Joanna Harmon and Eva Schulte to Lead Impulse Training Workshop
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2017
Heighten the sense to your own impulses through playful movement. Learn to honor your instincts--for performance, for improvisatory practice, and for daily life. Open to individuals of all experience levels. We believe the diversity with a group supports exponential growth of each of the participants.
THE BIG LOWDOWN Opens Wednesday
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2016
The BIG LOWDOWN opens on Wednesday, August 24! Presented by Bedlam Lowertown, in collaboration with Dangerous Productions and Live Action Set.
Minneapolis's Southern Theater Featured as Only Performance Group to Be Included in Brackets For Good
by Louisa Brady - Feb 27, 2016
The tournament has begun! As a resident company of ARTshare at the Southern Theater, we're writing with some fun news! The Southern is the first and only performance or performing arts group to be included in the Brackets For Good giving event. With your support, ARTshare has the chance of winning $10,000. This benefits Live Action Set as well as over 25 other Twin Cities performance companies.
BWW Reviews: The Minnesota Fringe Festival Delivers an Amazing Smorgasbord of Theater
by Jill Schafer - Aug 6, 2015
Helly my Broadway World Minneapolis friends. I know it's been a while since I've shared anything with you, but that's because I've been all-consumed by the 174-show 11-day festival that is the Minnesota Fringe. If you have not yet sampled from this glorious smorgasbord, don't worry, the fest continues through August 9 with 4-7 shows offered each day at 15 venues in Minneapolis, plus 9 site-specific shows. Believe me, I understand that this can be overwhelming, but I'm here to help. Read on to see a list of my 10 favorite shows of the Fringe so far. Now get out there, open your eyes and your heart and your mind, and see some of the beautiful, challenging, hilarious, disturbing, silly, profound, amazing theater that this festival has to offer.
Live Action Set's CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Extends Through May 3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2015
Live Action Set, Dangerous Productions and The Soap Factory are excited to announce the reimagining of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT; 2014's sellout Fringe Festival hit - now extended through May 3rd by popular demand!
MJTC Presents THE CHANUKAH GUEST, Now thru 12/21
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2014
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) will feature The Chanukah Guest, a new commission and world premiere production, as its holiday show this year. The Chanukah Guest will run from today, December 4 - 21, 2014 at Hillcrest Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116.
MJTC to Present THE CHANUKAH GUEST, 12/4-21
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2014
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) will feature The Chanukah Guest, a new commission and world premiere production, as its holiday show this year. The Chanukah Guest will run from December 4 - 21, 2014 at Hillcrest Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116. This production is appropriate for children ages 3 and up. For tickets, call (651)647-4315 or visit www.mnjewishtheatre.org.
Jim Lichtscheidl, Dan Beckmann and More Make Up Cast of THE HISTORY OF INVULNERABILITY at Minnesota Jewish Theatre, Now thru 5/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2014
Minnesota Jewish Theater Company is pleased to announce the cast for the regional premiere of The History of Invulnerability by David Bar Katz and directed by Hayley Finn. The show tells the story of the creation of Superman by Jerry Siegel with illustrator Joe Shuster, and the rise of this superhero to iconic status during the 1930s and 40s. Based on true events, this intriguing new play tells the tumultuous story, intertwining the events of a world in strife, a place where even Superman has his limits.
BWW Review: CTC's CHARLOTTE'S WEB Is A Delight For The Whole Family
by Erin Nagel - Sep 22, 2013
Everyone knows the tale of Fern, Wilbur and Charlotte from the beloved classic children's book Charlotte's Web by E.B. White and now for the first time you can see them come to life on the Children's Theatre Company stage. Brilliantly directed by Greg Banks, this production is fun and entertaining whether you have kids or not. He did an amazing job bringing our favorite barnyard story to life...from the acting, scenery, lighting and costumes this show shines as a whole.