OUR STORY

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Nestled on 32 prairie acres on the eastern edge of Bismarck, Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park (SHTAP) is North Dakota’s premiere nonprofit outdoor arts venue, dedicated to enriching lives through musical theatre, arts education, and vibrant community engagement. Since our first production in 1990, we've grown into a beloved summer tradition for families across the region.

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What began as a spark of imagination during a Lundberg family road trip in the late 1980s has evolved into a cultural cornerstone. Asked what Bismarck needed most, the family’s answer was simple and bold: “a theatre for young people.” With dedication, vision, and the support of countless volunteers, that dream took root and continues to bloom each summer.

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From humble beginnings to dazzling productions featuring live orchestras, professional-quality sets, and record-breaking casts, SHTAP has remained grounded in its mission: to nurture youth, build community, and bring people together through the performing arts.

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Every season, Sleepy Hollow offers:

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• Large-scale outdoor musical productions under the stars, involving over 100 students onstage and behind the scenes.

• Arts education camps and classes that foster talent, discipline, and teamwork.

• A unique venue for weddings, concerts, festivals, and community events, surrounded by natural beauty and custom-built amenities like gazebos, a boardwalk bridge, and a full orchestra pit beneath the stage.

• Volunteer and leadership opportunities for people of all ages, because at Sleepy Hollow, every helping hand matters.

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We believe the arts feed the soul. They build confidence, teach collaboration, and create lifelong memories. Our alumni have gone on to careers in music, theatre, education, medicine, and more. And many come back, bringing their children, their students, and their talents full circle. As Susan Lundberg, one of our founders, puts it: “Through Sleepy Hollow involvement, students learn more than performance skills—they live the work ethic, learn teamwork and consideration, and grow into contributing members of society.”

 

Join us, as a performer, a volunteer, an audience member, or a supporter. Help us write the next chapter of the Sleepy Hollow story. Because when community, creativity, and passion come together, there’s nothing we can’t build.

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Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park
Educating. Inspiring. Performing. Under the stars, for over 30 years.