Adult Plays
The Primghar Community Playhouse has proudly performed many productions over the years. This is a history of the adult productions.
1980
Blithe Spirit
Director: Brad Hoppe Asst Director: Shirley Omer
Cast: Scott Jensen, Mary Magnuson, Kathy Jensen, Shirley Fernstrum, Dave Fjeld, Pat Adams, Rhonda Rembe
1981
M*A*S*H
Director Brad Hoppe Asst Director Shirley Omer
Cast: Dr. James V Durlacher, Jack Black, R.T. Smith, Jolene Fechter, Patti Kelleher, Bob Haack, Janet Van Beek, Bob Hagey, Jerry DeRidder, Jerome Smith, Brad Dighton, Steven J Koel, Pat Foster, Russ Sparks, Jerry Thompson, Joey Meyer, Gordy Jacobs, Terry Sawyer, Cathy Lee, Linda Fjeld, Linda Jo Hoermann, Denny Djeld, Mary Thompson, Emily Waund, Betty Uittenbogaard, Terry Sawyer, Kathy Lee, Pat Adams,
1982
The Mouse That Roared
Director: Joe Hrecz Asst Director: Pat Adams
Casting Assistant: Emily Waund
Cast: Janet VanBeek, Margaret Perry, Lois Guetschow, Lucille Rook, Shirley Manley, Carla Naber, Mary Vander Naald, Betty Uittenbogaard, Mary Thompason, LaDonna Wittrock, Hazel Meyer, Lathy Lee Phyllis Green Hallis Cobb, Linda Wagenaar, Jerry DeRidder, Miker Anderson, Jack Black, Steve Koel, Jerome Smith, Don Fritsche, Roger Hansen, Jim Wolf, Pat Foster, Bret Robinson, Denny Fjeld, Kelly Oldenkamp, Arnold Chalton, Darrel Young, Steve Gorsett, R.T. Smith
1983
Flowers For Algernon
Directed by: Pat Adams & Brad Hoppe
Cast: Emily Waund, Jerry DeRidder, Mary Thompson, Dann Stevens, Jack Black, Janet Van Beek, Scott Slinger, Jeri Smith, Betty Uittenbogaard, Darrel Young, Juanita Anliker, Aaron Black, Larry Bosma, Jennifer Steffens, Hazel Meyer, Patti Kelleher, Neil Cullen, Heather Black, Sharon Grothaus, Jill Stevens, Jeanne Charlton, Kay Hicks
1984
The Good Doctor
Director: Brad Hoppe
Cast: Brad Hoppe, Jack Black, Emily Waund, Mark Donkersloot, Judy Hagey, Bob Hagey, Jean Irwin, Jessie Fritzsche, Donald Fritsche, Steve Koel, Hagey, Larry Bosma, Darrel Young, Juanita Anliker, Jerry DeRidder, Brian Breitharth, Mary Thompson, Linda Wagenaar
1985
The Beverly Hillbillies
Director: Barb Patten
Cast: Juanita Anliker, Jack Black, Mickey Black, Jim Wolfe, Darrel Young, Linda Wagenaar, Dave Berntson, Jerry DeRidder, Mary Thompson, Betty Uittenbogaard, Francine Vander Pol, Brian Nelsen, Sharon Grothaus, Janet Van Beek, Pat Adams, Bill Klinker, Maxine Lemley, Barb Patten, Dan Wittrock
1985
Androcles and the Lion
Directors: Shirley Omer & Emily Waund
Orchestra Conductor: Albert Weiss
Musical Directors: Judy Hagey & Betty Uittenbogaard
Cast: Jeri Smith, John Bird, Brian Breitbarth, Debby Besaw, Juanita Anliker, Connie Jenness, Judy Hagey, Josalynn Anliker, Matt Hagey, Steven Smith, Bill Klinker, Kelly Oldenkamp, Jack Black, Sheila Kleihauer, Sharon Grothaus, Betty Uittenbogaard, Jeff Grothaus, Brad Hoppe, Ivan Katzenmeier, Delores Popma, Dave Berntson
1986
Virtue Victorious
Directors: Emily Waund & Albert Weiss
Cast: Pat Lucas, Kelly Oldenkamp, Jeri Smith, Brian Breitbarth, Jerry DeRidder, Ivan Katzenmeier, John Bird, Betty Uittenbogaard, Linda Wagenaar, Mickey Black, Mary Lou Wittrock
1987
Arsenic and Old Lace
Directors: Albert Weiss & David Berntson
Cast: Shirley Schwarz, Betty Uittenbogaard, Jack Black, Bob Hagey, Roger Brinkert, Janet Van Beek, Juanita Anliker, Jerry DeRidder, David Bernstson, Roger Meyer, Larry Bosma, Albert Weiss, William Klinker, Donald Fritzsche
1988
Something's Afoot
Directors: Jerry DeRidder & Betty Uittenbogaard
Stage Mngr: Mary Thompson
Choreographers: Lisa Johnson & Tina McMerrery
Cast: Ivan Katzenmeier, Albert Weiss, Sharon Grothaus, Greg Fritzsche, Roger Meyer, Janet Vanbeek, JoAnn Fritz, Bill Waund, Bradley J Hoppe, Delores Popma
1989
Charley's Aunt
Directed by: Jeanne Charlton & Arlyce Ransom
​Cast: Roger Meyer, Carl Akeson, Chad Ebel, Albert Weiss, Juanita Anliker, Betty Uittenbogaard, Steve DeKok, Dr. Greg Lillie, Shirley Schwarz, Karmen Sue Sampson
1990
The Foreigner
Directors: Steve DeKok & Betty Uittenbogaard
Cast: Albert Weiss, Roger Meyer, Juanita Anliker, Jerry DeRidder, JoAnn Friz, Ivan Katzmeier, Joseph Sage, Bev Post, Pat Adams, Dave Berntson
1990
Nunsense
Director: Shirley Omer
Musical Director: Roger Meyer
Cast: Paula Tjossem, Janis Martin, Jeri Smith, Lori Heemstra, Betty Uittenbogaard
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1991
See How They Run
Directors: Roger Meyer & Betty Uittenbogaard
Cast: Larry Hustedt, Emily Waund, Adam Besaw, Bill Waund, Beth Moret, John Hendrickson, Dave Berntson, Albert Weiss, Steve DeKok, Linda Waganaar
1992
The Curious Savage
Director: Arlyce Ransom Asst Director: Jeanne Charlton
Cast: Juanita Anliker, John Hendrickson, Jennifer Post, Barb Even, Shirley Schwarz, Levi Lillie, Jeri Golden-Smith, Roger Meyer, Greg Lillie, Albert Weiss, Betty Uittenbogaard, James Mueller
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1993
Steel Magnolias
Director: Shirley Omer
Cast: Carol Gipson, Clara Black, Barb Even, Juanita Anliker, Jeri Golden-Smith, Janet Van Beek
1994
Love, Sex, and the IRS
Directed by: Betty Uitenbogaard & Jerry DeRidder
Cast: Juanita Anliker, Jerry DeRidder, Jack Black, Bret Robinson, Don Morrison, Emily Waund, Lori Heemstra, Lanny Hustedt
1995
Nunsense 2
Director: Shirley Omer
Musical Director: Dee Vander Pol
Cast: Dr. Connie Lorenz, Janus Martin, Rebekah Fisch, Lori Heemstra, Betty Uittenbogaard
1996
The Girls of 509
Directors: Mary Thompson & Betty Uittenbogaard
Cast: Michelle Black, Janet Van Beek, Bret Robinson, Lanny Hustedt, Roger Meyer, Emily Waund, Roger Brinkert, Pastor Cindy Morrison, Pastor Don Morrison, Kim Hintz
1997
The Odd Couple (Female Version)
Director: Steve Kok
Cast: Karen Caraconcea, Emily Waund, Leann Langfitt, Lisa Grevengoed, Juanita Anliker, Diane Durst, Randy Buren, Lanny Hustedt
1998
Crimes of the Heart
Directors: Kim Hintz, Betty Uittenbogaard & Roger Meyer
Cast: Diane Durst, Jean Volkers, Roger Brinkert, Deb Martin, T.J. Leonard, Roger Meyer
1998
Nunsense Jamboree
Directed by: Shirley Omer
Musical Director: Roger Meyer
Cast: Lisa Grevengoed, Heith Hofmeyer, Betty Uittenbogaard, Janus Martin, Lori Heemstra
1999
Barefoot in the Park
Director: Lisa Grevengoed
Asst Director: Betty Uittenbogaard
Cast: Jennifer Frakes, Barry, Barry Sharpe, Brian Meendering, Roger Meyer, Wanda Johnson, Roger Brinkert
2000
On Golden Pond
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2001
The Mousetrap
Director Tracy Lenz
Asst Directors Betty Uittenbogaard & Roger Brinkert
​Cast: Sandee Mills, Tony Mills, Johnathon Kunkel, Betty Uittenbogaard, Roger Brinkert, T.J. Leonard, Dave Steuck, Roger Meyer
2002
Moon Over Buffalo
Directed by: T.J. Leonard
Asst Directors: Betty Uittenbogaard and Roger Brinkert
Cast: Roger Brinkert, Amy Arrick, Betty Uittenbogaard, Lila Grady, Don Grady, Don McDowell, Deb Martin, Jeremy Rohwer, Dave Steuck
2003
Murder on the Rerun
Director: Roger Brinkert
Asst Director: betty Uittenbogaard
