Hostory Theatre Presents Dudley: Rigged for Laughter! 10/2-24

History Theatre and the Brave New Workshop have teamed up to tell the outrageous life story of Dudley Riggs, a fourth-generation circus kid who founded the Brave New Workshop in 1958. Told in the fast-paced, ensemble-driven, sketch comedy style of the Brave New Workshop, Dudley: Rigged for Laughter! pays tribute to the man and the remarkable legacy of comedy he built starting with a storefront, some newspapers, and a lot of pluck.

Dudley: Rigged for Laughter!
Opens: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Through: Sunday, October 24, 2010
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m.
Sundays @ 2:00 p.m.
(AD performance on 10/10/10 & ASL performance on 10/17/10)

At the History Theatre, 30 East Tenth Street, St. Paul, MN
Directions and parking information

TICKETS: Adults: $28-$32.00; Seniors (60+ years): $25-$30.00; Students (with valid college i.d.): $15.00
Discount rates are available for groups of 12 or more.

To purchase tickets, call the History Theatre Box Office at 651.292.4323 or go to www.historytheatre.com.

About the Play:

Dudley: Rigged for Laughter! was written by Caleb McEwen, John Sweeney, and Dane Stauffer. It is directed by Caleb McEwen and Ron Peluso, with music direction by Peter Guertin, scenic design by Justin Hooper, costume design by Lynn Farrington, lighting design by Michael Burgoyne, properties design by Gunther Gullickson, and stage managed by Janet L. Hall. Starring Joseph Scrimshaw, Shanan Custer, Paul de Cordova, Michelle Hutchison, and Matt Erkel.
A complete press release -- including additional comments from playwright Caleb McEwen, information about the artistic team, and a complete performance schedule -- is available as a PDF by clicking HERE.

And information and photos are available at www.HistoryTheatre.com

Special Events

Dinner with Dudley: a FUNdraiser
Saturday, October 2 @ 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the opening of Dudley: Rigged for Laughter! with dinner and a tribute to Dudley Riggs. The evening will be hosted by BNW alum Pat Proft (writer of Naked Gun, Police Academy, and many more!) and will feature special appearances by other BNW alumni.
This event is sold out.

Happy Hour
Thursday, October 7, 5:30 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
Transition from the hectic workday into an evening of fun with happy hour drink prices, complimentary appetizers, and pre-show entertainment in the History Theatre lobby, before seeing the 7:30 p.m. performance of Dudley: Rigged for Laughter!
$35 per ticket (Includes ticket to show, drink discounts, appetizers, and pre-show entertainment.)

Team Trivia Challenge
Saturday, October 23 @ 5:30 p.m.
Gather your smartest friends (up to 6 people per team) and test your knowledge of all things comedy to compete for fun prizes! Free snacks and happy hour drink prices will be available.
$5 per team (up to 6 people per team)

Improv with BoyTron
Saturdays (10/9, 10/16, and 10/23) @ 10:00 p.m.
Following the Saturday night performances of Dudley: Rigged for Laughter! enjoy happy hour prices at the bar and a live set of the improvisation that put Dudley Riggs and his Brave New Workshop on the map.
$3 in advance; $5 at the door

Afterthoughts Discussion Series
Sundays (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, and 10/24) @ 4:00 p.m.
Patrons are invited to join a discussion series that will immediately follow Sunday performances. Afterthoughts will feature guest speakers and the artists who brought Dudley: Rigged for Laughter to life on the stage. Check www.HistoryTheatre.com for a schedule and details about special guests and topics.
Accessibility:

History Theatre is equipped with an FM hearing enhancement system. We offer ASL interpreted and Audio Described performances. We have complimentary wheelchairs for those patrons who need extra assistance into the building. The handicap-accessible entrance is on Cedar St. Just inside the entrance is an elevator that will take patrons to the theatre level. Patrons are asked to indicate any special needs that when ordering tickets.