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Director Rhoda giving the cast some post-rehearsal notes! Just a few more days until opening night on Thursday! We are so excited to share this show with the Hutchinson Community! #HTCOddCouple Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/hutchinson-theatre-company/65ad82d597e5710e3a430b88 Performances: March 14-16 at 7 p.m. & March 17 at 2 p.m. at Hutchinson Center for the Arts.

We're looking for bakers, from hobby to Cottage Licensed, to provide treats during intermission of our upcoming production of The Odd Couple: The Female Version. March 14-17th. For more details and to reserve your spot, please sign up below: https://forms.gle/rWyXYw6ve3hJb7FeA

Get your tickets for for The Odd Couple: Female Version!! Director: Rhoda Hubbard Executive Producer: Airy Duncan Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/hutchinson-theatre-company/65ad82d597e5710e3a430b88 Performances: March 14-16 at 7 p.m. & March 17 at 2 p.m. at Hutchinson Center for the Arts. About the Show: Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head and sparks fly.

Tickets are now on sale for The Odd Couple: Female Version!! Director: Rhoda Hubbard Executive Producer: Airy Duncan Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/hutchinson-theatre-company/65ad82d597e5710e3a430b88 Performances: March 14-16 at 7 p.m. & March 17 at 2 p.m. at Hutchinson Center for the Arts. About the Show: Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head and sparks fly.

LAST CALL!! Tomorrow, February 19th, is the LAST day to buy Season Passes for HTC! You don't want to miss out on this amazing season! Passes include Hutchinson Theatre Company's winter, summer, and fall shows for 2024. Season pass holders also will receive advance notices reminding them to choose their performance date and seats. They have access to buying tickets a full week ahead of the general public! Purchase Season Passes: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/2024-season-passes-on-sale The Odd Couple: Female Version, March 14-17 at Hutchinson Center for the Arts Matilda, August 2-4 & 9-11 at Hutchinson High School Deer Camp, Nov. 1-3 & 7-9, Dinner Theater Show at Crow River Winery Visit our website for more info: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/2024-season-passes-on-sale

Only one more weeks to get your 2024 Season Pass for HTC! Passes include Hutchinson Theatre Company's winter, summer, and fall shows for 2024. Season pass holders also will receive advance notices reminding them to choose their performance date and seats. They have access to buying tickets a full week ahead of the general public! Purchase Season Passes: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/2024-season-passes-on-sale The Odd Couple: Female Version, March 14-17 at Hutchinson Center for the Arts Matilda, August 2-4 & 9-11 at Hutchinson High School Deer Camp, Nov. 1-3 & 7-9, Dinner Theater Show at Crow River Winery Visit our website for more info: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/2024-season-passes-on-sale

Only two more weeks to get your 2024 Season Pass for HTC! Passes include Hutchinson Theatre Company's winter, summer, and fall shows for 2024. Season pass holders also will receive advance notices reminding them to choose their performance date and seats. They have access to buying tickets a full week ahead of the general public! Purchase Season Passes: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/2024-season-passes-on-sale Spring Show- The Odd Couple: Female Version, March 14-17 at Hutchinson Center for the Arts Matilda, August 2-4 & 9-11 at Hutchinson High School Deer Camp, Nov. 1-3 & 7-9, Dinner Theater Show at Crow River Winery Visit our website for more info: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/2024-season-passes-on-sale

Tonight is opening night! It's only an hour show and full of so much talent!

HTC Season Passes are now on sale through February 19, 2024! Passes include Hutchinson Theatre Company's winter, summer, and fall shows for 2024. Season pass holders also will receive advance notices reminding them to choose their performance date and seats. They have access to buying tickets a full week ahead of the general public! Purchase Season Passes: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/2024-season-passes-on-sale Spring Show- The Odd Couple: Female Version, March 14-17 at Hutchinson Center for the Arts Matilda, August 2-4 & 9-11 at Hutchinson High School Deer Camp, Nov. 1-3 & 7-9, Dinner Theater Show at Crow River Winery Visit our website for more info: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/2024-season-passes-on-sale

Thank you so much to all who came out to audition for our upcoming production of The Odd Couple: Female Version! We are so excited to announce the cast and cannot wait to see this awesome show in March! Show Details: March 14-16 (7 p.m.), March 17 (2 p.m.) At Hutchinson Center for the Arts Visit our website for more information: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/who-we-are So without further ado, here is our cast list: Olive Madison - Lena Mowlem Florence Unger - Shannon Watts Sylvie - Carrie Smith Mickey - Amber Duncan Renee - Meagan Johnson Vera - Jody Runke Manolo Costazuela - David Berger Jesus Costazuela - John Gustafson

There’s still time to get your 2024 Season Passes! On sale now through February 19, 2024! Passes include Hutchinson Theatre Company's winter, summer, and fall shows for 2024. Season pass holders also will receive advance notices reminding them to choose their performance date and seats. They have access to buying tickets a full week ahead of the general public! Purchase Season Passes: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/2024-season-passes-on-sale The Odd Couple: Female Version, March 14-17 at Hutchinson Center for the Arts Matilda, August 2-4 & 9-11 at Hutchinson High School Deer Camp, Nov. 1-3 & 7-9, Dinner Theater Show at Crow River Winery Visit our website for more info: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/2024-season-passes-on-sale

Come out and support our local up and coming youth next weekend in this magical musical!

