Minot State University Theatre Arts Department - Minot, ND

Sorry we haven’t updated you in a while, but it’s been a crazy semester! We wanted to let you all know that we have decided to postpone our 2020-21 Season. The health and safety of our students and community are paramount, and we hope this adjustment will keep everyone moving forward to the new year. Thank you for your understanding and keep an eye out here for future updates.

Opening Night was Wonderful! Three more performances left. Come see a thought provoking and challenging production tonight at 7:30 pm.

The production takes places in the Black Box Theatre which is a smaller, intimate space that only seats 40-50 people. The Black Box Theatre is located inside Hartnett Hall on the MSU campus.

February 27, 28, 29, at 7:30 pm
and March 1st at 2:00pm
Box Office opens 30 minutes before shows.

Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $10
MSU faculty, staff, and students are FREE with current I.D.
In the Black Box Theatre
Questions or special accommodations: 701-858-3172

“Gruesome Playground Injuries” by Rajiv Joseph is a dark comedy drama about the love and unfading connection between two best friends. We follow Kayleen and Doug from the age of 8, all the way up to age 38 with the same two actors becoming the characters at various ages. The play format bounces back and forth in time throughout these 30 years. Again and again, Kayleen and Doug are brought together by injury, heartbreak, and their own self-destructive tendencies. Along the way they experience the usual stages of growing up – first kisses, early love, holding down a job, drugs and death. The play proceeds without intermission, with scene changes that are completely visible onstage and are made to feel like part of the story.

Directed by Jenny Castro
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Actors: Alayzia McLeod and Adam Purdy
Costume Designer: Emily Taylor
Lighting Designer: Dr. Christopher Heth
Scenic Artist: Kole Erickson
Stage Manager: Jadzia Hilton
Scene Shop Manager: Derek W. Smith
Intimacy Director: Dr. Aili Davidson Smith
Poster Designer: Amanda Francis

“Gruesome Playground Injuries” by Rajiv Joseph is a dark comedy drama about the love and unfading connection between two best friends. We follow Kayleen and Doug from the age of 8, all the way up to age 38 with the same two actors becoming the characters at various ages. The play format bounces back and forth in time throughout these 30 years. Again and again, Kayleen and Doug are brought together by injury, heartbreak, and their own self-destructive tendencies. Along the way they experience the usual stages of growing up – first kisses, early love, holding down a job, drugs and death. The play proceeds without intermission, with scene changes that are completely visible onstage and are made to feel like part of the story.

The production takes places in the Black Box Theatre which is a smaller, intimate space that only seats 40-50 people. The Black Box Theatre is located inside Hartnett Hall on the MSU campus.

February 27, 28, 29, at 7:30 pm
and March 1st at 2:00pm
Box Office opens 30 minutes before shows.

Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $10
MSU faculty, staff, and students are FREE with current I.D.
In the Black Box Theatre
Questions or special accommodations: 701-858-3172

Directed by Jenny Castro
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Poster Designer: Amanda Francis

Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming MSU Black Box Theatre performance of “Gruesome Playground Injuries” by Rajiv Joseph

Make sure to get out and see this show Feb 27-29 and March 1st!

Intended for mature audiences only.

Save the Date!

Poster Designer: Amanda Francis

Intended for Mature Audiences Only.
No reservations necessary.

Save the Date! Bring the whole family for this Hansel and Gretel adventure brought to you by the Western Plains Opera Company.
Poster Designer: Susana Amundarain

“Hansel and Gretel” by Engelbert Humberdinck is an engaging story based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. The story appeals to all ages with the beloved characters of the classic story. Follow two siblings that encounter an evil Witch after getting lost in the woods. Join us for an evening of music, stories, and entertainment!