Brian Lenz is a singer, songwriter, playwright, and teacher. He likes music and people and Minneapolis, preferably all together.
The Bar Has Been Raised Review January 30, 2018 For my entire theater-going life I’ve loved stories that are bigger than the everyday. Sci-fi, mythological characters, absurdism. To use... read the story
I’d do anything to be famous. Anything… Editorial January 23, 2018 Full disclosure, I’m personal friends with an actor in this production. Fuller disclosure, I would never hesitate to give my... read the story
How to Handle a Pervert (in 4 acts) –or–: Review November 14, 2017 The Marriage of Figaro. Which one is that? The one where the guy sings “Figaro! Figaro! Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!”? No... read the story
How do you dress for the opera? Editorial October 17, 2017 This essay was prompted by my thoughts after attending a tremendous production by MN Opera. The following words are... read the story
The Buffoon & The Minx Review October 17, 2017 “Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings.” “Of... read the story
Goblin Market Review October 3, 2017 Do you remember when Michael Jordan played baseball for the White Sox? I do and so does Wikipedia. It... read the story
Bearing Witness Review September 26, 2017 When I was young and foolish I thought an artist’s greatness was measured by their complexity. By the number of... read the story
Minnesota ‘n ice Review September 19, 2017 In my opinion, theater is best when it is new. When audience members have no idea what’s coming next (and... read the story
Lo-Fi Sci-Fi Editorial August 15, 2017 I love science fiction. Not for the science or the fiction but for the exaggerations on reality. I love exploring... read the story