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Support The Arts & Get Free Popcorn With An Annual BRAC Membership

  • dateFebruary 4, 2023
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Share your love of the arts with your family by purchasing an annual Branson Regional Arts Council membership!

We offer many theatre, music, artistic, and educational events throughout the year! As a BRAC member, you will receive some valuable perks and discounts to special events throughout the year.

– $50.00 / 1 Year  – Purchase Now

You and your immediate family living at home can support and participate in the activities of the Branson Regional Arts Council, helping to shape the future of arts in our area. You will receive fresh arts news, popcorn card, and other perks. (Membership dues amount to just $0.96 per week.)

– $20.00 / 1 Year – Purchase Now

You can support and participate in the activities of the Branson Regional Arts Council, helping to shape the future of arts in our area. You will receive fresh arts news, popcorn card, and other perks. (Membership dues amount to just $0.38 per week.)

If you are in a position to support the Branson Regional Arts Council in a more meaningful way, please consider becoming a valued SPONSOR or PATRON.

Active members of the Branson Regional Arts Council will receive BRAC Membership Cards and an official Popcorn Card which entitles the holder to receive up to 10 complimentary cups of popcorn or sodas at any of our upcoming theatre events through out the year at the Historic Owen Theatre! That’s a $30 value, and completely free with your $20 basic membership! If you upgrade to a $50 family membership, you’ll be receiving THREE Popcorn Cards (a $90 value)! WOW!!!

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Kyle Blanchard Joins BRAC as Theatre and Special Events Manager

  • dateFebruary 1, 2023
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The Branson Regional Arts Council is excited to announce the addition of a new full-time staff member, Kyle Blanchard, who will serve as the organizations Theatre and Special Events Manager.

Kyle Blanchard – BRAC Theatre & Special Events Manager

Kyle will work in coordination with Jim Barber (BRAC Executive Director) and Karie Dykeman (Administrative Assistant/Box Office Manager) and will primarily focus his efforts on maintenance and operational needs of the Historic Owen Theatre as well as collaborating with staff and theatre production teams to plan and execute monthly special events for fundraising and community outreach.

Kyle has served on the BRAC Board of Directors since March 2022 and will continue to serve out his 2 year term on the board for an additional year while starting his new staff role.

Kyle’s passion for theatre began in middle school in Virginia where he soaked in as much knowledge as possible from local arts education programs. By his senior year of high school Kyle raised money to buy the rights for Clue The Musical, rented a theatre, then bravely produced and directed the full-length production with a team of his peers.
In 2013 he graduated from Liberty University with Bachelors of Arts degrees in Theatre Performance & Production. Since then, he has been performing and directing professionally all around the country; some of his favorite experiences include being in a touring illusionist’s show, playing Tarzan, and getting to perform with exotic animals at a very large Branson theatre that tells bible stories on an epic scale.
Kyle’s enthusiasm for artistic expression and his drive to inspire others continues to grow and he is ready to give back to the local arts & education community in the Branson area.
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Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical Opens At Historic Owen Theatre

  • dateJanuary 23, 2023
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Rated G | Family Favorite

Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure presented by the Branson Regional Arts Council at the Historic Owen Theatre!

There will be 15 spectacular performances of Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical from February 9 – 26, 2023 with shows on Thursdays (7pm), Fridays (7pm), Saturdays (2pm & 7pm), and Sundays (2pm).

Advance tickets are recommended and available online at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the box office at 417-336-4255. (TIP: Save 15% by purchasing a FULL SEASON PASS)

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Mary Poppins is directed by Jacob Deck with Musical Director Michelle Baker and features a cast of 39 talented performers including one very cute infant and a lovable dog!

Director Jake Deck and Leah Johnson (Mary Poppins) Photo: Marshall Meadows

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing beforeMary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again.

Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”

The cast of Mary Poppins includes: Leah Johnson (Mary Poppins), Thomas Hayden Reasoner (Bert), Cameryn Deibler/Hope Menard (Jane Banks), Lee Brown/ Emma Chandler (Michael Banks),  Alex Harris (George Banks), Sonya Godfrey (Winifred Banks), Abby Reeve (Mrs. Brill), David Hewitt (Roberston Ay), Kristin Cartwright (Miss Andrews), Katy Kohler (Bird Woman), Somer Dean (Mrs. Corry), Rachel Ramberan (Katie Nana), Joey Blackwood (Neleus/Valentine), Michael Sager (Poseidon), Joseph Schumacher (Admiral Boom/Bank Chairman), Maddie Hewitt (Miss Lark), Jeremiah Reeve (Von Hussler), Kyle Denton (John Northrbook), Claire Denton (Miss Smythe), Lucas Dahlgren, Kathryn King, Charis Boulden, Velvet Dougharty, Julie Brinkman, Kayleigh Dominish, Molly Tennison, April Ebersol, AJ Turner, Melinda Prince (Ensemble), Sarah Sutherland (Ensemble / Mary swing), Brenna Prince, Luke Johnson, Sebastian Stringer, Maggie Marks, Josslynn Silvy (Kids Ensemble), JoJo (Willoughby the Dog), and making her stage debut, Eloise Dougherty (Baby Ensemble).

The Production crew of Mary Poppins includes: Karie Dykeman, Kim Hale (Producers), Jacob Deck (Director/Choreographer/Set Designer), Michelle Baker (Music Director), Loran Polson (Stage Manager), Myles Stevens (Sound Technician), Pamela Meadows (Lighting Design), Josh Boulden (Dialect Coach), Emily Rivere, Lexi Keaton, Jael Frost, Abby Moulin (Spotlights), Kyle Blanchard (Set Operations Manager),  Jacob Deck, David Hewitt, Nathan Sutherland (Set Construction), Lorie Best (Volunteer Coordinator), Josh Silvy (Inventory Manager), Marshall Meadows (Photographer), Jim Barber (BRAC Executive Director and Marketing).

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Cast of Puffs Announced For March Play at Historic Owen Theatre

  • dateJanuary 23, 2023
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Congratulations to the following 20 cast members who will be presenting the hilarious comedy play, Puffs, at the Historic Owen Theatre, March 17-26, 2023!
  • Narrator — Loran Polson
  • Wayne Hopkins — Lucas Dahlgren
  • Oliver Rivers — Ruben Dutton
  • Megan Jones — Kellsey Bradley
  • Harry / Mop Ron — Molly Tennison
  •  Leanne / Hermeoone / Frenchy — Lacey Kellett
  • Sally Perks / Rowena — Maddy Hatfield**
  • Susie Bones / Professor McG — Charis Boulden
  • Ernie Mac / Uncle Dave / Fat Friar — Jimmy Bratz**
  • Hannah / Ghost History Teacher — Emily Hanner
  • J. Finch Fletchley / Scorpy / Viktor — Trenton Bryant**
  • Cedric / Goyle — Alex Harris*
  • Mr. Voldy / Mr. Nick / Real Mr. Moody — Jeremiah Reeve
  • Xavia Jones / Ms Babble — Mindy Law*
  • 1st Headmaster / Ginny / Mr. Bagman / Sal / Certain Potions Professor — Abby Reeve*
  • 2nd Headmaster / Ric Gryff / Professor Lanny / Hermeoone #2 — Ari Franks*
  • Helga / Myrtle / Runes Teach — Juanita Wilson**
  • Professor Sproutty / Colin / Hermeoone #3 / Seamus — Aubriana Chambers*
  • Blondo Malfoy / Professor Turban / Rita Scooter / Dragon / Bippy — Ellen Barney*
  • A Very Tall Man / Clumsy Longbottom / Professor Locky / Goldstein — Gavin Deel*
*Ensemble: (Death Buddies, Soul Sucking Security Guards, and Wizard Students)
**Swing Performer / Ensemble
Again, thank you to everyone who auditioned and were not selected, we look forward to having you in a future production soon. We appreciate you all so very much!
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Auditions for Puffs This Thursday At Historic Owen Theatre

