Harlequin Productions

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Here they are! It's the cast of Million Dollar Quartet, Wyatt Brownell as Jerry Lee Lewis, Maverick McCarl as Carl Perkins, Nathan Roberts as Johnny Cash, Ben Bailey as Evis Presley, and Becca Bailey as Dyanne. The State Theater wil be rocking!

Million Dollar Quartet runs June 19 - July 19, 2026 at the State Theater. Directed by Emily Rollie Costumes by Jason Kramer. Wigs, Hair and Makeup by M Bridget House. Photos by Shanna Paxton Photography with graphic design by John Serembe. **Use Code 25MILLION through May 31 for a 25% discount**
Tickets: https://harlequinproductions.org/

05/22/2026

First rehearsal for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! A great example of how many people it takes to get a show like this off the ground. See also some pics from the scenic and costume design presentations. Left to right: Gerald B. Browning (Director of Production), Dan Wolff (Props Design), Grace Helmcke (Dialect), Christina Barrigan (Scenic & Lighting), Bridget House (Wigs, Hair, Makeup), Jason Kramer (Costumes), Keith Jewell (Sound), Nathan Roberts (Johnny Cash), Casey Raiha (Sam Phillips), Wyatt Brownell (Jerry Lee Lewis), Maverick McCarl (Carl Perkins), Celeste Elaine (Stage Manager), Emily Rollie (Director), Ben Bailey (Elvis Presley), Stephanie Layton (Music Director), Becca Bailey (Dyanne), Tommy McGee (Asst Stage Manager), Will Madison (Fluke), Gina Salerno (Company Manager), Nick Rawson (Brother Jay)
https://harlequinproductions.org/show/million-dollar-quartet/

05/05/2026

"Where the Summit Meets the Stars proves how effective it is when a theatre fully commits to the emotional and cultural specificity of the story, as is the case with Harlequin. The production never feels interested in simplifying its themes or overexplaining its symbolism. Instead, it invites the audience into a reflective experience built around memory, heritage, grief, and connection to land and family. The result is a thoughtful and visually compelling piece of theatre, one carried by strong performances, confident direction, and a design team that understands how to support both the realism and the spirituality woven throughout the script."

Thanks to The Sound on Stage for a terrific review! Read it in full here:

Where the Summit Meets the Stars proves how effective it is when a theatre fully commits to the emotional and cultural specificity of the story, as is the case with Harlequin. The production never feels interested in simplifying its themes or overexplaining its symbolism. Instead, it invites the aud

05/01/2026

Production Photos are here! WHERE THE SUMMIT MEETS THE STARS by Frank Kaash Katasse runs May 1 - 17 at the State Theater. Starring Ashlie Blaske, Andrew "AJ" Roa and Steve Wood. Directed by Josephine Keefe. Scenic design by Bruce Haasl. Costume design by Mary Kelsay. Lighting design by Olivia Burlingame. Sound design by Gina Salerno. Projection design by Isaac Joyce-Shaw. Properties design by Araquin Boome. Stage Manager Celeste Elaine. Photography by Shanna Paxton Photography
Tickets: https://harlequinproductions.org/show/where-the-summit-meets-the-stars/

04/30/2026

🌠It's opening tomorrow! WHERE THE SUMMIT MEETS THE STARS opens May 1 and runs through May 17. Check out production photos, find out about Pay What you Choose dates, and read more about our Featured Artist, Rachel Singletary Kopel in our newsletter. More production photos by Shanna Paxton Photography coming tomorrow... https://mailchi.mp/harlequinproductions.org/summit-opening

04/29/2026

Actor Ashlie Blaske (starring as Rose) and director Josephine Keefe sat down in the State Theater to talk about their hopes and dreams for their upcoming production of WHERE THE SUMMIT MEETS THE STARS by Frank Henry Kaash Katasse, running May 1 - 17 at the State Theater. Video by ‪Mighty Tripod Productions‬
Tickets: https://harlequinproductions.org/show/where-the-summit-meets-the-stars/

04/29/2026

Join us in welcoming artist Rachel Singletary Kopel to the State Theater, with an Artist Reception Thursday. April 30 5:30-6:30pm! Rachel's work was shown during Arts Walk, and her show will continue throughout the run of WHERE THE SUMMIT MEETS THE STARS. Kopel incorporates hand sewing, weaving, embroidery, book arts and other techniques to extract beautiful objects from "the waste stream of material culture." Don't miss her work when you come to the show! https://harlequinproductions.org/meet-artist-rachel-singletary-kopel/

04/27/2026

Where the Summit Meets the Stars by Frank Henry Kaash Katasse is moving through tech, opening May 1. Directed by Josephine Keefe. Check out the projections by Isaac Joyce-Shaw, lighting by Olivia Burlingame and set by Bruce Haasl. This singular, gorgeous production only runs 3 weeks. Don't miss it Olympia! https://harlequinproductions.org/show/where-the-summit-meets-the-stars/