GREAT Theatre

06/05/2026

Our GREAT Teaching Artists wrapped up a week of training and are ready to welcome campers for an unforgettable summer of theatre beginning Monday! 🎭

A huge thank you to our camp sponsors for helping make these experiences possible:

☀️ Krillan, for providing camp shirts for every camper
☀️ Blattner for supporting our Pick Your Price Registration program

We can't wait to see creativity flourish, friendships grow, and confidence take center stage this summer! ⭐️

06/05/2026

On this day in 1832, the June Rebellion began in Paris, France. It's this uprising that inspired Victor Hugo’s "Les Misérables", which would later be adapted for the stage and become known as one of the greatest musicals ever written. This fall, we'll bring that story to life at the Paramount Center for the Arts!

🎟 Tickets available now! ➡️ www.greattheatre.org/events/les-miserables/

06/02/2026

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for the stage with "How I Became a Pirate"!
Join the pirate crew in this hilarious, imagination-filled musical packed with treasure hunts, high-seas fun, and swashbuckling songs. With roles for ages 7 - middle school, whether you’re a seasoned performer or auditioning for the first time, there’s a place for you aboard the stage! ⚓️✨ Mark your calendars for auditions July 13 & 14. Key dates posted and more info coming soon!

➡️ greattheatre.org/events/audition-for-how-i-became-a-pirate/

05/21/2026

Audition dates for our 2026/27 season are now posted on our website! From show details to key dates, you can start planning your next step into the spotlight now. 🎭

Take a peek, mark your calendars, and get ready to be part of the story. ⭐

➡️ View audition dates here: https://www.greattheatre.org/series/auditions/

05/19/2026

YO HO! All hands on deck! 🏴‍☠️
Just 1 day left to apply! Our Annual Youth Artist Project pairs high school student artists with theatre professionals to learn how to direct, choreograph, design, and more! 🎬🎶🎭

➡️ Learn more at: www.greattheatre.org/youth-artist-project/

05/18/2026

This summer, the spotlight shines on everyone. ✨
From first-time performers to seasoned stars, every young artist deserves the chance to experience the confidence, creativity, and connection that theatre brings. Pick-Your-Price Registration and confidential scholarships are available for every camp, every week, and every location.
Because theatre is for everyone. 🎭

05/13/2026

Seize this opportunity before it sails away! 🏴‍☠️
Our annual Youth Artist Project is the perfect opportunity for high school-aged students to get involved in theatre behind the scenes. With professional mentors, students will learn how to direct, choreograph, design, and more! 🎬🎶🎭

➡️ Learn more at: www.greattheatre.org/youth-artist-project/

05/12/2026

Single tickets for our 2026/27 season are on sale now! 🎭 🎟

➡️ Be sure you're getting official tickets (and not overpaying through third-party sites!) by following the links on our website: www.greattheatre.org/series/2026-27-season/

From big Broadway hits to thought-provoking and emotional dramas, there's something for everyone:
🏴‍☠️How I Became a Pirate
🇫🇷 Les Misérables
🕯️ A Christmas Carol
🌍 Come From Away
🚽 Urinetown
🧅 Shrek The Musical
🔍 Anon(ymous)

05/06/2026

Do You Love Stories? Then This Is The Role For YOU!
We are looking for volunteers to be a part of our script-reading committee. 📖

Check out this volunteer opportunity! ➡️

GREAT (Great River Educational Arts Theatre) Theatre brings the greater central Minnesota area together through shared community experiences.

05/04/2026

About 18 months ago, "Frozen" was just a possibility...an early invitation to apply for the rights and a hope that we might bring something truly special to our community, a production that so many only dream of being part of. From that first read to the final snowfall, what a journey it’s been with 18 performances for over 12,000 patrons! To every actor, musician, volunteer, staff member, and audience member, you made this story come to life in ways our community will never forget.

As we close not just "Frozen" but an entire season, we’re filled with gratitude. Each production was built on months of creativity, collaboration, and the dedication of both professional and volunteer artists. What we create together goes far beyond the stage. It’s about connection, a sense of belonging, and the magic that happens when a community shows up.

Thank you for being part of it. Until next season… 💙

📷 919 Studio