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Friday 3/24
at 7:30 pm

By the Bog of Cats

Presented by Theatre Pro Rata

The Crane Theater

2303 Kennedy St. NE #120 Minneapolis, MN 55413

$16 - $61 sliding scale

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120 minutes

With intermission

Friday, March 24 7:30 pm
2023-03-24 19:30:002023-03-24 19:30:00America/ChicagoBy the Bog of CatsThis is the tragedy of Hester Swane, a woman who has endured a lifetime of being discarded by nearly everyone she has loved. Now faced with the threat of losing her child and her land Hester becomes increasingly desperate. Loosely based on Euripides’ Medea, this show explores identity, family, and the complexities of relationships through the poignant portrayal of one woman's search for meaning and redemption.   Tickets:  $16-$61 sliding scale PAY WHAT YOU CAN on Monday, March 27 @ 7:30p Fringe Button Discount:  Buy-One-Get-One for Sunday performances     Twin Cities metroT
Saturday, March 25 7:30 pm
2023-03-25 19:30:002023-03-25 19:30:00America/ChicagoBy the Bog of CatsThis is the tragedy of Hester Swane, a woman who has endured a lifetime of being discarded by nearly everyone she has loved. Now faced with the threat of losing her child and her land Hester becomes increasingly desperate. Loosely based on Euripides’ Medea, this show explores identity, family, and the complexities of relationships through the poignant portrayal of one woman's search for meaning and redemption.   Tickets:  $16-$61 sliding scale PAY WHAT YOU CAN on Monday, March 27 @ 7:30p Fringe Button Discount:  Buy-One-Get-One for Sunday performances     Twin Cities metroT
Sunday, March 26 7:30 pm
2023-03-26 19:30:002023-03-26 19:30:00America/ChicagoBy the Bog of CatsThis is the tragedy of Hester Swane, a woman who has endured a lifetime of being discarded by nearly everyone she has loved. Now faced with the threat of losing her child and her land Hester becomes increasingly desperate. Loosely based on Euripides’ Medea, this show explores identity, family, and the complexities of relationships through the poignant portrayal of one woman's search for meaning and redemption.   Tickets:  $16-$61 sliding scale PAY WHAT YOU CAN on Monday, March 27 @ 7:30p Fringe Button Discount:  Buy-One-Get-One for Sunday performances     Twin Cities metroT
Monday, March 27 7:30 pm
2023-03-27 19:30:002023-03-27 19:30:00America/ChicagoBy the Bog of CatsThis is the tragedy of Hester Swane, a woman who has endured a lifetime of being discarded by nearly everyone she has loved. Now faced with the threat of losing her child and her land Hester becomes increasingly desperate. Loosely based on Euripides’ Medea, this show explores identity, family, and the complexities of relationships through the poignant portrayal of one woman's search for meaning and redemption.   Tickets:  $16-$61 sliding scale PAY WHAT YOU CAN on Monday, March 27 @ 7:30p Fringe Button Discount:  Buy-One-Get-One for Sunday performances     Twin Cities metroT
  • Pay what you can night
Friday, March 31 7:30 pm
2023-03-31 19:30:002023-03-31 19:30:00America/ChicagoBy the Bog of CatsThis is the tragedy of Hester Swane, a woman who has endured a lifetime of being discarded by nearly everyone she has loved. Now faced with the threat of losing her child and her land Hester becomes increasingly desperate. Loosely based on Euripides’ Medea, this show explores identity, family, and the complexities of relationships through the poignant portrayal of one woman's search for meaning and redemption.   Tickets:  $16-$61 sliding scale PAY WHAT YOU CAN on Monday, March 27 @ 7:30p Fringe Button Discount:  Buy-One-Get-One for Sunday performances     Twin Cities metroT
Saturday, April 1 7:30 pm
2023-04-01 19:30:002023-04-01 19:30:00America/ChicagoBy the Bog of CatsThis is the tragedy of Hester Swane, a woman who has endured a lifetime of being discarded by nearly everyone she has loved. Now faced with the threat of losing her child and her land Hester becomes increasingly desperate. Loosely based on Euripides’ Medea, this show explores identity, family, and the complexities of relationships through the poignant portrayal of one woman's search for meaning and redemption.   Tickets:  $16-$61 sliding scale PAY WHAT YOU CAN on Monday, March 27 @ 7:30p Fringe Button Discount:  Buy-One-Get-One for Sunday performances     Twin Cities metroT
Sunday, April 2 3:00 pm
2023-04-02 15:00:002023-04-02 15:00:00America/ChicagoBy the Bog of CatsThis is the tragedy of Hester Swane, a woman who has endured a lifetime of being discarded by nearly everyone she has loved. Now faced with the threat of losing her child and her land Hester becomes increasingly desperate. Loosely based on Euripides’ Medea, this show explores identity, family, and the complexities of relationships through the poignant portrayal of one woman's search for meaning and redemption.   Tickets:  $16-$61 sliding scale PAY WHAT YOU CAN on Monday, March 27 @ 7:30p Fringe Button Discount:  Buy-One-Get-One for Sunday performances     Twin Cities metroT

Past performances

Thursday, March 16 7:30 pm
  • Preview
Friday, March 17 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 18 7:30 pm
  • ASL interpreted
Sunday, March 19 7:30 pm
  • Audio described
 
Drama

This is the tragedy of Hester Swane, a woman who has endured a lifetime of being discarded by nearly everyone she has loved. Now faced with the threat of losing her child and her land Hester becomes increasingly desperate. Loosely based on Euripides’ Medea, this show explores identity, family, and the complexities of relationships through the poignant portrayal of one woman's search for meaning and redemption.

 

Tickets:  $16-$61 sliding scale
PAY WHAT YOU CAN on Monday, March 27 @ 7:30p
Fringe Button Discount:  Buy-One-Get-One for Sunday performances

 

 

Amber Bjork Director
Emily Grodzik Cast - Hester
Raúl Arámbula Cast - Carthage
Kayla Dvorak Feld Cast - Josie
Jean Wolff Cast - Mrs. K
Nissa Nordland Cast - Caroline
Sean Dillon Cast - Xavier
Lynda J. Dahl Cast - Monica
Meri D Golden Catwoman
Andrew Troth Father Willow
Clara Costello Stage Manager
Mandi Johnson Costume Designer
Jacob Davis Sound Designer
Madeline Achen Props Designer
Keely Wolter Dialect Coach
Carin Bratlie Wethern Fight Choreographer
Rebecca Rick ASL Interpreter
Logan Yakesh ASL Interpreter