couple: Female Version

Thank you so much to all who came out to audition for our upcoming production of The Odd Couple: Female Version! We are so excited to announce the cast and cannot wait to see this awesome show in March!

Show Details: March 14-16 (7 p.m.), March 17 (2 p.m.) at Hutchinson Center for the Arts

Visit our ticketing page for more information: https://hutchtheatre.org/who-we-are

So without further ado, here is our cast list:

Olive Madison - Lena Mowlem

Florence Unger - Shannon Watts

Sylvie - Carrie Smith

Mickey - Amber Duncan

Renee - Laura Stuber

Vera - Jody Runke

Manolo Costazuela - David Berger

Jesus Costazuela - John Gustafson

Auditions: The Odd Couple: The Female Version

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:12:23 GMT

Calling All Actors! The Odd Couple: The Female Version

The Hutchinson Community Theatre presents The Odd Couple: The Female Version by Neil Simon on March 14-16th at 7 p.m. and 17th at 2 p.m. matinee, directed by Rhoda Hubbard.

Auditions will be held January 21st 2-5 p.m. & Jan. 22nd 4-7 p.m. at New Journey U.C.C., 31 4th Ave SW, Hutchinson

Rehearsal starts Jan. 29th 5:30-7:30 p.m. (pending actors schedules) at New Journey

Contact the Hutchinson Theatre Company for any questions at info@hutchtheatre.org. We will have paper audition forms available on the day of auditions. If you are interested in being involved in the production in an offstage capacity (costuming, set construction, stage management, choreography, etc.), send us an email at info@hutchtheatre.org or come to auditions to sign up!

Cast: 6 women, 2 men, 30s+ (See below for detailed description of the characters.)

Cast:

Olive Madison, age 30+ Olive is a successful television producer. She is intelligent, wisecracking, with a good sense of humor – and she’s a complete slob when it comes to her surroundings. She has an encyclopedic understanding of sports, is a good friend and a complete pushover for her ex-husband.

Florence Unger, age 30+ Florence is very well groomed, neat and has just broken up with her husband. She takes herself very seriously, likes to clean, decorate and cook and is very good at all three (obsessively so). Flo is also intelligent, warm-hearted (in her own way), and has no sense of humor (at least about herself) – she does NOT make jokes. She can also, without meaning to, make Olive feel guilty.

Sylvie, age 30+ Sylvie is desperately trying to stop smoking, and so sucks on lollipops or chews gum. She can get irritated with her friends, but has a good sense of humor, especially about her husband.

Mickey, age 30+ Mickey is a police officer, who is down-to-earth, plain talking, and has a good understanding of people. Sometimes she can take the “police bit” too far and she tries very hard to be in control of all situations.

Renee, age 30+ Renee is Sylvie’s best friend. She can be very plain-spoken, especially when she points out Olive’s failings as a hostess, and then Flo’s. She is single and dating a doctor.

Vera, age 30+ Vera is very sweet, very nice, somewhat spacey, and, although quite smart, is often a step or two behind her friends. She’s very funny but doesn’t realize it. She is married to Harry.

Manolo Costazuela, age 30-40 Manolo is handsome, very well groomed, and Spanish. He is every woman’s dream date and showers both Olive and Flo with attention. He must have good comic timing, as he gets VERY emotional. He is sensitive and appreciates Florence’s sensitivity.

Jesus Costazuela, age 30-40 Jesus is Manolo’s younger brother, who is also very handsome, well-groomed, excellent posture, very romantic, and he also gets very emotional, and truly appreciates Florence.

Holiday Flex Packs

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:44:14 GMT

We got your stocking stuffer covered!!

Introducing HTC's Holiday Flex Pack! Now you can purchase pre-sale tickets that can be used at any show in 2024, excluding our fall dinner theater show. Save $5 on each ticket with this pre-sale option.

Flex Packs are sold in packs of 2, 4, 6, and 8 tickets.

Packs are available for purchase thru January 14, 2024.

Purchase Here

Spring Show -TBD

Matilda , August 2-4 & 9-11 at Hutchinson High School: 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.

Matilda is 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!

Orchestrations and Additional Music – Chris Nightingale

Deer Camp , Nov. 1-3 & 7-9 (Dinner Theater Show at Crow River Winery): 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

2024 Season Passes ON SALE

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:58:58 GMT

Season Passes are on sale thru February 7th, 2024. Passes include Hutchinson Theatre Company's summer, fall and winter shows for 2024. Season pass holders also will receive advance notices reminding them to choose their performance date and seats. They have access to buying tickets a full week ahead of the general public!

Purchase Here

The Odd Couple: The Female Version , by Neil Simon at Ridgewater College Hutchinson Campus March 14-16th at 7 p.m. and 17th at 2 p.m. matinee, directed by Rhoda Hubbard.

