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The Calumet Players are a non-profit theater group presenting three main-stage and two Children's Theater shows a year at the Performing Arts Center in Pipestone Minnesota. We have been in operation since 1994 and were incorporated in 1996. The Calumet Players have also participated in other community events such as the Pipestone Civil War Days and the Pipestone Watertower Festival. We look forward to having you on our stage and in our audience.

February 12, 13, 14 & 19, 20, 21

"Kitchen Witches"

by Caroline Smith
Show times 7:30 pm except Sunday at 2:00 pm

Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two "mature" cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years, ever since Stephen Biddle dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The Kitchen Witches, the insults are flung harder than the food! Dolly's long-suffering TV-producer daughter Stephanie tries to keep them on track, but as long as Dolly's dressing room is one inch closer to the set than Isobel's, it's a losing battle, and the show becomes a rating smash as Dolly and Isobel top both Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer!

The Calumet Players welcome back Director Paul Gliarmis from Brookings, SD for this fun filled comedy.  Janet Timmerman of Lake Wilson is returning to the Calumet Players after ten year absence as Isobel Lomax, the Martha Stewart-like character who has to have everything organized and "just so."  Sylvia Newell a Calumet Players favorite returns to the stage as Dolly Biddle, the "regular-folks" long-time housewife and mother throws things in the mix without necessarily measuring beforehand.  New to the stage and the Pipestone area is Rachel Kuphal as Stephanie Biddle the stressed out TV producer daughter of Dolly who has the impossible job of keeping the peace in the studio.  The cast is rounded out by Krista Thode as the Camera Person who is also the Stage Manager.  The show is produced by Sylvia Newell, Graphic Design is by Mark Thode.

The Calumet Players and Kelly's Koffee are pleased to announce an offering for a Dinner Theatre special on Saturday evening February 13 and 20. 

Enjoy a delicious meal at Kelly's Koffee which includes choice of Steak, Grilled Chicken Breast or Shrimp with soup or salad, potato, garlic bread and two complimentary glasses of wine. 

Then onto the Pipestone Performing Arts Center for the hilarious showing of Caroline Smith's "Kitchen Witches" for $49.95 per couple. 

For reservations please call Kelly's Koffee 507-562-5282.
 
Contact Sandra Rieck @ srieck@hotmail.com for more information.

June 17, 18, 19, 20 & 24, 25, 26 & 27
 

"The Music Man"
Show times 7:30 pm except Sunday at 2:00 pm

A Broadway classic that has captivated audiences for decades, The Music Man is the story of Harold Hill, a footloose con man who sets out to take advantage of the citizens of a small, turn-of-the-century Iowa town. Claiming to be a professor of music, he plans to swindle the town into buying expensive equipment to start a band. His scheme is moving along perfectly until he falls in love with the lovely local librarian, Marian. Inspired to change his ways, Harold decides on a hilarious last-ditch plan to redeem himself to the people of River City. A joyful musical celebration for all ages, The Music Man features a book, music and lyrics by Meredith Wilson.

Anyone who is interested in being involved in this play please contact Sylvia Newell at (507) 825-4120.

October 15,16,17 & 22,23,24

"The Mousetrap"
By Agatha Christie
Show times 7:30 pm except for Sundays at 2:00 pm
 
Agatha Christie's Murder Mystery is one of the most loved plays ever.  The story is about a young couple, Mollie and Giles Ralston, who have started up a new hotel in the converted Monkswell Manor. They are snowed in together with four guests and an additional traveler, who ran his car into a snowdrift. Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis to inform the group that he believes a murderer is on his way to the hotel, following the death of Mrs Maureen Lyon in London.
When one of the guests – Mrs Boyle – is killed, they realize that the murderer is already there. The suspicion falls first on Christopher Wren, an erratic young man who fits the description of the supposed murderer. However, it quickly transpires that the killer could be any one of the guests, or even the hosts themselves.

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