Theater Events

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.

The Grand Rapids Players present “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13, 2024, at the Reif Center. Joshua Cagle, the play’s director, joins “Area Voices” to discuss the show and what it’s like directing comedies.

BOLD-choice Theater presents their original musical “Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel” Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the Reif Center. The director Annie Roseen joins “Area Voices” to discuss the origins of the show.

Bemidji Community Theater presents musical revue “Hats Off to Broadway” to wrap their season. Director Carla Norris-Raynbird joins “Area Voices” to discuss the production and collaborating with First City Dance Studio and Fusion Dance Studio.