We cannot wait to see you at auditions for The Odd Couple: Female Version! Auditions are TOMORROW (Jan 21) from 2-5 p.m. and Monday (Jan 22) from 4-7 p.m. at New Journey U.C.C. (31 4th Ave SW, Hutchinson). No preparation or previous experience necessary! Performances: March 14-16th at 7 p.m. and March 17th at 2 p.m. at Hutchinson Center for the Arts. The show is Directed by Rhoda Hubbard! Contact the Hutchinson Theatre Company for any questions at info@hutchtheatre.org. Cast: 6 women, 2 men, 30s+ Check out our Website for more information on the cast roles: https://hutchtheatre.org/auditions-the-odd-couple-the-female-version

We're excited to announce our Spring Production! The Odd Couple: The Female Version March 14-16th at 7 p.m. and March 17th at 2 p.m. matinee at Hutchinson Center for the Arts. Directed by Rhoda Hubbard. Auditions: January 21st 2-5 p.m. & Jan. 22nd 4-7 p.m. at New Journey U.C.C., 31 4th Ave SW, Hutchinson Rehearsal starts Jan. 29th 5:30-7:30 p.m. (pending actors schedules) at New Journey Contact the Hutchinson Theatre Company for any questions at info@hutchtheatre.org. Cast: 6 women, 2 men, 30s+ Check out our Website for more information on the cast roles: https://hutchtheatre.org/auditions-the-odd-couple-the-female-version About the show: Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might attempt suicide, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head and sparks fly.

🎄👍We got your stocking stuffer covered!! Introducing HTC's Holiday Flex Pack! Now you can purchase pre-sale tickets that can be used at any show in 2024, excluding our fall dinner theater show. Save $5 on each ticket with this pre-sale option. Flex Packs are sold in packs of 2, 4, 6, and 8 tickets. Packs are available for purchase thru January 14, 2024. Purchase here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/hutchinson-theatre-company/subscriptions

🎉2024 Season Passes now on sale thru February 19, 2024! Still need a gift idea? Don't worry, we got you covered. Passes include Hutchinson Theatre Company's summer, fall and winter shows for 2024. Season pass holders also will receive advance notices reminding them to choose their performance date and seats. They have access to buying tickets a full week ahead of the general public! Purchase Season Passes: https://www.hutchtheatre.org/2024-season-passes-on-sale Spring Show-TBD Matilda, August 2-4 & 9-11 at Hutchinson High School: Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world. Deer Camp, Nov. 1-3 & 7-9 (Dinner Theater Show at Crow River Winery): Four buddies are enjoying their annual deer hunting trip, but this year is different. After 15 years of them coming home with nothing but a hangover, their wives have given them an ultimatum: bag a deer or your deer camp days are over. Only one hurdle stands in their way— none of them know how to hunt. Do they buy one? Steal one? Could they possibly try to… shoot one? With this wacky troop, it seems the only ones safe in the woods are the deer, but with song and dance, a bit of chance, and some audience interaction, their prayers are answered just as they run out of beer. By Gene Jurek & Music by Doug Spartz

🎉We're excited to announce our 2024 Season! Stay tuned for details on Season Passes and Flex Gift Packs! Spring Show-TBD YoungStars: Transylmania (Youth theater workshop for 4th-8th grade) June 27th & 28th at Park Elementary Matilda, August 2-4 & 9-11 at Hutchinson High School: Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her school teacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Orchestrations and Additional Music – Chris Nightingale Deer Camp, Nov. 1-3 & 7-9 (Dinner Theater Show at Crow River Winery): Four buddies are enjoying their annual deer hunting trip, but this year is different. After 15 years of them coming home with nothing but a hangover, their wives have given them an ultimatum: bag a deer or your deer camp days are over. Only one hurdle stands in their way— none of them know how to hunt. Do they buy one? Steal one? Could they possibly try to… shoot one? With this wacky troop, it seems the only ones safe in the woods are the deer, but with song and dance, a bit of chance, and some audience interaction, their prayers are answered just as they run out of beer. By Gene Jurek & Music by Doug Spartz

🎄That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who came out to support "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play!" Special thanks to everyone who made this production possible. We hope you enjoyed this unique production! We collected $157 during intermissions for Common Cup Ministry! Thank for your generosity. Stay tuned for details on purchasing season passes and a gift flexpack for our 2024 Season. For those who didn't attend the show, we'll be posting our line-up for the public soon!

Tomorrow December 9th is your last chance to come and see 🎄It's a "Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play!"🎄 Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7pm! A limited number of tickets are available at the door or online at : https://our.show/htcwonderfullife Location: The Hutchinson Center For The Arts Directed by: Bill Haas Production by Joe Landry and produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com). 🎄About the show: It’s a Wonderful Life (A Live Radio Play) is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

🎄The studio is almost ready and tickets are selling fast for It's a "Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play!"🎄 Purchase your tickets online or at the door: https://our.show/htcwonderfullife Tickets can also be purchase online at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts if need assistance. Doors open at 6:30pm each night! Come kick off the holiday season with the theatre company! Show Dates: December 7, 8 & 9 at 7 p.m. Location: The Hutchinson Center For The Arts Directed by: Bill Haas Production by Joe Landry and produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com). 🎄About the show: It’s a Wonderful Life (A Live Radio Play) is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

Every night of our production of Steel Magnolias, a non-profit group volunteered to serve the meals and wait on the tables for our guests. In return for their service, all tips collected for each night were given back to the group. 🙏In the six nights, the groups earned $2.275.41 in tips! Thank you so much for your support and we're so happy to help give back. More info about the groups who helped make the show a success: 💪REACH: A program at Hutchinson High School and Middle School designed to be a safe place where students can find support and accountability from caring staff. Students develop teamwork, social, emotional, work and life skills through activities, discussion, goal setting, job shadowing, volunteer work, and more. REACH students are committed to breaking cycles and bettering themselves in order to lead happy, healthy, and whole lives. 💪Hutchinson Youth Theatre Association: The Hutchinson High School Theatre and Hutchinson Youth Theatre Association is proud to support the Hutchinson High School drama and speech organizations. The Association is a non-profit organization that dedicates all of their donations to fostering the imagination of children. 💪Litchfield Area Male Chorus: The Litchfield Area Male Chorus invites you to their winter concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 7th at the Litchfield Christian Church. Details for additional concerts in December can be found on their Facebook page (facebook.com/litchfieldmalechorus). Interested in singing with LAMC? The chorus practices Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Litchfield High School choir room throughout the school year with a beak in January.

