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OKOBOJI SUMMER THEATRE 2019
OKOBOJISUMMERTHEATRE.ORG owned and operated by Stephens College
Godspell, 2018
Welcome to Season 62! Only moments after the final curtain came down last summer, we began planning this electrifying season, which includes six plays and musicals that have never been presented at the Okoboji Summer Theatre before. Over the course of nine weeks, you will see blockbuster musicals, hilarious comedies, an American classic, and a new adaptation of one of the most popular mysteries of all time. And if that isn’t enough, we have four creative productions for the whole family in the always-popular Boji Bantam, guaranteed to leave you entertained. What better way to spend the summer? The students of Stephens College are at the heart of every production. One of the exciting perks of attending a show at OST is the opportunity to see the future stars of the stage working side by side with professional actors, directors and designers from across the country. We take pride in being one of the few summer stock companies in the country that blends a rigorous training program with a high-quality professional theatrical experience. Thank you for supporting not only OST but also a future generation of theatre artists. See you under the awning!
Stephen Brotebeck ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Okoboji Summer Theatre’s
62nd Season
We’re delighted you are in our beautiful space supporting live professional theater! Our 62nd season includes another stellar team, including our returning Artistic Director Stephen Brotebeck, who has assembled an inspiring group of guest directors, actors and designers, along with the talented Stephens College students who continue to amaze us all. Take a peek around the corner after the production at the Weaver Commons, truly a dream come true. It includes a new building with a kitchen and dining facility and a beautiful rehearsal space along with a volleyball court and green space for our company to enjoy. We are all so grateful to Anne Thorne Weaver for making this possible. Our deepest appreciation to our donors and sponsors, who support us financially and allow us to bring in artists from around the country. We could not do this without your support, so again, thank you. Please consider bringing a friend to all nine of our productions — there is truly something for everyone this season. We thank all of you who bring new patrons to experience OST ... this assures our audiences grow and that we can continue bringing powerful theater productions each summer. Thank you and enjoy the show!
Ruth Ann Burke EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Honky Tonk Angels
• Written and Directed by Ted Swindley
Musical
JUNE 11-16 From the creator of Always ... Patsy Cline comes this charming, foot-stompin’ musical combining more than 30 classic country tunes with a hilarious story about three gutsy gals who are determined to better their lives and follow their dreams to Nashville. The memorable song list includes “Stand by Your Man,” “9 to 5,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Ode to Billy Jo,” “These Boots Are Made for Walking” and “I Will Always Love You.”
Agatha Christie’s
Murder on the Orient Express
• Mystery
Adapted by Ken Ludwig JUNE 18-23
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full, but by the morning, it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated by the snow, the passengers desperately turn to Detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer before he or she strikes again.
Steel Magnolias
•
Comedy
By Robert Harling JUNE 25-30
Set in Truvy’s beauty salon, this poignant comedy is full of humor and a good strong dose of Southern charm. Watch five feisty and gossipy women from Louisiana as their lives unfold and intertwine in this funny and heartwarming tale. There is plenty of hilarious repartee and a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions that unveil the harsh — and beautiful — truths in life.
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s
Mary Poppins
• Musical Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs, Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe JULY 2-7
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences and received multiple Tony Awards nominations, including Best Musical. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who believes “anything can happen if you let it.”
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
•
Classic
By Tennessee Williams
JULY 9-14 The work of an American literary dramatist and a poet at his best, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a play of “tremendous dramatic impact … and enormous theatrical power” (The New York Post). The story of a Southern family in crisis, this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic focuses on the emotions and tensions that boil over as husband Brick and his wife, “Maggie the Cat,” interact with Big Daddy and Big Mama at the family’s Mississippi estate.
Happily Ever After: A Wedding Comedy By Mark Dunn JULY 16-21 It’s moments before her wedding, and Francie has barricaded herself inside the church nursery, convinced that she’s destined for a fairy-tale ending with another man … if he ever wakes up from his coma. Her mother’s determined to make loyal fiancé Kyle her son-in-law by any means necessary, the caterer is making eyes at the minister, and the whole town’s in a frenzy over a presidential visit — and that’s before Francie’s sleeping beauty makes a miraculous recovery. This madcap farce has a Texas twang and plot twists aplenty in the tradition of classic Kaufman and Hart.
Beehive – The ’60s Musical
•
Musical
Created by Larry Gallagher JULY 23-28
Beehive is the ultimate celebration of 1960s female empowerment. Featuring such timeless classics as “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Be My Baby,” “Son of a Preacher Man” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” Beehive nostalgically recalls the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power. Told from the perspective of six young women who came of age in this enigmatic decade, these young ladies look back on a host of issues ranging from their first Beehive Dance to the challenges we faced as a nation — all accomplished by a vast array of the most memorable songs of the era.
