The Grand Marais Playhouse is very pleased to host the following performances at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts: “Ole Runs for Office,” a musical within a comedy that will be performed on stage October 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for youth.
What’s the play about?
It’s time again when Muskrat Lodge 3412 elects officers and Ole has decided to throw his hat in the ring and run against longtime nemesis, Knut Knutson, lodge president for the past 20 years. Knutson, proprietor of Knutson’s Heating, Air Conditioning, and Live Bait Shop is one of Potsdam’s “shakers and movers” and has been a thorn in Ole’s side since they were kids in school.
Ole and Sven have already decided that they need to put together a sneaky, tough, and no-holds-barred campaign if Ole is ever going to have a chance of winning. Lena says Ole spends far too much time at that smelly old lodge already and thinks this is one of the most hare-brained ideas Ole has ever had.
Will Lena talk Ole out of the political limelight or cave in to the glamour of being “the first lady of the lodge”? Can Ole and Sven make it through the election without causing an international Muskrat Lodge investigation looking into dirty campaign tricks? Be a part of all of the craziness yourself when you, the audience, determine the outcome in this laugh riot “Ole Runs for Office”!
Audition for the Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Grand Marais Playhouse will be holding auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on October 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the ACA.
Because of the roof work in the ACA this winter we will be rehearsing at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church social hall Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Performances will be Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Auditions are open to grade 1 – adults. First- and second-graders will be in the angel choir only.
. Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre will come to Grand Marais for two incredible performances on October 27.
. Tra Ti Ti Tran Tran Toro will be onstage at 3 p.m. on October 27. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for youth.
Choreographed and directed by Susana di Palma, “Tra Ti Ti Tran Tran Toro” is a one-of-a-kind flamenco puppet show. This story is about Olie Olson, a Minnesota farmer, and the glamorous flamenco dancer Carmencita and her pet bull Torito. They are brought to life by the flamenco dancers, a singer, and musician.
This colorful family friendly performance focuses on friendship and moving to a new culture. Children will learn about Spain, the art of flamenco, acceptance of newcomers, and a song to sing for Torito!
. Café Flamenco will perform at 7:30 p.m. October 27. Cost of tickets is adults $20, youth $10.
Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and School brings the soul of southern Spain to Grand Marais Playhouse. “Café Flamenco” is a concert of traditional flamenco dance and music that brings the expressive and rhythmic excitement to the stage that only flamenco can.
Susana di Palma founded Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre in 1982. One of the few American Spanish dance companies that presents both traditional flamenco programs as well as original theater flamenco works, the company is comprised of an ensemble of international artists, dancers, and musicians who are renowned for bringing the power, passion, and virtuosity of the art of flamenco to American audiences.
Advance tickets for these performances are available at arrowheadcenter.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?Org-Num=60.
For more information and additional upcoming Playhouse news and events go to www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/grandmaraisplayhouse/.
Grand Marais Playhouse Artistic Director Sue Hennessy provides this behind-the-scenes look at Grand Marais Playhouse activities.
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