“Newsies” Auditions Later this Month!
Mark your calendars for auditions for our 2026 Summer Musical "Newsies" on May 28 and 30! Full information on auditions can be found via the link below.
Auditions at the Dassel History Center
Thursday, May 28 at 6 PM
Saturday, May 30 at 2 PM NOTE TIME CHANGE
Callbacks IF NECESSARY: Sunday, May 31 at 2 PM
Performances at the Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center
July 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:00 PM
July 19 (Talkback with cast following) and 26 at 2:00 PM
Summer Youth Theatre Camp Registration Live!
Take a peek behind the curtain at this two-day theatre mini-camp!
Students will broaden their knowledge of essential theatre skills through a rotation of interactive classes led by local experts. Topics will include dance choreography, character development, set design, and more! Students will learn firsthand what it takes to bring a production to life. Camp activities will be featured in a slideshow and displayed this summer during FungusAmongus’ production of Newsies, giving participants the chance to see their work showcased in a real community theatre performance.
The dates of the camp will be June 23 and June 25. Registration is now open and the price per student is $30.
FungusAmongus Players Awarded SMAC Equipment Grant
The FungusAmongus Players were one of 8 organizations awarded an equipment grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) in March. The $9,206 was awarded for purchasing wireless microphone receivers, body packs, and over ear headsets, along with LED Ellipsoidal lights with lenses and LED PAR lights to enhance their ability to present more fully realized performances.
These additions will augment our current system to allow us to mic additional actors for productions and better light our productions in the various performance spaces that we use. This equipment will be first used this summer during "Newsies". Thank you SMAC and State of Minnesota!
Next Script Reading Scheduled
Our next script reading will be Sunday, May 3 at 4PM at the Dassel History Center. As always, the public is invited to read a potential script we will consider for one of our future seasons.
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 the 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.
Board Member - Are you passionate about community theatre and want to "make it happen" behind the scenes? Then serving on our Board of Directors may be for you! We are particularly looking for community members with marketing, fundraising, and business acumen to join our ranks.
Get started by contacting us through our website or social media channels.