by Douglas H. Baker
starring Rick Breuer
directed by Ruthie Breuer
With one actor and over 35 distinct characters, this one-man tour de force is an intimate and spirited evening of theatre that everyone in the family will love! Utilizing only three unmatched chairs, Dickens’ famous story about selfishness and selflessness is stripped down to its bare essence, forgoing the usual opulence of the holidays and focusing on what is of utmost importance during the season. Dickens’ colorful characters are all present- Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchitt, Tiny Tim, Fezziwig, Belle, the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future- springing to new life with a treasure trove of moral lessons for one and all. No scenery, no costumes- just one actor and a timeless story. God bless us, every one!
Agatha Christie’s The Murder on the Links
A new mystery adaptation by Kate Danley
Directed by Linda Paulsen
November 21 to December 21, 2025
When a desperate plea brings Poirot and his ever-loyal companion Captain Hastings to a quiet French village, they arrive just a stroke too late—their wealthy client has been found murdered on a golf course. As the investigation begins, the duo must navigate a rough course of rival detectives, secret affairs, and shifting identities. In a case where no one plays it straight, Poirot is in for his greatest challenge yet.
A theatrical adaptation of the first A.A. Milne book Winnie-the-Pooh.
Join Pooh Bear, Piglet, and all their friends in the Hundred Acre wood as they hunt Woozles, find lost tails, survive floods, and search for the North Pole.
A wonderful collection of stories filled with the characters you know and love. And don’t listen to Eeyore – it won’t rain, and it will end well!
Book by Mark Shanahan
Directed by Tom Nelson
Moriarty is dead, to begin with. And Sherlock Holmes is a haunted man. But, when a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his gifts to solve a Dickens of a Christmas mystery! The beloved characters of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens take the stage in this heartwarming and highly theatrical holiday treat for all ages!
Performance at the Dassel History Center
Performances are December 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 7 pm and December 14 & 21 at 2 pm
There will be a talkback with the audience after the December 14 performance.
Radio broadcast of the Lamplighter Theatre production of the radio show: It’s a Wonderful Life.
Wednesday, December 24 at 1:00 pm
KWAD Radio – 101.7 FM – 920 AM
The Minnesota Association of Community Theatres (MACT) is a statewide, volunteer run organization. We hold meetings, workshops, festivals and other events throughout the state of Minnesota.
MACT operates on a two year cycle. In even numbered years we put on FAST*Fest, a non-adjudicated festival of 20-minute plays. In odd numbered years we produce MACT*Fest, which is an adjudicated festival of 60-minute plays which is part of the AACTFest cycle. Along with the performances at our festivals there are workshops and networking events.
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