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August 2021

Arsenic and Old Lace

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August 27, 2021

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Arsenic and Old Lace

By Joseph Kesselring

Venue

BF Rec Center Auditorium
Dates

August 27 & 28 at 7pm and August 29 at 3pm
Duration

Approx. 120 Minutes (Incl 15 min intermission)

We were so happy to finish our 2020 – 2021 Season with the classic comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace. It was a pleasure to present and we are so grateful for the enthusiastic response to this hilarious show.

The Story

Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! Between his aunts’ penchant for poisoning wine, a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, and another brother using plastic surgery to hide from the police—not to mention Mortimer’s own hesitancy about marriage—it’ll be a miracle if Mortimer makes it to his wedding. Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic black comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.

Poster design by Anna Robins of Open Space Creative

Well, dear, for a gallon of elderberry wine I take one teaspoon full of arsenic, then add half a teaspoon full of strychnine and then just a pinch of cyanide.

Martha Brewster

"Arsenic and Old Lace" cast — The cast of ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ having way too much fun

Arsenic and Old Lace Cast

Abby

Carrie Donovan
Martha

Cynthia Scherer
Elaine

Kelsey Gronlund
Mortimer

Tyler Schone
Jonathan

Derek Olson
Dr. Einstein

Kylee Jones
Teddy

Jonny Rey

O’Hara

Brenna Meyer
Klein

Hannah Bugos
Brophy

Brayden Neri
Rooney

Heather Pittman
Witherspoon

Angela Hastings
Mrs. Harper

Nadine Larson
Gibbs

Kristen Pace

Arsenic and Old Lace Creative

Director

Derek Olson
Assistant Director

Heather Pittman
Tech

Morgan Martin

Producer

Derek Olson
Lights/Sound

Anna Robins

Arsenic and Old Lace Credits

Arsenic and Old Lace is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

The Show Must Go On: A Night of One-Acts

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June 2021

The Show Must Go On: A Night of One-Acts

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June 18, 2021

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The Show Must Go On: A Night of One-Acts

“Collections” & “Doctor Vile” by Derek Olson and “School Spirit” by Toi Lyn Flick & Cynthia Rasmussen

Venue

BF Rec Center Auditorium
Dates

June 18 & 19 at 7pm and June 20 at 3pm
Duration

Approx. 120 Minutes (Incl 2 15 Min intermissions)

BFACT is back with a night of one acts

After time away in person due to the pandemic we were very excited to be back in person, this collection of locally written one-acts was our first in-person stage show since December 2019. This show was a huge success and a lot of fun, a great chance for our volunteers to get back together and perform with one another again.

The Shows

Collections

Collections tells the story of a group of workers at a call center on what might be their last day before their branch shuts down. Just because they are bad at their jobs doesn’t mean they will go down without a fight! This fast-paced comedy has lots of laughs and lots of absurdity. That is unless you’ve worked in a call center, then you might have actually met these characters before.

School Spirit

School Spirit is about different groups of people who break into a local High School on a Saturday. They may have all broken in for their own reasons but they have one thing in common, a ghost that doesn’t want them there! Join these teachers, janitors, students, nerds and graduates as they find out it is easy to break-in, getting out is the hard part. This comedy is co-written by first-time local author Toi Lyn Flick.

Doctor Vile

Doctor Vile is about the eponymous villain and his efforts to get into the villain’s union, V.E.N.O.M. The only thing standing in his way is an over-the-hill super spy, potential love, an evaluator who has no time for his nonsense and a whole bunch of incompetence. Don’t worry though, he won’t let that stand in his way. This comedy was co-written by local theater director Nathan Schreier.

Mr. Brawn is referring to V.E.N.O.M. Villains Evil Network Of Malignancy. We are a union that allows professional villains all across the globe to pool resources, share secrets, technology, that sort of thing. We are top tier villainy.

