If you plan to attend the new production of Move Over Mrs. Markham at the Rushmore Mall, take Director Terry Rathbun’s advice. Plan ahead. Nothing is more fun than laughing non-stop for two hours — unless you need to use the bathroom. Although restrooms are easily accessible near the theater, you won’t want to use them once the mayhem starts.

“There’s not a lot of spare time to take a breath,” Rathbun explains. Advertised as a British “bedroom romp,” don’t let that title fool you. The show is downright “naughty,” complete with slamming doors and mistaken identities. Ok, yes, there is a little nudity, but not too much.  Rathbun can say with unmistaken certainty that despite the adult themes, the show is not over-the-top. He knows this because his mother was not offended. Instead, she left the production laughing on her 80th birthday.

The play runs through November 22nd with 7:30 performances and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. Wednesday is “Wacky Wednesday” night with reduced admission price and no reservations required.

Although kids will likely not understand what makes the jokes funny, so far the audience has been “rollicking” in true British form. It’s the kind of play that makes for a perfect date night. Just don’t drink too much wine before the curtain rises and need to leave your seat before the second act closes.

FUN event Facts!

Where: Rushmore Mall Theater
When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

- visit the Calendar for show times.

About Guest Blogger Eric Blomfelt: Eric and his family moved to Rapid City in 1978 when we was just a little tyke. An alumni of Wilson School, South Junior High and Rapid City Central, Eric spent his summers tubing Rapid Creek and cliff jumping at Deerfield. One of his greatest achievements while growing up in Rapid City was starring on the KEVN TV show K.I.D.S. where he got to interview Leif Garret and the seals at Marine Life.

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