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Review: The Guthrie Theater’s dynamic depiction of “West Side Story”

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 28, 2018
The production is infused with grit, energy and complexity.
Members of Ladybrain Sketch Comedy perform a sketch about the male gaze and the "Free the Nipple" movement while rehearsing at Strike Theater on Monday, June 4 in Northeast Minneapolis.

Using their Ladybrains: a UMN alumnae-founded comedy group breaks comedy norms

by Maddy Folstein
Published June 6, 2018
The women of Ladybrain Sketch Comedy will take the stage at Strike Theater this weekend.
Actor Ajuawak Kapashesit fires a prop rifle, while Marisa Carr stands behind him during a tech rehearsal at the Southern Theater on Tuesday, March 6. Almighty Voice and His Wife will open at the Southern Theater on Friday, March 9.

Turtle Theater Collective elevates Native voices

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 8, 2018
The theater collective dedicated to providing opportunities for Native American artists will be producing "Almighty Voice and His Wife."
Kiss the Tiger perform at the Varsity Theater as part of their grand reopening show on Friday, Feb. 9.

Review: Varsity Theater’s “soft” reopening

by Kate Drakulic
Published February 12, 2018
The venue brought acoustic, rock n' roll and soul inspired artists as they rang in their reopening.
Black Label Movement opens its 2018 season at the Ritz Theater

Black Label Movement opens its 2018 season at the Ritz Theater

by Maddy Folstein
Published January 16, 2018
The dance company opens their second decade of performance with “TeamWork,” a repertory show devoted to the company’s myriad of collaborations.
The cast of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' rehearses at Mixed Blood Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The play won a Tony award in 2015 and will be showing at Mixed Blood Theatre Nov. 10 through Dec. 3.

‘Curious Incident’ at Mixed Blood Theatre opens on November 10

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 2, 2017
The Tony-award winning play is based on the 2003 novel of the same title.
Steven Kreager and Andrew Friedman perform a skit as part of the "Midnight Shit" comedy show at the Humble Cup on Friday, Oct 27.

University students launch weekly comedy showcase

by Maddy Folstein
Published November 2, 2017
At “Midnight Shit,” performers experiment with new, weird comedy.

Q&A: UMN Theatre Alumnus Ian Truitner

by Kate Drakulic
Published October 26, 2017
The L.A. filmmaker discussed his international film, UMN recognition and preparing the next generation of film makers.
Comedian and former SNL cast member, Vanessa Bayer, performed her stand-up routine at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

The tragic punchline victim in this year’s homecoming comedy show? Communication studies.

by Kate Drakulic
Published October 23, 2017
Students laughed their way into homecoming week with a Saturday Night Live star and a local Minneapolis comedian.
The cast of "What You Will" conduct a rehearsal on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The play, which explores transgender identity through Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, is part of Minnesota Fringe Fest 2017.

At Fringe Festival, UMN students give new life to Shakespeare

by Gunthar Reising
Published August 2, 2017
In “What You Will,” students explore transgender identity and the urgency of Shakespeare.
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