Director Julianna Skluzacek gave us a brief history lesson and "behind the scenes" into providing theatre as the Merlin Players. 27 years ago, the Merlin Players performed Driving Miss Daisy at the Newhall auditorium at Shattuck-St. Mary's. For many years the Merlin Players were the resident artist at SSM. The Merlin Players annually will perform 2-4 shows at various locations, including The Little Theatre of Owatonna. In 2004 Julianna and colleagues set out to restore and re-open the Paradise Theatre in downtown Faribault. In 2008 first production, A Christmas Carol, opened on the Paradise stage by the Merlin Players.
27 years strong and coming out of two years of cancelations, the Merlin Players are starting their 2021 season with "Brighton Beach Memoirs" An American comedy by Neil Simon. Eugene Jerome is coming of age in 1937 NYC, and it's not an easy transition. This story is filled with warmth and laughter. "Brighton Beach Memoirs" opens October 22nd and runs through the 24th. You can purchase tickets at the Paradise or season passes at their website http://www.themerlinplayers.org/from-the-director.html |
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