Evaluator from “Doctor Vile”

cast of "School Spirit" — Miss Hawkes (Carrie Donovan) has a heart-to-heart with Superintendent Olson (Matt Pittman)

The Show Must Go On: A Night of One-Acts Cast

School Spirit
Rance

Loki Larive
Carlie

Alyssa Frisbie
Garrett

Braedyn Neri
Bastian

Carston Sechser
Roxanne

Olivia Furrow
Howard

Sydnee Richardson
Pat

Sentel Schreier
Miss Hawkes

Carrie Donovan
Wylie

Colleen Anderson
Carter

Nathan Schreier
Marc

Collin Hockenbary
Sandi

Heather Pittman
Superintendent Olson

Matt Pittman
Doctor Vile
Dr. Vile

Collin Hockenbary
Max Brawn

Derek Olson
Evaluator

Sydnee Richardson
Henchman

Carrie Donovan
Ted

Nathan Schreier
Allyssa

Heather Pittman

Collections
Cam

Nathan Schreier
Jodie

Sentel Schreier
Brenda

Heather Pittman
Nancy

Sydnee Richardson
Sally

Alyssa Frisbie
Chad

Loki Larive
Elsa

Rachel Crittenden
Pat

Derek Olson
Phil

Braedyn Neri
Mark

Carston Sechser

The Show Must Go On: A Night of One-Acts Creative

Collections Director

Collin Hockenbary & Derek Olson
School Spirit & Doctor Vile Director

Crittenden & Derek Olson

Producer

Derek Olson
Lights

Jessie Johnson

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May 2021

Art Thou Virtual?

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May 14, 2021

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Art Thou Virtual?

Art Thou Virtual? An Online Shakespeare Event

Venue

Venue 519/Virtual
Dates

May 14 at 7pm
Duration

Approx. 90 Minutes (Incl 15 Min Intermission)

In a new world, BFACT had a new way to watch Shakespeare!

Belle Fourche Area Community Theater’s presentation of Art Thou Virtual went fantastic on the night of May 14, 2021. The cast was amazing and there were only a few technical hiccups. We want to thank the whole cast and crew as well as everyone who bought tickets to watch this unique show.

Murder most foul, as in the best it is; but this most foul, strange, and unnatural.

Ghost, Hamlet Act 1 Scene 5

The Show

Show Sponsor

Psthumus (Tyler Shone) and Iachimo (Jonny Rey) plot in “Cymbeline”

Art Thou Virtual? An Online Shakespeare Event Cast

Cymbeline
Act 1, Scene 4
Posthumus

Tyler Schone
Iachimo

Jonny Rey
Philario

Searraha Droppers
Act 5, Scene 5
Imogen

Sophia Thompson
Posthumus

Tyler Schone
Iachimo

Jonny Rey
Cymbeline

Sharon Tompson
Julius Caesar
Act 4, Scene 3
Cassius

Jonny Rey
Brutus

Derek Olson
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Act 1, Scene 2
Julia

Alaethia Thompson
Lucetta

Sophia Thompson
Act 2, Scene 3
Servant

Kylee Jones
Act 4, Scene 4
Julia

Alaethia Thompson
Proteus

Tyler Schone

Hamlet
Act 1, Scene 5
Hamlet

Jonny Rey
Ghost

Derek Olson
Act 3, Scene 1
Hamlet

Jonny Rey
Ophelia

Alex Arnold
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Act 1, Scene 1
Helena

Shonee Singer
Romeo and Juliet

Prologue
Narrator

Sharon Thompson
Act 2, Scene 2
Romeo

Tyler Schone
Juliet

Kylee Jones
Act 3, Scene 1
Benvolio

Searraha Droppers
Mercutio

Alaethia Thompson
Tybalt

Sophia Thompson
Romeo

Alex Arnold

Art Thou Virtual? An Online Shakespeare Event Creative

Director

Jonny Rey
Technical Director

Nathan Schreier

Producer

Derek Olson

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December 2020

A Virtual Christmas Carol

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December 17, 2020

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A Virtual Christmas Carol

Venue

BF Rec Center Auditorium/Virtual
Dates

December 17 at 7pm
Duration

Approx. 90 Minutes (Incl 15 Min Intermission)

A Christmas classic performed in a new kind of way

A Christmas Carol is one of the most recognizable and beloved Christmas tales written by Charles Dickens. It tells the story of old, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After his incredible Christmas Eve, Scrooge becomes a kinder, gentler man. First published in 1843 there have been many different versions over the years, including in 1939 when Orson Welles performed it at the Campbell Playhouse.

