Black Hills Playhouse Program Guide 2020

OF THE BLACK HILLS PLAYHOUSE July 3-19

June 12-28

MUSICAL COMEDY

COMEDY

dd O C OUPLE

The

By Neil Simon book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick music & lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick

Rated: PG

July 24-Aug 9

Rated: PG-13

Aug 14-23

MUSICAL COMEDY

DRAMA

by Simon Stephens book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak

Rated: PG

Rated: PG-13

Language Advisory

www.BlackHillsPlayhouse.com 605.255.4141

www.blackhillsplayhouse.com | 75 Seasons

OF THE BLACK HILLS PLAYHOUSE

Seven and a half decades of seasons + many more reasons we love our audiences As we at the Black Hills Playhouse kick off our 75th Season, we want you to know that you mean the world to us.

This season, we celebrate the evolution of the Playhouse from a little theater in the woods to a powerhouse of creativity that has given rise to innovative year-round theatre programs statewide. We also celebrate the alums, artists, donors, sponsors, and patrons who have been an essential part of our longevity and to whom we are very, very grateful.

The handy calendars in this guide are designed to help plan show reservations. Check out some new and/or discounted opportunities!

Buffalo Passes (4 flexible tickets at a discounted price) are available now through June 14 for the low price of $128! Reservations open for passholders online on March 1, with box office staff ready to help on March 2. Tickets for the general public go on sale April 1st.

This summer promises to be a magical season filled with magnificent shows in Custer State Park. Like the bright South Dakota sun, you are the center of our universe. Here’s to a season of celebration and beautiful theatre. We hope you will join the party!

Your Friends at the Black Hills Playhouse BHP Season made possible by the Black Hills Playhouse, Inc., Friends of the BHP, our Season Sponsors & Advertisers, and the BHP Alumni Association, with support from

Support is provided with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.

www.blackhillsplayhouse.com | Tatanka Teaser + Powder House Deal

TATANKA T E A S E R SEASON OPENER: TATANKA TEASER ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY: SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 7:30 PM WARREN M. LEE THEATER BLACK HILLS PLAYHOUSE Annual Fan Favorite, the Tatanka Teaser, features performers from the upcoming BHP Season showcasing audition pieces, songs, and monologues in a comedic review.

It’s a great way to kick off the season, preview the talent, and support the Black Hills Playhouse. Funds from this show support artistic programs of the Black Hills Playhouse.

Tickets $10, $5 for passholders.

Reservations recommended, limited, general admission seating available.

Call 605 255-4141 or go online at blackhillsplayhouse.com.

A SWEET DEAL FROM ONE OF OUR SEASON SPONSORS: THE POWDER HOUSE LODGE Only 20 minutes from the Playhouse + a Tasty Menu Bring your ticket stub or receipt for tickets/passes and get 50% off any entrée at the Powder House Lodge the day you attend The Odd Couple, June 12 - 28.

Plus! Get 10% off of your meal on days you attend other performances throughout the season (with ticket stub or receipt).

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COUPLE

June 12-28, 2020

By Neil Simon

Rated PG

Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak newswriter moves in with Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Neither is quite sure why their marriages fell apart, but after they move in together to save money, they suddenly discover they’re having the same conicts they had in their marriages. In a hilarious twist, BHP fan-favorites Jeff Kingsbury and Dan Workman will switch between lead roles every other performance, making this one twice the must-see!

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Kids Go Free

Tours

JULY 3-19, 2020

Welcome to the Renaissance! Set in the ‘90s--the 1590s-- this hilarious smash musical tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write their own hit play while the “rock star” Shakespeare keeps getting the limelight. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL!

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75th Diamond Jubilee Reunion

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Summer Camps

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder features death, but in an upbeat, musical kind of way.

Seven people are dispatched to the great beyond by Monty Navarro, an aspiring heir to the D’Ysquith fortune. Witty and ceaselessly entertaining, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder treats the audience to a classic farce with stunning operatic singing and Edwardian style.

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OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIME

15-year old Christopher has an extraordinary mind. He is gifted at mathematics and admires Sherlock Holmes, but is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, detests being touched, and distrusts strangers. It is seven minutes after midnight and in an explosive opening scene, Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog who has been speared with a garden fork. Join Christopher as he embarks on a thrilling journey to solve the mystery that upturns his world.

