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This is the next big novel for the Minnesota author.

Minnesota author talks about her newly released book and her inspiration behind it

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published June 29, 2023

Minnesota-native Amy Suiter Clarke is set to release her newest book, “Lay Your Body Down,” on June 27. The thriller follows Delilah Walker, a young woman struggling to find her way in life, as...

The theater company read the play at Waldmann Brewery in St. Paul.

UMN alum-founded theater company reads original play

by Cole Bursch
Published May 1, 2023
St. Paul’s Bad Mouth Theatre Company read “Nebraska,” a stirring play about a troubled Midwestern family, on April 24.
Actors used facial expressions and immense physicality to portray the meaning of the Old English dialogue. Photo taken by Dan Norman.

UMN actors deliver sublime performances in ‘Shakesperience’

by Cole Bursch
Published April 5, 2023
The BFA acting class of 2025 brings “Cymbeline” and “Pericles” to the stage.
"The Amateurs" follows a theater troupe attempting to outrun the bubonic plague while coping with their own personal traumas.

UMN theatre’s ‘The Amateurs’ finds humanity amid disease

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 5, 2023
The production, which ran March 17-26, compared the bubonic plague, the AIDS epidemic and COVID-19.
The Joffrey Ballet opened with "Serenade" at Northrop on March 25 and 26. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Mann.

Northrop hosts Joffrey Ballet after years of delays

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published March 29, 2023
Third time’s the charm for the ballet, which successfully performed new pieces this weekend after two previous delays.
The festival served as a food drive, with admission being two canned goods.

Woodbury 10 Theatre celebrates 8th Annual Short Film Festival

by Joshua Badroos
Published March 27, 2023
The festival highlighted Twin Cities-based filmmakers.
Gabby OK performs at the March 8 Pay Gap Series at Malcolm Yards Market, hosted by Rock What You Got. Photo courtesy of Rock What You Got.

March brings feminist comedy series to Malcolm Yards

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published March 21, 2023
The Market at Malcolm Yards hosts women comics every Wednesday this month in the Pay Gap Comedy Series.
Morril, who also has two podcasts, will be performing two shows on Friday. Photo courtesy of Morril.

Q&A: Comedian Sam Morril

by Cole Bursch
Published March 1, 2023
Morril, an NYC-based comedian, talks about his “Class Act Tour” and comedy writing process ahead of his Friday show at the Pantages Theater in downtown Minneapolis.
Photo courtesy of Vy Nguyen.

UMN dance department presents ‘MOVES!’

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published February 23, 2023
University of Minnesota students and staff will perform original choreography for the dance department’s spring concert this weekend.
Lucas Erickson founded On Stage and visited an environmental sciences class on Feb. 8 to discuss environmental issues in “Mlima’s Tale.”

Outreach program brings local theater to UMN students

by Cole Bursch
Published February 20, 2023
On Stage, a UMN alum-founded nonprofit, hopes to draw in a younger audience to local live theater performances.
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