(does not include auditions or special events – see This Week’s Events below or the calendar page for full listing)

Wieser Memorial Park Pavilion
Fri, September 4, 2026 06:00 PM
Join us for “Murder on the 9th Green,” an evening of playful mystery, clues, and a delicious meal as the Apple Blossom Ladies Auxilary gather once more for an exciting dinner theatre. Work together to untangle what really happened out on the green. When the Country Club’s best golfer, Herb Johnson, is found face down in the sand trap, all of his closest friends are now the prime suspects. Who will be discovered as his murderer?The doors open at 6:00 with rolls and salad available at that time. At 6:30, dinner will be served. When you solve the case, dessert will be served as you celebrate.Get your tickets right away. Only 75 tickets will be sold.Your registration supports the La Crescent Area Healthy Community Partnership’s mission to promote health, wellness, and connection. Every ticket helps us create more arts, education, and community events that keep our neighbors active, engaged, and welcomed.
Marshall-Lyon County Library
Fri, September 11, 2026 07:00 PM

“Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.” MASC presents a condensed version of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing in the Reading Courtyard at Marshall-Lyon County Library. Free-will donations.

Performance dates:
September 11 & 12 @ 7:00 pm
September 12 @ 2:00 pm

Theatre in the Round
Fri, September 11, 2026 07:30 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Marshall-Lyon County Library
Sat, September 12, 2026 02:00 PM

“Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.” MASC presents a condensed version of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing in the Reading Courtyard at Marshall-Lyon County Library. Free-will donations.

Performance dates:
September 11 & 12 @ 7:00 pm
September 12 @ 2:00 pm

Marshall-Lyon County Library
Sat, September 12, 2026 07:00 PM

“Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.” MASC presents a condensed version of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing in the Reading Courtyard at Marshall-Lyon County Library. Free-will donations.

Performance dates:
September 11 & 12 @ 7:00 pm
September 12 @ 2:00 pm

Theatre in the Round
Sat, September 12, 2026 07:30 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sat, September 12, 2026 07:30 PM

In this quirky, heartfelt comedy, Sky sets off on a road trip to honor a dear friend’s final wish. Along the way, unexpected detours, unlikely companions, and tender moments of grief & joy create a witty, touching journey about love, loss, and finding your way forward.

At once hilarious and heart-breaking, this offbeat comedy celebrates a friendship that knows no bounds. Sky is stunned to learn he is the sole beneficiary of his best friend Erin’s estate. But there’s a catch-and it’s a whopper: Sky must conquer his paralyzing anxiety and criss-cross the country in search of the perfect way to dispose of his friend’s remains. Also, Sky must take his friend’s chatty parrot, Bruce, on the trip with him as well as contend with Erin’s overbearing parent who demands a traditional funeral.

Theatre in the Round
Sun, September 13, 2026 02:00 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sun, September 13, 2026 02:00 PM

In this quirky, heartfelt comedy, Sky sets off on a road trip to honor a dear friend’s final wish. Along the way, unexpected detours, unlikely companions, and tender moments of grief & joy create a witty, touching journey about love, loss, and finding your way forward.

At once hilarious and heart-breaking, this offbeat comedy celebrates a friendship that knows no bounds. Sky is stunned to learn he is the sole beneficiary of his best friend Erin’s estate. But there’s a catch-and it’s a whopper: Sky must conquer his paralyzing anxiety and criss-cross the country in search of the perfect way to dispose of his friend’s remains. Also, Sky must take his friend’s chatty parrot, Bruce, on the trip with him as well as contend with Erin’s overbearing parent who demands a traditional funeral.

Barn Theatre
Thu, September 17, 2026 07:00 PM

Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt-stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart.

White Bear Lake Area High School
Thu, September 17, 2026 07:00 PM

Penguin Project – White Bear Lake

The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Young performers will also get the chance to learn a wide range of new theatrical skills-such as mask-making and puppetry-encouraging them to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.

Performance dates:
September 17, 18 & 19 @ 7:00 pm
September 20 @ 2:00 pm

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Thu, September 17, 2026 07:30 PM

In this quirky, heartfelt comedy, Sky sets off on a road trip to honor a dear friend’s final wish. Along the way, unexpected detours, unlikely companions, and tender moments of grief & joy create a witty, touching journey about love, loss, and finding your way forward.

At once hilarious and heart-breaking, this offbeat comedy celebrates a friendship that knows no bounds. Sky is stunned to learn he is the sole beneficiary of his best friend Erin’s estate. But there’s a catch-and it’s a whopper: Sky must conquer his paralyzing anxiety and criss-cross the country in search of the perfect way to dispose of his friend’s remains. Also, Sky must take his friend’s chatty parrot, Bruce, on the trip with him as well as contend with Erin’s overbearing parent who demands a traditional funeral.

