 “Romeo and Juliet,” the Shakespeare classic, will open in Deer Lodge at the Cutler Bros. Theatre on Friday, July 24th and run to Sunday, August 16th with showings Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. The second play of the Cutler Brother’s altered season will be directed by veteran to the Cutler stage and resident actor Marquis Dijon Archuleta in his directorial debut with the troupe.  Archuleta first took roles at the Cutler Bros. Theatre in 2014 when he played Crooks in “Of Mice and Men” and Benny Southstreet in “Guys and Dolls.” Since that time, he has been back to Deer Lodge for every summer theatre season for at least one show. His resume at Cutler Brothers includes roles in “Chicago,” “To Kill a Mockingbird” (Tom Robinson), “Jesus Christ Superstar” (Peter), “Damn Yankees,” “The Little Mermaid” (Sebastian), and many more.  Archuleta is a graduate from the University of Montana’s theatre program with an emphasis in acting and is excited to deliver to audiences his interpretation of this timeless piece. In his directorial debut the “Romeo and Juliet” that will be presented will have a modern flare and even take place in certain locations around Montana. “The plotlines of this show seem to never lose their relevancy, no matter what year the show is produced,” Archuleta stated. He would know. Marquis has performed “Romeo and Juliet” over 5 times playing 5 different roles as well as countless other Shakespeare in Missoula, MT and at the Tennessee Shakespeare Company.  On top of the directorial debut, Marquis will play the extensive role of Friar Laurence in the show among a solid cast of Deer Lodge-locals and a few recruited Missoulians. Jourdan Nokleby (Nurse) and Erin Agner (Sampson/Friar John) will both make their Deer Lodge-debuts as well and both have broad credits with the University of Montana, Montana Repertory Theatre, and other companies across the country. Lee Hague, a Deer Lodgian, makes his theatrical debut as the Prince and Matthew (Tybalt) and Patrick (Lord Capulet) Cutler will represent the Cutler family in the production. Romeo will be played by Louis Savalla and Juliet by Megan Blue Earth-Highley, both of which will be freshmen in high school this fall.
The cast tops out at 16 total members and the show will run for 4 straight weeks at the Cutler Theatre. Tickets are $20 general admission and interested parties are encouraged to visit the Cutler Brothers Productions Facebook page for current specials. Reservations are recommended due to social distancing efforts and may be made by calling the box office at (406) 846-4096. Visit cutlerbros.com for more information.
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 “Mayhem in Montana,” is the title of Kelly Cutler’s latest comedy and will be the opening show of the Cutler Brother’s 2020 theatre season in Deer Lodge. Cutler Brothers Productions will present an altered theatre season due to the Covid19 pandemic and the original comedy will begin this Friday at their theatre.  “Mayhem in Montana” is Kelly Cutler’s 9th original play and the second to be written within the last year. “The Wizard of OZ” was supposed to be the June production in Deer Lodge but plans were changed due to what was happening around the world. “We just thought we should go with a smaller cast and something that’s a little more budget-friendly after all of the chaos,” Cutler, who also directs the show, said.  The original comedy takes place in present times at a luxurious lakefront property on Flathead Lake that is owned by the mafia of the Northwest. The Don, who has a double life as a married man named Chad, decides that it is time to move the mob’s secret Montana hideout elsewhere so he can move his wife in from Chicago. However, he doesn’t realize that he is part of a major investigation underway by the FBI into his shady affairs. Two of the FBI’s top agents, who are undercover as the characters “the Dork and Paul,” are tasked with the covert op mission. Things become a bit hairy when the Northwest mob step on the toes of a neighboring mob and they all end up in Montana. Mistaken identity and wacky personalities rule the day in “Mayhem in Montana.”  The show has a cast of ten and will see all three Cutler brothers on stage for a moment. Kelly Cutler directs the show and plays the roles of Dan and Paul. Patrick Cutler, who recently moved back to the state from Alaska, will relive his iconic role of the Dork which he delighted audiences with between 2001 to 2004. Matt Loehrke will make his Cutler brother’s debut as the Don and Chad. Loehrke holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Linfield College and works full time at the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Rounding out the cast is Cutler Bros. favorite resident actor Marquis Archuleta, Logan Beck, Sarah Tilley, Sally Bridgham, Josh Pentland, Kia Carlin, and Justin Marshall, who will also make his theatrical debut.  “Mayhem in Montana” runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm from June 19th to July 12th with no showing on the 4th of July. Tickets are $20 general admission and reservations are highly recommended due to safety measures that will be taken. Reservations may be made at cutlerbros.com or by calling the Box Office at (406) 846-4096.
