Theater

There will be blood and plenty of it — albeit of the fake variety —when the cast of Detroit Lakes’ sixth annual Shakespeare in the Park production takes the stage this Friday, June 27, for the first of five planned performances of The Bard’s ultimate revenge play, “Titus...

The pigs are roasting, the wassail is heating, the royal court is rehearsing… yes, it’s time once again for that biennial Detroit Lakes High School tradition known as the Renaissance Madrigal Dinner. Once every two years, the DLHS music and theater departments join forces to...

Debbie Richards Griffith was just 11 years old when her mother took her to see “The Little Match Girl” at the Minneapolis Children’s Theatre. Though she was impressed with the production, it was not enough for her to just watch the action unfold on stage. “I wanted to...

Shakespeare in the Park is establishing itself as a tradition in Detroit Lakes as it enters its fifth year this summer. A cast of local actors under the direction of Nikki Caulfield will share their talent in a fun and accessible presentation of Shakespeare’s works for the community....

Iconic English playwright William Shakespeare is rightfully lauded for his skill in writing both tragedy and comedy: His plays continue to be relevant and entertaining more than 500 years after they were first written. Most of Shakespeare’s works are classic examples of...

The Missoula Chil-dren’s Theatre is making a return to the area, bringing with it an exciting, creative, and exploration filled week for area youth. According to Viva Klundt, marketing director for the Holmes Theatre, this is the sixth summer of the program in Detroit Lakes. This...

Once in a generation, an entertainer emerges with such extraordinary talent that they transcend their work and make the transition into an icon. Minnesota native Judy Garland was one such talent. A child actor and vaudeville performer turned Hollywood star, she captivated a nation...

Though they live within the borders of western China, the 20 members of the song and dance troupe Tarim — visiting the lakes area this week for a six-day artist residency at the Historic Holmes Theatre — do not identify themselves as Chinese. As their tour manager, Tursun Kadeer,...