SEPTEMBER 18, 2023:
Rarely does a community theater group have the opportunity to meet or work with the author of a show they are performing, but that’s what the directors and cast of Pierre Players current production have gotten to do.
“Inconsequential Dreams,” was written by Michelle Schaunaman from Aberdeen. She says she loves acting in her local community theater, but noticed something missing from many of the females roles that are available.
Schaunaman says she did a lot of writing and rewriting while getting input from friends, family and fellow actors.
Schaunaman’s advice to those with an interest in writing…. just start doing it.
Schaunaman says she has a second play in production in Aberdeen.
Schaunaman says her name may be on the show bill, but her writing process includes many people.
Pierre Players has three performances left of “Inconsequential Dreams.” They are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights this week (Sept. 21-23, 2023). Doors open at 7pm CT, with performance at 7:30pm CT. Find ticket information at https:/pierreplayers.com/.
About “Inconsequential Dreams”:
How do you know when you’re happy, and can an accountant help? When Ava, a former therapist turned stay-at-home mom, and Paul, an accountant, begin discussing their lives and shared hobby, it starts to raise the suspicions of Ava’s husband, Sam, and her best friend, Lisa. Paul’s unexpected influence on Ava takes some surprising turns, but it may not be all that bad.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2023:
Pierre Players is presenting “Inconsequential Dreams” this weekend and next weekend (Sept. 15-17, 2023, and Sept. 21-23, 2023) at the Grand Opera House in Pierre.
This afternoon (Sept. 16,), people are invited to Waterfront Gallery for the Arts (207 E. Missouri Ave. Suite 1A) at 1pm CT, for a behind-the-scenes look at “Inconsequential Dreams.” Playwright Michelle Schaunaman from Aberdeen will discuss her process in writing the script, and the show’s director, Alisa Bousa, will talk about staging an original production on the Pierre Players’ stage. The cast will give a glimpse into their characters and perform a scene from the show.
In addition to the discussion on “Inconsequential Dreams,” Waterfront Gallery for the Arts will host an artist reception and show by Alisha Erickson from noon-5pm CT. Erickson, who is originally from Pierre and now resides in Sioux Falls, is a nurse and self-taught abstract artist. She uses both watercolors and acrylics to create colorful interpretations of nature and flowers.
About “Inconsequential Dreams”:
How do you know when you’re happy, and can an accountant help? When Ava, a former therapist turned stay-at-home mom, and Paul, an accountant, begin discussing their lives and shared hobby, it starts to raise the suspicions of Ava’s husband, Sam, and her best friend, Lisa. Paul’s unexpected influence on Ava takes some surprising turns, but it may not be all that bad.
Doors open at 7pm CT, with performance at 7:30pm CT. Sunday matinee doors open at 1:30pm CT, with performance at 2pm CT.
Learn more about season memberships or individual ticket prices at https:/pierreplayers.com/.
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