In 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic and being unable to perform in front of a full audience, Belle Fourche Area Community Theater performed this version as a radio play. This show was sent out live across the internet to our patrons and was given free to various senior centers across the area.

Ebenezer, I am here to warn you that you have yet a chance of hope of escaping my fate. Do you hear that, Ebenezer?

The Ghost of Marley

Show Sponsors

Becky and Jonathan Tinsley

A Virtual Christmas Carol Cast

Narrator

Reva Potter
Ebeneezer Scrooge

Darin Newton
Bob Cratchit

Kendal Schreier
Mrs. Cratchit / Ensemble

Alaethia Thompson
Martha Cratchit / Ensemble

Kaitlyn Thompson
Tiny Tim / Ensemble

Timothy Thompson
Child / Girl / Boy / Ensemble

Kaeli Thompson

Gentleman / Young Scrooge / Man 1

Conrad Schreier
Marley / Man 2

Orin Olson
Belle / Ensemble

Rachel Crittenden
Ghost of Christmas Past

Sentel Schreier
Fred / Fezziwig / Belle’s Husband / Ghost of Christmas Present

Nathan Schreier
Ensemble

Nathan Thompson

A Virtual Christmas Carol Creative

Director

Nathan Schreier
Assistant Director

Reva Potter
Emcees

Toi Lyn Flick & Derek Olson

Producer

Derek Olson
Technical Director

Derek Olson
Music/Sound Effects

Anna Robins & Jessie Johnson

A Virtual Christmas Carol Credits

Originally arranged 1939 Radio Script performed by Orson Welles

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December 2019

The Little Town of Christmas

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December 21, 2019

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The Little Town of Christmas

The Little Town of Chritmas

by Pat Cook

Venue

BF Rec Center Auditorium
Dates

December 21 at 7pm and December 22 at 2pm
Duration

Approx. 120 Minutes (Incl 15 Min Intermission)

Here’s a comedy package of 12 yuletide sketches just perfect to give your audience for an evening’s entertainment this Christmas! Everybody in the little town of Christmas is friendly and funny and you’ll meet them all, including Skeezix and Sylvester, an elf comedy team that is short in stature and long in laughter; Dancer, the reindeer with a whacky sense of humor; Mrs. Claus, the REAL boss of the outfit; and a hilarious street corner Santa, tested and almost bested by one tough little kid with a sticky sucker.

Also included are old favorite stories such as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” and “A Christmas Carol,” updated and aimed right for the funny bone, of course. Throw in a wandering group of carolers who cough and sneeze on cue, three kids trying their best to be wise men in the Christmas play, and a riotous lecture on Christmas etiquette, and you’re in for an evening of holiday laughter and warmth.

I help him out. In my little way, standing on this corner, I do what I can. And you should too.

Santa, Scene 5

Community Theater is back in Belle Fourche

After a break to reorganize and come back as a non-profit, community theater was back in Belle Fourche as Belle Fourche Community Theater became Belle Fourche Area Community Theater and we kicked off this new era with the heartwarming Christmas show, The Little Town of Christmas. Not having done theater since summer of 2018, our volunteers were so excited to be back together and on stage once again doing what we all love, theater. The show was a hit, our worry that the audience had forgotten about us after a long hiatus turned out to be nothing because they came out in droves to support theater in our small town once again.

narrators from "The Little Town of Christmas" — Candy (Kalika Nulle), Joy (Naomi Bricker) and Noel (Victoria Donovan) narrate the stories of the Little Town of Christmas

The Little Town of Christmas Cast

Candy

Kalika Nulle
Joy

Naomi Bricker
Noel

Victoria Donovan
News Anchor

Jessica Car
Announcer

Colleen Anderson
Newswoman

Alexandra Arnold
Helen

Searraha Droppers
Mischievous Kid

Piper Davis & Kyra Buckley
Professor Plum

Wyatt Lesmeister
Mayor

Darian Pesicka
Hi

Darin Newton
Hi’s Wife

Alyssa Frisbie
Man

CJ Gains
Skeezix

April Stuart
Sylvestor

Melissa Gaines
Maestro

Darin Newton
Hiccuper

Kaitlyn Thompson
Sneezer

Sharon Thompson
Cougher

Taran Garman
Interviewer

Kim BlackBonnet
Announcer / Dancer

Colleen Anderson
Santa

Nathan Schreier
Kid

Kyra Buckley
Mrs. Claus

Sarah Wheaton
Carolers

Jeselyn Carr, Ryker Biggs, Kaeli Thompson, Kim BlackBonnet, Zach Tonsager, Carlie Reeves, Darian Pesicka, Morgan Martin & Carston Sechser

