Entertainment
Theatrical productions delight audiences NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY
Since 2002, the Northern Light Opera Company (NLOC) has produced professional quality musical theater. Community singers, dancers, ages 8 to 85, and a live orchestra are challenged by theater professionals to bring significant and compelling music theater to a large, regional audience. “Hello, Dolly!,” the fun, lively favorite of many, will be performed at the Armory Arts & Events Center on July 29-Aug. 6, 2022. For more information, check www.northernlightopera.org.
NLOKIDS
NLOKids is a three-week theater camp for children ages 8 to 13 where participants develop their acting, singing, improvisational and movement skills. Led by NLOC director and student interns, children create their own story, compose music, build costumes/sets and perform original music theater for family and friends. NLOKids will continue its collaboration between the Park Rapids and Pine Point communities, recruiting students from each. For more information, email info@northernlightopera.org.
WORKBENCH NEW PLAY WORKSHOP
Led by professional playwrights, participants spend an intensive week writing a 10-minute play which comes to life at a public reading read by NLOC actors and directors. 2021’s inaugural workshop participants were surprised and delighted with what they accomplished and audiences were enthusiastic. Workshop dates are June 12-18, 2022. For more information, check www.northernlightopera.org.
JASPER’S THEATER
Jasper’s Theater, nestled in the pines one mile east of Park Rapids, is a one-of-a-kind variety show experience that rivals the music and comedy shows of Branson, Missouri. Visitors near and far come to enjoy a multigenerational cast and crew in a highly entertaining twohour show featuring music, comedy and a little magic. Enjoy the show as you sit in our padded seats and airconditioned log theater, just east of Park Rapids on scenic State Hwy. 34. Call 218-255-1333 or visit www.jasperstheater.com.
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