"Newsies" Opens this month! + Special activity before the show!
"Newsies" opens this month! Once again FungusAmongus is proud to offer affordable tiered ticket prices so that the whole family can enjoy the show! Adults $20, Students $10, and Children 12 and under $5.
Before each performance and during intermission the Dassel-Area Historical Society will have an activity for children to make their own bookmarks and learn about the history of Newspapers in the lobby. This activity will give information about the History Center's current exhibit on newspapers
NEWSIES is inspired by the true story of the 1899 newsboy strike in New York City. It’s a timeless story addressing the strength of a group against oppression. NEWSIES showcases a group of young, poor children, many of whom were runaways and orphans, just trying to sell papers to make enough money to survive. However, headlines were bad and papers weren’t selling. So the owners, Pulitzer and Hearst, decide to raise newspaper prices to the newsies, making them sell twice as many for the same profit. This is an energetic, idealistic, musical, that will have you smiling one second and crying a minute later. NEWSIES captivates the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice.
“Newsies” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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
Order your tickets now by clicking the box office link below, the lobby will open 1 hour prior to all performances for ticket sales.
Photos from recent rehearsals of "Newsies".
Summer Youth Theatre Mini Camp a great success!
Community Education in partnership with FungusAmongus held our third annual youth theater camp last week. The camp looked a little different this year. We chose to offer a shorter, two-day experience that gave students a behind-the-scenes look at the world of theatre through interactive workshops in acting, stage basics, tech, costumes, set/prop design, and music. Campers learned skills used to create their own skits, explored a variety of sound and lighting equipment, and even built prop signs that will be featured in the upcoming production of "Newsies".
At the end of camp, every camper received a youth ticket voucher to "Newsies". Photos and quotes from our time at camp will be featured in a special slideshow before the show and during intermission. We hope to see you at a performance!
Pictures from some of the camp sessions.
Fast*Fest 2026 coming in August!
The FungusAmongus Players will be participating in the Minnesota Association of Community Theatre's annual short play festival Fast*Fest in August! Below is information from MACT and information on registering to attend the one day festival which is a must see for any theatre lover!
FAST*FEST 2026 WILL BE HELD AUGUST 21 (FRIDAY WELCOME SOCIAL) AND AUGUST 22 (PERFORMANCES) AT THEATRE IN THE ROUND (245 CEDAR AVENUE) IN MINNEAPOLIS.
We are thrilled to announce that we will have 15 shows performing in the festival which will be held conveniently in downtown Minneapolis. This should be a very fun, entertaining and educational festival.
Full packages for the entire festival are only $35 with early bird pricing. Visit the link below to see great theatre from across the state, in the round at Theatre in the Round Players!
Auditions Set for Fast*Fest 2026 Show: "In the Attic"
"In the Attic"
By Stephen Massicotte
Auditions July 7th, 2-4 p.m. at the Dassel History Center.
"In the Attic" is a beautiful short one act play, about 15-20 minutes in length. Written by, Stephen Massicotte, It is about, Little O (Ophelia) and Boy (Hamlet).
It combines banter, budding romance, and heartfelt moments between the two. The events are set long before Hamlet leaves for college. This one act portrays the joys before the tragedy of Shakespeares masterpiece "Hamlet".
Those auditioning will be asked to do multiple cold reads, by yourself and with other actors. (Time will be given to look through the lines.) You may be asked to act out a few things as well. Ages 16+ for those auditioning.
Character List:
Little O (Ophelia): Fiery but sensitive
Boy ( Hamlet): Playful but hurting
"In the Attic" will be performed at Theatre in Round Players Theater in Minneapolis as FungusAmongus' entry for Fast*Fest 2026. And will be directed by Levi Nelson with assistance of David Metcalf.
"In the Attic" is produced with special permission from the author.
Join Fungus for Corn Carnival and Red Rooster Days Parades
Fungus will once again be participating in the Corn Carnival Parade and Red Rooster Days Parades. All Fungi Alumni are encouraged to attend and pass out our season bookmark! The Corn Carnival Parade will be Monday August 10, and the Red Rooster Days parade will be Saturday September 5. Wear your favorite Fungus swag or show shirt and line up with us prior to the parades. Line up information will be posted on our Facebook page prior to the parades.
2026 - 2027 Season Announcement During "Newsies"!
The FungusAmongus Board of Directors is excited to announce our 2026 - 2027 during "Newsies" this summer. As we approach "Newsies" be sure to check out our social media for hints and clues as to our next season!
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.