Future Fungus News - November 2022

Hello, FungusAmongus Friends:

FIrst, we want to thank everyone who helped with or attended Nunsense II. The laughter during the performances raised the roof, and we are glad you all enjoyed it. We appreciate you. Now, here is some additional news you can use:

The Butterfingers Angel - tickets are now on sale!

Get your tickets now for this fun and heartfelt Christmas show.

• Show dates: December 9 to 11 and 16 to 18

• Tickets here: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/venue.php?org_id=413

• The story: Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus from a fresh and richly creative point of view, author William Gibson combines a series of deftly constructed short scenes, traditional Christmas music, and often antic characterizations into a wholly original theater piece. Directed by David Metcalf.

• See some pictures above from a recent rehearsal!

Now hear this!

We are excited to announce that FungusAmongus has received a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council in the amount of $10,000 for a new sound system!

• The sound system will be used for both indoor and outdoor productions, making them more accessible to all.

• The grant covers all but $2,000 of the sound system’s cost.

• Tremendous gratitude and thanks to board members Jon Benson and Carolyn Holje for their dedicated research and copious time spent on this project.

Give to the Max Day is Friday, November 17

You can now donate to FungusAmongus on Give to the Max Day!

• The statewide day of giving helps raise funds for many worthy non-profits, and we hope you’ll consider making a tax deductible gift  to FungusAmongus this year.

• Your financial support ensures we can keep creating quality productions right here in our neighborhood.  

Donate here: https://www.givemn.org/giving-events/gtmd22

Upcoming shows

Mark your calendars now for our upcoming shows!

A Night of One Acts: February 17 - 19 and 24 - 26 at the Dassel History Center. Four different directors present various short plays including our 2023 MACTFest entry!

The Secret Garden: July 21 to 23 and 28 to 30 at the Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center (PAC). Directed by David Metcalf.

Future Fungus News - October 2022

Thank you to our patrons who visited the Little Sisters of Hoboken during their opening weekend! Four performances remain to see “Nunsense II - the Second Coming.” Reviews are stellar for this hilarious continuation, and tickets are selling quickly.  We are praying you get yours in time for next Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or a matinee on Sunday. Tickets HERE.

Ho, ho ho, let’s talk about our Christmas show! (Take a big breath.) It is called “The Butterfingers Angel, Mary and Joseph, Herod the Nut, and the Slaughter of Twelve Hit Carols in a Pear Tree.” Auditions take place Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dassel History Center. The plan is to read through the entire play to get to know and enjoy it - and share a few laughs and maybe tears. Adults as well as a few teens and children will be needed for this show. The performances will take place December 9 to 11 and 16 to 18 at the Dassel History Center.

Finally, we are thrilled to announce our summer 2023 show is “The Secret Garden, the Musical” which will take place at the Performing Arts Center on the Dassel-Cokato High School campus. Performances will be the last two weekends in July 2023.

Watch for more news about upcoming auditions and productions (Winter 2023 Night of One Acts) on our social media sites or in additional emails and blog posts. And mark your calendars, too.
See you at auditions and the shows.
We remain grateful for your support.

Prayers have been answered! Tickets for Nunsense II are now available!

That’s right! The FungusAmongus Players are coming back to the stage with “Nunsense II: The Second Coming.”  We urge you to visit www.fungusamongusplayers.org/currentshow, and purchase tickets soon - our first Nunsense show was a complete sell out, and you don't want to miss this one. You can also order tickets by phone - just call the Dassel History Center at 320-275-3077, and the friendly staff will assist you. Performance dates are: September 30, and October 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

You also might want to put the dates for auditions and other upcoming shows on your calendar now, too.  Here is what is in the works:

“The Butterfingers Angel, Mary & Joseph, Herod the Nut, & the Slaughter of 12 Hit Carols in a Pear Tree” is our holiday show.  Auditions will take place Wednesday, October 12 at the Dassel History Center, beginning  at 6 p.m. There are roles for adults, as well as for five teens, and two children. We welcome everyone to auditions - no experience necessary. Come have fun with FungusAmongus Players! Directed by David Metcalf, this piece portrays the story of the nativity from a fresh and richly creative point of view, using deftly constructed short scenes, traditional Christmas music, and often antic characterizations. Performance dates are: December 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18.

Join us in February 2023 for a "Night of One Acts." Four directors will each present one short play. Each show is completely different from the others, but a common theme runs among them. Can you guess what it might be?

And, for Summer 2023, we plan to present a musical.  Stay tuned for more details.

In other FungusAmongus news:

* Watch our website and social media (Facebook and Instagram) for audition info and other items of theatrical importance.

* Watch for us in Dassel's Red Rooster Days parade on Saturday, September 3. Former cast and crew members please join us!

* Funds donated during coffee time at show intermissions will be used to help us purchase a new sound system. We welcome any and all donations at any time, and thank you in advance. FungusAmongus is a 501c3 organization.

* Like to sew? We would love to have you assist us with costumes. Contact any board member if you're interested, or message us via our website or Facebook Messenger.

* Are you a proud tech nerd? We need you! Come help out with lights or  sound for our plays and let your skills shine. Contact any board member if you're interested, or message us via our website or Facebook Messenger.

From the FungusAmongus Board of Directors, June 20th 2022

Hello to FungusAmongus Players supporters, fans, actors, crews, and other interested parties:

We have a bit of sad news to get out of the way, but stick with us - there's good news, too.

First: Auditions for a summer Shakespearean play pulled in some top-notch performers. Unfortunately, when we reviewed how many parts remained open after auditions, scheduling conflicts among the actors, and the threat of having to cancel shows due to COVID-19 exposure as we did last summer, it became obvious a summer show just wasn't viable this summer.  We will try again next summer.

The good news:

1. Shows are being put on the calendar as we send this. We know “Nunsense 2 - the Second Coming” will be our fall production with our same cast returning from the first "Nunsense".

2. We also have chosen our holiday show. Ready? It's “The Butterfingers Angel, Mary and Joseph, Herod the Nut, and the Slaughter of Twelve Hit Carols in a Pear Tree.” We will need several teens, adults, and even one or two roles for children. Watch for audition info on Facebook and our website!

3. If you are looking for theatre opportunity this summer former student of Dave Metcalf and current head of the University of Minnesota Theatre department, Luverne Seifert is looking for performers to do Pop-Up performances at the McLeod County fair in August. Auditions are coming up this week June 22nd and June 23rd. For more information click HERE.

4. Another evening of one-act shows is coming in early 2023. We have at least three directors ready to tackle the job.

5. We are in the process of revising our website to be more user-friendly. As always you can find the latest FA news on our Facebook page. Plus, you'll see us more often on Instagram.

6. We covet your ideas. Tell us about shows you would like to see or if you would like to be involved in crews or learning tech for our shows!
   

Thank you for reading. Stay tuned for more details about our upcoming shows. We miss you, and can't wait to see you at our performances.

Sincerely,
                 The FungusAmongus Board of Directors

FungusAmongus Board of Directors Announced

The FungusAmongus Players of Dassel-Cokato now has a full board of directors to help ensure the visions and mission come to life in all activities of the organization. This group of ten passionate individuals will provide leadership, representation for the Dassel-Cokato and surrounding communities, and commit their time, talents, and treasure to move each season forward with the quality our audience, cast, and crew expect.

We are grateful for these individuals for taking the leap with us into our inaugural year!

For more information on our very first board of directors, click here.