Kid 1

April Stuart
Kid 2

Nathan Schreier
Kid 3

Melissa Gaines
Sad Santa / Claude

Loki Larive
Newscaster

Alexandra Arnold
Professor Hollie

Sharon Thompson
Woman 1

Jessica Carr
Woman 2

Taran Garman
Waitress 1

Paige Mertens
Waitress 2

Morgan Martin
Sister 1

Aurora Larive
Sister 2

Jeselyn Carr
Melchior

Alyssa Frisbie
Balthazar

Zach Tonsager
Casper

Darian Pesicka
Woman

Alyssa Frisbie
Scrooge

Darin Newton
Cratchit

Carston Sechser
Jacob Marley

Nathan Schreier
Ghost 1

Carlie Reeves
Alice

Alyssa Frisbie
Ghost 2

Aurora Larive
Tiny Tim

Ryker Biggs
Ghost 3

Kaeli Thompson
Girl

Piper Davis
Shoppers

Wyatt Lesmeister, Searraha Droppers & Paige Mertens

The Little Town of Christmas Creative

Director

Toi Lyn Flick & Carrie Donovan
Stage Manager

Alex Anderson

Producer

Derek Olson
Lights

Derek Olson & Chloe Merjil
Sound

Katie Anderson

The Little Town of Christmas Credits

Produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Co.

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July 2018

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

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July 29, 2018

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Music by Alan Menken | Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice | Book by Linda Woolverton

Venue

BF Rec Center Auditorium
Dates

July 19 – 21 at 7pm and July 22 at 2pm
Duration

Approx 150 Minutes (Incl 15 Min Intermission)

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Try the grey stuff, it’s delicious! Don’t believe me? Ask the dishes!

Lumiere

A Magical Experience in Belle Fourche

In 2018 Belle Fourche Area Community Theater embarked on it’s biggest show. We had over 50 people in the cast and crew and built a two level set that changed from the little provincial town to the Beast’s monstrous castle. The show was a smash hit with our biggest audience to date. For many people that have performed for Belle Fourche Area Community Theater, this will always be their favorite.

cast and crew of Disney's Beauty and the Beast — The cast and crew of ***Disney’s Beauty and the Beast***

pit band of Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – The Broadway Musical Cast

Narrator / Pepper / Chorus

Rebecca Larson
Enchantress / Dancer

Tessa Kauffman
Beast

Nathan Schreier
Belle

Emily Carr
Lumiere

Geno Pesicka
Cogsworth

Jonathan Tinsley
Mrs. Potts

Angela Hastings
Chip

Naomi Bricker
Madame de la Grande Bouche

Teresa Preisner
Gaston

Robert Soderstrom
LeFou

Will Tinsley
Babette

Emma Tinsley
Maurice

Kemper Gusso
Monsieur D’Arque

Wayne Gilbert
Silly Girl #1

Hannah Rehmeier
Silly Girl #2

Sydnee Richardson
Silly Girl #3

Hanna Bricker
Silly Girl #4

Kelsey Dvorak
Susage Curl Girl

Colleen Anderson

Aristocratic Lady

Becky Tinsley
Bookseller

Gage Flick
Lady with a Baby

Melissa Rowley
Baker

Ian Hastings
Fish Boy

Owen Erhart
Hat Seller

Hadlie Jensen
Lady with a Cane

Sarah Wheaton
Crony #1

Derek Olson
Crony #2

Greg Todd
Milkmaid

Morgan Collins
Shepard Boy

Glen Kauffman
Candle Man

Kendal Schreier
Salt / Townsperson

Betsy Stearns
Townspeople / Forks / Knives / Spoons / Plates

Nora Bricker, Amanda Byrd, Carlie Clyde, Telsie Comer, Victoria Donovan, Searraha Droppers, Kylee Erhart, Olivia Furrow, Paige Mertens, Calynn Moross, Alex Scofield, Jessica Scofield, Evie Stearns
Dancers