Living On Love
• Comedy By Joe DiPietro, based on the play Peccadillo by Garson Kanin JULY 30-AUG. 4
When a demanding diva discovers that her larger-than-life maestro husband has become enamored with the lovely young lady hired to ghostwrite his largely fictional autobiography, she hires a handsome young scribe of her own. Sparks fly, silverware is thrown, and romance blossoms in the most unexpected ways in this delightful and hilarious romantic comedy written by the playwright who brought us Over the River and Through the Woods.
Mamma Mia! • Musical Music and Lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson, Book by Catherine Johnson AUG. 6-11 We end our season with a bang! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Leaving Iowa, 2018
Reserve Your Tickets Box Office Opens June 3 Tickets are $24 for musicals and $20 for non-musicals. Email us: boxoffice@okobojisummertheatre.org. Be sure to indicate which show, date, time and number of tickets you want to reserve and we will start your reservation. Complete the Mail-In Order Form: Simply fill out the order form on the next page, enclose a check or Visa/MasterCard number for payment and mail it to: Okoboji Summer Theatre, P.O. Box 341, Spirit Lake, IA 51360. We do not mail tickets; however, we’ll keep your tickets on hold until our Box Office opens in June. Mail orders are filled in order of postmark. Order Online: Visit okobojisummertheatre.org for a 2019 ticket order form, or use our online Eventbrite ticketing system after June 3 to order and print your tickets at home. Give Us a Call: Please call the Box Office at (712) 332-7773 after June 3 and we will be happy to take your ticket order. Box Office Opening Week Special Hours-June 3-8: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Starting June 10, regular hours are: MONDAY, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. SUNDAY, 1-7 p.m. Ticket Policies: All seats are reserved. Exchanges will be made only on regular price tickets up to one day in advance of the performance. There are no cash refunds. Please note: There is a $2 fee for each credit card transaction. Curtain Times: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before curtain. TUESDAY – SATURDAY EVENINGS, 8 p.m. SATURDAY MATINEES, 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY EVENINGS, 6 p.m. The July 4 performance will be at 4:30 p.m.
ROSEMARY SACKETT
& FAMILY
STEVEN J. GRAEBER A N D R E A WA I T T C A R LT O N
F A M I LY F O U N D A T I O N ANNE THORNE
WEAVER
TOM & JEAN
WILLEY
SYBIL WIEGMAN
GENIE REED
JOHN AND RAMONA
NITZ
Special Discounts Be a Subscriber—The Best Way to Support the Okoboji Summer Theatre: Come see every show! OST subscribers are patrons who see every production on the same day of the week and have the same reserved seats. Subscribers with confirmed orders pick up their tickets at an earlier time. Lucky Number Three: If you’re under age 30, join us for the first three productions of the season: The Honky Tonk Angels, Murder on the Orient Express and Steel Magnolias for $33. Student Special: Two students, 13 and above (including college students), will be admitted for the regular price of one on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Senior Special: Two senior citizens, age 60 and older, will be admitted for the price of one for Saturday matinees (4:30 p.m.) and on Sunday evenings (6 p.m.). This offer is not good on single tickets. Fun for All Ages: ALL Saturday evening (8 p.m.) performances are now available at the 2-for-1 ticket price for ALL ages. Military Special: ALL Active and Reserve military personnel may purchase 2-for-1 tickets for any 8 p.m. performance. Under 12, Half Price: Children ages 6-12 may attend any mainstage show for half price. The Box Office can tell you which shows are rated “all ages” and “PG” as these are the only shows recommended for children. Children under age 5, including “babes in arms,” will not be admitted. Group Rate: Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets at a discount of $2 off the regular ticket price. For large groups (100+), an added matinee performance is an option. Cash, check, money orders or credit cards are accepted. Tickets must be paid at least two weeks before the performance date. No other discounts apply. Contact Ruth Ann Burke at rburke@stephens.edu. Starting June 3, call the Box Office at (712) 332-7773 to reserve group tickets. Wheelchair Accessibility: Please indicate when ordering if you would like to reserve our convenient wheelchair seating. Gift Certificates Make a Wonderful Present: OST gift certificates are available at any time. Contact the Box Office for details.
