Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts
Did you know the Lakes Area has a group dedicated to enriching the local culture through their support of the performing arts? The Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts, or GLAPA, formed 25 years ago with the intent to bring Arts to the Lakes Area at a reasonable price. Since its inception, GLAPA has established a reputation of providing well-received, quality performances.
GLAPA sets performances for each season, helping to find the talent, boost season ticket sales, and raise funds to underwrite programs. The GLAPA board is comprised of community-based, volunteer members. Performances are held at the Pequot Lakes High School Theater, to which GLAPA contributes support for upkeep and improvements.
Working closely with the Pequot Lakes Community Theater, GLAPA offers theater performances as part of its entertainment repertoire. PLCT productions now comprise three (3) of the performances offered each year, typically offering a summer show, a fall musical, and a winter, non-musical performance. The summer production typically coincides with the Pequot Lakes Bean Hole Days event. Each theatrical production is scheduled for six (6) presentations.
In addition to the PLCT productions, four (4) other performances are offered annually. Talents may include musical groups, comedy acts, vocalists, dancers, and magicians. Recent acts have included Willow Brae and the George Maurer Group. Each of these concert performances is held for only one night.
How the Other Half Loves
The PLCT performance of How the Other Half Loves, an Alan Ayckbourn comedy directed by Erik Steen, is this winter’s GLAPA-supported production. With a true Ayckbourn flair for time/space continuum, this comedy is sure to delight.
Michael Sander, who plays one of the 6 characters in this performance and directs one PLCT performance each season, explained that Ayckbourn plays typically hinge on unexpected circumstances and settings. How the Other Half Loves is set in two early 1970s households simultaneously—a bit of a “jigsaw puzzle” setting, according to Sander.
Sander went on to explain that Ayckbourn characteristically puts his characters into ridiculous situations, and then logically follows actions in those situations. How the Other Half Loves involves three couples and an indiscreet love affair.
One of the younger men is having an affair with the wife of the oldest; and when each returns home suspiciously late on night, they invent a story about having to spend some time smoothing domestic matters in the home of the third couple. As the story unfolds, the ridiculous situation entertains by traversing the lives of these couples and revealing the outlandish circumstances to the audience.
How the Other Half Loves will be performed February 15 – 17 and 22 – 24, 2008. Friday and Saturday performances are held at 7:30 pm; Sunday performances are held at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door one hour prior to the performance or by reserving them with Pequot Lakes Community Education at 218-568-9200.
Getting Involved
GLAPA welcomes everyone, regardless of the level of experience, to become involved with their organization. A number of ways exist for you to support their goal:
- Attend a Performance; ask a friend to join you.
- Make a donation, monetary or in-kind welcome.
- Purchase a season pass.
- Help with event promotion.
- Use your performing arts talents and become part of the show!
Contact the Community Education Office at 218-568-9200 to find out more about how you may get involved with GLAPA.
Performance Details:
How the Other Half Loves
At the Pequot Lakes High School Theater
February 15-17 & 22-24, 2008
Fridays and Saturdays: 7:30 pm
Sundays: 2:00 pm
How the Other Half Loves Tickets:
$10 for adults
$9 for seniors (60+)
$8 for youths (18 and under)
Season Ticket Passes
Season tickets include passes to six (6) exciting performance events! (The summer performance is not included.) Current rates are $70.00 for Adults, $60.00 for Seniors (60+) and $50.00 for Youths (18 and under): a 10% savings! Rates are subject to change. For more information regarding Season Ticket availability, contact Pequot Lakes Community Theatre at 218-568.9200.
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Production Staff |
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| Fiona Foster |
Wendy DeGeest |
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Stage Manager |
Meredith Bjorkquist * |
| Teresa Phillips |
Meagan Kedrowski |
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Technical Director |
C.J. Anderson * |
| Frank Foster |
Michael Sander |
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Lights |
Jennie Moon * |
| Bob Phillips |
Bob Spear |
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Sound |
Braden Carkhuff * |
| William Detweiler |
Dan Bye |
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Properties |
David Allan Pundt * |
| Mary Detweiler |
Kim Thomas |
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Carol Pundt |
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Costume Construction |
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| Construction Foreman |
Allan Olson |
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Pat Dullum & Betsy Schenk |
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Tim Leagjeld |
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Meet the Director
Erik Steen is the Director for How the Other Half Loves. Erik lives in Brainerd, MN. He grew up in Wisconsin, which is also where he obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Although this is Erik's first time directing for a GLAPA performance, he has much experience in both acting and directing that has been obained through, among other events, involvment in various theater companies in the Twin Cities (including serving on the Board of Directors for Theatre in the Round) and various productions at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.
Upcoming 2008 GLAPA Performances
Mark your calendars for the following upcoming GLAPA performances:
How the Other Half Loves
A Comedy by Alan Ayckbourn.
Take three couples, two households, and one indiscreet love affair; and they all add up to one hilarious farce. |
February 15 - 17
February 22 - 24 |
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Glen Everhart & James Wedgwood
Musical Humor, Comic Ventriloquism.
Get ready to listen, laugh, sing, and shout with Glen Everhart. James Wedgwood's show is "as much fun as you can have without moving your lips!" |
Saturday, March 8
7:30 pm |
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Based on the book by Laura Joffe Numeroff; adapted for the stage by Jody Davidson; and directed by Peter C. Brosious. Presented by the Children's Theatre Company from Minneapolis.
When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect.
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Saturday, April 26
7:30 pm |
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Stay tuned for more details about GLAPA performances
including the 2008 summer performance slated for July 9 - 11, 12, 14, & 15. |
Check out the Brainerd.com Events Calendar for more great events in the Lakes Area.
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