🌸That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported or volunteered at our production of Steel Magnolias! We hope you enjoyed the show and we had fun celebrating with this cast of strong as "steel" women! What were some of your favorite moments of the play? ❤

🌸You will laugh, cry and be reminded of the things that really matter the most! Come see this phenomenal cast! Steel Magnolias is making its first debut since 2003 and you have three more opportunities to see this show! 👇Check out the cast and details on the show: The Cast: Annelle Dupuy-Desoto: Beauty shop assistant played by Loraina Looft Clairee Belcher: Widow of former mayor played by Lena Mowlem Truvy Jones: Owner of the beauty shop played by Janean Sorrell Ouiser Boudreaux: Wealthy curmudgeon played by Rhoda Hubbard M’Lynn Eatenton; Shelby’s Mother played by Mary Haugen Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie: Prettiest girl in town played by Rachel Trettin 🌸Steel Magnolias Show Dates: 17-18th Location: Crow River Winery Doors open 5:30 pm 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier) 4:30 p.m. doors open 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m Show Purchase tickets 24 hours before the show time: https://our.show/htcsteelmagnolias

There's one more week left to watch this wonderful show! We don't want you to miss out so make sure you purchase your tickets 24 hours prior to the showtime to ensure your meal and seat! Tickets cannot be sold at the door. Purchase online or visit the Hutchinson Center for the Arts for assistance. Purchase tickets: https://our.show/htcsteelmagnolias 🌸Steel Magnolias Show Dates: 17-18th Location: Crow River Winery Doors open 5:30 pm 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier) 4:30 p.m. doors open 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m Show

There are many roles played by only a few cast members and many moving parts to this unique play, including the sound effects that must happen during the live performance of the radio show. Director Bill Haas sits among the many objects that will be used during the show to produce sounds of thunder and the crunching of snow as someone runs. The cast of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" has been busy rehearsing the last few weeks while our production of Steel Magnolias is running We can't wait to put you into the Holiday Spirit! 🎄Tickets are now on sale for "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play!"🎄 Show Dates: December 7, 8 & 9 at 7 p.m. Location: The Hutchinson Center For The Arts Directed by: Bill Haas Production by Joe Landry and produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com). Purchase tickets online or at the door: https://our.show/htcwonderfullife Tickets can also be purchase online at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts if need assistance. 🎄About the show: It’s a Wonderful Life (A Live Radio Play) is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

One week down, one more to go! Don't miss out on this wonderful show! Meet the wonderful women of Steel Magnolias! Annelle Dupuy-Desoto: Beauty shop assistant played by Loraina Looft Clairee Belcher: Widow of former mayor played by Lena Mowlem Truvy Jones: Owner of the beauty shop played by Janean Sorrell Ouiser Boudreaux: Wealthy curmudgeon played by Rhoda Hubbard M’Lynn Eatenton; Shelby’s Mother played by Mary Haugen Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie: Prettiest girl in town played by Rachel Trettin 🌸Steel Magnolias Show Dates: 17-18th Location: Crow River Winery Doors open 5:30 pm 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier) 4:30 p.m. doors open 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m Show Purchase tickets 24 hours before the show time: https://our.show/htcsteelmagnolias

Maître d' Ruth directing the servers from the Hutchinson Youth Theatre Organization before the show! For our dinner theatre production, we are collaborating with three community groups who will be servers and will keep 100% of the tips they receive for their organization. Our three organizations are: REACH: A program at Hutchinson High School and Middle School designed to be a safe place where students can find support and accountability from caring staff. Students develop teamwork, social, emotional, work and life skills through activities, discussion, goal setting, job shadowing, volunteer work, and more. REACH students are committed to breaking cycles and bettering themselves in order to lead happy, healthy, and whole lives. Hutchinson Youth Theatre Association: The Hutchinson High School Theatre and Hutchinson Youth Theatre Association is proud to support the Hutchinson High School drama and speech organizations. The Association is a non-profit organization that dedicates all of their donations to fostering the imagination of children. Litchfield Area Male Chorus: The Litchfield Area Male Chorus invites you to their winter concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 7th at the Litchfield Christian Church. Details for additional concerts in December can be found on their Facebook page (facebook.com/litchfieldmalechorus). Interested in singing with LAMC? The chorus practices Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Litchfield High School choir room throughout the school year with a beak in January.

Try one or both of our signature Steel Magnolias drinks the "Shelby" or "Bashful & Blush" at any of our shows. Tickets on sale 24 hours before show times. 🌸Steel Magnolias Show Dates: Nov. 9-11 & 17-18th Location: Crow River Winery Doors open 5:30 pm 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier) 4:30 p.m. doors open 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m Show Purchase tickets 24 hours before the show time: https://our.show/htcsteelmagnolias

We pray that you got your tickets to Steel Magnolias! First show debutes tomorrow! 🌸Steel Magnolias Show Dates: Nov. 9-11 & 17-18th Location: Crow River Winery Doors open 5:30 pm 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier) 4:30 p.m. doors open 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m Show Purchase tickets 24 hours before the show time: https://our.show/htcsteelmagnolias

🌸It's almost show time! We're just putting the final details on the set. There's still time to buy tickets too. Just make sure you purchase your tickets 24 hours before the show time. Meal is catered by Elbows Allowed Catering. On the Menu: Herbed chicken Cheesy carrots Salad Dinner Roll Velvet cake Purchase your tickets here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/hutchinson-theatre-company/651e247f575d880e3b894af4

As all things hair-related and pink were packed up and brought to the Crow River Winery this past weekend for "Steel Magnolias" ... Christmas things will be filling this space as "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" occupies this space for rehearsals. We're so grateful for New Journey UCC to allow us to practice our productions in their basement!!! Tickets are now on sale for both shows: 🌸Steel Magnolias Show Dates: Nov. 9-11 & 17-18th Location: Crow River Winery Doors open 5:30 pm 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier) 4:30 p.m. doors open 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m Show Purchase tickets 24 hours before the show time: https://our.show/htcsteelmagnolias 🎄It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Show Dates: December 7, 8 & 9 at 7 p.m. Location: The Hutchinson Center For The Arts Purchase tickets online or at the door: https://our.show/htcwonderfullife

The Hutchinson Theater Company participated in a Community Based Emergency Preparedness drill lead by Hutchinson Health and in coordination with the Hutchinson Police Department, Hutchinson Fire Department and Allina EMS on Oct. 25th. It was an excellent learning experience for those involved. These drills help Hutchinson Health and emergency services to be better prepared to serve our community in the event of an emergency. We were happy to use our theater skills for improving safety!