Barn Theatre
Fri, September 18, 2026 07:00 PM

Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt-stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart.

White Bear Lake Area High School
Fri, September 18, 2026 07:00 PM

Penguin Project – White Bear Lake

The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Young performers will also get the chance to learn a wide range of new theatrical skills-such as mask-making and puppetry-encouraging them to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.

Performance dates:
September 17, 18 & 19 @ 7:00 pm
September 20 @ 2:00 pm

Theatre in the Round
Fri, September 18, 2026 07:30 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Fri, September 18, 2026 07:30 PM

In this quirky, heartfelt comedy, Sky sets off on a road trip to honor a dear friend’s final wish. Along the way, unexpected detours, unlikely companions, and tender moments of grief & joy create a witty, touching journey about love, loss, and finding your way forward.

At once hilarious and heart-breaking, this offbeat comedy celebrates a friendship that knows no bounds. Sky is stunned to learn he is the sole beneficiary of his best friend Erin’s estate. But there’s a catch-and it’s a whopper: Sky must conquer his paralyzing anxiety and criss-cross the country in search of the perfect way to dispose of his friend’s remains. Also, Sky must take his friend’s chatty parrot, Bruce, on the trip with him as well as contend with Erin’s overbearing parent who demands a traditional funeral.

Barn Theatre
Sat, September 19, 2026 02:00 PM

Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt-stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart.

White Bear Lake Area High School
Sat, September 19, 2026 07:00 PM

Penguin Project – White Bear Lake

The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Young performers will also get the chance to learn a wide range of new theatrical skills-such as mask-making and puppetry-encouraging them to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.

Performance dates:
September 17, 18 & 19 @ 7:00 pm
September 20 @ 2:00 pm

Theatre in the Round
Sat, September 19, 2026 07:30 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sat, September 19, 2026 07:30 PM

In this quirky, heartfelt comedy, Sky sets off on a road trip to honor a dear friend’s final wish. Along the way, unexpected detours, unlikely companions, and tender moments of grief & joy create a witty, touching journey about love, loss, and finding your way forward.

At once hilarious and heart-breaking, this offbeat comedy celebrates a friendship that knows no bounds. Sky is stunned to learn he is the sole beneficiary of his best friend Erin’s estate. But there’s a catch-and it’s a whopper: Sky must conquer his paralyzing anxiety and criss-cross the country in search of the perfect way to dispose of his friend’s remains. Also, Sky must take his friend’s chatty parrot, Bruce, on the trip with him as well as contend with Erin’s overbearing parent who demands a traditional funeral.

Barn Theatre
Sun, September 20, 2026 02:00 PM

Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt-stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart.

Theatre in the Round
Sun, September 20, 2026 02:00 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sun, September 20, 2026 02:00 PM

In this quirky, heartfelt comedy, Sky sets off on a road trip to honor a dear friend’s final wish. Along the way, unexpected detours, unlikely companions, and tender moments of grief & joy create a witty, touching journey about love, loss, and finding your way forward.

At once hilarious and heart-breaking, this offbeat comedy celebrates a friendship that knows no bounds. Sky is stunned to learn he is the sole beneficiary of his best friend Erin’s estate. But there’s a catch-and it’s a whopper: Sky must conquer his paralyzing anxiety and criss-cross the country in search of the perfect way to dispose of his friend’s remains. Also, Sky must take his friend’s chatty parrot, Bruce, on the trip with him as well as contend with Erin’s overbearing parent who demands a traditional funeral.

White Bear Lake Area High School
Sun, September 20, 2026 02:00 PM

Penguin Project – White Bear Lake

The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” Young performers will also get the chance to learn a wide range of new theatrical skills-such as mask-making and puppetry-encouraging them to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.

Performance dates:
September 17, 18 & 19 @ 7:00 pm
September 20 @ 2:00 pm

Barn Theatre
Thu, September 24, 2026 07:00 PM

Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt-stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart.

Phoenix Theatre
Thu, September 24, 2026 07:30 PM

Can an altered past lead to a better future? A touching story of fate, second chances and accepting what we can’t change.

Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a 12-year-old computer genius who can hack into the AT&T mainframe, build an artificially-intelligent friend named Grace, and convince the Department of Defense to send her high-powered lasers. But when she realizes that time travel is a lot easier to figure out than trying to convince her parents to get back together (no matter how many statistics she shows them), she decides to take matters into her own hands. The Many Wondrous Realities of Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a heartwarming story of second chances and learning that sometimes the things you can’t change are the things that should have happened all along.

Performances:
September 24, 25 & 26 and October 1, 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 27 @ 2:00 pm

Barn Theatre
Fri, September 25, 2026 07:00 PM

Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt-stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart.

Encore Performing Arts Center
Fri, September 25, 2026 07:00 PM

It’s Fargo meets The Music Man (without the blood or the trombones).