Madeleine Amende, Karanda Davis, Chloe Stores, Madison Reeves, (appears courtesy of LaBelle Ballet and More)

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – The Broadway Musical Creative

Director

Toi Lynn Flick
Producer

Michelle Deyo-Amende
Stage Manager

Derek Olson
Lights

Kayla Olson & Layla Hockenbary
Sound

Michelle Deyo-Amende & Kara MacKaben
Props

Becky Tinsley & Madeleine Amende
Costumes

Carrie Donovan & Teresa Preisner
Back Stage

Jacey Fowler & Ben Tinsley

Pit Band Director

Hayes Chohon
Pit Band

Ellie Lawton, Kathryn Anderson, Carissa Demming, Loki Larive, Marlee Smeenk
Choreography

Michelle Deyo-Amende, Madison Reeves (appears courtesy of La Belle Ballet and More), Tessa Kauffman
Set

Reva Potter, Peta Estrada, Evany Estrada, Toi Flick, Robert Soderstrom, Derek Olson, Jonathan Tinsley, Will Tinsley, Becky Tinsley, Ben Tinsley

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – The Broadway Musical Credits

Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth | Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.com

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December 2017

The 12 Daze of Christmas

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December 29, 2017

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The 12 Daze of Christmas

by Jeff Lovett

Venue

BF Rec Center Auditorium
Dates

December 8 & 9 at 7pm and December 10 at 2pm
Duration

Approx 60 Minutes (Incl 15 Min Intermission)

You’ve Never Seen the 12 Days of Christmas Like this before!

It’s Christmas time and Alice wants to sing one of her favorite holiday songs, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” for the Christmas talent show. But after just a few words, the characters in the popular holiday tune begin to come to life. With each verse, Alice unleashes a wacky stream of characters that are far from what most people envision when singing “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” The play turns the traditional holiday song into a fast-paced, zany collection of characters. Who will show up next?

That’s just what we’re protesting against. Greed! Greed. Everybody wants milk. Milk for ice cream. Milk for cereal. And this time of the year, it gets even worse with this whole “leaving milk and cookies for Santa” thing. But the ladies of NAFOM are tired of being taken advantage of.

Maggie

The 12 Daze of Christmas Cast

Alice

Shonee Singer
Partridge

Carrie Donovan
Turtle

Robert Soderstrom
Dove

Sarah Wheaton
Francois

Miles Amende
Michelle

Emiliana Aguilar
Monique

Riley Hobbs
TeleBobbie

Treyton Johnson
TeleBillie

Manual Roberto Ramirez
TeleBitzie

Emily Hoard
TeleBetty

Morgan Klein
Smilin’ Bob

Gregory Todd
Mother Goose

Colleen Anderson
Myrtle

Brenda Lynn Cupp
Sister Goose

Toi Lyn Flick
Geese 4

Reva Potter
Geese 5

Michelle Deyo-Amende
Gerald

Paige Mertens
Swanson

Carlie Clyde
Swinson

Glen Kauffman
Sven

Keirra Blomberg
Sigvard

Nora Bricker

Stella

Madeleine Amende
Stefan

Morgan Martin
Maggie

Hanna Bricker
Milkmaid 2

Tori Donovan
Milkmaid 3

Emma Singer
Milkmaid 4

Kiera Hoopingarner
Milkmaid 5

Naomi Bricker
Milkmaid 6

Aubrie Hobbs
Milkmaid 7

Kim Black Bonnet
Miss Cleo

Danelle Howard
Emma

Sarah Millar
Dancer 2

Kathryn Anderson
Dancer 3

Tessa Kauffman
Dancer 4

Akeilah Anderson
Dancer 5

Savanah Allen-Richards
Dancer 6

Karanda Kay Davis
Dancer 7

Jayden Scott
Dancer 8

Krystal VanAntwerp
Lord Albert

Kendal Schreier
Ollie

Loki Larive
Pipe Foreman

Stephen Carson
Piper

Silas Carson, Aurora Larive, Austey Stiefvater, Saxton Stiefvater

The 12 Daze of Christmas Credits

Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Rewind to the ’80s – A Night of Comedic Plays

