Joseph Scrimshaw

Joseph Scrimshaw is the Creative Director of Joking Envelope LLC. As a writer and performer, his work has been seen in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Bulgaria, South Africa and various bars across the entire expanse of South Minneapolis.

Articles by Author

  • Balancing act

    Editorial
    “How’s it going, Shithead?” This line was, in my humble opinion, the best acting moment I experienced in the theater...
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  • Humans with pulses

    Editorial
    Editor's Note: This article first appeared in MinnesotaPlaylist in the December 2008 issue, Know your audience.

    I’m teaching a...

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  • Generosity and inanity

    Editorial
    There is a man named Jim Robinson. He is one of my favorite human beings. He is tall, handsome, intelligent...
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  • Apples and Kabuki in Wisconsin

    Editorial
    For six years, I played the role of “Bill, the silly friend” in Old Gem Theater’s annual autumn production of...
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  • Humans with pulses

    Editorial

    I’m teaching a class to a group of teens. The class is designed to walk them through the entire process...

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  • Harrumph

    Editorial

    I don’t think the word “harrumph” is in the dictionary. However, I will pause in writing this to log onto...

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