Oh, for cryin’ in yer snow shoes! It’s the coldest day of the year in Bunyan Bay when a slick karaoke salesman arrives at the bar and turns the locals’ lives upside down. With its over-the-top songs and crazy characters, this Minnesota love story with singin’ and stuff will have you laughing until the spring thaw!

Don’t Hug Me takes place in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. Cantankerous bar owner Gunner Johnson wants to sell the business and move to Florida. Clara, his wife and former Winter Carnival Bunyan Queen, wants to stay. Bernice Lundstrom, the pretty waitress, wants to pursue a singing career. Her fiance, Kanute Gunderson, wants her to stay home. It’s a battle of wills, and when a fast-talking salesman, Aarvid Gisselsen, promises to bring romance into their lives through the “magic” of karaoke, all heck breaks loose!

Reif Center
Fri, September 25, 2026 07:00 PM

“One ventriloquist learns the hard way, that some things are best left…un-FELT.”

Victor is a high school ventriloquist, who isn’t very good. Along with his friend, Ian Gorski (Igor for short) they create a new puppet for Victor. With some fancy science experiments, they bring this new creation to life. Can Victor and Igor keep this secret under wraps or will Puppet prove to be too much for them and their friendship to handle?

Frankenfledt is an original play written as a family friendly dark comedy. If you like shows with humor, heart, and some slight creepiness, this is the show for you.

Theatre in the Round
Fri, September 25, 2026 07:30 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Phoenix Theatre
Fri, September 25, 2026 07:30 PM

Can an altered past lead to a better future? A touching story of fate, second chances and accepting what we can’t change.

Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a 12-year-old computer genius who can hack into the AT&T mainframe, build an artificially-intelligent friend named Grace, and convince the Department of Defense to send her high-powered lasers. But when she realizes that time travel is a lot easier to figure out than trying to convince her parents to get back together (no matter how many statistics she shows them), she decides to take matters into her own hands. The Many Wondrous Realities of Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a heartwarming story of second chances and learning that sometimes the things you can’t change are the things that should have happened all along.

Performances:
September 24, 25 & 26 and October 1, 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 27 @ 2:00 pm

Barn Theatre
Sat, September 26, 2026 02:00 PM

Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt-stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart.

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sat, September 26, 2026 02:00 PM

In this quirky, heartfelt comedy, Sky sets off on a road trip to honor a dear friend’s final wish. Along the way, unexpected detours, unlikely companions, and tender moments of grief & joy create a witty, touching journey about love, loss, and finding your way forward.

At once hilarious and heart-breaking, this offbeat comedy celebrates a friendship that knows no bounds. Sky is stunned to learn he is the sole beneficiary of his best friend Erin’s estate. But there’s a catch-and it’s a whopper: Sky must conquer his paralyzing anxiety and criss-cross the country in search of the perfect way to dispose of his friend’s remains. Also, Sky must take his friend’s chatty parrot, Bruce, on the trip with him as well as contend with Erin’s overbearing parent who demands a traditional funeral.

Encore Performing Arts Center
Sat, September 26, 2026 07:00 PM

It’s Fargo meets The Music Man (without the blood or the trombones).

Oh, for cryin’ in yer snow shoes! It’s the coldest day of the year in Bunyan Bay when a slick karaoke salesman arrives at the bar and turns the locals’ lives upside down. With its over-the-top songs and crazy characters, this Minnesota love story with singin’ and stuff will have you laughing until the spring thaw!

Don’t Hug Me takes place in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. Cantankerous bar owner Gunner Johnson wants to sell the business and move to Florida. Clara, his wife and former Winter Carnival Bunyan Queen, wants to stay. Bernice Lundstrom, the pretty waitress, wants to pursue a singing career. Her fiance, Kanute Gunderson, wants her to stay home. It’s a battle of wills, and when a fast-talking salesman, Aarvid Gisselsen, promises to bring romance into their lives through the “magic” of karaoke, all heck breaks loose!

Reif Center
Sat, September 26, 2026 07:00 PM

“One ventriloquist learns the hard way, that some things are best left…un-FELT.”

Victor is a high school ventriloquist, who isn’t very good. Along with his friend, Ian Gorski (Igor for short) they create a new puppet for Victor. With some fancy science experiments, they bring this new creation to life. Can Victor and Igor keep this secret under wraps or will Puppet prove to be too much for them and their friendship to handle?

Frankenfledt is an original play written as a family friendly dark comedy. If you like shows with humor, heart, and some slight creepiness, this is the show for you.

Theatre in the Round
Sat, September 26, 2026 07:30 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sat, September 26, 2026 07:30 PM

In this quirky, heartfelt comedy, Sky sets off on a road trip to honor a dear friend’s final wish. Along the way, unexpected detours, unlikely companions, and tender moments of grief & joy create a witty, touching journey about love, loss, and finding your way forward.

