WHAT'S NEW
2020-2021 Season
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That’s right, folks—the wait is over! We are thrilled to announce our 2020-2021 season featuring four plays that tell the unique stories of Montana. The plays seek to build awareness surrounding issues that reach across the entire state—from children struggling with depression and anxiety to veterans reintegrating into family and community—and to tap into the remarkable history and authenticity Montanans appreciate—from the history of the National Forest Service to a celebration of the state’s 300+ bingo halls.
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Zombie Thoughts
August 28 - September 7
Written by Jennifer Kokai and 11-year-old Oliver Kokai-Means, and directed by Rosie Ayers of United Way's Project Tomorrow,
Zombie Thoughts
kicks off this year's season. Part of this year’s Educational OutReach Tour, the play is inspired by Oliver’s experience living with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Constructed like a video game, the play is interactive, inviting students to make choices throughout the play to help the characters progress through the game-within-the-play. The production will perform in over 50 schools, libraries and community centers across Montana with the goal of removing stigma surrounding mental illness and promoting healthy coping skills for children.
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The Fog
September 15 - 20
Written by Jean Ann Douglass,
The Fog
tells the story of a man fresh from university, clutching proposals and plans, and tending to his newly assigned patch of forest. Inspired by gothic drama, city planning, the creation of the U.S. Forest Service, and Gifford Pinchot's secret marriage to a ghost, this world premiere short play will take place in and around the fire tower at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula and is part of the Rep's Plays on Tap series.
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BINGO!
February 9 - 14
Written by Vivian J.O. Barnes, Sam Collier, Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin, Abby Rosebrock and York Walker,
BINGO
invites folks to grab a drink and head to the back bingo room at the VFW in Missoula for a night of live gaming and live theatre. Five amazing playwrights bring you five world-premiere short plays, all while the balls drop and the numbers are called.
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REENTRY
April 6 - 18
Written by Emily Ackerman and KJ Sanchez,
ReEntry
offers an unflinching look into the lives of Marines getting ready for and returning from combat. Honest, moving, and surprisingly funny, this docudrama is based on real interviews with US service members and their families. Following a two-week run in Missoula,
ReEntry
will tour Montana, with 10 additional performances across the state.
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At the Rep, we believe Black Lives Matter and that the lives of all BIPOC in Montana are vital. We recognize those who are fighting for justice, and we stand in solidarity with every BIPOC artist who has or will work with us.
As such, we will continue to prioritize the commissioning and support of BIPOC playwrights and artists, and ensure that BIPOC are represented on our stages.
We are also, in partnership with the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky,
announcing the commissioning of an Indigenous artist
with ties to Montana. This commission comes with funds and support—in the form of a $10,000 award, a writer’s retreat in Big Sky, development with the
Bitterroot Lab
, and a guaranteed production in the Rep’s 2021-2022 season that will play in Missoula and then tour the state.
For more information and to submit a proposal, please click
here
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You can support the stories we share and ensure your spot at each play by heading to our website and becoming an official member of the Rep. Your membership allows us to continue our work throughout Montana, and includes some fun perks on top of your season tickets.
For more details and to become a member please visit the link below.
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Benefits include:
• One ticket for all four shows in our 2020-2021 season.
• Discounts on additional tickets, subject to availability.
• Invitations to special in-person and electronic events all season,
including first read-throughs, tech events with set tours, and meet &
greets with casts, designers & crews.
• Invitations to all Bitterroot Lab public readings and artist events.
• Your choice of a Rep hat, beanie or t-shirt.
• One ticket to the Rep’s end-of-year appreciation party.
• Website recognition.
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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the venues for the Rep’s 2020-2021 season will look a little different. The Rep will be implementing procedures for all productions to ensure a safer environment for the artists and participants. All play dates are subject to Missoula City-County Health Department Guidelines surrounding public gatherings and can change at any time, and we will be releasing information on specific audience safety protocols prior to each show’s performance dates.
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Emergency Funding for Local Artists
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The Montana Arts Council has announced the availability of COVID-19 emergency funding for nonprofit organizations, artists, and cultural workers in Montana in order to offset losses and encourage continued creative work. If you are in need of emergency assistance, or know someone who is, please visit the link below to learn more.
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The ZACC has received additional funding for its Artist &
Performer Relief Fund Grant. To apply, please visit the link below.
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