🎄Tickets are now on sale for It's a "Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play!"🎄 Show Dates: December 7, 8 & 9 at 7 p.m. Location: The Hutchinson Center For The Arts Directed by: Bill Haas Production by Joe Landry and produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com). Purchase tickets online or at the door: [Link in Bio] Tickets can also be purchase online at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts if need assistance. 🎄About the show: It’s a Wonderful Life (A Live Radio Play) is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

🎃💀👻There's nothing more scary than not having your tickets yet for Steel Magnolias! Tickets must be purchased 24 hours in advance of the show time. 🎃💀👻 Purchase your tickets (Link in Bio) Nov. 9-11 & 17-18th. Doors open 5:30 pm 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier) 4:30 p.m. doors open 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m Show About the show: The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

"I just want to hit something!" "Here, hit Ouiser!" Hey, we all deal with grief differently ... Steel Magnolias will make you laugh and cry at the same time with this heart-felt production and a stunning cast! Starring: Truvy: Janean Sorrell 🌸 Annelle: Loraina Looft 🌸 Clairee: Lena Mowlem 🌸 Shelby: Rachel Trettin 🌸 M'Lynn: Mary Haugen 🌸 Ouiser: Rhoda Hubbard 🌸 Tickets are on sale now and cannot be purchased at the door, so don't miss your opportunity to have a night out with dinner and a show! Purchase your tickets (Link in Bio) Nov. 9-11 & 17-18th. Doors open 5:30 pm 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier) 4:30 p.m. doors open 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m Show About the show: The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

The Hutchinson Community Theatre presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry and produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) at the Hutchinson Center For The Arts December 7, 8 & 9, 2023, directed by Bill Haas. Tickets will go on sale the beginning of November 1st! 🎄We're excited to announce our cast for It's a Wonderful Life!🎄 See below 👇 George Smith is playing Freddie Filmore, the announcer, Stage Manager, Horace the teller, Uncle Billy, Peter Bailey (the father). Bert, Bridge Keeper, Dr. Campbell and the Sheriff Alex Mowlem is playing Jake Laurents and voicing George Bailey and young George Bailey, and Joseph Kathy Hanneman is playing Sally Applewhite and voicing Mary Hatch and young Mary Hatch Erika Durheim is playing Lana Sherwood and voicing Violet Bick, Rose Bailey, and young Violet Bick David Elling is playing Harry "Jazzbo" Haywood and voicing Stage Manager, Clarence, Mr. Gower, Mr. Potter, Old Man Collins, Nick, Binky, Mr. Martini, Mr. Welch and Man Dakota Miller will voice Peter Bailey (child), Sam Wainwright, Man at Martini’s, Tommy Bailey, Ed, Ernie, Cop, Harry Bailey, young Harry Bailey and Charlie Amber Duncan will voice Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Thompson, Matilda and Schultz Staci Skoog will voice Ruth Bailey, Janie Bailey, Sadie Vance and woman Valandra Duncan will voice Zuzu Bailey and will be the on-stage sound effects person along with Janet Hall. 🎄About the show: It’s a Wonderful Life (A Live Radio Play) is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

Cast members "Annelle" Loraina Looft, "Shelby" Rachel Trettin and "Clairee" Lena Mowlem are decorating the Christmas tree with baby Jesus for the Christmas scene of Steel Magnolias as "M'Lynn" Mary Haugen is assembling the baby Jesus' for the tree. See Melanie Brown's director debut!🌸 Tickets are now ON SALE for Steel Magnolias! Enjoy an evening out with the ladies or your special someone at the Crow River Winery. Ticket includes dinner and the show! Purchase Here: https://our.show/htcsteelmagnolias Nov. 9-11 & 17-18th. Doors open 5:30 pm 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier) 4:30 p.m. doors open 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m Show About the show: The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

Tickets are now ON SALE for Steel Magnolias! Enjoy an evening out with the ladies or your special someone at the Crow River Winery. Ticket includes dinner and the show! Purchase Tickets: Link in profile Nov. 9-11 & 17-18th. Doors open 5:30 pm 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Show Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier) 4:30 p.m. doors open 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m Show About the show: The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

The Hutchinson Community Theatre presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry and produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) at the Hutchinson Center For The Arts December 7, 8 & 9, 2023, directed by Bill Haas. Auditions will be held Monday October 9th Tuesday October 10th at The Hutchinson Center for the Arts 6:30-8:30 p.m. About the play: This uplifting Christmas classic is presented as if it were a radio drama in the 1940/50’s time period broadcast live from WBFR radio and promises to be tremendous Holiday experience for residents of Hutchinson and surrounding areas. Although the play can be produced with only 5 cast members, 3 men and two women - all of them voicing several characters of various ages - the cast can be expanded to include several more members. Please join us! You need not prepare anything. Please bring your enthusiasm and a list of possible rehearsal conflicts. Rehearsal is generally Monday - Thursday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

🎉 We're excited to announce our cast list for Steel Magnolias! We had many talented individuals audition and we had some hard decisions to make. Thank you to everyone who was brave enough to come out. We hope to see you come back for our next shows. Drum roll .... Truvy: Janean Sorrell 🌸 Annelle: Loraina Looft 🌸 Clairee: Lena Mowlem 🌸 Shelby: Rachel Trettin 🌸 M'Lynn: Mary Haugen 🌸 Ouiser: Rhoda Hubbard 🌸 Come out and enjoy this fabulous show at the Crow River Winery with a delicious meal catered by Chef Craig. Tickets go on sale on Oct 9th. Nov. 9-11 & 17-18th. Doors open 5:30 pm 6 pm Dinner 7 pm Show Nov. 19th (Starting 1 hour earlier) 4:30 am doors open 5 pm Dinner 6 pm Show About the show: The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