At once hilarious and heart-breaking, this offbeat comedy celebrates a friendship that knows no bounds. Sky is stunned to learn he is the sole beneficiary of his best friend Erin’s estate. But there’s a catch-and it’s a whopper: Sky must conquer his paralyzing anxiety and criss-cross the country in search of the perfect way to dispose of his friend’s remains. Also, Sky must take his friend’s chatty parrot, Bruce, on the trip with him as well as contend with Erin’s overbearing parent who demands a traditional funeral.

Phoenix Theatre
Sat, September 26, 2026 07:30 PM

Can an altered past lead to a better future? A touching story of fate, second chances and accepting what we can’t change.

Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a 12-year-old computer genius who can hack into the AT&T mainframe, build an artificially-intelligent friend named Grace, and convince the Department of Defense to send her high-powered lasers. But when she realizes that time travel is a lot easier to figure out than trying to convince her parents to get back together (no matter how many statistics she shows them), she decides to take matters into her own hands. The Many Wondrous Realities of Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a heartwarming story of second chances and learning that sometimes the things you can’t change are the things that should have happened all along.

Performances:
September 24, 25 & 26 and October 1, 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 27 @ 2:00 pm

Barn Theatre
Sun, September 27, 2026 02:00 PM

Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt-stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart.

Encore Performing Arts Center
Sun, September 27, 2026 02:00 PM

It’s Fargo meets The Music Man (without the blood or the trombones).

Oh, for cryin’ in yer snow shoes! It’s the coldest day of the year in Bunyan Bay when a slick karaoke salesman arrives at the bar and turns the locals’ lives upside down. With its over-the-top songs and crazy characters, this Minnesota love story with singin’ and stuff will have you laughing until the spring thaw!

Don’t Hug Me takes place in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. Cantankerous bar owner Gunner Johnson wants to sell the business and move to Florida. Clara, his wife and former Winter Carnival Bunyan Queen, wants to stay. Bernice Lundstrom, the pretty waitress, wants to pursue a singing career. Her fiance, Kanute Gunderson, wants her to stay home. It’s a battle of wills, and when a fast-talking salesman, Aarvid Gisselsen, promises to bring romance into their lives through the “magic” of karaoke, all heck breaks loose!

Theatre in the Round
Sun, September 27, 2026 02:00 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sun, September 27, 2026 02:00 PM

In this quirky, heartfelt comedy, Sky sets off on a road trip to honor a dear friend’s final wish. Along the way, unexpected detours, unlikely companions, and tender moments of grief & joy create a witty, touching journey about love, loss, and finding your way forward.

At once hilarious and heart-breaking, this offbeat comedy celebrates a friendship that knows no bounds. Sky is stunned to learn he is the sole beneficiary of his best friend Erin’s estate. But there’s a catch-and it’s a whopper: Sky must conquer his paralyzing anxiety and criss-cross the country in search of the perfect way to dispose of his friend’s remains. Also, Sky must take his friend’s chatty parrot, Bruce, on the trip with him as well as contend with Erin’s overbearing parent who demands a traditional funeral.

Reif Center
Sun, September 27, 2026 02:00 PM

“One ventriloquist learns the hard way, that some things are best left…un-FELT.”

Victor is a high school ventriloquist, who isn’t very good. Along with his friend, Ian Gorski (Igor for short) they create a new puppet for Victor. With some fancy science experiments, they bring this new creation to life. Can Victor and Igor keep this secret under wraps or will Puppet prove to be too much for them and their friendship to handle?

Frankenfledt is an original play written as a family friendly dark comedy. If you like shows with humor, heart, and some slight creepiness, this is the show for you.

Phoenix Theatre
Sun, September 27, 2026 07:30 PM

Can an altered past lead to a better future? A touching story of fate, second chances and accepting what we can’t change.

Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a 12-year-old computer genius who can hack into the AT&T mainframe, build an artificially-intelligent friend named Grace, and convince the Department of Defense to send her high-powered lasers. But when she realizes that time travel is a lot easier to figure out than trying to convince her parents to get back together (no matter how many statistics she shows them), she decides to take matters into her own hands. The Many Wondrous Realities of Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a heartwarming story of second chances and learning that sometimes the things you can’t change are the things that should have happened all along.

Performances:
September 24, 25 & 26 and October 1, 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 27 @ 2:00 pm

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 MACT operates on a two year cycle.  In even numbered years we put on FAST*Fest, a non-adjudicated festival of 20-minute plays.  In odd numbered years we produce MACT*Fest, which is an adjudicated festival of 60-minute plays which is part of the AACTFest cycle.  Along with the performances at our festivals there are workshops and networking events.

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