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ABERDEEN, S.D. – Theatre returns to historic Fort Sisseton this summer for the 15th season of Northern Fort Playhouse. 

Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Northern Fort Playhouse's 2020 season was canceled, but this year, two productions will be presented in the south barracks building of Fort Sisseton Historic State Park.

Performances begin July 9, under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Kane Anderson. “The Oregon Trail,” featuring the iconic game as it sends a middle-schooler into her rocky future as well as to her pioneering family’s past, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. July 9, 17 and 24, and 2 p.m. July 11. “Don’t Hug Me,” a musical comedy set in Minnesota, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. July 10, 16 and 23, and 2 p.m. July 18. 

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“This is an exciting time to be working with the team at the Northern Fort Playhouse,” Anderson said. “After last year’s hiatus, we are experiencing a rebirth of sorts. We are thrilled to welcome guests back to the Fort. We have genuinely missed bringing family theatre to Northeastern South  Dakota.”

Friday evening receptions will be held prior to performances. This will be a time for hors d’oeuvres and drinks for a freewill donation. A Saturday dinner option will also be available on July 10, 17 and 24, and Sunday lunch will be available on July 11 and 18.

All seats are reserved, and tickets can be purchased by calling 605-467-3247 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, please visit Northern Fort Playhouse online.

About Northern Fort Playhouse

The mission of the Northern Fort Playhouse is to showcase the beauty of Fort Sisseton Historic State Park and the talents of the Northern State University Fine Arts Department by supporting and coordinating an entertaining summer theatre experience that attracts audiences of all ages.

About Northern State University

Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and, soon, an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $120 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions