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
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The New vs. Minnesota
NewsI want to draw a little extra attention to two blog posts on the website of the New York Innovative...read the story -
Sage awards wins
NewsIn the first performance at the Sage Awards, Vanessa Voskuil stood centerstage in a white sheer lacy curtain of a...read the story -
And the nominees are. . .
NewsThe Ivey Awards and the Sage Awards are like twin siblings with everything in common who have somehow consciously chosen...read the story -
More praise for Minnesota art
NewsThis is a pleasant read for all Minnesota artists to enjoy over their coffee this morning. I live here because...read the story -
I want something more than money from Minneapolis
EditorialI'm about to disagree with Michelle Hensley, Marianne Combs, and Leah Cooper. Have mercy on my soul. Earlier this month...read the story -
Rocco is coming
NewsSteppingstone Theatre and Congresswoman Betty McCollum are hosting a date with NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman on Wednesday, August 25 from...read the story -
What artists give
NewsThe inventor of QLab (a really, really smart guy) tells a really really cool story about how artists can provide...read the story -
TCG report, part 1
EditorialAttending the Theatre Communications Group annual conference is a little like attending the upcoming Minnesota Fringe Festival—your experience of it...read the story -
Reasons for optimism, part 1
NewsLast summer, I drove around some parts of Southern Minnesota, exploring outstate theater, and being honestly stunned by...read the story