Dakota Stage Presents

Making God Laugh

Directed by Chad Litton

March 19 - March 29, 2026
Dakota Stage

Making God Laugh

March 19 - March 29, 2026

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About the Show

Making God Laugh is a family comedy that takes place in four scenes, each ten years apart, set at various holidays. Starting in 1980, the newly “launched” kids – a priest, an aspiring actress, and a former star football player – all return home, where we learn of their plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives.

The “empty nest” parents contend with their own changes too, as old family rituals and dubious recipes are trotted out and ancient tensions flare up. Over the course of thirty years’ worth of celebrations – Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve and Easter – we see how, despite what we may have in mind, we often arrive at unexpected destinations.

As Woody Allen once said “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans…”

Auditions

Auditions for this show are past.

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Ushers (2) are responsible for scanning tickets, helping patrons to their seats, and cleaning the theater after the show.
Concessions volunteers (2) are responsible for selling drinks and snacks before the show and at intermission.

As a thank you, volunteers can enjoy the show for free!

Production Team

Director
Chad Litton

Assistant Director
Juan Gelpi

Scenic Designer
Brian Nelson

Master Carpenter
Jason Bryhn

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