  • dateJanuary 17, 2023
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The Branson Regional Arts Council welcomes performers AGES 16 and Up to attend open auditions for the first PLAY of the 2023 season!
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, by Matt Cox
  • Director: Kyle Bradley
  • Location: Historic Owen Theatre, 205 S. Commercial St., Branson, MO 65616
Synopsis:
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along”. Their “hilariously heartfelt!” and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.
Roles for Adult actors ages 16 and up.
Audition: Thursday January 19, 2023 from 6:30-8:30pm
– Please plan on being present at 6:30 to read with fellow auditioners.
Callback Audition: Saturday January 21st; 2:00-4:30pm (@Hollister High School)
Preparation: Cold Read Audition — You will be asked to read for different characters directly from the script. Being familiar with the source material will be important! Read a book and watch a movie (or 7!)
Video Submissions: If you are unable to attend the initial audition you may submit a video audition. Contact kylebradley8913@gmail.com to submit your headshot/resume and to receive audition materials to be recorded. Video submissions due by Wednesday January 19th.
Rehearsals: General rehearsal layout will be Monday-Thursday (with some potential Sundays) 6-9pm starting Tuesday January 31st.
⁃ Detailed rehearsal schedule to be provided at first cast meeting Tuesday January 31st.
Shows: March 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, & 26th. Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm & Sundays at 2pm.
Please be prepared to provide detailed information about all conflicts throughout the rehearsal process.
Mandatory Availability Dates:
⁃ March 12-16th — Tech Week
⁃ All Show Dates
Character Breakdown:
Most performers in Puffs will play several roles, so we are looking for those who have the ability to quickly switch from one comedic character role to another.
(Note: Roles calling for multiple characters could be divided in different ways)
WAYNE HOPKINS: The hero. Totally uncool, but full of charm and heart. Likes comic books and video games, knows nothing about magic or this weird magic world he is now a part of.
OLIVER RIVERS: An incredibly smart and cerebral math savant from New Jersey. After ending up at wizarding school, he finds out he is no longer at the top of his class. Youthful and innocent.
MEGAN JONES: Daughter of an evil wizard who thinks she should’ve been placed in the Snakes house. Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.
NARRATOR: The narrator of the story. British accent. Must be a great storyteller, can be a bit of a know-it-all, but still relatable and appealing. Comedy skills are a must, improv background is a plus.
ERNIE MAC and A VERY TALL MAN / SEAMUS / A CERTAIN POTIONS TEACHER / PROFESSOR TURBAN / GHOST HISTORY TEACH / PROFESSOR LOCKY / MR. NICK / SAL / SECOND HEADMASTER / REAL MR. MOODY: Requires an actor capable of doing strong impressions.
Ernie Mac: Proud. Loud. Pretty sure he’s the best. Male Teachers: Potions Teacher/ Locky/ Professor Turban/ Mr. Moody (All impressions). Strong comedic ability.
HANNAH and FIRST HEADMASTER / PROFESSOR McG / PROFESSOR SPROUTTY / XAVIA JONES / PROFESSOR LANNY / RUNES TEACH / MS. BABBLE: Requires playing several different roles back to back, so the ability to play a variety of character types is a plus. Hannah: Very shy. Female Teachers: Professor McG, Professor Plants, Professor T, Bath Babbles. Adults of all kinds of different personalities.
J. FINCH FLETCHLEY and UNCLE DAVE / GOYLE / A FAT FRIAR / CLUMSY LONGBOTTOM / HERMEOONE #3 / VIKTOR / MR. BAGMAN / ZACH SMITH: Improvisational skills a plus. Boyish & fun. Chipper and happy except, when his life is in mortal danger.
LEANNE and GINNY / HELGA / FRENCHY: A little distant. A little random. Is possibly a genius or really, really stupid. But has a strong heart. The Puffiest of the Puffs.
SALLY PERKS and HERMEOONE / BLONDO MALFOY / ROWENA / RITA SCOOTER / BIPPY: Sally: Nice but average. No one really notices her until she has a “growth spurt”. Bippy: A house elf. Devoted. Loyal. Kind of annoying.
SUSIE BONES and HARRY / COLIN / HERMEOONE #2 / RIC GRYFF / MYRTLE: Susie is sad and gloomy. Constantly in fear of her or her family dying. Harry: Young, plucky, and famous. Struts around school like he owns it. Gets into a few wacky situations, but it’s nothing the bonds of friendship can’t overcome.
CEDRIC and MR. VOLDY: An appealing comic actor to play the pivotal roles of Cedric in Act I and Mr. Voldy in Act II. Cedric: A champion. Athletic, winning, popular, and charming. Everyone’s favorite, but still loyal, patient, and kind. A leading example of a Puff.
Mr. Voldy: Evil. Like, reeeaaally evil. Wants to rule the world in shadows and darkness and terror.
DEATH BUDDIES to be played by all.
Any Questions? Call Karie at 417-336-4255 or edu@bransonarts.org. 
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Crescendo Youth Theatre Troupe 2023 Auditions Announced

  • dateJanuary 6, 2023
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Calling All Kids Ages 7-12!!! Come audition to be a part of Crescendo /krəˈSHenˌdō/!

