Fort Peck Summer Theatre Readies 2021 Season

Fort Peck Fine Arts Council executive director Jennifer Fewer told the Northern Plains Independent that the summer theatre will initiate a repertory season, meaning multiple shows performing on a rotating schedule, from June 25 to Aug. 15.

The three revolving productions include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,

which Fewer describes as “perfect for the entire family. All the iconic Peanuts characters we adore, including Snoopy, Lucy and lovable Charlie Brown, come to life in this highly entertaining, Tony Award winning musical.”

The second of three shows will be The Spitfire Grill. Said Fewer, “This heart-warming blues and folk tinged musical celebrates second chances, following a young woman who dreams of a new start in a small Wisconsin town. Her unique idea to save the struggling local diner takes the town on a journey of self-discovery while stories, good coffee and a hot breakfast are all served up at The Spitfire Grill. The cherished film version stars Oscar winners Marcia Gay Harden and Ellen Burstyn.”

“ Baskerville, by playwright Ken Ludwig ( Lend Me a Tenor), turns the classic stories of Sherlock Holmes upside down in this fast paced who-dunnit comedy, featuring three actors playing over 100 roles,” said Fewer.

From Aug. 20 to Sept. 5, FPST will present Terms of Endearment, based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize winning author Larry McMurtry. Said Fewer, “As challenges test the resilience of a mother- daughter relationship, this bittersweet and touching ‘drama-comedy’ captures the delicate bonds of family ties. The 1983 film starring Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger and Jack Nicholson was nominated for a record high 11 Oscars, winning Best Picture and multiple other categories.”

Additional summer offerings include Ed Asner in

God Help Us, Godspell Jr. and Around the World in 80 Days

… or 37 Minutes. The latter show will run from July 28-31.

The Annual Performing Arts Camp will take place Aug. 2-12, culminating in a showcase performance.

According to Fewer, this season will mark the debut of the FPST’s innovative new stage, refurbished dressing rooms, a brand-new roof and state-of-the-art sound system upgrade.

FPST will stage Dames at Seas June 4-20. “A star is born in this the tap-dancing musical extravaganza,” said Fewer. “It’s about a young chorus girl who, with help of some energetic sailors, saves the day and proves the show must go on!”

For more information, visit fortpecktheatre.org.