Orchestrations and Additional Music – Chris Nightingale

Announcing our 2024 Season Productions

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 03:13:31 GMT

We're excited to announce our 2024 Season! We hope to see you at all of our shows

The Odd Couple: The Female Version , by Neil Simon on March 14-16th at 7 p.m. and 17th at 2 p.m. matinee, directed by Rhoda Hubbard and Executive Producer Airy Duncan.

YoungStars: Transylmania (Youth theater workshop for 4th-8th grade) June 27th & 28th at 7 p.m. at Park Elementary

Matilda , August 2-3 & 9-10 at 7 p.m. and August 4th & 11th at 2 p.m. Hutchinson High School. Directed by Ana Guenther, Musical Director Cassie Smith

Orchestrations and Additional Music – Chris Nightingale

Deer Camp , Nov. 1-3 & 7-9 (Dinner Theater Show at Crow River Winery). Directed by Cassie Smith. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. Dinner, Show 7 p.m.

Tickets Now on Sale: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:29:43 GMT

Tickets On Sale Now: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Tickets now on sale for It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play! The Hutchinson Community Theatre presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry and produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. ( www.playscripts.com ) at the Hutchinson Center For The Arts December 7, 8 & 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. The play is directed by Bill Haas.

Purchase your tickets here: https://our.show/htcwonderfullife

About the play:

It’s a Wonderful Life (A Live Radio Play) is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

The Cast:

George Smith is playing Freddie Filmore, the announcer, Stage Manager, Horace the teller, Uncle Billy, Peter Bailey (the father). Bert, Bridge Keeper, Dr. Campbell and the Sheriff
Alex Mowlem is playing Jake Laurents and voicing George Bailey and young George Bailey, and Joseph
Kathy Hanneman is playing Sally Applewhite and voicing Mary Hatch and young Mary Hatch
Erika Durheim is playing Lana Sherwood and voicing Violet Bick, Rose Bailey, and young Violet Bick
David Elling is playing Harry "Jazzbo" Haywood and voicing Stage Manager, Clarence, Mr. Gower, Mr. Potter, Old Man Collins, Nick, Binky, Mr. Martini, Mr. Welch and Man
Dakota Miller will voice Peter Bailey (child), Sam Wainwright, Man at Martini’s, Tommy Bailey, Ed, Ernie, Cop, Harry Bailey, young Harry Bailey and Charlie
Amber Duncan will voice Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Thompson, Matilda and Schultz
Staci Skoog will voice Ruth Bailey, Janie Bailey, Sadie Vance and woman
Valandra Duncan will voice Zuzu Bailey and will be the on-stage sound effects person along with Janet Hall.

Tickets On Sale Now- Steel Magnolias

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 03:30:58 GMT

Tickets ON SALE: Steel Magnolias

Enjoy an evening out with the ladies or your special someone at the Crow River Winery. Ticket includes dinner and the show!

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Nov. 9-11 & 17-18th.

Doors open 5:30 pm

6 p.m. Dinner

7 p.m. Show

Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier)

4:30 am doors open

5 p.m. Dinner

6 p.m Show

About the show:

The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

Auditions: It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 03:43:00 GMT

Calling All Actors! It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

The Hutchinson Community Theatre presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry and produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. ( www.playscripts.com ) at the Hutchinson Center For The Arts December 7, 8 & 9, 2023,
directed by Bill Haas.

Auditions will be held Monday October 9th and Tuesday October 10th at The Hutchinson Center for the Arts 6:30-8:30 p.m.

About the play:
This uplifting Christmas classic is presented as if it were a radio drama in the 1940/50’s time period broadcast live from WBFR radio and promises to be tremendous Holiday experience for residents of Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Although the play can be produced with only 5 cast members, 3 men and two women - all of them voicing several characters of various ages - the cast can be expanded to include several more members. Please join us!

You need not prepare anything. Please bring your enthusiasm and a list of possible rehearsal conflicts. Rehearsal is generally Monday - Thursday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

We will have paper audition forms available on the day of auditions.

If you are interested in being involved in the production in an offstage capacity (costuming, set construction, stage management, choreography, etc.), send us an email at info@hutchtheatre.org or come to auditions to sign up!

Hutchinson Theatre Game Night

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:46:12 GMT

Hutchinson Theatre Company Game Night: September 21st

Have you ever watched “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Are you great at charades? Do you like playing theatre games? How are you at ‘name that tune’? Want to try a little bit of improv?

Theatre Games and activities can teach these valuable skills while building your confidence….all while having fun!

Join us for our upcoming Hutchinson Theatre Company’s Game Night Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 6:30-8pm. No experience necessary!

Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Hutchinson Center for the Arts

15 Franklin Street Southwest

Hutchinson, MN 55350

Auditions: Steel Magnolias

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:30:43 GMT

Calling All Actors! Steel Magnolias

Those auditioning will read scenes and monologues from the script. The play will be presented at the Crow River Winery November 9-11 and 17-19.

Read through will begin Sept. 18th with rehearsals starting the 19th. Practice runs Monday-Thursday leading up to the show.

Steel Magnolias is a stage play by American writer Robert Harling. The play is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana. The action takes place in Trudy’s beauty salon where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to get their hair done.

The title suggests the "female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel".

Characters

- Truvy Jones is the 40 year old owner of a small town beauty shop. she knows everyone’s business and shares it with anyone who will listen.

- M’Lynn Eatenton , 50ish, is Shelby’s mother, a socially prominent career woman.

- Annelle Dupuy-Desoto , 19, is the daughter-in-law, shop assistant.

- Shelby Eatenton -Latcherie, roughly 25 year old diabetic young lady.

- Clare Belcher , 66ish, widow of former mayor, grande dame.

- Ouiser (pronounced “Weezer”) Boudreaux, 66ish, wealthy curmudgeon.

We will have paper audition forms available on the day of auditions.

Auditions: Little Shop of Horrors

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:44:56 GMT

Calling All Actors! Little Shop of Horrors

Hutchinson Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for their 20th-anniversary production of the musical Little Shop of Horrors. This production is seeking a diverse group of talented performers ages 16-65+ to fill the roles of Audrey, Seymour, Mr. Mushnik, Orin, The Urchins, and a diverse ensemble of New Yorkers.

Auditions will be held at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts (15 W Franklin St. SW) on Thursday, May 18th from 6 – 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 21st from 2 – 5 p.m. Callbacks (if needed) will be on Monday, May 22nd from 6-8 p.m.

Please prepare 30 seconds of a song either from Little Shop of Horrors 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 and music before you audition and be prepared to list any conflicts you may have with the rehearsal period (May 24th - July 12th with performances beginning July 13th).

To save time at your audition, please fill out our google form ahead of time: https://forms.gle/MGeTRJx17oSUtSxQ6 . 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 (costuming, set construction, stage management, choreography, etc.), fill out the form above or send us an email at info@hutchtheatre.org

Don't miss this chance to be a part of Little Shop of Horrors at HTC!

Historic Hutchinson Tour

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:08:34 GMT

Historic Hutchinson Tour

Hear the unique story of how the Hutchinson Family Singers founded our town. Learn about the life and death of Little Crow and many of the characters that helped shape this community. They will visit historic properties, explore fantastic architecture and Historic Hutchinson projects.

The Tour is April 29th 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The bus leaves the Hutchinson Depot at Washington & Adams.

All proceeds from the tour will go back to the Hutchinson Theatre Company.

Tickets are $25 (limited to 50). Tickets on sale thru March 15th.

Tickets can be purchase online. Click Here.

Announcing our 2023 Season Productions

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:32:15 GMT

2023

Productions

We're excited to announce our 2023 Season! We hope to see you at all of our shows. Season Passes are now on sale .

Little Shop of Horrors (July 13-15)

About the show:

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

Steel Magnolias (Nov. 9-11 & 17-19)

About the show:

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Dec. 7-9)

About the show:

YoungStars: Becoming Shakespeare (Aug. 3 & 4)

About the show:

YoungStars Annual 4-week theatre educational workshop for area youth who have completed grades 4-8. The YoungStars Program delivers two live theatre productions. Students going through the 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. Program registration opens May 1st.

Admission limited to first 35 students. This year’s play is Becoming Shakespeare.

How did young Shakespeare become a playwright? This play answers that question in the funniest way possible. A professor sends the arrogant young boy with his classmates to do summer theatre. Disagreements, crazy ideas, love poetry and a scheme to get married…eventually Will writes a play about it that’s seen by an agent who invites him and his troupe to London. And the rest is history.

Season Passes may be purchased online or can be purchased at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts at 15 Franklin Ave SW, Hutchinson.

Hutchinson Theatre Game Night

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 04:47:43 GMT

Hutchinson Theatre Company Game Night

Fun games and situations designed to push your abilities and discover new strengths. Recommended 18 years and up.

Pre-registration required. Two nights: March 30th & April 18th at 6:30-8:30 p.m

Hutchinson Center for the Arts

15 Franklin Street Southwest

Hutchinson, MN 55350

2023 Season Passes on Sale!

devtools@vimm.com (Vivid Image) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 01:59:02 GMT

2023 Season Passes are now available!

Passes may be purchased online - click here or purchase at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts at 15 Franklin Ave SW, Hutchinson.

Cost per Season Pass is $95.00 and entitles each pass holder to one seat at each of our three 2023productions. We will announce our line-up at the 20th Anniversary Gala on February 11th.

