By Quinton Skinner
Posted Sunday, March 7
When a theater critic visits a church service at Jefferson Community School, what's the verdict?
By Quinton Skinner
Posted Monday, March 1
Tea Party Rallies are theater. So is a tragic evening at a Timberwolves game. But theater critic Quinton Skinner begins this month's column with cavemen.
By Erik Esse
Posted Friday, February 12
UPDATE #3 Can you make a living as a filmmaker without Hollywood? (Or a theater maker without New York?) Perhaps if you stalk the obsessions of your fans.
By Erik Esse
Posted Friday, February 5
"If we can aggregate enough talent here, why can’t we be like the small, quick mammal that thrives darting between the legs of the Hollywood’s CGI dinosaurs?"
By Erik Esse
Posted Monday, February 1
NEW. There are many similarities between local theater and indie filmmaking. Meet Erik Esse from IFP MN who knows both worlds.
By Tom Poole
Posted Wednesday, January 27
NEW #6 The Epic Conclusion: Tom considers and rejects tragedy for comedy and makes sure-to-be-incorrect predictions about the future. And, always, with jokes.
By Tom Poole
Posted Sunday, January 17
NEW UPDATE #4: The Twin Cities have been known for their music since the 1980s. The theater scene could not thrive without it.
By Tom Poole
Posted Thursday, January 7
How are Minnesota playwrights like weeds and kittens? Poole's #2 post considers the unique legacy of the Playwrights' Center. Plus, Craig Wright pipes in.
By Tom Poole
Posted Sunday, January 3
Tom Poole begins a monthlong exploration of "The Elements of Style," Minnesota Edition, with the deep and continuing impact of Jeune Lune. Plus jokes.
By Alan M. Berks
Posted Tuesday, December 29
People are more open to miracles during the holiday season. Good live performance can be a small miracle.
See it this week at The Gremlin Theatre in St. Paul. Presented by Theatre Pro Rata.
David McMenomy performs as Hamlet playing at The People’s Center Theatre this month.
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