Bhp programguide2018 by Black Hills Playhouse

Leave the ordinary behind. Join us for theatre in a forest.

June 22-July 8 Tokens of Affection by Topher Payne Rated PG-13

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by William Finn Rate PG-13

July 13-29

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Tokens of Affection

August 3-19 Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein III Rated PG

The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays by Ken Ludwig Rated PG

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(605) 255-4141 (855) 584-4141 Located in Custer State Park 24834 S. Playhouse Rd., Custer, SD 57730

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Unwind as you travel into the forest. Take in the scenery. Claim your pre-ordered picnic. Relax with family and friends. Witness uniquely crafted shows created by artists from all over the country. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good night! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to plan ahead and invest in summer fun. Purchase a Buffalo Pass (4 flexible, discounted tickets) which can be used for any performance all summer long. Reservations for passholders open March 1, one full month before the general public can buy their seats. Reservations can be made online or by phone through our box office! Call 605 255-4141 to purchase by phone or go online 24/7 at Black Hills Playhouse.com We gratefully acknowledge support from the University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts, the Black Hills Alumni Association, the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks and many generous donors, sponsors, and advertisers who support theatre in Custer State Park. Additional support is provided with South Dakota Arts Council funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.

BLACK HILLS ALL STARS

A Benefit for the Black Hills Playhouse Dalyce Sellers Veteran entertainer, Dalyce Sellers went directly from music school to a professional career with touring groups The Tracterz, Hot Rod Chevy Kevy and Lip Service. A member of the Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame she and her husband live on a ranch near Sundance, WY.

Gordy Pratt Writer, producer and performer Gordy Pratt has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and opened for Kenny Chesney, the Beach Boys and many more. He studied music in New York, London & San Francisco. Gordy calls the Black Hills of Dakota his home.

Darla Drew Lerdal Eric Johnson Darla Drew Lerdal aka DD from DD & A veteran performer with many area The Fayrohs is lending her voice to the arts groups, Eric brings his considershow. DD & The Fayrohs have opened able talent to the BHP for this season up for the Johnny Rivers, The Temptawarmer. Eric Johnson has worked tions, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jefferson with the BHP as an actor, director, Starship, and many other great acts. and musical director, originated roles As a two time SD R&R Hall of Fame on Broadway in ME AND MY GIRL, inductee, Darla can be heard with the ASPECTS OF LOVE, CHESS. Off Fayrohs playing for over 15,000 people at night during Broadway: TALLULAH, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. Television: Soaps, HBO, SHOWTIME. He’s recently the Kool Deadwood Nights concerts been seen as Falstaff in HENRY IV Part 1, Lazar Wolf in FIDDLER and Sylvia St Croix in RUTHLESS.

SATURDAY, June 2, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 day of show

Meet the 2018 company and see them perform!

TATANKA T E A S E R

FREE FOR PACKAGE HOLDERS $5.00 admission for all others

Sunday, June 3, 2pm One Performance Only!

Thousands of kids have gone free to the BHP due to the generosity of BankWest inspiring the next generation of theatre enthusiasts.

BankWest Kids & Teens Go Free Performances Two kids or Teens (ages 18 & under) attend free with one paid adult the first Saturday and Wednesday evening performances of each production. Tokens of Affection June 9 & 13 (romantic comedy, PG-13) The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 23 & 27 (hilarious musical, rated PG-13) Oklahoma! July 14 & 18 (romantic musical, PG) The Game’s Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays) August 4 & 8 (comedy thriller, rated PG)

Summer Camps (More information at 605-255-4141 or blackhillsplayhouse.com) BHP Jr. Performing Arts Camp Oklahoma! Oh What A Beautiful Mornin’ at Placerville! Sunday, July 22 through Friday, July 27, 2018 $450 if paid in full BY March 15, $475 after March 15 $100 deposit required to reserve space in the camp. Payment plans available upon request. Limited tuition assistance available for families in need. Tuition assistance application deadline: June 1, 2018. Camps are designed to inspire young people going into 5th-7th grades. Kids will learn about theatre in a guided, dynamic, and inclusive program tailored to the needs of individual students. Kids stay at Placerville Camp in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Campers will spend six fun-filled days making friends, exploring theatre techniques and learning about the musical Oklahoma! This unique, sleepaway performing arts camp consists of voice and movement exercises, improvisation, theatre games and work with scripted material. One day will be spent at the BHP interacting with professional actors and technicians before attending a performance of Oklahoma!

BHP Jr. Artist-in-Training Performing Arts Camp Mystery at Crimson House Sunday, July 29 through Saturday, August 4th, 2018 $475 if paid in full BY March 15, $500 after March 15 $100 deposit required to reserve space in the camp. Payment plans available upon request. Limited tuition assistance available for families in need. Tuition Assistance Application Deadline: June 1, 2018 BHP Jr. Artist-in-Training Performing Arts Camp is for experienced young artists going into 8th 12th grades who are ready to challenge themselves and are serious about their craft. Inspired by the Black Hills Playhouse’s production of The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays, artists-intraining will spend an intensive week of theatre transforming into eccentric characters to figure out Whodunit! With in-depth character study, exploration of a spirited, yet haunting score and Broadwaystyle choreography, this camp will help the students explore their full potential.