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For the girls that are too shy to come up on stage, the guys will also be going out into the audience and dance with everyone but if you want a guy to come directly to you for a hot seat, just hold up a $20 bill high in the air and one of the guys will make their way to you! Q: What exactly do the guys do during a Hot Seat? A: A Hot Seat is pretty much an upfront and close experience. Q: When do the Hot Seats start? A: After the last act, the host of the show will announce the time for Hot Seats and all the guys will perform these between the stage and in the audience. All parts of the venue will get a guy up close and personal. We can’t wait to see you there ;) Cutler Bros. Productions 4th annual Christmas production is “The Family Man” and will be produced on the Cutler Theatre stage from December 13th – 22nd in Deer Lodge. “The Family Man” is loosely based on the 2000 American romantic-comedy film starring Nicholas Cage.  Jack (Matthew Cutler) is a rich Wall Street exec that is given a “glimpse” by a homeless man named Cash (Logan Beck) when the two meet at a side street grocery store. Jack is propelled into “the world he could have had,” now married to his high school sweetheart Kate (Kia Carlin) with their two children Annie (Izzy Savalla) and Josh (Jonah Tilley). At first Jack is bewildered and vehemently wishes for his life back, but slowly he re-falls in love with Kate and their quaint little family.  Other Deer Lodge-based actors taking roles in “The Family Man” include Wolf Winter, Amanda Wheelock, Lewis Smith, Sally Bridgham, Jenna Singleton, and Louis Savalla. Making their stage debut with Cutler Brother’s Productions are Zeke Hamby, Dennis Mahagin, and Dannelle Sawicki.
Tickets for “The Family Man” are $18 general admission without a reservation and $15 for adults and $12 for children under 10 with a reservation. Reservations are recommended by calling the Cutler Bros. Box Office at (406) 846-4096. The play runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. For more information visit cutlerbros.com or the Cutler Brother’s Facebook page.  “Young Frankenstein,” the fast-paced musical romp by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, will open on the Cutler Brother’s stage on Halloween night and run through November 17th. “Young Frankenstein” is based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name written by Brooks and Gene Wilder. Showings are Halloween night then Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. A ticket discount will be given on Halloween night if patrons show up in costume. Zane Cozby, a long time Cutler brother actor, will make his directorial debut with “Young Frankenstein.” “I’ve just always been in love with how funny this Mel Brook’s movie is,” stated Cozby. He continued, “And after participating in the Cutler brother’s Comedy Nights I knew it was a show that we had to do!”  Other Deer Lodge familiar faces taking parts in “Young Frankenstein” include Kelly Cutler (Dr. Fronkensteen), Stuart Jewell (Igor), Kamryn Johnson (Inga), Jim Cameron (Inspector Kemp), and Mariann Cameron and Glory Blue-Earth Highley splitting the role of Elizabeth Benning. Director Cozby will play the role of the Monster and Cutler Bros. newcomer Sarah Ward will play the castle housekeeper Frau Blucher. The cast totals over 20 individuals with 3 costume designers, tech experts, and Sally Bridgham at the helm of props manager once again.
“Young Frankenstein” follows the movie plot quite closely with massive dance numbers in “Join the Family Business,” “The Transylvania Mania,” and, a crowd favorite, “Put it on the Ritz.” The overarching plotline follows Dr. Fronkenstein as he returns to Transylvania to settle the will of his late grandfather Victor and quickly becomes wrapped up in the insanity of his family’s business of bringing dead people back to life. Tickets for “Young Frankenstein” are $20 and reservations are highly recommended by calling (406) 846-4096. All showings take place at the Cutler Brother’s Theatre located at 301 Main Street in Deer Lodge. Visit cutlerbros.com or the Cutler Brother’s Facebook page for more details.  Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” will open on the Cutler Brother’s stage in Deer Lodge on Friday, June 14th and run through the 30th. The musical is based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. This marks the second show of the Cutler Brother’s 2019 Summer Theatre Season. “The Music Man” is an American classic which follows con-man Harold Hill (Kelly Cutler) after he lands in a small Iowa city and attempts to trick the citizens into buying musical instruments when he knows nothing about music. After approached by hotheaded and impatient Mayor Shinn (Jim Cameron), Hill decides he’ll need a musical reference of the highest order and he contacts the reserved and intolerant Marian Paroo (Elizabeth Cozby). Paroo, the local librarian, wants nothing to do with the master manipulator at first, but in time she falls for the professor and the professor, in turn, falls for the aging introvert.  Other cast members in the Deer Lodge ensemble include Josh Pentland as Marcellus Washburn, Candice O’Brien as mama Paroo, Theresa Cameorn as the mayor’s wife, Kamryn Johnson as Zaneeta Shinn, Tristan Marjerison as Tommy Djilas, and Jonah Tilley as Winthrop. The cast tops out at around 40 local actors. Popular musical numbers include “76 Trombones,” “The Wells Fargo Wagon,” and “Gary Indiana.” A live 8-piece orchestra supplements the show.
