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BLOG: You need to go to the capital on March 2

Posted Feb. 19

Artists are not politicians, but every year we need to trek down to the capital to remind politicians that artists are citizens.

BLOG: Preliminary Fringe Fest line-up set

Posted Feb. 19

News and notes |

They pulled the balls on Wednesday, in case you hadn't heard. We aggregate the news.

Ready? On set? Look out!

by Terry Hempleman • Feb. 15

Process

Some local talent supplement their theater salaries with film work; some like the chance to play with stars. A local mainstay runs through the pros and cons.

Minnesota filmmakers, live on stage

by MinnesotaPlaylist • Feb. 14

Process | Production

Bill Corbett, Patrick Coyle, Ali Selim, and Rob Perez have each seen their visions come alive on the big screen. Enjoy their discussion in this video.

What I learned from Bab's Casting

by Alan M. Berks • Feb. 10

Management | Training

What does a performing artist need to know about the casting process for commercial work? What has changed or not changed in the last 21 years?

Letter to a young actor in Minnesota

by Karen Landry Mulkey • Feb. 7

Management | Training

Want to be more involved in the film world? Read this letter from actress Karen Landry Mulkey with invaluable advice on making the move to Los Angeles.

BLOG: Relevance 'n' roll

Posted Feb. 7

After words |

I don't care whether or not "Rock 'n' Roll" was a great production of a great play. I want to talk about the ideas in it. Why does that seem so weird?

Speaking of place

by Camille LeFevre • Feb. 6

Criticism

Where you live matters. This last essay on Minnesota Style delves deep into the world of architecture. Just as with theater, discipline and restraint reappear.

BLOG: Get discounts on IFP equipment

Posted Feb. 3

News and notes |

As part of our partnership this month, IFP Minnesota and MinnesotaPlaylist.com are exchanging membership discounts. Read more about it.

Art in an outpost

by Andy Sturdevant • Jan. 29

Criticism

Enjoy this excellent article, exchanged with mnartists.org, on the Minnesota tradition in visual arts. As similar to the performance scene as a sibling.

About the author

Matthew Foster is communications director for the Minnesota Fringe Festival, writes plays for the Ministry of Cultural Warfare, does graphic design for public-policy organizations, and was a co-founder of this-here Web site.

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