Theater Events

The Mask and Rose Women's Theater presents the musical “Hadestown” Aug. 21-25. Director Cate Belleveau and actor Kat Lavelle join “Area Voices” to discuss the production.

The Bemidji Community Theater’s final show this season is “The Iliad, The Odyssey, and all of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less.” Director Vicki Stenerson joined “Area Voices.”

Bemidji Community Theater presents ‘Calendar Girls’ May 30-June 8, 2025. Director Evelyn Halvorson joins ‘Area Voices’ to talk about the production.

Director Janet Preus returns to the "KAXE Morning Show" along with actors Chuck Deeter and Michael Hardin to discuss the upcoming production and premiere of “Water from Snow.”

Bemidji Community Theater presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” April 4-13. Director Mary Knox-Johnson and stage manager Kristine Cannon joined “Area Voices” to discuss the upcoming production.

Bemidji Community Theater presents their production of Stephen King’s “Misery.” Directors Sasha Almendinger and Derrick Houle joined “Area Voices” to discuss why the classic is more relevant than ever.

The new musical “Water from Snow” will be at the Rail River Folk School in spring 2025. Producer/director/writer Janet Preus joined “Area Voices” to discuss theater's collaborative process.

Auditions for the Grand Rapids Players' production of “Murder on the Orient Express” will be Dec. 9-10, 2024, at the Ives Studio Theater at the Reif. Director John Schroeder joins “Area Voices” to discuss how he selected the play and what to expect at the auditions.

Director Mary Knox-Johnson and stage manager Kristine Cannon joined “Area Voices” to discuss the production, presented by Bemidji Community Theater Nov. 15-24.

Bemidji State University Opera Theater Director Cory Renbarger joined Area Voices to discuss why the opera was selected for performance and how students are preparing.