“The Music Man” runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15 to $20 and reservations are highly recommended. Reservations may be made at cutlerbros.com or by calling the box office at (406) 846-4096. All showings take place at the Cutler Bros. Theatre at 301 Main in Deer Lodge. For tickets click here for more information please visit the website or call the number listed.  2018 “Conny Awards” Nominations BEST LEADING ACTOR 1. Zane Cozby - A Christmas Story, The Old Man Parker 2. Josh Pentland - Blind Date, Charles 3. John Knispel - Oklahoma!, Curley 4. Marik Chrisman - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Prince Eric BEST LEADING ACTRESS 1. Annmarie Downey - The Turn of the Screw, The Governess 2. Ramona Chrisman - A Christmas Story, The Mother Parke 3. Mariann Cameron - Blind Date, Emilia 4. Taylor Caprara - Oklahoma!, Laurey 5. Solveig Munson - Steel Magnolias, M’Lynn 6. Kamryn Johnson - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Ariel BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR 1. Louis Savalla - The Turn of the Screw, Miles 2. Darryl Barton - A Christmas Story, Ralph Parker (narrator 3. Matthew Cutler - Blind Date, Greg 4. Stuart Jewell - Oklahoma!, Will Parker 5. Marquis Archuleta - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sebastian BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS 1. Karen Phillips - The Turn of the Screw, Mrs. Grose 2. Theresa Cameron - Blind Date, Natasha 3. Tiana Albery - Oklahoma!, Ado Annie 4. Taylor Caprara - Steel Magnolias, Shelby 5. Candice O’Brien - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Ursula the Sea Witch BEST ACTOR IN A SMALLER ROLE 1. Jonah Tilley - A Christmas Story, Randie 2. Kelly Cutler - Blind Date, Romero 3. Marquis Archuleta - Oklahoma!, Ali Hakim the Peddlerman 4. Josh Pentland - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Scuttle 5. Kyle Gillette - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Grimsby 6. Matt Dunbar - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, King Triton BEST ACTRESS IN A SMALLER ROLE 1. Izzy Hunter - The Turn of the Screw, Flora 2. Jenna Singleton - A Christmas Story, Miss Shields 3. Linda Suckow - Blind Date, Ellen 4. Sally Bridgham - Oklahoma!, Aunt Eller 5. Carin Sullivan - Steel Magnolias, Ouiser 6. Izzy Hunter - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Flounder BEST STANDOUT MUSIC 1. Dan Cornwall - drums, Oklahoma! 2. Kelly Cutler - piano, Oklahoma,! Disney’s The Little Mermaid 3. April Kersch - flute, piccolo, Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid 4. Sheila Thompson - flute, clarinet, sax, Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid 5. Sara Mosier - trumpet, Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid 6. Dennis Mahagin - bass guitar, Disney’s The Little Mermaid BEST SET DESIGN 1. Anthony Savalla - The Turn of the Screw, A Christmas Story, Disney’s The Little Mermaid 2. Stuart Jewell - A Christmas Story, Blind Date, Oklahoma! 3. Ken Kimerly - Steel Magnolias 4. Laurie Pentland - Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid - painting/artwork 5. Erin Franzen - Disney’s The Little Mermaid - painting floor tiles 6. Steel Magnolias Cast - Steel Magnolias BEST COUPLE / ONSTAGE DUO 1. Zane Cozby / Ramona Chrisman - A Christmas Story, The Old Man & Mother Parker 2. Matthew Cutler / Josh Pentland - Blind Date, Greg and Charles 3. John Knispel / Taylor Caprara - Oklahoma!, Curley & Laurey 4. Marquis Archuleta / Tiana Albery - Oklahoma!, Ali Hakim & Ado Annie 5. Kelly Cutler / John Knispel - Oklahoma!, Jud and Curley 6. Marik Chrisman / Kamryn Johnson - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Prince Eric & Ariel 7. Solveig Munson / Taylor Caprara - Steel Magnolias, M’Lynn and Shelby Eatenton BEST DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE 1. Annmarie Downey - The Turn of the Screw, The Governess 2. Izzy Hunter - The Turn of the Screw, Flora 3. Solveig Munson - Steel Magnolias, M’Lynn Eatenton 4. Theresa Cameron - Steel Magnolias, Annelle Dupuy Desoto 5. Kelly Cutler - Oklahoma!, Jud Fry 6. Kamryn Johnson - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Ariel 7. Matt Dunbar - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, King Triton BEST DEATH SCENE 1. Louis Savalla - The Turn of the Screw, Miles 2. John Knispel - Oklahoma!, dream sequence, Curley 3. Kelly Cutler - Oklahoma!, Jud Fry 4. Taylor Caprara - Steel Magnolias, Shelby Eatenton 5. Josh Pentland - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, poor unfortunate soul 6. Candice O’Brien - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Ursula the Sea Witch MOST VERSATILE ACTOR / ACTRESS 1. Kyle Gillette - The Turn of the Screw, Director Blind Date, Quint, the Waiter Oklahoma!, Andrew Carnes Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Grimsby 2. Marquis Archuleta - Oklahoma!, Ali Hakim the Peddlerman Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sebastian 3. Kelly Cutler - Blind Date, Romero Oklahoma!, Jud Fry Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Chef Louis 4. Josh Pentland - Blind Date, Charles Oklahoma!, Cord Elam Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Scuttle 5. Izzy Hunter - The Turn of the Screw, Flora Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Flounder 6. Jenna Singleton - A Christmas Story, Miss Shields Oklahoma!, Dancer, Ensemble Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Manatee, Maid, Chef, Frog, Princess 7. Anna Becker - A Christmas Story - Black Bart Oklahoma!, Gertie Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Flotsam BEST BACKGROUND PERFORMER 1. Elianah Grande - A Christmas Story, Oklahoma! 2. Blake Erickson - Oklahoma! 3. Rachel Nicholson - Oklahoma! 4. Kia Carlin - Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid 5. Jenna Singleton - Oklahoma!, Disney’s The Little Mermaid 6. Glory Blue Earth Highley - Disney’s The Little Mermaid BEST VILLAIN / VILLAIN DUO 1. Kyler Noel / Mariann Cameron - The Turn of the Screw, Peter Quint & Miss Jessel 2. Louis Savalla / Izzy Savalla - A Christmas Story, Scut Farkus & Grover Dill 3. Kelly Cutler - Oklahoma!, Jud Fry 4. Anna Becker / Jerrika Marjerison - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Flotsam & Jetsam 5. Candice O’Brien - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Ursula the Sea Witch BEST LAST-MINUTE SAVE 1. Matthew Cutler - Oklahoma!, sound and light malfunction 2. Sara Mosier - Oklahoma!, emergency trip into town to play trumpet 3. Blake Erickson - Oklahoma!, joined men’s ensemble at the last minute 4. Matt Dunbar - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, King Triton at last minute 5. Anthony Savalla - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, busted down little girls changing room door BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS / PROPS 1. Matthew Cutler - The Turn of the Screw, haunting sounds and lighting Oklahoma!, dream sequence, sounds and lighting Mermaid, when Triton gets angry, sounds and lighting 2. Ken Kimerly - The Turn of the Screw, spooky window that opens A Christmas Story, car that blows a tire Disney’s The Little Mermaid, flying apparatus for Ariel 3. Sally Bridgham - A Christmas Story, turkey Oklahoma!, decorated Jud’s cabin; Peddlerman’s wares, hampers Disney’s The Little Mermaid, trident, snarfblatt, fish dinner and guts 4. Jenna Singleton - A Christmas Story, fog Oklahoma!, fog Disney’s The Little Mermaid, fog 5. Anthony Savalla - A Christmas Story, Santa’s slide 6. Dan Highley - Oklahoma!, blood BEST CHILD ACTOR 1. Izzy Hunter - The Turn of the Screw, Flora Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Flounder 2. Louis Savalla - The Turn of the Screw, Miles A Christmas Story, Scut Farkus Oklahoma!, Ensemble Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sailor, Jellyfish, Chef, Tree 3. Deker Hogan - A Christmas Story, Ralphie Parker 4. Jonah Tilley - A Christmas Story, Randy Parker 5. Amanda Wheelock - A Christmas Story, Esther Jane Alberry 6. Elianah Grande - A Christmas Story, Bumpus hound, Ensemble Oklahoma!, Ensemble 7. Kimarie Eastis - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sea Horse, Sea Gull BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE 1. Zane Cozby - A Christmas Story, The Old Man 2. Kelly Cutler - Blind Date, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Romero; Chef Louis 3. Theresa Cameron - Blind Date, Natasha the ditz 4. Stuart Jewell - Oklahoma!, Will Parker 5. Carin Sullivan - Steel Magnolias, Ouiser Boudreaux 6. Josh Pentland - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Scuttle 7. Dane Thompson - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sea Turtle SHOW OF THE YEAR 1. The Turn of the Screw 2. A Christmas Story 3. Blind Date 4. Oklahoma! 