Upcoming Production: Mr. Toad's Mad Adventures
June 1, 2025
Toad of Toad Hall is an eccentric but likable chap given to "crazes." His latest craze involves motorcars. Unfortunately, he smashes them up as fast as he gets them. He even steals one for a wild ride over the countryside. Naturally, this gets him into a great deal of trouble. His dear friends Badger, Rat and Mole do their best to help, but their efforts aren’t enough, and Toad ends up in prison... after an uproarious courtroom scene. Little Players presents "Mr. Toad's Mad Adventures" based on Kenneth Grahame’s "Wind in the Willows" and adapted by Vera Morris on Friday and Saturday, July 18-19, at 7 p.m. CDT and Sunday, July 20, at 2 p.m. CDT.
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Seuss-on-Stage Summer Camp
June 23-27, 2025
Step into a world of rhymes, whimsy, and wonder at Camp Seuss-on-Stage! This one-of-a-kind summer drama camp brings the imaginative universe of Dr. Seuss to life through acting, storytelling, and creative play. Campers going into grades 3–5 in the fall will explore favorite Seussian characters, from Horton the Elephant to the Sneeches, while learning the basics of theater—movement, voice, improvisation, and scene work.
Throughout the week, campers will collaborate to create their own wacky, whimsical performance inspired by Dr. Seuss’s stories and style. With colorful costumes, playful props, and lots of laughter, each day will be filled with fun, creativity, and self-expression. At the end of camp, families are invited to a special showcase where our young performers will share their Seuss-tacular show!
No prior theater experience needed—just bring your imagination and a love for silly stories! Summer camp dates are June 23-27, 2025, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. CDT at the Grand Opera House. The fee is $15, and space is limited to 25 students. Please register by June 18, 2025.
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Upcoming Auditions: Macbeth
August 11, 2025
A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. PPCT will hold auditions for "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. There are parts for five women, 12 men, plus several extras. Doubling of some small roles is possible. Show dates are Oct. 3-5 and 9-11, 2025, with a pay-what-you-can performance on Oct. 1, 2025. For more information, contact Director Michael Pangburn at 605-222-9138 or mrpangburn@gmail.com
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Upcoming Auditions: The Thanksgiving Play
October 13, 2025
Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally woke teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. PPCT will hold auditions for "The Thanksgiving Play" by Larissa FastHorse on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. There are parts for two men and two women. Show dates are Dec. 5-7 and 11-13, 2025, with a pay-what-you-can performance on Dec. 3, 2025. For more information, contact Director Alisa Bousa at 605-280-3700 or ademers@pie.midco.net.
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