Auditions are tonight and Monday 7-9 p.m. for our next production Steel Magnolias! If you are interested in being involved in the production in an offstage capacity (costuming, set construction, stage management, choreography, etc.), send us an email at info@hutchtheatre.org or come to auditions to sign up! Those auditioning will read scenes and monologues from the script. The play will be presented at the Crow River Winery November 9-11 and 17-19. Read through will begin Sept. 18th with rehearsals starting the 19th. Practice runs Monday-Thursday leading up to the show. Steel Magnolias is a stage play by American writer Robert Harling. The play is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana. The action takes place in Trudy’s beauty salon where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to get their hair done. The title suggests the "female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel". Characters -Truvy Jones is the 40 year old owner of a small town beauty shop. she knows everyone’s business and shares it with anyone who will listen. -M’Lynn Eatenton, 50ish, is Shelby’s mother, a socially prominent career woman. -Annelle Dupuy-Desoto, 19, is the daughter-in-law, shop assistant. -Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, roughly 25 year old diabetic young lady. -Clare Belcher, 66ish, widow of former mayor, grande dame. -Ouiser (pronounced “Weezer”) Boudreaux, 66ish, wealthy curmudgeon. We will have paper audition forms available on the day of auditions.

Congratulations to Elsie! She was the winner of our Below Zero gift card drawing from Hutchinson Water Carnival's Community Day. Thanks for stopping out at our booth!

We're so proud of this year's YoungStars' cast of "Becoming Shakespeare!" They put on a fabulous play in just under 4 weeks of rehearsals. What was your favorite part, line or character if you did see the show?

That's a wrap! We want to thank everyone who attended or help make this show possible! With your help, we were able to collect $841 during intermission. All proceeds will go to McLeod Alliance! ❤ Thank you to Let It Grow for its generous donation of $582. All proceeds from its plant sales during intermission were donated back to Hutchinson Theatre Company! ❤ We're so excited to be back on stage and can't wait to see you for our next show this fall! Enjoy dinner and a show at Crow River Winery. Steel Magnolias Nov. 9-11 & 17-19 Auditions are Sept. 10th & 11th 7-9 p.m. at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts. Stay tuned for more information!

Thanks to all who came out to see Little Shop of Horrors this weekend! If you haven’t seen it yet, you’ve got 3 more chances next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! July 20-22!

That's a wrap for night one! You REALLY don't want to miss this show! Let It Grow will be selling plants at every show during intermission and all proceeds will go to Hutchinson Theatre Company. What's not to love about that? Tickets can be purchased Online or at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Five more shows left! July 14, 15 & July 20, 21, 22 Purchase your tickets here: https://our.show/littleshop23

Get your Hutchinson Theatre Company T-Shirt now! Available in short and long-sleeve. Pre-order link available until July 22nd. Orders will be available for pick up at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts at 15 Franklin St SW Hutchinson on Wednesday, August 2nd. Order here: https://www.goldtree.com/htc

Audrey made it here safely as well as other props!

We're only a few weeks away from show time! Little Shop of Horrors cast "Seymour" by George Smith & "Audrey" by Bailey Fields debuted at the Hutchinson Water Carnival Parade! Mark your calendars for July 13-15 & July 20-22 at the Hutchinson High School Tickets will go on sale soon!

Stop out for Community Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Masonic Park!

It was a perfect evening for the Boat Parade! We had fun jamming to the Little Shop of Horrors theme song and waving to all of the parade watchers. We're excited to see you at our upcoming show. Performance Dates are July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22. Tickets will be going on sale soon, stay tuned! See you tomorrow at Community Day at 10 a.m. at West Masonic Park.

Hey! We're looking for a few additional props to borrow for our upcoming production Little Shop of Horrors. We'll take good care of the items and make sure you get them back as well! Items in need: An old fashioned adding machine (the kind that uses a roll of paper) Plant mister Set of small indoor plant tools 2 metal garbage cans 4 old-fashion phones (no cell phones, any color) 3 Horror magazines Studded leather biker bracelet Old cash register Umbrella (old-kind, not a pop-up) Gas mask (old-fashion, WW2 style) Message us on Facebook or e-mail us at info@hutchtheatre.org Thanks for checking!

We have Four High School Seniors in our Little Shop of Horrors cast! Congratulations to Arthur (Orin), Seth (Voice of Audrey II), Selma (Choreographer/Mrs. Luce), and George (Seymour) on their graduations! We are so excited for all of you! 🎓

We're excited to announce our cast line-up for Little Shop of Horrors! The cast did its first reads together and we couldn't be more thrilled! "Seymour" by George Smith "Audrey" by Bailey Fields "Mr. Mushnik" by John Gustafson "Orin" by Arthur Gonzalez "Audrey II" by Seth Berner "Urchins (Crystal, Chiffon, Ronnette) by Emma Gepson, Cassie Smith, Shannon Watts "Ensemble" by Lily DeVries, Ana Guenther, Brooks LaPlante, Selma Moore "Ensemble/Audrey II Puppeteers" By Jackie Fuchs & Sammi Tillmann Director: Mandy Rae Fairbrother Musical Directors: Austin Willhite & Shannon Watts Mark your calendars for July 13-15 & July 20-22 at the Hutchinson High School About the show: The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

We are set up and ready for Little Shop of Horrors auditions!!! Can’t wait to see you there! We will be here from 6-8 pm!!! Come on out to Hutchinson Center for the Arts! No experience necessary!

YoungStars Registration opens May 15th! “Becoming Shakespeare” About: This annual workshop is a 4-week theatre educational workshop targeted for area youth who have completed grades 4-8. The YoungStars program delivers two live theatre productions. Students going through the program will benefit by learning about theatre, confidently preparing for participation in Middle and High School theatre events, and, where appropriate, auditioning for HTC productions. The program is also designed to provide practical leadership and work experience for an Assistant Director and Teen Mentors. *For 35 students age 10-14 (Completed 4th-8th grades) Performances are Thursday, August 3rd & Friday, August 4th at 7 p.m. New Century Academy 950 School Rd SW, Hutchinson Registration available on HTC Website. (Link in Bio) About the show: How did young Shakespeare become a playwright? This play answers that question in the funniest way possible. A professor sends the arrogant young boy with his classmates to do summer theatre. Disagreements, crazy ideas, love poetry and a scheme to get married…eventually Will writes a play about it that’s seen by an agent who invites him and his troupe to London. And the rest is history.