Cast: Don McDowell, Julie Wingert, Deb Martin, T.J. Leonard, Jeremy Rohwer, Lila Grady, Amy Arrick
2004
Lend Me a Tenor
Director: Patty Trevathan
Technical Director: Betty Uittenbogaard
Cast: Nathan Christophel, Elizabeth Baker, Don McDonald, Roger Brinkert, T.J. Leonard, CJ Wurpts, Amanda Leos, Amy Arrick
2005
Saving Grace
Directed by Nathan Christophel
Asst/ Tech Directo: T.J. Leonard
Cast: Amy Arrick, Andy Rausch, Roger Brinkert, Betty Uittenbogaard, Greg Fritzsche
2005
Nuncrackers
Director: Nathan Christophel
Musical Director: Alyda Haack
Cast: Ben Grant, Ashley Mazur, Erin Nelson, Norma Weber, Lori Heemstra, Seth Wester, Molly Weber, Bryan Goettcsch, Jenna Heemstra
2006
Dearly Departed
Director: T.J. Leonard
Cast: Harry Arrick, Emily Waund, Nathan Christophel, Bekah Porter, Allen DeVos, Bobbie DeVos, Amy Arrick, Roger Brinkert, Betty Uittenbogaard, Joy Hintz, Alyssa Jackson
2007
Never Too Late
Director: Betty Uittenbogaard Asst Director: Joy Hintz
Cast: Roger Brinkert, Amy Arrick, Bobbie DeVos, Allen DeVos, Joy Hintz, Brian Kleve, Terry Heyn
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2008
Leading Ladies
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2009
The Butler Did It
Play info to come soon
2009
The Winter Wonderettes
Director: Betty Uittenbogaard
Cast: Jessica De Boer, Lori Heemstra, Kelli Ginger, Faith Jalas, Emily Vander Broek, Dave Wingert
2010
The Odd Couple
Directed By Amy Arrick & Betty Uittenbogaard
Cast: Steve Rabe, Brian Kleve, Harry Arrick, Terry Heyn, Pete Haag, Roger Brinkert, Juanita Anliker, Kara Heyn
2011
Unnecessary Farce
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2012
Over the River & Through The Woods
Directed by: Janus Martin
Cast: Aaron Waples, Roger Brinkert, Jessica DeBoer, John Byrd, Clara Black, Staci Cooper
2013
Drinking Habits
Director: Rich Vanden Hoek
Cast: Aliva Johnson, Juanita Anliker, Michael Wagner, Clara Black, Harry Arrick, Emily Waund, Adrianna Wagner, Roger Brinkert
2014
Over the Tavern
Director: Clara Black
Asst Director: Jack Black
Cast: Roger Brinkert, Amy Brinkert, Brady Harding, Payton Steffens, Sean Lane, Jillian Heemstra, Sara Dolphin
2015
The Foreigner
Directed by: Clara Black
Cast: Sean Lane, Brian Kleve, Sara Dolphin, Scott Wagner, Jessica DeBoer, Roger Brinkert, Alex Dykstra, Amy Arrick, Harry Arrick
2016
As Long as We Both Shall Live
Director: Clara Black
Cast: Sara Dolphin, Ken Keene, Mariah Oliver, Roger Brinkert, Sean Lane
2017
A Comedy of Tenors
Director: Brian Kleve
Cast: Clint Badberg, Mariah Oliver, Roger Brinkert, Jennifer ten Kley, Rashad Bettis, Sara Dolphin, David Steuck
2018
The Nerd
Director: Clara Black
Cast: Brian Kleve, Amber Campbell, Dustin Remme, Clint Badberg, David Steuck, Mariah Oliver, Xander Van Dusseldorp
2019
Squabbles
Director: Clint Badberg
Cast: Brian Kleve, Wayne Burnett, Clint, Badberg, Jessie Huitink, Roger Brinkert, Amber Campbell, Leah Puhrmann
2023
According to Schedule
Director: William McAlpine
Cast: Aimee Jenness, Jennifer Helmers, Sean Pulatie, Mark McAlpine, Sean Lane, Brian Kleve, Daina Howrey, Shannon Baack, William McMcAlphine
2024
Four Old Broads
Director: Paige Ginger
Cast: Leah Puhrmann, Daina Jo Howrey, Jessie Huitink, Danielle Folkens, Aimee Jenness, Sean Lane, Jaela Anliker
2025
Drinking Habits 2: Caught in the Act
Director: Paige Ginger
Asst Director: Betty Uittenbogaard
Cast: Paige Ginger, Greenlee Cromer, Sean Lane, Jessie Huitink LMSW, Daina Jo Howrey, Juanita Anliker, Roger Brinkert, Charlie Corchran, Jaxon Mazur
