Blazing Bunads

Ole goes down in flames in Village Players new show, Blazing Bunads

What is the big secret revealed at Ole and Lena's 40th Anniversary Party that causes it to end in a shambles and leads Lena on a search for new man? And why is Ole afraid of Girl Scouts? These and other questions will be answered in the new Syttende Mai show from Stoughton Village Players, Blazing Bunads or The Devil Gets his Due.

Tickets are $10 for all seats with performances at 7:00 and 8:30, May 16, 17 and 18 with two matinees on Saturday at 2:30 and 4:00. They can be purchased online or at McGlynn's Pharmacy. Many shows sell out early so get tickets as soon as possible especially for the evening performances.

Lena (Arlene Minor) reacts angrily to the big secret and is aided by her girlfriends (Kathy Horton, Tracy Markle, Kristin Johnson) as they guide her through the maze of dating in the new age. Computer dating, speed dating and texting are explored as Lena also deals with feeble attempts by Ole (Merlin Luschen) to reunite. Lars (Jerry Lapidakis) helps Ole contend with two unusual-looking strangers from their past (Tim Markle, Mikey Jarlsberg) who are planning on taking him to the "nether regions" (and we don’t mean Beloit) due to a contract Ole signed decades ago.

The rest of the cast represents townspeople, Lena’s dates, denizens of a place much hotter than Stoughton and other supporting roles. They include: Dan Prueher, Ed Smith, Jean Gohlke, Brett Brasher, Tera Johnson, Anne Hill, Bob Breen, Steven Smith, Nicole Hale, Bo Collins, Nick Camp, Kayla Daniels, Annika Hauser, Grace Gilbert and Hanna Olson.

Writers Tony Hill, Jeff Horton, Gary Smithback, Brooke Hauser and Dan Prueher have some fun with local businesses, politicians, organizations and Norwegians as usual. A slide and video glimpse into Ole and Lena's past together is a high point during the anniversary celebration as well as a flashback to their wedding.

Director Hill and set builder Horton add the clever "wow" moments that audiences have come to expect. Surprises are also in store as the (spoiler alert) story somehow ends all the craziness positively for Ole and Lena and our other characters.

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Questions can be directed to Kathy at sit@stoughtonvillageplayers.org or 873-7455.