Auditions are only two weeks away! We are so excited to see you there! Auditions are Thursday, May 18th from 6-8 pm and Sunday, May 21st from 2-5 pm at Hutchinson Center for the Arts! Performance Dates: July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 We are also looking for assistance with non-performing elements of the production! More information at the link in our bio!

We're excited to announce our audition dates for Little Shop of Horrors! Calling all actors and off stage opportunities such as costuming, set construction, stage management, choreography, etc. Head over to our website for more information. Link in profile.

🎭 Meet the Hutchinson Theatre Board. Every Monday and Friday we'll feature one of our Board members. Anthony Ambrose has been on the board of the Hutchinson Theatre Company since 2022. He plans to be a part of a few projects in our upcoming 2023 productions. Anthony is looking forward to working with the Hutchinson Theatre Company for years to come. Anthony grew up in Southwestern Minnesota, on the South Dakota and Minnesota border. He has six sisters and two brothers. In high school Anthony was involved in his high school theatre program. Anthony also was involved in a national competitive improvisation program called Destination Imagination, for two years. Anthony graduated from Brookings High School in 2006, in South Dakota. Anthony moved to Tennessee to work for an outdoor adventure company. He was a professional white-water rafting guide for twelve years. While in Tennessee He was working on his degree in political science. Anthony moved back to Minnesota in 2020 and now he's continuing his education working towards his master's in biology. Anthony has been living outside Hutchinson for three years with his partner Charlie, their two dogs, a cat and a bird.

🎭 Meet the Hutchinson Theatre Board. Every Monday and Friday we'll feature one of our Board members. Rhoda Hubbard is new to the Board and is excited to be part of the post-COVID rejuvenation of theater in the Hutchinson community. Whether singing or acting, being on stage has been a lifelong passion and she has been part of numerous HTC productions. Working with wonderful directors, actors, musicians and crew and engaging in the creative process with great people is what makes HTC so special. Rhoda hopes the Board and community will embrace the performing arts in innovative and interesting ways, offering diverse opportunities for expression and entertainment in and for our surrounding areas. Volunteer endeavors include South Fork Film, Riversong, Minnesota Pottery Festival, Spooky Sprint and a super fun stint with No Lines Improv! Rhoda has taught for 24 years in Hutchinson and holds an MA in Education with completed coursework for advanced degrees in Counseling and Alcohol and Drug Counseling. Family is important to Rhoda especially during summers along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan!

🎭 Meet the Hutchinson Theatre Board. Every Monday and Friday we'll feature one of our Board members. Mandy Rae Fairbrother has been a member of the Hutchinson Theatre Company since 2022. She joined the board after moving to Hutchinson from Mankato in the summer of 2022 and is excited to contribute to the community in Hutchinson through HTC. A true “theatre kid,” Mandy Rae was in the third graduating class of the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists (Class of 2008) and went on to study Musical Theatre and Arts Management at Columbia College Chicago. Mandy Rae did an arts internship at the Children’s Theatre Company in 2012 and then took a long hiatus from theatre while pursuing her Master’s in College Student Personnel that continued for a few years after. In 2019, Mandy Rae got involved in community theatre in Mankato and Montgomery, MN appearing in My Fair Lady, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Annie!, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Merrily We Roll Along as well as a few short plays and a cabaret. Mandy Rae also served on the boards of the Curtain Call Theatre Company and Mankato Ballet Company and was on the marketing committee for Merely Players in Mankato. When not at board meetings or rehearsals, Mandy Rae works for an educational nonprofit called Scholarship America, where she supervises a team of individuals who assist students with finding, applying to, and receiving scholarships both in the United States and internationally. In her free time, Mandy Rae loves seeing theatre, traveling, and spending time at home with her boyfriend, Justin, and their cat, Storm.

🎭 Meet the Hutchinson Theatre Board. Every Monday and Friday we'll feature one of our Board members. Mary Fylling's family farmhouse had a huge front porch, where as a child, she wrote, cast, directed, costumed and starred in some of the best summer theatre in McLeod County. She has continued as an enthusiastic participant in theatre my entire life starting with grade and high school productions and moving on to participating in Community Theaters in three states. While appearing in a production in Mound, MN. Mary was approached by an agent and was cast in several commercials. As founder and director of The RiverCity Kids Theatre in Iowa Falls, Ia., presenting theatre workshops, or as Head Speech Coach in Watertown, SD High School, taking students to Nationals every year, her participation has often involved young people. Her favorite roles as an actor are as the Mother in The Long Goodbye, the Mound Community Theatre Production in the MACT Festival and being part of the local production of The Laramie Project. As a writer she has written community historical plays, Murder Mysteries and Children’s plays. Mary has acted, directed, stage managed, costumed, etc. over 50 productions including “The Wizard of Oz” with a cast of 55. (44 of them under the age of 18!) She has had a long distance relationship with the Hutchinson Community Theatre as for several years. Her grandson Logan Schumacher, was active in many summer musicals including the lead in “Singing in the Rain.” A recent arrival on the board, she enjoys subbing as a Para occasionally at West Elementary, writing for puppets at church, photography, creating from vintage and found materials and spending time with family, especially teaching a certain 3 year old how much joy glitter brings to one’s life!

🎭 Meet the Hutchinson Theatre Board. Every Monday and Friday we'll feature one of our Board members. Bio Joe Theis has been a member of the Hutchinson Theater Board since 2020. He joined shortly after his HTC debut as Dr. Bradford Winter in Everybody Loves Opal. Joe had some acting experience when he lived in Mankato, MN in his church's Passion Play where he played a Roman centurion, disciple James and Judas. Joe enjoys the variety of tasks involved in the theater, either serving on the Board or the plays themselves. Joe was recently married in September of 2022. He works for All Mighty Movers and enjoys movies with his wife, crossword puzzles and the Green Bay Packers. Joe is looking forward to what the future brings with HTC and hopes to see some new faces involved in theater as a whole.

