We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
Big Flat Community Grain Bin in collaboration with Montana Actors’ Theatre will host a dinner theater performance of The Queen of Blaine County at the Turner Christian Church on April 6. Anyone wishing to attend should reserve a ticket by March 27.
Written by Executive Artistic Director for MAT, Jay Pyette, The Queen of Blaine County is subtitled “A Murder Mystery with Cows” and will be directed by Anjanett Hawk. Additionally, it will feature the talent of Mark Cichosz, Andi Daniel, Bonnie Ortner, and TJ Schwartzkopf.
As the plot unfolds, the annual Blaine County Fair kicks off and the Queen of Blaine County will be crowned. The winner will not only have bragging rights but possess a coveted prize basket donated by both Tuckerson’s Hardware and the Guns and Embroidery Supply Store.
However, outside forces infiltrate the contest. Californians, hippies, soccer moms, and even a branch of the Mafia (or a very, very, very distant cousin of the Mafia) are making it difficult for the local ranch wives, farm ladies, church choir, 4-H leaders, and other contestants to easily win. Devious plans and ruthless behaviors dominate the contest to become the Queen of Blaine County.
Beyond that plot summary, MAT personnel are describing the production as “a zany, fast-paced farce with four actors and about a zillion characters.”
Seating for the Northern Blaine County event will begin at 5:15 p.m. with an informational session about the Big Flat Community Grain Bin, a non-profit organization whose mission is “to build upon the foundations established by previous generations by enhancing and supporting the charitable efforts of local organizations and the public school.”
About the event, Shelly Harmon, one of the officers for the Big Flat Community Grain Bin, reported: “We are planning to serve prime rib and sell tickets for $50 each. The performance would start after our informational session, at 6:00 or likely 6:15.”
Informational session topics will include scholarship testimonials, an update on their Event Center project, and news about the organization’s upcoming ventures. The group will also discuss any community needs.
Tickets are available at TurnerMontana.us/MAT mtactors.com/tickets or from any board member: Tricia Kimmel, Shelly Harmon, Julie Welsh, Johannas Brown, or Andrew Jones.