Opening Night Reception: Meet the performers, designers, directors and staff after the opening night performance in Hab Hall; join us for beverages, snacks and jubilation! Historic Tours: Hear the story of how the BHP came to be! Tues, Wed & Thur 6:30 pm, $5 per person--must be reserved through box office or online.

Prepared daily, these prepaid picnic boxes will be at the snack bar awaiting your arrival to the Park. Bring a blanket and sit by the creek or snag a picnic table in our lovely, covered picnic area to enjoy a meal before the show. Order with your tickets, or give us at least two days notice to reserve. All meals come with sandwich, chips, cookie & bottled water. A. Jive Turkey: Delicious thinly sliced turkey bread atop a ciabatta roll with sliced tomato, red onion and leaf lettuce. Topped off with some provolone and a side of mayo. ($10) B. You Got Beef: Hearty and savory. Traditional roast beef sandwich on a french loaf with some diced red onion and creamy havarti cheese. Comes with mayonnaise and mustard alongside a little bit of horseradish if you want that extra kick. ($12) C. Ham it Up: Ham and cheddar with some red onions, tomatoes and green leaf lettuce to round it out. Comes on a ciabatta roll with some sweet honey mustard on the side. ($10) D. Black Hills Italian Sandwich: Salty salami, fresh mozzarella and provolone atop a delicious focaccia roll. Served with our house made tapenade for a little taste of Italy… in South Dakota. ($12) E. Cheesetarian: Cheesy and fresh. Layered mozzarella, cheddar and provolone on a ciabatta roll with some nice lettuce and tomato slices. Add some savory roasted red peppers to the mix and a little bit of mayo. ($10) F. Dagwood: The biggest sandwich we’ve got. Turkey, ham and roast beef all on a rustic french loaf with some diced onion and leaf lettuce. Served with horseradish and honey mustard for a spicy sweet sauce that’ll fill you up. ($14) G. It’s All Greek to Me: Crisp and light. Sping mix, feta, tomato, red onion and kalamata olives all stuffed into a thin, delicious pita pocket and served with a side of balsamic vinaigrette. ($10) H. Ben’s Sweet Chicken Salad: Chef Ben’s secret recipe, house made chicken salad with leaf lettuce and sweet dried cranberries atop a focaccia roll. ($10) I. I ♥︎ You Kid’s Delight: Variation on an American classic; peanut butter, cinnamon and honey on an English muffin with raisins on the side. $5, great picnic box for kids or kids at heart! Purchases of 4 or more boxes come in a Black Hills Playhouse tote bag! Call 605 255-4141 to order your picnic box or add to your ticket order.

Romantic Comedy (PG-13)

Regional premiere! Wonderful romantic comedy that explores empty-nest syndrome, complications of long-term romance and the relationship of adult children with their parents as the parents proclaim their intention to divorce after 37 years of marriage. Each partner seeks solace at the homes of their grown children and hilarity ensures. Topher Payne calls his work "Parent Trap" for grown-ups.

Tokens of Affection by Topher Payne

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Opening Night Reception

Kids Go Free

Tours

Musical Comedy (PG-13)

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Hilariously F-U-N-N-Y (enjoyment or lighthearted pleasure) and delightfully Q-U-I-R-K-Y (characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits) show where six unusual adolescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime, run by three equally unusual grown-ups. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.

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music & lyrics by William Finn and book by Rachel Sheinkin conceived by Rebecca Feldman Rated PG-13

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Opening Night Reception

Kids Go Free

Tours

Delightful Musical (PG)

Set in the West, just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. That they will succeed in making a new life together, we have no doubt, and that this new life will begin in a brand-new state, provides the ultimate climax to the triumphant OKLAHOMA!

music by Richard Rodgers, book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Rated PG

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Summer Camps

Comedy Thriller (PG)

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It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But, when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is them up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

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by Ken Ludwig Rated PG

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Opening Night Reception

Kids Go Free

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= Temporary Seating

= Obstructed View Seats

= Handicapped Accessible Theater Seats

= Wheel Chair Positions

Reservations open for passholders (Holiday & Buffalo Passes) March 1, 2018 • Buffalo passes on sale now through June 11. • Passes include 4 adult tickets for $120.00 (a $16 savings over individual ticket prices). • Passes consist of discounted tickets which can be used for any regular shows over the 2018 Season. (Season warmer fundraisers not included) • Ask about special rates for groups of 10+

Individual tickets go on sale for the general public April 1, 2018

Performance Times Tues - Sat: 7:30 p.m. Wed & Sun: 2 p.m. matinees Visitors advised to arrive 1/2 hr. before curtain. Reservations recommended.

Ticket Prices Adults $34 Senior/Military $31 Student (college age) $25 Kids (18 & younger) $16

BankWest Kids & Teens go free on select Wed & Saturday performances.

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July 13-29

Tokens of Affection

The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays by Ken Ludwig Rated PG

Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein III Rated PG

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by William Finn Rate PG-13

Tokens of Affection by Topher Payne Rated PG-13

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Black Hills Playhouse PO Box 2513 Rapid City, SD 57709