Dakota Stage and Shade Tree Players

Stop Kiss
2025-02-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-09 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Dakota Stage, 412 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58501, United States
Dakota Stage is proud to present Diana Son’s 1998 award-winning play, ‘Stop Kiss’. This thought-provoking and poignant drama tells the story of Callie and Sara, who are suddenly thrown into a heartbreaking situation when early into their budding relationship they become victims of an attack. This brief and terrible moment irrevocably changes their lives forever, but they show us that love can triumph over hate. Join us at Dakota Stage for a beautiful story about courage, self-exploration, growth, finding happiness in unexpected ways, never giving up, and love conquering all. Love is never easy, sometimes messy, almost always confusing…..but always worth the fight!

The Crucible
2025-03-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-03-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-03-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-03-27 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-03-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-03-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-03-30 14:00 - 16:30
Arthur Miller’s Tony award winning classic The Crucible, delves into the Salem witch trials of 1692. Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the plot centers on the hysteria that erupts when a group of girls, led by Abigail Williams, accuses fellow villagers of witchcraft. As the trials progress, the town is consumed by fear, paranoia, and a distorted sense of justice.
Miller’s narrative not only captures the historical context of the Salem witch trials but also serves as a powerful commentary on the dangers of mass hysteria and the consequences of blind conformity. The play remains relevant today as a cautionary tale about the fragility of justice and the ease with which fear can be manipulated for political or personal gain.

Suite Surrender
2025-05-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:30
It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel — assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance…that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s.

The Rocky Horror Show
2025-10-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-12 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-19 14:00 - 17:00
The Rocky Horror Show is the ultimate cult-classic musical — a wild mash-up of sci-fi parody, glam rock, and unapologetic fun.
When squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet get caught in a storm and stumble into the eerie castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, their night takes a shocking turn. Inside, they discover a bizarre entourage, a mysterious new creation named Rocky, and a world that will challenge everything they thought they knew about life, love, and desire.
Packed with outrageous characters, over-the-top antics, and an electrifying rock ’n’ roll score — including “Sweet Transvestite,” “The Time Warp,” and “Don’t Dream It, Be It” — this cult sensation invites audiences to let loose, laugh loud, and give themselves over to absolute pleasure.
More than a musical, The Rocky Horror Show is a celebration of freedom, individuality, and the sheer joy of breaking all the rules.

A Christmas Story
2025-12-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00
He’s nine years old, he’s got big dreams, and he’s absolutely sure of one thing: Christmas won’t be complete without an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle!
Based on the beloved holiday film, A Christmas Story follows young Ralphie Parker as he schemes, pleads, and daydreams his way toward the ultimate Christmas gift. Along the way, he faces pink bunny pajamas, a double dog dare, a major award shaped like a lamp, and the constant warning—“You’ll shoot your eye out!”
Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, heartwarming family chaos, and a healthy dose of 1940s nostalgia, this holiday classic brings to life all the favorite scenes you know and love. Perfect for audiences of all ages, A Christmas Story is the hilarious and heartfelt reminder that sometimes the best gifts aren’t the ones wrapped under the tree.
