The burpy beauty of Open Eye Figure Theatre

Criticism

In one writer's eyes, Open Eye is a "perfect combination of thoughtful exploration, risk-taking, universality and humor."

BLOG: The business of improv, the sale of the Old Log, and no credit where credit is due

Posted Apr. 30

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We touch on local theatre business concerns, an issue of credit, and evil in the Scottish Play.

The communal comfort of 'Dykes Do Drag'

Criticism

For its devotees, the long-running Bryant-Lake Bowl show is much more than just a fun night out at the theater.

Homegrown Theater: Osseo's Yellow Tree did it their way

Greater Minnesota

A Yellow Tree Theatre founder admits they probably didn't go about things the way they should have - and that's exactly why it worked.

BLOG: Peter Brook's Midsummer, community theatre criticism, and theatre by the playwrights

Posted Apr. 23

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Theatre and its effect on my mentality, criticism at the community theatre level, and Orphans takes the stage to mixed responses from an audience.

The beautiful recyclability of theater

Tradition

Theater is the rare art form that not only welcomes but requires endless remakes, and that's a great thing.

BLOG: A new Guthrie season, award and prize recipients, and Romeo and Juliet

Posted Apr. 16

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The Guthrie has announced its new season, exploring the definition of "storefront theatre," and a look at Romeo and Juliet through multiple lenses.

10 local lessons for making your art work

Vision

Artistic stagnation setting in? One artist finds an endless font of inspiration right in our backyard.

REVIEW: "Loss Machine" at Open Eye

Criticism

Open Eye Figure Theater's Platform series kicks off with a transformative journey into transformation.

BLOG: Criticismpalooza!

Posted Apr. 9

News and notes | Criticism

The death of film critic Roger Ebert and HowlRound's criticism week, tips for actors, and making theatre more like rock shows.

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