Alan M. Berks is a Minneapolis-based writer whose plays have been seen in New York, Chicago, Phoenix, Indianapolis, San Francisco, and around the Twin Cities. He helped create Thirst Theater a while back. Now, he’s the co-founder of this here magazine. He’s also written Almost Exactly Like Us, How to Cheat, 3 Parts Dead, Goats, and more.
Alan M. Berks
Articles by Author
-
Actor Warren Bowles is recovering
NewsOver the weekend, local actor Warren Bowles suffered a cardiac arrest while performing on stage at Mixed Blood, where he...read the story -
3 news items you should know
NewsFirst of all, Phil Kilbourne, a great local actor, is dealing with metastatic melanoma right now, and his friends in...read the story -
The best is yet to come
EditorialIf I am having a good September, there will be some uncomfortable theatergoers in big houses around the Twin Cities...read the story -
Tom Poole Remembered
EditorialTom Poole wrote this play: Stephen Hawking and Beethoven walk into a bar. Stephen Hawking—that Stephen Hawking—has become an...read the story -
Summer activism
EditorialEnjoy the summer while it lasts. Rest up before the 2011 Fringe Festival. MinnesotaPlaylist.com will cover it exactly as we...read the story
-
Read Tom's writing
EditorialThis is the first article he wrote for MinnesotaPlaylist. I defy you to read it and not laugh out loud...read the story -
Levi Weinhagen takes over as Guest Editor for May and June.
NewsI just recently met Levi Weinhagen. Other people I know have known him for a long time. I feel...read the story -
Introducing our new guest editor
NewsI met Camille for the first time through MinnesotaPlaylist when we had the clever idea to gather all the main...read the story -
Introducing MinnesotaPlaylist's guest editor, Bunny Sparber
NewsMax Sparber is a provocative critic and journalist, a witty and adventurous playwright, a funny man and fascinating character. He...read the story