FPST Announces Full Season Program
Returning artistic director Andy Meyers has announced plans for the 2021 Fort Peck Summer Theatre season. Although the productions will showcase smaller cast sizes and involve safety protocols, Fort Peck Fine Arts Council executive director Jennifer Fewer said the group is determined to get a broad roster of shows open, fire up the popcorn machine and welcome back supporters.
The season will mark the debut of an innovative new stage, refurbished dressing rooms, a brand-new roof and state-of-the-art sound system upgrades.
The following shows are set: June 4-20: Dames at Sea. A star is born in this the tap-dancing musical extravaganza about a young chorus girl who, with help of some energetic sailors, saves the day and proves the show must go on! Don’t miss the debut of FPST’s new stage.
June 25 - Aug. 15: FPST will initiate a repertory season, meaning multiple shows performing on a rotating schedule. The three revolving productions include:
• You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Perfect for the entire family, all the iconic Peanuts characters we adore, including Snoopy, Lucy and lovable Charlie Brown, come to life in this highly entertaining, Tony Award winning musical. Dates include June 25-27, July 3, 10, 11 and Aug. 7.
• The Spitfire Grill. This heart-warming blues and folktinged musical celebrates second chances, following Percy, a young woman who dreams of a new start in a small Wisconsin town. Her unique idea to save the struggling local diner takes the town on a journey of self-discovery while stories, good coffee and a hot breakfast are all served up at The Spitfire Grill. Dates include July 9-10, 18-23, 31, June 1 and 7-8.
• Baskerville! Playwright Ken Ludwig ( Lend Me a Tenor) turns the classic stories of Sherlock Holmes upside down in this fast paced who-dunnit comedy, featuring 3 actors playing over 100 roles. Dates include July 16-17, 24-25, Aug. 6 and 14-15.
Aug. 20 - Sept. 5: Terms of Endearment. Based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize winning author Larry McMurtry, as challenges test the resilience of a mother-daughter relationship, this bittersweet and touching drama-comedy captures the delicate bonds of family ties. The 1983 film starring Shirley MacLaine and Jack Nicholson was nominated for a record high 11 Oscars, winning Best Picture and multiple other categories.
Stay tuned for special announcements regarding these additional summer offerings, including Ed Asner in God Help Us, Disney’s High School Musical and Around the World in 80 Days…. or 37 Minutes.
The 25th annual Performing Arts Camp will take place Aug. 3-12, culminating in a showcase performance. Visit fortpecktheatre. org for updates, ticket information and published schedules. Show ticket sales began Dec. 14.