5. Steel Magnolias 6. Disney’s The Little Mermaid ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 1. Deker Hogan - A Christmas Story, Ralphie Parker 2. Elianah Grande - A Christmas Story, Oklahoma!, Ensemble; Ensemble 3. Sarah Ward - Oklahoma!, Steel Magnolias, Ensemble, Clairee Belcher 4. Taylor Caprara - Oklahoma!, Steel Magnolias, Laurey Williams; Shelby Eatenton 5. Kimarie Eastis - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sea Horse; Sea Gull 6. Eden Butler - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Starfish, Maid, Chef, Bumblebee 7. Amanda Wheelock - A Christmas Story, Esther Jane Alberry 8. Butch Cutler - A Christmas Story, Chinese Waiter INFAMOUS KLUTZ AWARD 1. Jim Tilley - The Turn of the Screw, smacked JA in the face with the chalkboard during scene change, splitting her lip open 2. Kyler Noel - The Turn of the Screw, came out on stage as a ghost ten pages early 3. Scott Grazier - A Christmas Story, costume malfunction, Santa’s pants dropped to his ankles while walking past Randy and Ralphie at bottom of the slide 4. Mariann Cameron - Comedy Night 37, Charlotte fell out of her web and crashed onto the stage floor 5. Linda Suckow - Blind Date, spilled full beer on the stage while cleaning Greg’s apartment (Matt left a full one, when they all should’ve been empty cans) 6. Marquis Archuleta - Oklahoma!, misplaced elixir bottle one night, dropped and broke it the next night 7. Erin Franzen - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, slipped, ran into wall 8. Jeri-anne Cutler - Disney’s The Little Mermaid, pressed rock-drum setting on keyboard  Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” will conclude the Cutler Bros.’ Summer Theatre season in Deer Lodge as the show kicks off Friday, August 3rd and runs through Sunday, August 19th. “The Little Mermaid, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, is based on the Hans Christian Anderson story and the Disney cartoon. The final Cutler Bros.’ show of the summer will see a cast and crew of over 30 individuals. Marquis Dijon Archuleta, of the University of Montana drama department, will play the serious and solemn sea crab Sebastian, while King Triton will be played by Butte’s very own Matt Dunbar. Dunbar was last seen on the Motherlode stage as Filthy McNabb the bartender in the original “No Greater Love” last June. He has also played the role of King Triton once before in the Orphan Girl theatre production of “The Little Mermaid.”  Kelly Cutler, the show’s director, will play the bit role of Chef Louis, and his younger brother Matthew is the Pilot of the ship. Both Cutler brothers also perform many tasks behind the scenes such as lights, sound, and Kelly even plays in the orchestra. The orchestra is live and contains 12 instrumentalists when the entire crew is present. “This show is very tech heavy, and will be fun for any age range,” stated the Cutler brothers. “The Little Mermaid” follows the mermaid Ariel (Kamryn Johnson) on her quest to “do anything to become human.” Her fascination with mankind gets the best of her when she sells her voice to the evil sea witch Ursula (Candice O’Brien) but fails to read the contract in its entirety. Ariel now has legs, but must get her prince (Marik Chrisman) to fall in love with her within three days’ time. Johnson, O’Brien, and Chrisman are all familiar faces to the Deer Lodge stage.  For more information or to make reservations for “The Little Mermaid” call the Cutler Bros. Box Office at (406) 846-4096. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. This show is not recommended for children under the age of 4. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. All performances will take place at the Cutler Bros. Theatre located at 301 Main Street in Deer Lodge. Visit cutlerbros.com for additional information.
