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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What I learned from Bab's Casting
EditorialBarbara Shelton of Bab's Casting let me interview her for almost two hours about her job as a casting director...read the story -
Relevance 'n' roll
ReviewI want to write about Park Square's Rock 'n' Roll because I am deeply grateful that Park Square produced it...read the story -
Get discounts on IFP equipment
NewsRead about the advantages of IFP MN membership. There's funding and special events and discounts on renting equipment. If...read the story -
A broken system: The national tour
NewsIf you're a playwright or a theater blogger—and if you're a playwright blogger than I don't know how you've been...read the story -
Newness, audience, and culture in the studio
ReviewAfter words: From the conversations we have at the theater, afterwards. I love the theater and wouldn't mind seeing remounts...read the story -
Writers wanted for MinnesotaPlaylist
NewsWe're looking for new writers to help us cover the performing arts community better. If you have writing talent, passion...read the story -
We're alive!
NewsWhat happened? We still don't know exactly. For those of you that don't understand computers, databases, and the Internet, no...read the story -
Small miracles
EditorialHanukah is a holiday inspired by the miracle that some candle oil which was supposed to be good for only...read the story -
End of the year news (that we remember)
NewsThe Southern Theater hired a new Executive Director. It's this guy, who used to run the James Sewell Ballet...read the story