Season Passes will be available until June 15, 2023. (Individual show tickets will be available approximately 4-5 weeks prior to the beginning of each production.)

Hutchinson Theatre Company Presents: My Bloody Valentine at Art's Place. 20th Anniversary Gala

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:36:54 GMT

Join us to solve an interactive murder mystery of the Roaring 20s as the Hutchinson Theatre Company celebrates its 20 year anniversary. Come out for a night of fun and food! Live performances commemorating past productions, raffle prizes, Elbows Allowed Distinct Catering serving heavy appetizers and signature drinks. HTC will also announce its 2023 Productions.

Arts Place

35 1st Ave SW Hutchinson, MN

5:30-9 PM

Purchase tickets here

Tickets On Sale-YoungStars Presents: "Tune Kaboom in the Cave of Doom" by Willow McLaughlin

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 03:00:38 GMT

About the play:

In this goofy action-adventure spoof, acclaimed archaeologist Tune Kaboom is hoping to rejuvenate his career and fatten his bank account by taking five contest winners on an expedition to the notorious Cave of Doom. But rather than the rich and famous contestants he had hoped for, a paperwork blunder saddles Tune with a B-list cast of spelunkers that includes a wannabe starlet, a clumsy professor, a teen reporter, and two slick-talking mobsters.

Things go from bad to worse when the cave floor collapses, dropping the motley, mediocre crew miles below the Earth’s surface. In order to escape, the band of misadventurers must navigate dark caverns which are home to a paranoid miner, hungry snake people, a yodeling dragon, dance-happy dwarves, and the most terrifying of all — the Tooth Fairy! Will the band of misfits make it back to the surface alive, or will Tune’s longtime business partner take over as the “world’s greatest adventurer?"

There are laughs and action at every turn in this simple-to-stage comedy loosely modeled after the popular Indiana Jones movie series and a pastiche of 1940s action-adventure films.

Come watch the show!

Performances are Thursday, July 27th & Friday, July 28th at 7 p.m.

New Century Academy

950 School Rd SW

Hutchinson

Click HERE to purchase tickets

Acting 101: Interested but afraid? HTC is offering an in-person acting class !

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 03:48:00 GMT

About the class:

Whether you're taking an acting class just for fun, to get over your stage fright and get more comfortable in front of people, or have aspirations to act on stage or screen-EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

If you’re new to acting, start with this class. If you have acted before but are a bit rusty, this class would be great for you. Have you been having cabin fever? Has the pandemic stifled your creative outlet? This class is perfect for you!

Acting is fun – and it can be life-changing. In this enjoyable three-week class, you’ll learn how to create characters, memorize dialogue, and perform scenes in front of the class. In addition to stage basics and terminology, we’ll do warm-ups and theatre games, improv and scene work. Plus learn how to use your voice, body and emotions as acting tools.

Who: Adults (Ages 14+)
What: Three-week, in-person acting course.
When : Tuesdays, March 15, 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $50
Register: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeSa4C8ewcFTY.../viewform

*Registration ends March 10th
Class size is limited to 18 to ensure personalized attention and plenty of time with each actor.

For questions, call or text Instructor, Erika Durheim at 320-766-9321.

About the instructor:
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.

2021-2022 Productions on Pause

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:45:37 GMT

With heavy hearts, we're sad to announce the Hutchinson Theatre Company will be pausing productions for the 2021-2022 season, with the exception of YoungStars in Summer 2022. This time is needed to take time to recover, reevaluate, review and reload its current infrastructure.

As a result, the Fall 2021 Production “Judge Jackie: Disorder in the Court” will be cancelled for Nov. 4-6 & 11-13.

Stay tuned on our Facebook page and

www.hutchtheatre.org for updates.

2021 Productions Announced

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:25:59 GMT

We're excited to announce our 2021 Productions

Everybody Loves Opal: April 15-17 & 22-24

Silver Lake Auditorium

Tickets go on sale March 22nd

Cheaper by the Dozen: July 15-17 & 22-24

New Century Academy

Judge Jackie: Disorder in the Court: November 4-6 & 11-13

We look forward to entertaining you this year and bringing back some normalcy!

Due to uncertainty around COVID-19, we will not be selling season passes this year. Gift certificates will be available for purchase and can be used towards any show. Thank you for your patience, support and understanding during this time.

YoungStars “Caught In The Web” Postponed until Summer 2021

devtools@vimm.com (Vivid Image) — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 20:26:12 GMT

Latest Update

Out of an abundance of caution during the current COVID-19 Pandemic, The Hutchinson Theatre Company YoungStars 2020 Program has been cancelled and Caught in the Web tentatively rescheduled for summer 2021. Click on the YoungStars page for more information.