Shade Tree Players: Winter Session (Ages 8-15)

The Epic Quest of the Damsel in Distress

Performances: February 14 - February 14, 2026
Dakota Stage Playhouse
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The Epic Quest of the Damsel in Distress

February 14 - February 14, 2026
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About the Show

It’s hard being a girl!  Especially in a fairy-tale land where everyone expects you to be a damsel in distress.  Well, these four young ladies are just not having it!

Our story opens with Isadora, who doesn’t like seeming helpless after being abandoned in the forest by her father.  She much prefers feeling strong and self-sufficient, especially once she pulls an ancient sword from a stone!  Isadora soon meets Beatrice, a lady-in-waiting, who honestly finds life in the castle quite boring.  Winifred joins the spirited pair next, having always lived alone in the forest, concocting potions and practicing spells.  The trio is joined by the notorious Masked Maven, a young woman with many secrets.

Seeking excitement, the foursome journey on a comical adventure through a fairy-tale land of magic and monsters, royal fanfare and fairies, as they prove they can ably find their own way through the world, strong and independent.  Along the way, they encounter angry villagers, arrogant princes, mischievous fairies, and even a dragon or two!

Loads of tongue-in-cheek humor adds spirit to this fast-paced comedy.

Be In The Show

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Registration cost: $200. Sibling price ($180) will be automatically applied when registered at the same time.

Rehearsals begin January 6 at High Prairie.
Performances are February 14, 2026. 2pm and 7pm at Dakota Stage.

Rehearsal Schedule:

  • Tuesdays from 4-6pm (High Prairie)
  • Saturdays from 10am-12pm (High Prairie)
  • Feb. 12 and 13 at 4pm (Dakota Stage)

Everyone who signs up will be cast, but spots are limited to 25.

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Registration Deadline
December 31, 2025

Auditions

Everyone who signs up will be cast, but spots are limited to 25.

Rehearsals will be at High Prairie. Tech rehearsals and performances are held at Dakota Stage.

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