The Branson Regional Arts Council is gearing up for the return of an exciting educational youth performance troupe featuring children who love to sing, dance and act!

BRAC’s Crescendo Audition Info:

  • AUDITION: Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 4:00pm – 5:30pm
  • Historic Owen Theatre (205 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616)
  • Class Schedule: Thursdays 4:00pm – 5:30pm
  • Class Dates: February 2 – April 27, 2023

     

    Members of Crescendo will meet on a regular basis (see class schedule below) and will be presenting two public performances of an exciting musical at the Historic Owen Theatre, April 28-29.

    Crescendo: “Meaning growing, as in swelling of sound, or becoming louder.”

    Students will have fun developing their performance skills in the areas of voice and dance, while gaining new friendships, skills and increasing their confidence.

    The students will learn and perform under the direction of their talented and qualified instructors Jacob Deck and Julie Brinkman.

    Additional Audition Notes:

    Those auditioning will be asked to sing a cut from a song of their choice, no longer than a minute. Karaoke or mp3 track preferred, but a cappella is also welcome.
    There will also be a short movement call at the end of the singing portion of the audition. Everyone is encouraged to wear clothes that they can move in. Jazz shoes or tennis shoes preferred.

    Crescendo Class Schedule (Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30pm)

    • Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
    • Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
    • Apr 6, 13, 20, 27
    • Public Performance musical TBA – April 28, 2023 (7pm), April 29, 2023 (2pm)

    Tuition & Fees (if selected):

    • $25 Registration Fee* (covers entire class schedule).  *Grant & Scholarship funding has been applied to keep cost affordable

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] We prefer you audition in person, but if you absolutely cannot make it, video submissions or other questions can be sent to edu@bransonarts.org no later than January 25, 2023.  The easiest way to submit your video auditions is to upload it to YouTube, set the video to unlisted, then email the link to BRAC.

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    Twist All Night With Free Movie Starring June Wilkinson At Historic Owen Theatre

    • dateJanuary 6, 2023
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    The Branson Regional Arts Council invites all fans of groovy dance moves and jazzy swing music to enjoy a free movie night at the Historic Owen Theatre on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2pm.

    Twist All Night (1961), starring Louis Prima and June Wilkinson, tells the story of a group of struggling musicians who are very concerned they will be evicted from their nightclub. Musician Louis Evans (Louis Prima) and girlfriend Jenny Watson (June Wilkinson) accidentally encounter a group of art thieves.

    Branson area musicians will LOVE the amazing music and area dancers will LOVE to dance along as the on screen performers twist the night away! Watch the Movie Trailer below!

    Meet the stars of the film…

    June Wilkinson was born in 1940 in Eastborne, England. She started performing at the young age of twelve, and become the youngest dancer at the age of fifteen at the Windmill Theatre in London. After coming to the United States, her career led her to become the world’s most-photographed woman of the late 50’s and 60’s, being featured in over fifty magazines and newspapers from 1958 to 1970. She appeared in several films and had television roles in such series as 77 Sunset Strip, Batman, The Doris Day Show and The ABC Comedy Hour.

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] MEET JUNE WILKINSON… she will be in Branson and attending this film showing in person! Don’t miss out!!!

    Louis Leo Prima (December 7, 1910 – August 24, 1978) was an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and trumpeter. While rooted in New Orleans jazz, swing music, and jump blues, Prima touched on various genres throughout his career: he formed a seven-piece New Orleans-style jazz band in the late 1920s, fronted a swing combo in the 1930s and a big band group in the 1940s, helped to popularize jump blues in the late 1940s and early to mid 1950s, and performed frequently as a Vegas lounge act beginning in the 1950s. Prima is also known for providing the voice for the orangutan King Louie in the 1967 Disney film The Jungle Book.

