Show times

Wed thru Sat

@ 7:30 p.m.

Performances:

May 10, 11, 15,

16, 17 and 18

Sunday

@ 2:00 p.m.

Performances:

May 12 and 19

Admission

$20 Adults

$18 Seniors

$13 Students

Tickets

BOX OFFICE

394-1786

Season Subscribers:

May 2-3

General Public:

Mar 4-18

Tuesday - Saturday

Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Location

STUDIO THEATER

in the new

Performing Arts

Center of RC

bhct.org

This classic story revolves around Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic, who must deal with his crazy homicidal family as he debates whether to go through with his re-cent promise to marry the woman he loves. His family includes two spinster aunts who have taken to populating their cellar with the re-mains of socially and religiously “acceptable” roomers by poisoning them with a glass of homemade elderberry wine laced with arsenic and “just a pinch” of cyanide, an uncle who believes he is Teddy Roosevelt, and a murderous broth-er who has received plastic surgery to conceal his identity and now looks like horror film actor Boris Karloff. Full of laughs and classic sentiment, this comedy gem is sure to bring a smile to your face and a warm feeling to your heart.!Directed by Mary Linda McBride, the two “crazy” aunts are played by BHCT alums, LaRee Mayes as Abby and Michele Knock as Martha. Other cast members include Kent Jacobs as the Reverend Dr. Harper, Ryan Brink as Teddy Brewster, Matt Otto as Officer Brophy,

Joe Hammer as Mr. Gibbs, Patrick Grode as Jonathon Brewster, and Rhyon Ingalls as Dr. Einstein. In the center of the chaos is Mortimer

Brewster, played by Jeffrey Alan Smith, and his fiancé, Elaine Harper, played by Bridgett Hill. The cast is rounded out by Jody Speck as Officer O’Hara, Roy Dishman as Lieutenant Rooney, and Wayne Gilbert playing Mr. Witherspoon. Also helping be-hind the scenes with this production are Tish Evans as Assistant Direc-tor/ Stage Manager, Marnie Gould with Props and Michelle Winchester as Set Dresser. Chris Lee is the

Costume Designer. According to McBride, this is not your parent’s

Arsenic and Old Lace. “It has the same plot, but is full of surprises, the same lines yet with more laughs. Are the Brewster sisters crazy?” she asks. You decide. Director Mary Linda McBride brings her life’s stage experience to the comic timing of this timeless treasure, claiming, “It’s not that old chestnut!” Reser-vations for this final production in our 2012-2013 Mainstage season will begin soon. (See box at left for details.)

Arsenic and Old Lace May 10 - 19, 2013

T h e O f f i c i a l

N e w s l e t t e r o f

B l a c k H i l l s

C o m m u n i t y T h e a t r e

The Curtain

Call M a y 2 0 1 3

By Joseph Kesselring

Presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

2013-2014 Mainstage Season Tickets on Sale Now! Season Tickets for the 2013-2014 Mainstage Season will be available for sale during each of

the scheduled performances of Arsenic and Old Lace, May 10-19. Prices will remain the

same as last year for both the VIP and Regular season ticket categories. Remember, as a

BHCT season ticket holder, you receive 5 shows for the price of 4—an instant 20% savings

over walk-up prices—and exclusive Box Office reservation dates prior to opening to the

general public, ensuring the best possible seating choices. Our 2013-2014 Mainstage season

shows and dates are listed inside this Curtain Call issue. Purchase your season pass today!

P a g e 2

T h e C u r t a i n C a l l

2012 - 13

Board of Directors

Mary Stein

President

Marnie Gould

Vice President

Dr. Ron Reed

Treasurer

Chris Coleman

Secretary

Members

Pete Cappa

Kelly Foreman

Wayne Gilbert

Holly Godber

Loretta Hammerquist

Steven hengen

Dennyce Korb

Past Presidents

Dr. John Barlow

Arika Beals

BHCT STAFF

Michael Kraklio

Managing Artistic Director

Rebecca Kramer

Office Admin/Box Office

Manager

Amy McClure

Technical Director

Josh Irvine

Master Carpenter

Stephen Farruggia

Director of Education &

Outreach

Christine Lee

Costume Shop Manager

Linda Ali

Accounts Manager

CONTACT US

Administrative Office

Phone: 605.394.1787

E-mail: info@bhct.org

Box Office

Phone: 605.394.1786

Costume Shop

Phone: 605.394.6091

Education & Outreach

Phone: 605.394.2250

Scene Shop

Phone: 605.716.5005

w w w . b h c t . o r g

2013-2014 Mainstage Season Announced

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of

unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mis-

trust and mistreatment. After breaking his parole in hopes of

starting a new life, he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector

Javert. During the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must

confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of

the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s

adopted daughter. His world-view shattered, Javert relents, and

Valjean at last attains the peace he has been seeking. Opening

our 45th season, this international smash hit will be presented in

the Historic Theater for two weekends only, Sep 27– Oct 6.

Sport produces great human drama and there is no greater sports

icon than Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi. Though

football’s Super Bowl trophy is named for him, few know the real

story of Lombardi the man—his inspirations, his passions, and

his ablility to drive people to achieve what they never thought

possible. This mixed-media production will follow Lombardi’s

journey, attempting to lead the Green Bay Packers to the 1965

Championship. Based on the book When Pride Still Mattered—A

Life of Vince Lombardi by David Mar, Eric Simonsen’s script will

have you cheering from your seats. Showing in the Studio Thea-

tre, this production will be presented Nov 8 –17, 2013.

