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get to know Sioux-Falls-based playwright luke tatge


about luke

Luke Tatge is a Sioux-Falls-based playwright who has developed numerous original musicals, including comedies, drama and children's theatre, many of which have been produced locally in the Sioux Falls community. His work has been presented by the Good Night Theatre Collective, as well as has been commissioned by the Dakota Academy of Performing Arts, a performing arts education nonprofit.

recent productions

about night of the living dead

Based on the beloved ‘60s cult classic horror film, Luke Tatge presents a comedic live radio play adaptation following Ben, Barbra and the gang of survivors waiting out the apocalypse — it’s Night of the Living Dead!

Recently produced and premiered by the Good Night Theatre Collective in October 2024, the production featured 5 actors.

additional productions

(right) Molly Wilson, Noah Smith & Simon Floss perform Suspect! in January 2022.

(center left) The cast of Reality Wives performs at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux Falls August 2021.

(lower left) Wade Gemar & Molly Wilson perform a scene from Alvin Fletcher’s Surprise 34th Birthday Party in March 2020.

(lower right) Bob Wendland & Rachael Payne perform Daytime: A Soap Opera Musical in April 2019.