Experience Incredible Theatre in a Stunning Setting 2015
70easo n s th anniversary
To Kill A Mockingbird She Loves Me Shrek the Musical Moonlight & Magnolias
www.BlackHillsPlayhouse.com (605) 255-4141 or (855) 584-4141
Located in Custer State Park, 24834 S Playhouse Rd, Custer, SD 57730
Greetings Theatre Lovers, This is the time of year when we start to pine for warmer days with hours and hours of sunlight. During midwinter, the Black Hills Playhouse starts to permeate our thoughts, and we hope yours, too. To be sure, excitement is building as we approach the fantastic 70th theatre season in Custer State Park! Our 2015 line-up is wonderful and, we promise, you won’t want to miss a single show. From the timeless drama of To Kill a Mockingbird, the romantic and charming musical, She Loves Me, to hilarious productions of Shrek the Musical, and Moonlight & Magnolias, we know you won’t be disappointed! Company auditions have started and we are working diligently to gather the best talent suited to bring these fantastic shows to life on our stage. See you this summer,
Dan Workman Artistic Director
Linda Anderson Executive Director
We Gratefully Ackowledge The Support Of:
• Opening Nights have moved to Fridays! • Wednesday matinees have replaced Saturday matinees • Picnic Boxes & Baskets available! • Guided tours of our historic campus • Live music every Saturday Night • Festival Wednesdays
NEW IN 2015
Check out our website for more information!
Season Warmers
TATANKA T E A S E R
Learn about the audition process and see the company perform the pieces that won them a spot at the BHP Sunday, May 31 • 2pm
The BHP Alumni Association Presents
June 3-7, 2015
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Featuring BHP Alums Graham Thatcher & Jeff Kingsbury
FUNDRAISER TO REPLACE THEATRE LIGHTING & SOUND SYSTEMS (estimated cost of $400,000) Fundraiser Tickets go on sale March 1 for buffalo pass & holiday package holders and April 1 for the general public.
JUNE 12-28, 2015 Classic Drama
Scout, a young girl in a quiet southern town, is about to experience the dramatic events that will affect the rest of her life. The play centers on the feisty, fearless Scout, race relations in the South and the relationship of Scout's father, Atticus, with his daughter.
To Mock by Book Lee r Harpe
Kill a ingb ird
Adapted by Christopher Sergel
(PG-13)
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Thursday
2
7:30 pm
2:00 pm
Wednesday
1
30
Buffalo Bus
Kids Go Free
Artist Talks
Pre-Show Music
Tours
JULY 3-19, 2015 Romantic Musical
She
Feuding employees in a perfumery in Budapest loathe each other and take refuge in romantic pen pal exchanges until they finally realize that they have been writing to each other. With music by the team that created Fiddler on the Roof.
LOVES ME Book by Joe Masteroff Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Music by Jerry Bock
(PG)
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Buffalo Bus
Kids Go Free
Artist Talks
Pre-Show Music
4th of July Picnic
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70th Reunion
11
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Tours
July 24-August 9, 2015 Must-See Musical
Make room for ogre-sized family fun as the greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in a whole new way in this breathtaking Broadway musical adaptation of the hit movie Shrek!
Shrek THE MUSICAL
(PG)
i esor ne T eani y J y b b Music & Lyrics -Abaire Book Lindsay d Davi
Sunday 19
26
2:00 pm
Monday 20
Tuesday 21
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Buffalo Bus
Kids Go Free
Artist Talks
Pre-Show Music
Tours
August 14-23, 2015 Dynamic Comedy
Movie producer David O. Selznick locks himself in his office with screenwriter Ben Hecht and director Victor Fleming for five days to write the screenplay for the movie version of Gone with the Wind.
Moonlight & Magnolias by Ron Hutc hinso
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Kids Go Free
Artist Talks
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CELEBR
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Explore new opportunities at the BHP during our 2015 season. Keep an eye on www.BlackHillsPlayhouse.com for full details!
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A week sar y Celebration end pa cke memor ies and d with alums.
FESTIVAL WEDNES DAY MATINEES
A lively way to spen d the day with the whole fam ily! • Picnics, Crafts, G ames, Volleyball • Special group ra tes for student groups • Meet & greet op portunities with actors • Photo ops
FOOD
Picnic Boxes & Baskets available this summer! Simply order your meal online with your tickets, or from the Box Office (by at least 4:00 pm the day BEFORE per form ance), pick it up in the Snack Bar and enjo y it under the pines.