    • Date: Sunday, Jan 29th – 2pm (Historic Owen Theatre)
    • Run Time: 1 Hour, 16 Mins
    • Directors: William J. Hole Jr., Allan David
    • Music composed by: Sam Butera, Don Covay, Walter Greene
    • Producers: Maurice Duke, Allan David
    • Distributed by: American International Pictures

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    Branson Regional Arts Council Achieves Goal Of Purchasing Historic Owen Theatre

    • dateJanuary 4, 2023
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    Dear friends of the Arts…

    The Branson Regional Arts Council is excited to announce that we have officially purchased the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson!

    Over the past 5 years, we have been leasing the Historic Owen Theatre with a purchase option. We are excited to announce that we were able to exercise that option and obtain a mortgage which makes the Arts Council official owners of the venue, allowing us to continue providing community arts education opportunities for generations to come, as well as preserve the legacy and rich history of Jim Owen.

    On December 28, 2022 with the assistance of a mortgage through Branson Bank, the Arts Council has achieved one of our short term goals of establishing a permanent community arts center under our direction that will be available to all residents, young and old, for generations to come.

    It was the wish of the late Jean Cantwell, founder of both the Branson Arts Council and Tri-Lakes Community Theatre, to establish a permanent theatre venue strictly dedicated to the performing arts and community theatre. Our move into this facility in 2017 provided the opportunity to do just that.

    In 2022 the BRAC presented 10 major events that provided a variety of arts opportunities with 245 acting roles, 157 tech crew jobs, 140 volunteer positions, and 30 featured visual artists!

    BRAC continues to develop outstanding youth theatre education programs (Staccato Show Choir and Crescendo Performance Troupe) in addition to our Special Abilities programs. Our main stage community theatre productions provided high-quality entertainment to over 8,000 patrons (6,261 adult and 1,772 youth) last year.

    We wish to thank Ronnie and Diane Mathes, the previous long-time owners of the Owen Theatre for believing in our vision. We also thank Branson Bank, our attorney Harry Styron, our past and current BRAC Board of Directors, our volunteers, generous donors and patrons, our talented actors, directors, technical crew, and our teachers, students and supportive parents who have been integral in the development of our youth arts education program.

    We will still be working extra hard to pay off the balance of our mortgage, but we are excited for the many new opportunities that this purchase will provide to our community!

    – Jim Barber, BRAC Executive Director

     

    Related Article: Branson Regional Arts Council To Purchase Historic Owen Theatre (Aug 18, 2017)

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    2023 Season Pass Tickets On Sale For Historic Owen Theatre

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    NOTE: All 2023 SEASON PASS SALES END ON FEBRUARY 26, 2023 (6pm).

    This Pass is for 9 Mainstage Productions Only. Other special events throughout the year will be individually sold or available to BRAC Members. Show Tickets may be exchanged to other mainstage shows or dates during the 2023 Season. No Refunds, except in case of emergency.

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    Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical

    Dates: Feb 9 – 26, 2023 (15 shows)

    Rated G | Family Favorite

    Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure presented by the Branson Regional Arts Council at the Historic Owen Theatre!

    One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
    The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”

    Puffs

    Dates: March 17 – 26, 2023 (6 shows)

    RATED PG | Parental Guidance (Family Friendly Version) 

    Puffs is a play for anyone who ever felt like they weren’t the hero in their own story!
    Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is a 2015 original play by New York-based playwright Matt Cox. The comedy is a parody as presented from the perspective of the “Puffs”.
    This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along” (Hollywood Life). Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.

    BONUS SHOW: Emma! A Pop-Musical

    Dates: March 30 – April 2, 2023 (5 shows)

     

    RATED G | Family Favorite

    The Branson Regional Arts Council’s Staccato Show Choir (ages 14-18) presents a super entertaining pop-musical for the entire family!
    Emma, a senior at Highbury Prep, is certain she knows what’s best for her classmates’ love lives, and is determined to find the perfect boyfriend for shy sophomore Harriet by the end of the school year. But will Emma’s relentless matchmaking get in the way of finding her own happiness?
    Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, this sparkling new musical features the hit songs of legendary girl groups and iconic female singers from The Supremes to Katy Perry. Girl power has never sounded so good!

    Nunsense – The Mega Musical

    Dates: May 11 – 21, 2023 (8 shows)

    RATED PG | Parental Guidance

    Nunsense, is a popular musical revolving around eight nuns, one Revered Mother and one Father. These however, are not your normal nuns, but self-proclaimed “fun nuns,” who are faced with financial issues after losing 52 of their fellow sisters to food poisoning caused by the infamous Sister, Julia Child of God.
    The musical is portrayed as a “fundraiser” towards the audience, as they attempt to raise the money they need to bury the remaining four nuns, who are currently being kept in the freezer of the Mount Saint Helen’s Catholic Middle School in Hoboken, New Jersey.

