BLOG: Lost narratives

Posted May. 26

After words |

All this talk about the television show "Lost" motivates me to consider some of my own recent reviews. In public. Have mercy on my soul.

BLOG: Who's afraid of Edward Albee?

Posted May. 22

After words |

The Jungle Theater's production of ". . . Virginia Woolf" was amazing. Yet it also made me wonder whether the generation gap is more real than I thought.

How to work with a composer

Process

Think your play should have original music in it but don't know how to work with a composer? Composer Candace Bilyk has some simple advice for you.

Symphonic drama

Innovation

Music and theater. Not "music theater," but theater and music where serious music and serious drama are paired. Bob Neu explores this neglected genre.

The sound scene

Production

We gathered together all the Twin Cities' professional sound designers for this photo essay. See the people who make the sounds.

Healing arts: The documentary

Social Service

Better late than never, John hunts down his own example of April's issue. Get an inside look at a healing artist at work. Sort of.

BLOG: MinnesotaPlaylist.com is ice cream

Posted May. 5

News and notes |

Everyone wants a scoop. The website blows past 100,000 page views a month and continues growing faster than we can keep up. (By the way, help wanted!)

Leaving a mark

Social Service | Vision

The impulse to create can be channeled into social or antisocial directions. James Williams teaches theater to help build a better society.

Laughter is a good virus

Social Service

Star Studios may produce the most effective television show that you've never seen. For some families, it's very serious funny business.

Transformation

Process | Social Service | Vision

Far from big budget shows and scrambles for development opportunities, Leah Cooper experiences the kind of theater that still lives up to her childhood ideals.

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Out of the Frying Pan

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Shanan Custer performs in Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight playing at St. Catherine University, Mendel Hall, Lecture Hall 106 this month.

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