Sue Hennessy


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Cast announced for As You Like It

The Grand Marais Playhouse has started rehearsals for the fall Community Youth production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. The play will be directed by Marco Good with set and light design by Jackson Nickolay and costumes by Emma Bradley. If you would like to help with set, lights, or costumes, poster design, or with live music, contact the Playhouse... READ MORE >

Shakespeare and State Fair at Grand Marais Playhouse

The Grand Marais Playhouse wraps up another fabulous summer theater festival this weekend with the final performances of Moon over Buffalo on Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and the final performance of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change on Saturday at 7 p.m. There are still tickets left, so don’t miss out! The box office... READ MORE >

Summer theater at its best

The Grand Marais Playhouse’s 2015 Summer Theater Festival begins July 16! Two very entertaining productions hit the stage beginning with Ken Ludwig’s hilarious farce Moon Over Buffalo on Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m. and then the musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect! Now Change! from book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts on Friday,... READ MORE >

A preview with curry

The Grand Marais Playhouse is busy preparing its 45th season of high quality theater in Grand Marais. Three shows are currently in production and an amazing lineup of special events are being finalized. You can see scenes of all the upcoming summer events in one fun evening on June 18 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Before the show,... READ MORE >

Tackling Shakespeare at the Playhouse

The Grand Marais Playhouse is currently taking applications for the student summer intern program. High school age students interested in learning about the production elements of theater including set construction, scenic painting, properties, costumes, lighting, sound and stage management are encouraged to apply. Interns are paid hourly. Hours vary and may include afternoon and evening times, dependent upon job and... READ MORE >

Grand Marais Playhouse— activities and awards

The Grand Marais Playhouse is proud to present James and the Giant Peach, the tale of a magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl’s story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the... READ MORE >

Spring brings new beginnings

March brings in spring and new beginnings. The same holds true for the work at the Playhouse. Auditions for the musical were held Tuesday at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts (ACA). The cast of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is – Mark Abrahamson, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Jack Nickolay and Karina Roth. On piano will be Kay Costello... READ MORE >

Playhouse to perform September Bears, a one act play

The Grand Marais Playhouse will be bringing the one act September Bears by Jeff Barker to the Minnesota Association of Community Theater’s MACT Fest, March 18 – 22. But first, Cook County theater lovers will get a chance to see the play on March, 13 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. September Bears is a play... READ MORE >

The Belle of Amherst coming to the Arts Center

The Grand Marais Playhouse continues to be a flurry of activity. The Playhouse is preparing to participate in the Minnesota Association of Community Theater’s One Act Festival March 19 – 22. The play selected will be September Bears by Jeff Barker. Jack Nickolay will direct the cast of Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Beth Faraone, Kevin Kager, Will Moore, Hannah Nickolay and... READ MORE >

New year brings new opportunities to Grand Marais Playhouse

The Grand Marais Playhouse begins each new year with excitement as we imagine what is possible. The stage is dark. Empty! The possibilities are endless. What stories will be told? Who will join us in the creation of new adventures? What friendships will begin? What relationships will deepen for community members who share the enchantment of bringing a play to... READ MORE >