Gilbert and Sullivan are the undisputed masters of comic operet-

ta and the proud parents of the modern musical. That their

works are more in demand today than when they were created

over a century ago is ample proof of their brilliance. When the

hero of Pirates of Penzance was but a boy, his father instructed his

nurse to have him apprenticed as a pilot. She thought he said

“pirate” and thus the zany trouble began. Twelve giggling sisters,

a band of rough and tumble pirates, and a league of London’s

finest law enforcement all come together for hilarious fun in one

of the most popular Gilbert and Sullivan musicals of all times.

Showing for two weekends in the Historic Theater Feb14-23.

P a g e 3 M a y 2 0 1 3 w w w . b h c t . o r g

The Black Hills Community Theatre will once

again be producing Children’s Theatre at Story-

book Island this upcoming summer season, pre-

senting four shows by

local playwright, Kristi

Thielen. Under the

direction of Rapid City

Central High School’s

Associate Chair for the

Performing Arts Dept..

and Artistic Director of

Theatre, Justin Speck,

the four shows are

WHAT THE GOOD

WOMAN DOES IS

ALWAYS RIGHT, NITWITS FROM NEP-

TUNE, RAPUNZEL and THE BRAVE LIT-

TLE TAILOR. Presented in repertory fashion,

BHCT will open Storybook Island Theatre on

June 4. Performances will continue Tuesday to

Saturday through August 17 with shows daily at

10am, 11am and noon. Admission is $1 per per-

son/ free for ages under 3.

Well Done

Players

The Well Done

Players provides

theatre arts

training and

performance

opportunities to

“seasoned”

entertainers

within the local

area, building a

strong

community and

promoting

personal growth.

Book for your

special event

Well Done Players

Performances can

be customized to fit

your specific needs

For information:

605.394.1787

info@bhct.org

Costume Shop

605.394.6091

Is there a theme

party, special event

or fun gathering in

your future plans?

BHCT’s Costume

Shop has specialty

costumes for rent at

reasonable prices.

costumes

@bhct.org

~~ 2013 Storybook Island Summer Season ~~

BHCT 2013-2014 Mainstage Season (continued)

SBI Scripts Penned by Local Author

This season at Storybook Island Chil-

dren’s Theatre we will be celebrating

the works of local published play-

wright, KRISTI THIELEN. Kristi

has penned many pieces for us over

the years, and all of us at Black Hills

Community Theatre are very excited to

be showcasing her plays for the entire

summer season. Kristi works as the

Journey Museum Programs and Mar-

keting Director, and organizes many

theatrical events at the Journey Muse-

um. Come check out Kristi’s exciting

plays for children beginning June 4th,

Tuesday through Saturday, weekly, at

Storybook Island Children’s Theatre.

Immortalized on stage and screen by Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke,

this classic drama tells the story of Annie Sullivan and her blind and

mute student, Helen Keller. Written by William Gibson, The Miracle

Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between the lonely teacher

and her charge. Trapped in a secret, silent world and unable to com-

municate, Helen is violent, spoiled and almost sub-human and treated

by her family as such. Only Annie realizes there is a mind and spirit

waiting to be rescued from the dark, tortured silence. The Miracle

Worker, will be presented in the Studio Theater March 21-30, 2014

The peaceful English countryside may never by the same after Bertie

Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves, pay a visit. What starts as

a plan to pair tongue-tied, amphibian-loving Augustus Fink-Nottle

and fanciful, poetry-loving Madeline Basset quickly goes awry. Soon,

Bertie is fending off Madeline’s amorous advances, reluctantly partici-

pating in an attempted burglary and fleeing attacks from a homicidal

French chef. Hold on to your seats as the witty banter, misinterpret-

ed intentions and physical comedy may have you rolling in the aisles!

Presented in the Studio Theater, shows are May 9-18, 2014.

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UPCOMING EVENTS MAY 2-3 Arsenic and Old Lace— Box Office opens to Season Subscribers 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Inside the Performing Arts Center of Rapid City— 605.394-1786

4-18 Arsenic and Old lace— Box Office opens to General Public 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Tues-Sat Inside the Performing Arts Center of Rapid City— 605.394-1786 or www.bhct.org Adult—$20 ♦ Seniors/ Military—$18 ♦ Students—$13. Discounts available for groups of 10+.

10-19 Arsenic and Old Lace—Mainstage Performance—Performing Arts Center of Rapid City Studio Theater—Wed-Sat @ 7:30 PM and Sun @ 2:00 PM. Directed by Mary Linda McBride. Adult—$20 ♦ Seniors/ Military—$18 ♦ Students—$13. Discounts available for groups of 10+.

JUNE 4-Aug Storybook Island Summer Season. Shows Tuesday through Saturday at 10 am, 11 am 17 and 12:00 noon. Admission is $1 per person. Children 2 and under are free with adult.

JULY 8-9 Auditions—Les Miserables—Studio Theater in the PAC—6:30 pm. Prepare 16-32 measures

from a Broadway musical (NOT from Les Mis). Resume / headshot suggested, not required.

9-13 Storybook Island Theatre Camp—Week 1—Ages 6-13. Limited to 20 per age group.

23-27 Storybook Island Theatre Camp—Week 2—Ages 6-13. Limited to 20 per age group. For more information on any of these upcoming events, please call 605.394.1787 or visit www.bhct.org