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Written by Ken Haarstad
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Tuesday, 23 June 2009 20:32 |
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Kelly's involvement in the wonderful world of theater began, by accident, while she was attending Minot State University. As a broadcasting major, she was required to audition for each production. She landed a bit part as "Neighbor #3" in "A View from the Bridge." There was such camaraderie among the cast, she decided she would like explore this new world further. She appeared in several other MSU productions during her university career, usually playing the most neurotic character. (Art imitating life?) After graduating from law school in 1994, Kelly returned to Minot. She appeared in Mouse River Players readers' theater production of "Spoon River Anthology," a long-time favorite of hers. She also appeared in "The Sunshine Boys" as the nurse. Shortly thereafter, she was asked to serve on the Board of Directors for MRP. Her service began in August, 2002. She was elected president in April 2003 and re-elected to that position in April 2004. Kelly is proud to serve this board and privileged to work with so many dedicated and enthusiastic board members and volunteers. She says, "It is a thrill to see Mouse River Players grow. I personally invite you to experience for yourself, Mouse River Players' commitment to providing quality entertainment to the Minot area." |
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Written by Ken Haarstad
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Tuesday, 23 June 2009 20:22 |
Paula Lindekugel-WillisVice-President
Paula is an Associate Professor in the Communication Arts Department at Minot State University, where she has been teaching for 20 years. While at MSU, she has directed over 50 shows. She has been Past President of Mouse River Players for two terms and is currently serving on the Board of Directors. She directs at least one main stage show a year for MSU and directs one of show each summer for the MSU Summer Theater including past memorable shows such as "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "Cabaret" and "Big, the Musical." She has also directed several of the past MRP productions including the recent "I Do, I Do," "Nunsense," "Cowgirls," "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "On Golden Pond." Paula is also fairly well-known for her acting career and over the years she has played featured roles in many productions, most recently the ever-popular "Greater Tuna" at The North Dakota State Fair. Paula was named 2004 Creative Artist of the Year by the North Dakota Speech and Theater Association. Paula had this to say about MRP, "It's such an amazing thing to think back just a few years ago, when I joined, and to see how far this group has come. It's really a testament to what can be done with a good attitude, community support and hard work. I see big things for this group now that we're downtown in a new building, and I hope the community will embrace this and get involved!" |
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Written by Ken Haarstad
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Tuesday, 23 June 2009 20:20 |
Tim KnickerbockerTim is one of our most active volunteer members. He designs and builds sets, works on construction and maintenance of the building, performs on stage and many other things. |
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