🎭 Meet the Hutchinson Theatre Board. Every Monday and Friday we'll feature one of our Board members. Erika Durheim has been a member of the Hutchinson Theatre Co. Board since 2020. She is the liaison to the Hutchinson Youth Theatre Association (HYTA), the High School “Boosters” Group. For the past few years Erika has worked at Hutchinson High School as a Special Education Assistant in the Cornerstone Program working with at-risk teens. Previous to that she spent 15 years in youth ministry; first in St. Peter, MN before getting married and moving to Hutchinson. She loves going on mission trips and traveling. Theatre and performing arts have always been her first love! Erika majored in Theatre Education at St. Cloud State University. From 2012-2013, Erika spent a year as the Executive Director of The Hutchinson Center for the Arts. There she became familiar with the many arts organizations in the Hutchinson community. Predominantly an actor by craft, she has also produced and directed many shows over the years, mostly working in children’s and community theatre. She grew up in Portage, Wisconsin (near Wisconsin Dells) where she was in 27 shows before graduating from high school, thanks in large part to a community theatre group similar to HTC! Recently Erika has directed the Hutchinson High School Spring Plays - CLUE: On Stage! (in 2019) and after the 2020 play was canceled due to COVID-19, returned with a student-written original Love Bites (in 2021). She is also the 2021 YoungStars Theatre Workshop Director. Erika lives in Hutchinson with her husband, Jason, and their two border collie rescue dogs.

🎭 Meet the Hutchinson Theatre Board. Every Monday and Friday we'll feature one of our Board members. Melanie Brown, Secretary, has been involved in Hutchinson Theatre since she Played Truvy in Steel Magnolias back in 2003. Since then, she has performed in Footloose, On Golden Pond, Blithe Spirit, Seasonal Allergies, Everybody loves Opal and one of her biggest roles was Velma Kelly in Chicago. She has also been involved as choreographer for several plays over the years and has even learned to help with Tech (lights & sound). Melanie has really enjoyed the diverse group of people that she has worked with whether it’s the actors, stage managers, directors, tech crews, or members of the board. She has made some lifetime friends through the Hutchinson Theatre Company. She joined the board in 2019. When she is not involved with theater, she works full time at Onto Innovation, Inc in Bloomington. She also enjoys crocheting, boating, and spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She encourages more people to branch out. If they have ever thought about getting involved with theater, please give it a chance.

🎭 Meet the Hutchinson Theatre Board. Every Monday and Friday we'll feature one of our Board members. Janet Hall has been a member of the Hutchinson Theatre Co. since 2016. She has served as board secretary in the past. Janet is a Patient Access Representative at Glencoe Regional Health and has lived in Hutchinson since 1998. Janet was raised in Stewart and lived there several years before moving to Glencoe and then eventually Hutchinson. Janet has always enjoyed live theatre and was in plays back in high school. After a divorce a past board member asked if she would be interested in joining the HTC board, and she jumped at the chance to be involved with theatre and also meet more people that live in the community. Janet has mainly helped with lights and sound for numerous shows in the past. She has also been executive producer for Drinking Habits. Her goal is to direct a show someday, now that she knows what is all involved to make a show happen. Janet is also involved in her church on the Social Concerns committee, the Glencoe Lions Club, Stewart American Legion Auxiliary and a charter member of the newly formed Hutchinson Area Women of Today (HAWT). In her spare time Janet enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and diamond paintings.

🎭 Meet the Hutchinson Theatre Board. Every Monday and Friday we'll feature one of our Board members. Meet Jamie Broll has been a member of the Hutchinson Theatre Co. Board since 2019. She currently serves as the president and is actively involved in the marketing efforts for HTC. Jamie previously served as vice president and secretary. Jamie recently played “Allison” in HTC’s fall production Seasonal Allergies in 2019, and performed on stage with her son Cameron for the first time. She returned to the stage after more than 18 years since starring in the high school play Putting in Heirs and a one-act play. She’s also performed on stage in various skits during her time involved in 4-H. Jamie was asked to join the Board after her involvement with HTC’s fall production and wanted to help foster growth and development in the organization for future generations. She wanted to provide those same opportunities she had growing up being involved in arts such as choir, theatre, and writing. Jamie works full-time as a licensed Realtor and Director of Operations & Talent for The Broll Team-Keller Williams Realty Integrity NW. She lives in Hutchinson with her husband Steven and three sons, Jack-15, Cameron-13, and Grayson-8. Jamie graduated from Hutchinson High School and returned back to the area in 2014. She enjoys hiking around Minnesota as well as in Colorado and Washington and currently leads a local hiking chapter in McLeod County. When she’s not enjoying the outdoors hiking, running or biking, she enjoys cooking, baking for her side business Harmony Baking Company, reading, and watching the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for making the Hutchinson Theatre Company's 20 Year Anniversary Gala successful!! We appreciate you helping keep theater alive!

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, Elbows Allowed Distinct Catering, Flank, Batter Babes, and Compass Occasions for making our 20 year anniversary a success! We're excited to get back on stage in 2023!

Guests at "My Bloody Valentine at Art's Place: The Hutchinson Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary Gala" will have the opportunity to help us solve a murder‼️ We will feature all of our performers at our event throughout the next few weeks. The twist? They all have been identified as suspects in a murder. If you see them in public, please do not approach them as they may be armed and dangerous. 🔪❤️Meet “Amos Hart” Amos Hart is Roxie Hart’s husband who leaves her as soon as he finds out she has been cheating on him. Amos is left alone, causing him to sing “Mr. Cellophane” from Chicago. A song about the fact that is invisible to everyone. He is a very sad character who is honestly the only genuine person in the entire musical. 🎫Purchase tickets: https://hutchinsoncenterforthearts-bloom.kindful.com/e/hutchinson-theatre-company-gala 🎭 About the event: Join us to solve an interactive murder mystery of the Roaring 20s as the Hutchinson Theatre Company celebrates its 20 year anniversary. Come out for a night of fun and food! Live performances commemorating past productions, raffle prizes, serving heavy appetizers and signature drinks. HTC will also announce its 2023 Productions.

Guests at "My Bloody Valentine at Art's Place: The Hutchinson Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary Gala" will have the opportunity to help us solve a murder‼️ We will feature all of our performers at our event throughout the next few weeks. The twist? They all have been identified as suspects in a murder. If you see them in public, please do not approach them as they may be armed and dangerous. 🔪❤️Meet "Solomon” Solomon is the big boss man, with an authoritative air who talks a big, mob-boss-like game, but there is something hiding beneath the boisterousness. 🔪❤️ Meet "Bradford Winter" Bradford Winter is an intelligent college professor with high-end vocabulary and the brains of the operation. His run of bad luck with a drinking problem caused him to kill a man with his car, going to prison and losing his career as a professor. 🎫Purchase tickets: https://hutchinsoncenterforthearts-bloom.kindful.com/e/hutchinson-theatre-company-gala 🎭 About the event: Join us to solve an interactive murder mystery of the Roaring 20s as the Hutchinson Theatre Company celebrates its 20 year anniversary. Come out for a night of fun and food! Live performances commemorating past productions, raffle prizes, serving heavy appetizers and signature drinks. HTC will also announce its 2023 Productions

Guests at "My Bloody Valentine at Art's Place: The Hutchinson Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary Gala" will have the opportunity to help us solve a murder‼️ We will feature all of our performers at our event throughout the next few weeks. The twist? They all have been identified as suspects in a murder. If you see them in public, please do not approach them as they may be armed and dangerous. 🔪❤️Meet "Meg Magrath" Meg Magrarth is the middle sister, she has been gone from the family home for a while. She doesn’t answer any of the letters that are sent nor does she answer any of the phone calls. She told her family she is working on her singing career but she is really working in elsewhere……unknown to her family. 🔪❤️Meet "Babe Botrelle" Babe Botrelle is the youngest sister, she is accused of shooting her husband Zachary, but why would she shoot him? He has given her a very comfortable life, after all he is a senator from Copiah County who has just been shot. 🎫Purchase tickets: https://hutchinsoncenterforthearts-bloom.kindful.com/e/hutchinson-theatre-company-gala 🎭 About the event: Join us to solve an interactive murder mystery of the Roaring 20s as the Hutchinson Theatre Company celebrates its 20 year anniversary. Come out for a night of fun and food! Live performances commemorating past productions, raffle prizes, serving heavy appetizers and signature drinks. HTC will also announce its 2023 Productions.

Guests at "My Bloody Valentine at Art's Place: The Hutchinson Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary Gala" will have the opportunity to help us solve a murder‼️ We will feature all of our performers at our event throughout the next few weeks. The twist? They all have been identified as suspects in a murder. If you see them in public, please do not approach them as they may be armed and dangerous. 🔪❤️Meet "Velma Kelly” Velma Kelly is a strong, outspoken vaudevillian who was committed to Cook County jail after murdering her husband and sister when she found them in bed together. She is used to performing and giving the audience what they want, after being in a sister act for years. The play opens with Velma singing “All That Jazz,” right after the murder, this shows the audience that she has no remorse and cares more about keeping the show going. 🚬 Meet "Matron “Mama” Morton" Mama is the Matron of the women’s block in Cook County Jail. She is the “mama” to the women and will take bribes in order to give the prisoners extra things like cigarettes. 🎫Purchase tickets: https://hutchinsoncenterforthearts-bloom.kindful.com/e/hutchinson-theatre-company-gala 🎭 About the event: Join us to solve an interactive murder mystery of the Roaring 20s as the Hutchinson Theatre Company celebrates its 20 year anniversary. Come out for a night of fun and food! Live performances commemorating past productions, raffle prizes, serving heavy appetizers and signature drinks. HTC will also announce its 2023 Productions

Guests at "My Bloody Valentine at Art's Place: The Hutchinson Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary Gala" will have the opportunity to help us solve a murder‼️ We will feature all of our performers at our event throughout the next few weeks. The twist? They all have been identified as suspects in a murder. If you see them in public, please do not approach them as they may be armed and dangerous. 🔪❤️Meet“Madam Toureau” Madam Toureau is a strong, confident lady who’s seen it all while managing the Cafe Noir-where everything is for sale. 🎫Purchase tickets: https://hutchinsoncenterforthearts-bloom.kindful.com/e/hutchinson-theatre-company-gala 🎭 About the event: Join us to solve an interactive murder mystery of the Roaring 20s as the Hutchinson Theatre Company celebrates its 20 year anniversary. Come out for a night of fun and food! Live performances commemorating past productions, raffle prizes, serving heavy appetizers and signature drinks. HTC will also announce its 2023 Productions.

2023 Season Tickets are now available to purchase! What are the benefits of being a Season Ticket Holder? ⏺Season passes includes one seat to HTC's summer, fall and winter shows ⏺Bundle savings ⏺Season pass holders also will receive advance notices reminding them to choose their performance date and seats. They have access to buying tickets a full week ahead of the general public! We will announce our line-up at the 20th Anniversary Gala on February 11th. To purchase tickets to The Gala: https://hutchinsoncenterforthearts-bloom.kindful.com/e/hutchinson-theatre-company-gala Season Passes may be purchased online or can be purchased at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts at 15 Franklin Ave SW, Hutchinson: https://hutchinsoncenterforthearts-bloom.kindful.com/e/hutchinson-theatre-company-season-pass

Hutchinson Board Members at the Volunteer Hutchinson event hosted by @arts_place_mn We are here until 6! We’d love to see you!

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The HTC Board met today for our annual planning meeting! We worked on finalizing plans for our 20th season this year, which will be announced at our Gala on February 11th! We can’t wait to share our plans with all of you!