Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts

06/10/2026

They're back! It's 1969. The world is changing and the ladies of the church prepare for their own below the House of God. As always, you'll laugh until your side-dish hurts with their hilarious antics and down-to-earth charm from within the church basement. This is most certainly true!

Join Pequot Lakes Community Education on this fun community trip. We'll take a coach bus and enjoy a pasta buffet lunch prior to the show. Register here: https://pequotlakes.arux.app/course/1067/summer-2026/church-basement-ladies-2-a-second-helping-ages-14-up-under-14-with-an-adult

05/26/2026

Cast Announcement:

Into the Woods will open at the Pequot Lakes High School Theater on July 17. Performances are July 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 7 p.m. and July 19 and 26 at 2 p.m.

Synopsis: The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

Cast:
Baker's Wife | Carrie Walker
Baker | Sam Kalthoff
Narrator | Karla Shepherd-Johnson
Mysterious Man | Ron Tryon
Jack | Avarayanna Trujillo
Jack's Mom | Andrea Anderson
Milky White/Snow White | Sapphire Trujillo
Little Red Riding Hood | Jayley Andresen
Cinderella's Father | Isaak Anderson
Step Mother | Erin Caswell
Florinda | Olivia Anderson
Lucinda | Lydia Stoll
Cinderella's Prince/Wolf | Baird Brutscher
Rapunzel's Prince | Patrick Lee Smallman
Rapunzel | Abby Porter
Cinderella | Brynn Bestland
Steward | Steph White
Witch | Kate Davis
Cinderella's Mother | Susan Mathison-Young
Ensemble/Sleeping Beauty | Kailey Gerdes
Ensemble/Granny | Ellie Kramer
Ensemble | Jolene Ludeman
Ensemble | Svetlana Lang
Ensemble/Giant | Ginger Lupella
Ensemble | Ally Hartwig
Ensemble | Sophie Lupella

Production Team:
Director: Jen Anderson
Set Designer: Tim Leagjeld
Vocal Director: Teresa Kingsley
Costumer: Heather Pearson
Stage Manager: Kandice Koch
Tech Director: Nancy Ryan
Producer: Joell Tvedt
Production Assistant: Diane Haman Set Assistant: Ronnie Villa Sound and FX: Ken Henke
Lighting Design: Wren Norgaard

05/18/2026

Don't forget-Auditions are tonight and tomorrow night at 6:00 for Into the Woods!!!

Send a message to learn more

05/11/2026

We could not be more excited to be presenting Into the Woods this summer. Auditions are next week! See below.

Attention actors and singers ages 16+! Auditions for Into the Woods are on May 18 & 19 at 6 p.m. at the Pequot Lakes High School Theater. See www.glapa.org or the links below for audition information.

Synopsis of Into the Woods: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IDQypLs2oNTdP_fLGVzeuxid_-gxoko0TRzDsq1J5H4/edit?tab=t.0

Character Descriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CrYviRavtI8K5Bkepc-hq_9gkR-M2cqEOkRuF3DcfwU/edit?tab=t.0

Audition Preparation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12LOJ2pSmkAOhRD7aGYNfL_Mu5bwvVgt5FcU3WomNeVE/edit?tab=t.0

Production Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Ol5xi4r9Hw2Fak4AAJpgrqNRHeajehN1NlVrkc4p4Y/edit?tab=t.0

Master Conflict Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fK4dd42frFLrHHA7xxWn_QdgJ4-oHd4IwbZcx4JCKMc/edit?tab=t.0

04/16/2026

Students, don't miss out on these fun, creative workshops with Storybook Theatre directors, coming May 2! Register for one or all three at pequotlakes.arux.app.

04/13/2026

Don't miss your chance to see a matinee of Guys & Dolls at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre! This is the most convenient possible way-someone else drives and parks, you sit back and enjoy!

Register today: https://pequotlakes.arux.app/course/942/winter-spring-2026/day-trip-chanhassen-dinner-theatre-guys-dolls

03/31/2026

Attention actors and singers ages 16+! Auditions for Into the Woods are on May 18 & 19 at 6 p.m. at the Pequot Lakes High School Theater. See www.glapa.org or the links below for audition information.

Synopsis of Into the Woods: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IDQypLs2oNTdP_fLGVzeuxid_-gxoko0TRzDsq1J5H4/edit?tab=t.0

Character Descriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CrYviRavtI8K5Bkepc-hq_9gkR-M2cqEOkRuF3DcfwU/edit?tab=t.0

Audition Preparation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12LOJ2pSmkAOhRD7aGYNfL_Mu5bwvVgt5FcU3WomNeVE/edit?tab=t.0

Production Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Ol5xi4r9Hw2Fak4AAJpgrqNRHeajehN1NlVrkc4p4Y/edit?tab=t.0

Master Conflict Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fK4dd42frFLrHHA7xxWn_QdgJ4-oHd4IwbZcx4JCKMc/edit?tab=t.0

03/11/2026

Play off the Page says, "This one is so fun. Go, if you can! It hits all the marks--great singing, dancing, costumes, set design, delicious dinner & beverages, and a festive atmosphere."

Here's your chance to see this beautiful piece of theater! Sign up today: https://pequotlakes.arux.app/course/942/winter-spring-2026/day-trip-chanhassen-dinner-theatre-guys-dolls

03/04/2026

Join us for Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures and catch your favorite Disney characters, such as Mickey, Minnie, Forky, Woody, Moana, Elsa, Aladdin, and many more!

Relax on the comfortable coach bus ride and enjoy the show with your family and friends. Then we'll stop at Pizza Ranch in Detroit Lakes on the way home (not included).

Register now! https://pequotlakes.arux.app/course/940/winter-spring-2026/day-trip-disney-on-ice-road-trip-adventures

02/22/2026

Wild. Fierce. Unforgettable.

The Jaguar represents the bold spirit of Oz! Unpredictable and captivating from the moment she steps on stage.

And just like that… we’re at our final performance.

If you’ve been meaning to come…

If you’ve been waiting for the right time…

If you love supporting local theatre and seeing your community shine…

This is it.

The Final chance to see The Tin Woodman of Oz.

Don’t let this adventure end without you in the audience.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now: www.glapa.org