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www.blackhillsplayhouse.com | Summer Camps

2020 Summer Camps Meet new friends, explore the world of performing arts, make memories for a lifetime!

I HATE SHAKESPEARE!

by Steph DeFerie

BHP Jr. Artist-in-Training Performing Arts Camp for Grades 8-12

July 5-11

Camp Enrollment Deadline: June 14, 2020

ALICE IN WONDERLAND IN NATURE BHP Jr. Performing Arts Camp for Grades 5-7 Camp Enrollment Deadline: June 14, 2020

July 26-Aug 1

Camp Location: Placerville Camp

SIGN UP TODAY! $475 if paid in full BY March 31, 2020 $500 after March 31, 2020 $100 deposit required to reserve a space Tuition Assistance Application Deadline: May 1, 2020 Payment plans available upon request.

www.blackhillsplayhouse.com | Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit ACCESSIBILITY Let us help you with any special needs or accommodations. Please contact our box office at 605.255.4141 or visit blackhillsplayhouse.com for more information. A campus ambassador will be assigned to your party to make sure you have all the assistance you need to be ready for an excellent visit to the BHP. BUFFALO PASSES A buffalo pass includes four discounted tickets that may be used flexibly for any regular-season performance. Sale ends 6.14.20. Reservations for pass holders open on March 1st, one full month before the general public can purchase tickets. Ticket sales open for the general public on April 1st.

BANKWEST KIDS GO FREE Adults on BankWest Kids Go Free Nights can bring up to two children (16 & under) for FREE during specific performances. Calendar dates with the KID FACE logo indicate discount performances. Please note play ratings and make reservations well in advance as these performances often sell out.

NEW!! JOIN CREW 30 People ages 18 - 30 can get access to extremely discounted tickets for Wednesday - Saturday evening performances if they join Crew 30. Check out how to join @ blackhillsplayhouse.com.

OPENING RECEPTIONS Opening receptions occur after the performance on the first Friday that the show runs. They are held in Haberman Hall, which is across from the theater.

Join the cast and crew for food and beverages to celebrate opening night.

75th DIAMOND JUBILEE BHP ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REUNION JULY 10, 11, 12 Have you ever worked at the Playhouse or sat on the Board of Directors?

Make plans to attend the 75th reunion celebration this summer! Schedule of events and registration can be found at bhpaa.org/75th-season-reunion.

SNACK BAR & GIFT SHOP Our newly renovated snack bar features sandwiches, cookies, popcorn, candy, ice cream, and other tasty treats that are made fresh every day, as well as a number of beverage options. Head to the gift shop for BHP t-shirts, merchandise, and Park Passes.

TOURS Join us for historic tours of the grounds. $5 per person. Reservations required.

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= Temporary Seating

= Obstructed View Seats

= Handicapped Accessible Theater Seats

= Wheel Chair Positions

PASS order form Reservations open for passholders (Holiday & Buffalo Passes) March 1, 2020 • Buffalo passes on sale now through June 14.

• Passes include 4 adult tickets for $128.00 (a $12 savings over individual ticket prices).

• Passes consist of discounted tickets which can be used for any regular shows over the 2020 Season. (Passcodes may not be used for special events) *Order fee of $5 included at checkout.

Individual tickets go on sale for the general public April 1, 2020

Performance Times Wed - Sat: 7:30 p.m.

Tues, Wed & Sun: 2 p.m. matinees Visitors advised to arrive 1/2 hr. before curtain.

Reservations recommended.

Ticket Prices Adults $35 Senior/Military $32 Student (college age) $25 Kids (18 & younger) $16

*Credit card fees per ticket will be included at checkout.

GO ONLINE: 24/7 at www.BlackHillsPlayhouse.com

PHONE: Call our friendly Box Office staff at 605-255-4141 or toll free at 855-584-4141.

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5.00

By Neil Simon

by Simon Stephens

book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak

book by John O'Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick music & lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick

The

dd O C OUPLE

august 14-23

July 24aug 9

JULY 3-19

JUNE 12-28

OF THE BLACK HILLS PLAYHOUSE

Black Hills Playhouse PO Box 2513 Rapid City, SD 57709