"The Book of Mark" Opens this Month!
Our next production in June will be "The Book of Mark" Directed and Performed by Isaac Olson.
The Book of Mark is a dramatic one-man staging of the biblical Book of Mark. The Book of Mark tells the story of Jesus’s ministry, from His baptism to His death to His resurrection. Compared to the other gospels, Mark’s account of Jesus’s life is the most straightforward as a narrative and focuses most on the acts, miracles, and deeds of Christ. Originally performed as a stage production by acclaimed stage actor Alec McCowen, Mark has since been staged by many actors across the globe, reminding audiences of the historically momentous wonder and transformative redemptive power of the story of Jesus Christ.
Performances
June 26, 27 & 28 at 7:00 pm and
June 29 at 2:00 pm
at the Dassel History Center.
There will be no tickets but a freewill donation will be taken. All proceeds from this production will be donated to the Meeker County and Cokato Food Shelves. A talkback will be held following the Jun 29 performance.
Next Script Reading Scheduled
Our next script reading will be held Saturday June 14 at 2pm at the Dassel History Center. We plan to read a version of “Cyrano De Bergerac” that we are considering for next season. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
FungusAmongus at AACT Fest 2025!
Members of FungusAmongus will be at AACT Fest 2025 coming up later this month in Des Moines IA to view the 12 shows from across the country and participate in workshops and celebrate Artistic Director David Metcalf receiving his national AACT award as noted below. Watch our social media page for blog posts throughout the festival, and if you wish to attend as well registration for full festival packages and show specific sessions are now open.
At AACTFest 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa, FungusAmongus Artistic Director David Metcalf will be awarded the Distinguished Merit Award by the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). The award will be presented at an awards ceremony on Friday, June 27. AACT presents this national award to individuals and organizations in recognition of contributions made to promote and develop the highest standards for community theatre.
Summer Youth Theatre Camp Registration Open
FungusAmongus in conjunction with Dassel-Cokato Community Education will be putting on the Summer Youth Theatre Camp again this summer. Signups are now live on the Community-Education website. The camp will be held this summer July 28 - July 31, with the first four days of camp at the Dassel-History Center and the final rehearsal and performance at the Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center.
Join us for a week-long theatre camp where young performers will immerse themselves in the exciting world of acting, guided by the talented FungusAmungus Players! This interactive workshop is designed to help students build confidence, enhance creativity, and develop essential theatre skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Through engaging games and hands-on activities, campers will explore stage movement, blocking notation, and script scoring, while also diving into character development, scene creation, dialogue delivery, body language, and storytelling techniques. Led by experienced actors, participants will gain valuable insight into the art of performance, learning to bring stories to life.
Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday at the Dassel History Center, preparing students for their final dress rehearsal on Friday at the Performing Arts Center. That evening, campers will take the stage for a FREE showcase performance, celebrating their hard work with family, friends, and fellow theatre enthusiasts.
The registration fee includes a camp t-shirt. Sign up by July 17 to guarantee your shirt!
2025 - 2026 Season Announcement Soon!
The FungusAmongus Board of Directors are working hard to solidify the 2025-2026 season. We will be announcing next season during performances of "The Book of Mark" in June. Thank you all who participated in the actor interest survey and our script readings. These have been invaluable to help us decide on our seasons!
So many ways to have fun with FungusAmongus!
You don't need to be on stage to have fun with FungusAmongus. For example, we're always looking for:
AV Club members - learn to run sound or light for our shows!
Stage Managing / Crew Members. Do you want to help behind the scenes with the magic that goes on during the show? Help manage the stage and with set during our productions!
Treat wranglers. Could you bake some yummy bars for us to serve at intermission? Could you serve those treats and coffee at our shows?
Stud sensors. Can you drive a nail, or paint a wall, or perhaps work some interior design magic? Our set-building crew is looking for you.
Get started by contacting us through our website or social media channels.