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Joe Sarafolean

Joe Sarafolean

Joe Sarafolean is a Twin Cities native who became captivated with the arts from a young age. His true devotion to theatre began when he was cast in Annie in the 5th grade and since then, it has grown into a full blown obsession.

A graduate of Winona State University majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in theatre. Joe now works in executive communications and is always sure to carve out time to enjoy the arts.

When he is not attending various productions around the Twin Cities, he can be seen driving around town belting show tunes, enjoying a libation at a variety of local breweries and distilleries or enjoying a quiet night at home with his husband and his pup. 




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Interview: Gillian Jackson Han of DISNEY'S FROZEN at Children's Theatre Company
Interview: Gillian Jackson Han of DISNEY'S FROZEN at Children's Theatre Company
March 26, 2025

​​​​​​​Fresh off a successful run in the first national tour of Dear Evan Hansen, Gillian Jackson Han takes on the iconic role of Elsa in Children's Theatre Company's production of Disney's Frozen. BroadwayWorld was lucky enough to chat with Gillian about her experiences and what she hopes to bring to a role that has become truly legendary.

Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Guthrie Theater
Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Guthrie Theater
March 21, 2025

Murder, mayhem, mania, and melodramatics. These words usually only point in one direction, Agatha Christie. True to form, her iconic murder mystery play, The Mousetrap, includes all of these things and more. Placed in the very capable hands of the Guthrie Theater’s team, The Mousetrap has come to life in a devilishly delightful production.

Interview: Antonisia (Nisi) Collins of MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD at Children's Theatre Company
Interview: Antonisia (Nisi) Collins of MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD at Children's Theatre Company
February 20, 2025

Read our interview with Antonisia (Nisi) Collins of MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD at Children's Theatre Company.

Review: THE SNOWY DAY at Minnesota Opera
Review: THE SNOWY DAY at Minnesota Opera
February 14, 2025

What did our critic think of THE SNOWY DAY at MN Opera?

Review: SCHOOL PICTURES at Theater Latté Da
Review: SCHOOL PICTURES at Theater Latté Da
February 10, 2025

In Milo Cramer’s searing one man show, School Pictures, he carefully and masterfully brings to life the stories of students that he had the pleasure of tutoring for many years in New York City. Told through a series of songs, accompanied by a variety of instruments all played by Cramer, he details his experiences while tutoring ten different students.

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Guthrie Theater
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Guthrie Theater
February 7, 2025

It may be the dead of winter in Minnesota but that is not stopping the Guthrie Theater from taking audiences to the moonlight filled forests of Athens in the middle of summer. Yes, William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is back on the Guthrie stage and this ravishing production proves why it remains one of the most cherished of the Bard’s works.

Review: LEONARDO! A WONDERFUL SHOW ABOUT A TERRIBLE MONSTER at Children's Theatre Company
Review: LEONARDO! A WONDERFUL SHOW ABOUT A TERRIBLE MONSTER at Children's Theatre Company
January 12, 2025

What did our critic think of LEONARDO! A WONDERFUL SHOW ABOUT A TERRIBLE MONSTER at Children's Theatre Company?

Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Guthrie Theater
Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Guthrie Theater
December 29, 2024

What did our critic think of THE HEART SELLERS at Guthrie Theater?

Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theater Latté Da
Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theater Latté Da
December 7, 2024

What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theater Latté Da?

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater
November 17, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater?

Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company
Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company
November 16, 2024

What did our critic think of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company?

Review: ROMEO & JULIET at MN Opera
Review: ROMEO & JULIET at MN Opera
November 4, 2024

What did our critic think of ROMEO & JULIET at MN Opera?

Interview: Dean Holt of DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children’s Theatre Company
Interview: Dean Holt of DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children’s Theatre Company
October 29, 2024

A miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades. Enough! In this CTC holiday favorite, filled with music and Seussian rhymes, he plots the greatest heist imaginable—stealing the very thing they love the most! Until, that is, the smallest of the Whos, tiny Cindy Lou, extends a hand. Through the combination of kindness and community, we witness not only a change in the course of Who-History, but the size and capacity of the old green guy’s heart.

Review: RENT at Artistry Theater And Visual Arts
Review: RENT at Artistry Theater And Visual Arts
October 25, 2024

While the autumn days turn chillier, the heat is being cranked to 100 within the theater walls of Artistry Theater and Visual Arts where an electrifying new production of RENT is currently lighting up the main stage.

Review: ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN at Guthrie Theater
Review: ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN at Guthrie Theater
October 18, 2024

What did our critic think of ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN at Guthrie Theater? <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Read the review. </span>

Review: DRAWING LESSONS at Children's Theatre Company
Review: DRAWING LESSONS at Children's Theatre Company
October 13, 2024

What did our critic think of DRAWING LESSONS at Children's Theatre Company?

Review: SCOTLAND, PA at Theater Latté Da
Review: SCOTLAND, PA at Theater Latté Da
September 28, 2024

What did our critic think of SCOTLAND, PA at Theater Latté Da?

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Guthrie Theater
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Guthrie Theater
September 22, 2024

Read what our critic thinks of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Guthrie Theater?

Review: ZIP ZAP CIRCUS: MOYA at Children's Theatre Company
Review: ZIP ZAP CIRCUS: MOYA at Children's Theatre Company
September 16, 2024

The Children’s Theatre Company has broken their mold of presenting scripted plays and musicals to offer Zip Zap Circus their main stage to present a new type of production to their audience. Enter the mesmerizing world of MOYA.

Interview: The Creatives of ZIP ZAP CIRCUS: MOYA at Children's Theatre Company
Interview: The Creatives of ZIP ZAP CIRCUS: MOYA at Children's Theatre Company
August 29, 2024

Soar into the visual spectacle of this pulsating acrobatic performance set against the Cape Town skyline! Comic jugglers, unicycle dancers, and an authentic gumboot dance will take you on a freewheeling journey that explores the spirit and vitality of township life. Watch as a simple city bench becomes a sidesplitting spark for a newfound friendship, and feel the energetic beat of South African pop music. You’ll relish this thrilling feat of acrobatics and rhythmic movement that celebrates the joy of sharing community with one another.



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