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Rewind to the ’80s – A Night of Comedic Plays

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August 3, 2017

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Rewind to the ’80s – A Night of Comedic Plays

“Hero of Eternity” & “Frightmare at Butcher Lake 3: The New Class” written by Derek Olson, “Johnny Wayward & the Sirens of Nuketown” written by Derek Olson & Monte Amende

Venue

BF Rec Center Auditorium
Dates

August 3-5 at 7pm
Duration

Approx 120 Minutes (Incl 2 15 Min Intermissions)

With a decade as big as the 80s, one play just isn’t enough

In 2017 Belle Fourche Area Community Theater presented another night of one acts, a favorite of many volunteers over the years. This time BFACT went back to the 80’s to present three comedic one acts based on different 80’s genre favorites. The night started with Hero of Eternity, a spoof of the 80’s classic He-Man with a twist. Frightmare at Butcher Lake 3: The New Class was a send-up of the slew of slashers that permeated the decade. The night ended with the musical Johnny Wayward and the Sirens of Nuketown, a favorite of anyone who loved Snake Plisken or Mad Max, but with singing.

I could literally see you. I just started walking that way, it wasn’t even like twenty feet. Also, I have ears.

Sally – Frightmare at Butcher Lake 3: The New Class

A Show That Couldn’t Happen Anywhere Else

This show will always hold a special place in the hearts of many who participated in it. The writer of Hero of Eternity writer, Derek Olson’s first words were He-Man and he was able to grow up, write a spoof of He-Man and even get to play him on stage. BFACT is such a special place because we get to provide such off the wall opportunities for people you can’t really get anywhere else. Even beyond that, the show had a large cast of people who were game for anything, especially given many of them played roles in each show. It was a night of laughs, from the audience and backstage. How often do you get to say you get to be murdered by a hooded slasher with a sharp tennis racket and then thirty minutes later sing like Pat Benatar as you murder mutants. It was a special show for everyone involved.

Hero of Eternity cast — The cast of ***Hero of Eternity*** as Strong-Man threatens a child, normal stuff

Johnny Wayward and the Sirens of Nuketown cast

Rewind to the ’80s – A Night of Comedic Plays Cast

Hero of Eternity
Strong Man

Derek Olson
Skelemancer

Kelsey Gronlund
Tiffany

Katie Anderson
Timmy

Cordell Seyersdahl
Mom

Danelle Howard
Brad

Nick Pope
Stu

Weldon Smith
Buddy

Miles Amende
Theela

Hannah Rehmeier
Orca

Sarah Miller
Kipper

Hanna Bricker
Clap-Jaw

Phelan Scherer
Man-E-Arms

Matt Pittman
Go-Head

Alex Anderson
Mom’s Friends

Heather Pittman & Emiliana Aguilar
Frightmare at Butcher Lake 3: The New Class
Sally

Hannah Rehmeier
Cat Lady

Michelle Deyo-Amende
Sheriff

Robert Soderstrom
Nate

Derek Olson
Kelly

Carrie Donovan
Cook Tony

Phelan Scherer
Killer

Alex Anderson
Camp Owners

Colleen Anderson & Danelle Howard
Jack

Matt Pittman
Diane

Heather Pittman
Young Lovers

Weldon Smith & Emiliana Aguilar
Sheila

Hanna Bricker
Ted

Nick Pope
Brooke

Sarah Miller
Mom

Jamie Hockenbary
Luke

Collin Hockenbary
Campers

Miles Amende, Tori Donovan, Katie Anderson & Cordell Seyersdahl

Johnny Wayward & the Sirens of Nuketown
Johnny Wayward

Weldon Smith
Brenda Tré Menda

Carrie Donovan
Tribal Sage

Phelan Scherer
Jerry

Collin Hockenbary
Sydney

Hanna Bricker
Mutant Mayor

Nick Pope
Mutant Ice Cream Shop Owner

Alex Anderson
Gen’Ral Shillin’

Derek Olson
Gexxor

Matt Pittman
The Savage

Heather Pittman
Gen’Ral Goon

Kelsey Gronlund
The Sirens of Nuketown

Katie Anderson, Sarah Miller, Danelle Howard, Hannah Rehmeier, Kiara Poitra, Colleen Anderson & Emiliana Aguilar
The Residents of Nuketown