TOURS
Go backstage and beyond with guided tours of our historic campus and professional shops. Reservations required.
BUFF BUS
Ride from Rapid City for Wednesday matinee and Saturday evening performances.
Kids/Family
BankWest Kids & Teens Go Free Back by popular demand, 2 kids 18 & under get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket. **Select performances only**
4th of July Picnic & Show Package Come out and celebrate the day with the BHP company, family, & friends at an old-fashioned picnic with live music starting at noon before a special 2:00 p.m. matinee performance of She Loves Me.
SHOW TICKET + PICNIC PACKAGE: $47 adults, $25 kids, 18 and under
PICNIC ONLY (season pass holders): $15 adults, $10 kids
Friends of the Black Hills P layhouse
Please consider becoming a member of Friends of the Black Hills Playhouse and help us continue to produce the highest quality theatre possible, as well as inspire a new generation of students, actors, artisans, & patrons. Every donation, no matter the size, has impact. Feel free to add your gift to the order form in this flyer or donate online at www.blackhillsplayhouse.com.
Thank You!
Understudy $1-$99 • Recognition in Season Program (if received by May 1,2015) and Website • Friends of BHP Membership • Buffalo Bulletin E-Blast with event info Supporting Role $100-$499 • Recognition in Season Program (if received by May 1,2015) and Website • Friends of BHP Membership • Buffalo Bulletin E-Blast with event info • 2 boxes of popcorn from the BHP Snack Bar Leading Role $500-$999 • Recognition in Season Program (if received by May 1,2015) and Website • Friends of BHP Membership • Buffalo Bulletin E-Blast with event info • 2 drink tickets + 2 popcorn from the BHP Snack Bar • Deck of BHP Playing Cards Stage Manager $1,000-$2,499 • Recognition in Season Program (if received by May 1,2015) and Website • Friends of BHP Membership • Buffalo Bulletin E-Blast with event info • 2 drink tickets to BHP Snack Bar • Deck of BHP Playing Cards • 1 BHP Pint Glass Choreographer $2,500-$4,999 • Recognition in Season Program (if received by May 1,2015) and Website • Friends of BHP Membership • Buffalo Bulletin E-Blast with event info • 2 BHP Pint Glasses • 2 drink tickets to the BHP Snack Bar + 2 Popcorn
Designer $5,000-$9,999 • Recognition in Season Program (if received by May 1,2015) and Website • Friends of BHP Membership • Buffalo Bulletin E-Blast with event info • 1 Buffalo Pass (4 tickets) • 2 BHP Pint Glasses • 2 drink tickets to the BHP Snack Bar + 2 Popcorn Director $10,000-$24,999 • Recognition in Season Program (if received by May 1,2015) and Website • Friends of BHP Membership • Buffalo Bulletin E-Blast with event info • 2 drink tickets to BHP Snack Bar • 2 BHP pint glasses • 2 Buffalo Passes (8 tickets) • Invitation to sit in on rehearsal Producer $25,000-$49,999 • Recognition in Season Program (if received by May 1,2015) and Website • Friends of BHP Membership • Buffalo Bulletin E-Blast with event info • 2 drink tickets to BHP Snack Bar • 2 BHP pint glasses • 2 Buffalo Passes (8 tickets) • Invitation to sit in on rehearsal • Private dinner with Artistic Director/Director/Actor Executive Producer $50,000+ • Recognition in Season Program (if received by May 1,2015) and Website • Friends of BHP Membership • Buffalo Bulletin E-Blast with event info • 2 drink tickets to BHP Snack Bar • 2 BHP pint glasses • 2 Buffalo Passes (8 tickets) • Invitation to sit in on rehearsal • Invitation to dinner with Artistic Director/Director/Actor
Ticket Pricing & Info
Packages on sale now through June 7 Buffalo Passes - 4 adult tickets for $110.00 Calf Passes - 4 child (18 & under) tickets for $52.00 Passes consist of discounted tickets which can be used as you like (one ticket per show or multiple tickets for one show) during the regular 2015 season. (Not valid for A Couple of Blaguards)
Individual tickets go on sale April 1 Adults: $32 * Children (18 & Under): $15 Senior/Military/Student discounts available Ask about special rates for groups of 10+ *BankWest Kids & Teens Go Free on select Wed & Sat performances
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PHONE: Call our friendly Box Office staff at 605-255-4141 or toll free at 855-584-4141.
MAIL: Send the form on this page to Black Hills Playhouse PO Box 2513 Rapid City, SD 57709
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