The Grand Marais Playhouse has shifted into high gear! The casts of Nunsense: The Mega Musical and Nana’s Naughty Knickers are busy learning their parts, set designs are finished, ready for the crews to begin, props and costumes are being found and created! More than 25 community members are already at work making theater happen once again in Grand Marais.
There is still room for more! Construction and painting will begin next week in the afternoons from 2-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays beginning June 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please use the backstage door entrance.
The costumers are seeking more nighties, slippers, sleepwear (especially pink) for Nana’s closets. Yes, we are also looking for a little leather… Some items may be worn for costumes, the rest (majority of it) will be hung in closets or around the set.
So if you are looking to get rid of some items, call the Playhouse at 387-1284 ext. 2
The Grand Marais Summer Theater Festival has some uproarious productions coming this summer, running in repertory on weekends July 17 – August 10. Opening first is Nunsense: The Mega Musical, a delightful romp about the sisters of Mount Saint Helen of Hoboken, New Jersey. Nunsense cast members are Jan Healy, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Karina Roth, Don Grant, Rena Rogers, Daniel Ditmanson, Karen Blackburn, Gerry Grant, Michaela Peterson.
The play also calls for the top half of a mannequin. If you have one we could borrow, please call the above number.
Tickets are now on sale for the Grand Marais Summer Theater Festival at www.tix.com. Nunsense: The Mega Musical by Dan Goggin and Nana’s Naughty Knickers will play in repertory weekends July 17 – August 10. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students under 18. Purchase a ticket to both productions and save $5.
Performances of Nunsense: The Mega Musical are July 17, 19, 25, 27, 31, Aug. 2, 8, 10. Performances of Nana’s Naughty Knickers are July 18, 20, 24, 26, Aug, 1, 3, 7, 9.
Performance times are Thurs. – Sat. 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. except for Fisherman’s Picnic Sunday, Aug. 3, when the show begins at 3 p.m. following the parade!
The other play in the repertory is Nana’s Naughty Knickers, a hilarious presentation about a granddaughter (Yvonne Block, on left) who discovers that her “sweet grandma” (Jan Healy) is running an illegal boutique from her New York apartment.
The Grand Marais Playhouse is very pleased to announce the return of the Opening Night After Party! The Playhouse is partnering with Sydney’s Frozen Custard and inviting all festival ticket holders to an after party following the Opening Night performance of Nunsense: The Mega Musical on July 17 and the following Thursday, July 24 of Nana’s Naughty Knickers.
Both parties begin immediately following the performance at Sydney’s Frozen Custard and Woodfired Pizza, 14 S. Broadway, Grand Marais. Cost of the after party is $10 and available to festival ticket holders only. You may purchase your party ticket at the same time as your festival ticket at www.tix.com. Tickets are also available at the door.
Ushers are needed for each festival performance. The Playhouse requests each volunteer to be at least 14 years old. Ushers arrive 45 minutes prior to the performance to receive a brief training, must attend the performance and assist with concessions during intermission. Ushers see the performance at no charge. Please contact the Playhouse if you are interested in being an usher for one of the festival productions.
Can’t wait to see these shows? Come to sneak peek on Sunday, June 29 from 7:30 -9:00 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Watch scenes from both productions, meet both casts, Grand Marais Playhouse board members and staff, tour backstage, the light booth, and the dressing rooms. Save 10 percent off regular ticket prices if purchased at this event.
More information about the Grand Marais Summer Theater Festival is available at grandmaraisplayhouse.com. Contact the Playhouse at (218)387-1284 or playhouse@boreal.org.
Grand Marais Playhouse Artistic Director Sue Hennessy provides this behind-the-scenes look at Grand Marais Playhouse activities.
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