Miles Amende & Cordell Seyersdahl
City Official

Jamie Hockenbary

Rewind to the ’80s – A Night of Comedic Plays Creative

Producer

Michelle Deyo-Amende
Hero of Eternity
Written & Directed by

Derek Olson
Frightmare at Butcher Lake 3: The New Class
Written & Directed by

Derek Olson

Johnny Wayward & the Sirens of Nuketown
Written & Directed by

Derek Olson & Monte Amende
Music & Lyrics by

Monte Amende

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September 2016

The Last Voyage of the Ginormic

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September 9, 2016

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The Last Voyage of the Ginormic

by Monte Amende

Venue

BF Rec Center Auditorium
Dates

September 9 & 10 and 16 & 17 at 7pm
Duration

Approx 120 Minutes (Incl 15 Min Intermission)

Climb Aboard the Big Ship For a Comedy Cruise With Dina & T

Join Dina and T, characters from Honeymoon on the Rusted Rail, as they take a cruise and find themselves in another adventure. This time they are joined by an Italian lover named Ludovico, a rich widow, a few grifters, an interesting captain and his crew of misfits, a detective, and their old friends Megan and Sy. This original comedy by writer/director Monte Amende was full of laughs and heart and was enjoyed by many in the community and was a fantastic followup to Honeymoon.

the cast of "The Last Voyage of Ginormic" — The cast of ***The Last Voyage of the Ginormic*** pose after a successful show

The Last Voyage of the Ginormic Cast

Timothy “T” Tyrell

Robert Soderstrom
Dina Tyrell

Sarah Wheaton
Widow Lady Nibley Pendrecham

Michelle Deyo-Amende
Sally

Kelsey Gronlund
Ludovico

Geno Pesicka
Dr. Einstein

Kylee Jones
Capt. Linton Garrett

John Fischer
Archie / Newsreel Announcer

Chris Loomis

Jillian

Toi Lyn Flick
Fitz

Gage Flick
Melville

Miles Amende
Sy Dordahl

Monte Amende
Megan Baurenshrank-Nordahl

Carrie Donovan
Quartermaster / Reporter

Nicholas Loper
Passengers / Extras

April Stuart, Katie Anderson, Kiara Poitra, Dakota Pettit, Shantel Pettit, Kayla Kinard

The Last Voyage of the Ginormic Creative

Director

Monte Amende

Producer

Michelle Deyo-Amende

Rec Center Auditorium

Season Show

Past Show

June 2016

Twelve Angry Jurors

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June 21, 2016

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Twelve Angry Jurors

Written by Reginald Rose, Adapted by Sherman L. Sergel

Venue

BF Rec Center Auditorium
Dates

June 24 & 25 at 7pm, June 26 at 2pm
Duration

Approx. 120 Minutes (Incl 15 Min Intermission)

Life is in their hands. Death is on their minds.

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. “He doesn’t stand a chance,” mutters the guard as twelve jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. It looks like an open-and-shut case—until one of the jurors begins opening the others’ eyes to the facts. “This is a remarkable thing about democracy,” says the foreign-born juror, “that we are notified by mail to come down to this place—and decide on the guilt or innocence of a person; of a man or woman we have not known before. We have nothing to gain or lose by our verdict. We should not make it a personal thing.”

But personal it is, with each juror revealing his or her own character as the various testimonies are re-examined, the murder is re-enacted and a new murder threat is born before their eyes! Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and they become twelve angry jurors.

This is somebody’s life. We can’t decide in five minutes.

Juror 8

The classic drama comes to Belle Fourche

Twelve Angry Jurors was one of those wish list plays for many in Belle Fourche Community Theater. One of those shows you hope you get to do someday, but you don’t think you will ever really get a chance to do it. In 2016, that day came and we were able to tackle one of the all-time great dramas and we were so happy to get to do the non-gender specific version, Twelve Angry Jurors. For many in the cast, this was the highlight of their community theater acting career, there may have been more fun shows to do, but not many that were as much of an acting opportunity as this. The play itself has so many meaty scenes and monologues to dig into and the cast did such a great job that many in the audience didn’t even recognize some of our regulars.