    High School Musical JR (BRAC’s Summer Youth Institute)

    Dates: June 22 – 25, 2023 (6 shows)

    Rated G | Family Favorite

    Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life at the Historic Owen Theatre in Disney’s High School Musical JR. This BRAC Summer Youth Institute production will be a summer favorite for kids and adults alike.
    NOTE: The 7pm shows are the older kids (13-18) and the 2pm shows are the younger kids (6-12)
    It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.

    Monte Python’s Spamalot

    Dates: July 27 – Aug 6, 2023 (8 shows)
    PG13 | Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

    Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls? 
    The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.”

     A Midsummer Nights Dream           

    Dates: Sept 8 – 17, 2023 (6 shows)

    Rated PG-13

    The Branson Regional Arts Council’s production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the magical story of star crossed lovers, overly ambitious homespun clowns and misadventures with the fairies. The fun can be multiplied by mixing and matching the male/female roles.
    The action begins at the beautiful court of Theseus, Duke of Athens, and later moves to the mystical forest inhabited by Oberon and Titania, king and queen of the fairies. And don’t forget Puck fairyland was never like this!
    If you saw the Shakespeare in the Park production, you’ll love this indoor version on the stage of the Historic Owen Theatre.

     

    The Addams Family

    Dates: Oct 19-29, 2023 (8 shows)

    Rated PG-13

    THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
    In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. Nonetheless, this quirky family still has to deal with many of the same challenges faced by any other family.
    This musical is Rated PG-13. Parental guidance is suggested due to adult innuendo, profanity, and scenes containing comical torture.

    Disney’s Finding Nemo JR (BRAC’s Winter Youth Institute)

    Dates: Nov 30, Dec 1 – 10, 2023 (10 shows)

    Rated G | Family Favorite

    Our Holiday Winter YouthTheatre production of Disney’s Finding Nemo JR, brings the beloved animated tale to the live stage with a talented cast of young performers!
    This is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
    Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
    This is a perfect way for families to celebrate the holidays together! A great family show for all ages!
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    BRAC Youth Troupe Presents A Year With Frog And Toad

    • dateDecember 5, 2022
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    The Branson Regional Arts Council proudly presents it’s 2022 Crescendo Youth Performance Troupe production of A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS, featuring a cast of talent young actors between the ages of 7-12.

    Two public performances will be held at the Historic Owen Theatre on Friday, December 16th – 7pm and Saturday, December 17th – 2pm.

    General open seating with a suggested $10 Donation at the Door to benefit the BRAC Youth Education Program. (Advance reserved seat tickets will not be sold for this event.)

    Card carrying BRAC Members admitted at no charge!

    Adapted from the three-time-Tony-nominated Broadway hit comes A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS. Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, the jazzy, upbeat score bubbles with melody. Part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

    This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special.

    As a bonus… Crescendo will also present some Holiday themed music in addition to the theatre production.

    This is a great show for kids of all ages and the entire evening of fun is expected to run approximately 60-75 minutes.

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    Cast Announcement for Mary Poppins at the Historic Owen Theatre

    • dateNovember 21, 2022
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    The Branson Regional Arts Council announces the cast of the upcoming February 2023 production Mary Poppins – The Broadway Musical at the Historic Owen Theatre in Downtown Branson.

    The Producers and Directors wish to thank everyone who participated in the auditions. There was a very large turnout, and we encourage anyone not selected for this show to please consider auditioning for future productions. Unfortunately, there were not enough roles to allow everyone who auditioned a part, so the selection process was very challenging.

    Cast note: Rehearsals for this production will begin January 2, 2023 at 6pm at the Historic Owen Theatre. Tickets will go on sale in December.