SIGNE KIM
LAURIDSEN-JONES
Thanks
to our 2019 sponsors! ROSEMARIE & DENNIS
WA R D
GINNY & SUE
PETERSON
M A R GY J . WO O D
TIMOTHY & RANDOLPH
ARAND-MCILRATH
J OA N N E A N D M AT T
ZIERINGER
JIM AND PHYLLIS
CURRELL
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Support Artistic Excellence
Please consider a donation to OST to secure our ability to produce professional theater for future generations of students, guest artists and our patrons. Options include:
• Making a donation to the OST Annual Fund to support guest artists and ongoing needs • Becoming a sponsor to help us support one of our productions • Including OST in your estate plans (contact us for more information)
Provide support to the Okoboji Summer Theatre and make a lasting difference!
Join Us on Friday Nights
Spotlight Series: Catch a free performance by members of our company under our awning before the Friday night production. Usually a mixture of music and comedy, these performances are sure to please! It’s a Date: Every Friday night we offer free babysitting. Your child gets to play with some of our talented actors while you enjoy the show! Contact the Box Office to reserve a spot for your child.
Okoboji Summer Theatre Wine & Beer Bar
Arrive early for any of our productions and grab a drink at the OST Bar on our beautiful Weaver Patio, featuring local beer and wine.
Stay Connected to OST
Follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for special OST events. Throughout the season, join Artistic Director Stephen Brotebeck for an informal pre-show chat or post-show discussions with the cast and crew to learn more about how productions at OST come together with insights into the rehearsal process and what happens behind the scenes!
Boji Bantam Children’s Theatre
Save these dates for another wonderful season in OST’s Boji Bantam Children’s Theatre. Ticket prices for 2019: $7 for ages 14 and up and $5 for those under 14. If you would like to bring a group, please contact the Box Office at (712) 332-7773. Showtime is at 10:30 a.m.
Treasure Island, June 19-22
Red Riding Hood, July 3-6 Miss Electricity, July 17-20 The Ugly Duckling, July 31-Aug. 3
boji
Bantam
children’s theatre
*Additional matinee on July 5 *July 4 performance, 4:30 p.m. only
*Additional performance on Friday, Aug. 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Mamma Mia! (Musical) Aug. 6-11
Living On Love (Comedy) July 30-Aug. 4
Beehive – The ’60s Musical (Musical) July 23-28
Happily Ever After: A Wedding Comedy (Comedy) July 16-21
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Classic) July 9-14
Mary Poppins (Musical) July 2-7
Steel Magnolias (Comedy) June 25-30
Murder on the Orient Express (Mystery) June 18-23
The Honky Tonk Angels (Musical) June 11-16
Shows and Dates
$33
Three
First
TUES.-SUN. FOR SAT. SPECIFY MATINEE OR EVE
Day
Date
$20 NON-MUSICALS $24 MUSICALS
Regular Rates 2-FOR-1 SAT. AT 4:30 P.M. SUN. AT 6 P.M.
Sr. Citizen 2-FOR-1 WED. & THUR.
Student
Children Under 12 HALF PRICE
Saturday Evening 8 P.M. 2-FOR-1
Number of Seats Needed
Total
A Grand Night for Singing, 2018
Ticket Reservation Form Please complete fully.
QUESTIONS? Please contact the Box Office at (712) 332-7773 starting June 3, 2019. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
PHONE
EMAIL Please mark this box if you are an OST season subscriber.
OST season subscribers have the same reserved seats for each performance. To retain these seats, subscribers need to attend at least five performances each season. If you are interested, contact the Box Office.
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CLIP AND MAIL TO:
OKOBOJI SUMMER THEATRE P.O. BOX 341 SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360 Rather email? Submit the information above to: boxoffice@okobojisummertheatre.org
Discount Voucher Booklet Orders
The mainstage discount voucher booklets are available for $175 exclusively from the Okoboji Summer Theatre Association. Each booklet has four vouchers for musicals and five vouchers for non-musicals. The Box Office only accepts the musical vouchers for musical productions. To use a voucher, make your reservations with the Box Office. Questions about the vouchers or the association can be directed to ostassociation@gmail.com. DISCOUNT VOUCHER BOOKLETS MAY BE PURCHASED BY: • Mailing the form below to: OST Association • Emailing: ostavoucherbooklet@gmail.com • Visiting Northwest Bank locations in (Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park or Milford), Liberty National Bank (Okoboji), Pearson Lakes Art Center (Okoboji) or Arts on Grand (Spencer). For information about the Okoboji Summer Theatre Association, contact OSTA President Rachelle Fratzke at (712) 330-5990, or ostassociation@gmail.com.
DISCOUNT BOOKLET ORDER FORM NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE, ZIP PHONE EMAIL I WOULD LIKE A TOTAL OF
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OST Association P.O. Box 623 Okoboji, IA 51355 DO NOT SEND TICKET RESERVATIONS TO THIS ADDRESS. Please contact the OST Box Office at (712) 332-7773 to make reservations.
Thoroughly Modern Millie, 2018
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