Dickinson State University (DSU) is excited to host the upcoming Badlands Opera Project (BOP) performance of Into the Woods from March 28-30 at the May Hall Dorothy Stickney Auditorium.
This performance marks the beginning of a new partnership between DSU and BOP, which is set to bring numerous performances and opportunities to the university in the future. "We are extremely grateful to DSU for the opportunities this partnership will bring," said Kelsey K. Rogers, BOP Artistic Director. "We look forward to housing many shows and summer camps at DSU, and the increased artist opportunities the use of this space will provide us. We see this as a positive step forward not only for our organization but also for the future of the arts in the Dickinson region."
BOP has long had connections with DSU, with several of its key members being alumni. Among them are BOP board members Beth Hurt and Jesse Kilwein, as well as Cole Beck, social media coordinator; Joel Walter, marketing director; and Kayla Kilwein, BOP’s executive director.
The partnership also offers exciting opportunities for DSU students. Autumn Martin-Geerts, a senior at DSU, will take the stage as Milky White and Snow White in Into the Woods. This will be her first production with the Badlands Opera Project. “I haven’t had much experience with the BOP,” Martin-Geerts said. “But I am excited to get back onto the stage and see how they work.”
The performance of Into the Woods is set to be a significant milestone in the growing collaboration between DSU and BOP, contributing to the arts community in the Dickinson region and providing valuable opportunities for both students and professionals.
For more information about BOP, please visit https://www.badlandsopera.org/