    Congratulations to the following cast members of Mary Poppins…

    CAST OF MARY POPPINS – THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

    • Mary Poppins- Leah Johnson
    • Bert- Thomas Hayden Reasoner
    • Jane Banks- Cameryn Deibler/Hope Menard
    • Michael Banks- Lee Brown/ Emma Chandler
    • George Banks- Alex Harris
    • Winifred Banks- Sonya Godfrey
    • Mrs. Brill- Abby Reeve
    • Roberston Ay- David Hewitt*
    • Miss Andrews- Kristin Cartwright*
    • Bird Woman- Katy Kohler
    • Mrs. Corry- Liz Sambol*
    • Katie Nana- Rachel Ramberan*
    • Neleus/Valentine- Joey Blackwood*
    • Poseidon- Michael Sager*
    • Admiral Boom/Bank Chairman- Joseph Schumacher
    • Miss Lark- Maddie Hewitt*
    • Von Hussler- Jeremiah Reeve*
    • John Northrbook- Kyle Denton*
    • Miss Smythe- Claire Denton*

    Ensemble

    Lucas Dahlgren, Kathryn King, Charis Boulden, Somer Dean, Velvet Dougharty, Julie Brinkman, Kayleigh Dominish, Mindy Law, Molly Tennison, April Ebersol, AJ Turner, Melinda Prince, Sarah Sutherland (Mary swing)

    Kids Ensemble

    Brenna Prince, Luke Johnson, Sebastian Stringer, Maggie Marks, Josslynn Silvy

    *also in ensemble

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    Frozen JR Will Be A Hot Family Show This December

    • dateNovember 9, 2022
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    The Branson Regional Arts Council proudly presents a Winter Holiday Youth Production of Disney’s Frozen JR at the Historic Owen Theatre with eight spectacular performances this December.

    Directed by Kyle Bradley, the production features a cast of 37 talented young actors from across the Ozarks. Families and patrons of all ages will have a great time at this enchanting musical.

    Shows run Thursday (7pm), Friday (7pm), Saturday (2pm & 7pm), and Sunday (2pm) from December 1 – 11, 2022.

    Reserved seats are on sale now at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the box office at 417-336-4255. Community priced tickets are $17.00 Adults (18+), $12.00 Youth (4-17).

    Abby Wheeler (Elsa) and Bekah Williams (Anna)

    Rated G, for all audiences, Frozen JR is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage at the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.

    A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.

    With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

    The cast of Frozen JR includes: Paisley Pritchett (Young Anna), Tensley Asbury (Middle Anna), Bekah Williams (Anna), Sophie Douglas (Anna Understudy), Josslynn Silvy (Young Elsa), Rebecca Barney (Middle Elsa), Abby Wheeler (Elsa), Trenton Bryant (King Agnarr), Macy Everett (Queen Iduna / Elsa Understudy), Emma Spurling (Pabbie), Kate Heard (Bulda), Georgia Griffith (Bishop), Jacob Smith (Young Kristoff), Pace Gillman (Kristoff), Caleb Spurling (Sven), Ben Stevens (Hans), Jack Brown (Weselton), Ella Kroll (Olaf), Jael Frost (Olaf Understudy), Juanita Wilson (Oaken) and Savannah Alkire, Jessica Barney, Olivia Buttram, Paisley Buttram, Kynadee Carter, Emma Chandler, Indy Griffith, Hallie Groff, Katherine Linn, Maggie Marks, Scarlett McManus, Ryan Merrifield, Lundyn Mitchell, Greyson Stevens, Ember Straka, Kate Sutherland and Zoey Viola (Ensemble).

    The production crew of Frozen JR includes: Kyle Bradley (Director / Set Designer), Julie Brinkman (Music Director), Karie Dykeman, Kim Hale (Producers), Stephanie Callahan, Ellen Barney (Choreographers), Kellsey Bradley (Stage Manager / Costumes), Brooke Sams (Assistant Stage Manager), George Haltom (Sound Technician / Set Construction), Pamela Meadows (Lighting Director), Abbie Moulin, Lauren Tiefry, Cyrsten Rainey, Gilbert Stevens (Lighting Assistants), Jacob Estes (Wigs), Lorie Best (Volunteer Coordinator), Josh Silvy (Inventory Manager), Marshall Meadows (Photographer), and Jim Barber (BRAC Executive Director/Marketing).

     

    PUT YOUR BUSINESS CENTER STAGE…

    Businesses or cast families interested in placing an ad in the official Frozen JR PLAYBILL program should visit BransonArts.org/adpayment for more information.

    Let our patrons and audiences know that you support youth arts education for residents of our community!

    Ad submission deadline is November 18, 2022.

     

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