Unloading Chekhov's gun

by Ira Brooker • Mar. 24

Process

In defense of the "pointless" digression.

Homegrown Theater: All Mankato's a stage

by Mankato Mosaic Theatre Company • Mar. 20

Greater Minnesota

From bars to churches to coffee shops, Mankato Mosaic Theatre Company is turning the town into one big, burgeoning performance space.

BLOG: Hating theatre, why theatre matters, and the purpose of community theatre

Posted Mar. 18

News and notes |

Thoughts on hating theatre, exploration of the new U.K. campaign on why theatre matters, and shout-outs to Katie Ka Vang and Stanislavski.

The Big Bang theory of local theater

by Butch Roy • Mar. 18

Vision

Yes, Butch Roy helped found some of the area's leading improv shows. No, you don't need to ask his permission to start your own.

Homegrown Theater: Winona comes alive

by Robert Stuber • Mar. 13

Greater Minnesota

The Twin Cities don't have a monopoly on Minnesota theater. Our Homegrown Theater series kicks off with a look at Winona's bumper crop of talented playwrights.

BLOG: Smoking onstage, the Russian obsession with ballet, and theatre on theatre

Posted Mar. 11

News and notes |

We explore a possible ban of smoking onstage, a horrific attack on the Bolshoi Ballet's artistic director, and updates to previous news items.

Why I hate theater

by Joel Scott • Mar. 10

Joel Scott is decidedly not a fan of the lively arts. Is there hope for winning him over?

Moving in spite of yourself

by Kirsten Stephens • Mar. 8

Training

"You might think quiet would be a good trait for a mime. You would be wrong." Kirsten Stephens on defying your personality through movement.

REVIEW: "To the Moon" at Open Eye

by Bartley Stratton • Mar. 8

Criticism

A reimagining of "The Honeymooners" with an all-female cast makes for an entertaining 90 minutes.

BLOG: Short plays, micro theaters and big ideas

Posted Mar. 4

News and notes |

Arts Advocacy Day is upon us, and Joshua Humphrey thinks we can all do our part to support and improve the Minnesota arts scene.