 Cutler Brothers Productions of Deer Lodge open their June production “Steel Magnolias” on Friday, June 15th at 7:30 pm and it runs Thursdays to Sundays through June 29th. “Steel Magnolias” is the hair-shop classic written by American writer Robert Harling on his experience with his sister’s death. The play is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in Northwest Louisiana. It is also based on the 1989 American film directed by Herbert Ross.  The cast that once featured Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, and Dolly Parton now features those familiar faces to the Cutler Brother’s stage in Deer Lodge. The salon owner and outspoken Truvy Jones will be played by Muriuh Alexander Buck while the sarcastic and somewhat impatient “Ouiser” will be played by Butte’s own Carin Sullivan. Muriuh’s most noticeable role with Cutler Bros. has been Mama in 2015’s “Chicago.” Carin Sullivan is a go-to Comedy Night actress and has been featured in shows such as “The Odd Couple” and “Noises Off.” Solveig Munson, who landed the coveted role of Maria in 2013’s “The Sound of Music,” will show her concerned motherly-side as she plays M’Lynn in the show. M’Lynn’s daughter Shelby, who suffers from type one diabetes and as so creates a key plot point, will be played by Cutler Bros.’ newcomer Taylor Caprara. Caprara was last seen as the lead role of Laurey in May’s “Oklahoma!” and she has credits at Fort Peck Summer Playhouse as well as Arizona Broadway Theatre.  Rounding out the six-woman cast is Theresa Cameron (Annelle) and Sarah Ward (Clairee Belcher). Cameron has been with Cutler Bros. for years and is the head costumer. She has played roles in “Damn Yankees,” “Jesus Chris Superstar,” “Blind Date,” and many more. Sarah Ward is a newcomer to the Deer Lodge-based production company. She was born in the south and naturally fit the role of Ms. Belcher.
“Steel Magnolias” tickets are $18 general admission and reservations may be made by calling the Cutler Bros. Box Office at (406) 846-4096 or by visiting cutlerbros.com. Thursday – Saturday showings begin at 7:30 pm and the two Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 pm. All performances take place on the Cutler Bros. main stage at 301 Main in Deer Lodge. For questions, directions, or general inquiries call the number listed or visit cutlerbros.com.  Cutler Brother’s St. Patty’s Day “Comedy Night” will take the stage on Friday, March 16th @ 8:00 pm at the Cutler Bros. Theatre in Deer Lodge. This marks the 38th “Comedy Night” in the brother’s history. “Comedy Night” takes on the “Saturday Night Live” format with a special guest host, a musical guest, and funny sketches complete with costumes, sets, props, and sound effects.  The St. Patty’s Day “Comedy Night” will include sketches based off of the holiday themes. Matt and Kelly Cutler are the co-writers of “Comedy Night.” Sketches in “Comedy Night” 38 include the infamous “Comedy Night” news, “The Ugly Couple’s Club” where the actors switch sexes, a demented leprechaun living in the cellar of a home, and many more.  The “Comedy Night” cast includes some of Deer Lodge’s familiar faces. Kelly and Matthew Cutler will star in the show alongside fellow comedians Stuart Jewell, Jim Tilley, Dane Thompson, Jenn Logan, Jenna Singleton, Wolf Winter, Mariann Cameron, Anthony Savalla, and Scott Grazier. Jody Jones, a local comedian in her own, will host the show.
“This is the 2nd time we’ve tried doing a Comedy Night around St. Patty’s Day,” said the show’s director Kelly Cutler. He added, “Deer Lodge and the Cutler Bros. Theatre is a short drive from Butte, Helena, and even Missoula. Plus our tickets are pretty affordable.” Tickets to this St. Patty’s Day “Comedy Night” are $10 general admission and $15 for the front row. Tickets may be reserved at the Cutler Bros.’ Box Office (406) 846-4096. Visit cutlerbros.com or call the box office for questions, directions, or more information. |
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