Events for August 4, 2018

Nationally touring, married comedians Tim Harmston and Mary Mack perform comedic vignettes of life in Northern Wisconsin’s BurnOut County. This dark comedy is a collage of stories, essays, sketches, and songs. The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 12-15 and up. At the Minnsky, 1517 Central Ave. N.E.

Disillusionment in a Minneapolis art gallery catapults a museum curator and a nurse into a series of misguided romances that force them to abandon ill-conceived dreams for the unexpected beauty of growing up.  Ages 7-11 and up. Performances: Aug. 2, 10 pm; Aug. 4, 1 pm; Aug. 5, 8:30 pm; Aug. 9, 7 pm; Aug. […]

In 1930s New England, a young Yale man needs his conservative parents to believe he has found a bride in order to claim his trust fund. The only problem is … he is in love with a man. He devises a plan to hire a call girl to pose as his wife at a formal […]

Local playwright exposes family dysfunction with witty, relatable stories and song about growing up different in Minnesota. Find out how she finds her father on "What's My Line." A true-story comedy-drama. Ages 12-15 and up.

It’s a production of Hamlet, but Hamlet is played by a chicken. “Like a person in a chicken suit?” No, an actual chicken. “So...it’s Hamlet, but Hamlet’s a chicken?” Yes. By Grand Island Theatre, at the Minnsky, 1517 Central Ave. N.E.

John Morton is a professional mourner with Fond Farewells Funeral services. He makes a profit off of other peoples' grief. As a rule, he never mixes business with personal life, but that turns out to be tough. Written by Andy Rakerd. Performances: Aug. 3, 10 pm; Aug. 4, 2:30 pm; Aug. 6, 5:30 pm; Aug. […]

The Cold War, The AIDS Crisis, random acts of violence, Satanism, nausea, sunstroke, and The Wonderful World of Disney – Also known as childhood. Renowned storyteller Brad Lawrence makes sense of the Reagan Era. Ages 12-15 and up.

A coming-of-age story about a young woman navigating life between time in rural Minnesota and Istanbul. This play explores themes of sexuality, political violence, and womanhood through a collage of stories. Ages 12-15 and up.

12 dancers, 6 movements, 5 choreographers ... 1 chapter at Minnsky, 1517 Central Ave. N.E. The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 2-6 and up.

Award-winning choreographer Daniel Stark, presents provocative works to get you riled up and leave you wanting more. This is a preview of his full-length concert at O’Shaughnessy this October. Nudity, sexual content, violence, ages 16 and up. Performances: Aug. 4, 4 pm; Aug 6 and 10, 10 pm; Aug. 9, 5:30 pm; Aug. 12, 7 […]

By Elaine Orion. She’s been called “the female Doug Stanhope” by a heckler in a blackout and “brave” for performing in Trump-friendly bars. Elaine’s stand-up comedy is most enjoyed by those accepting the end of the world. Ages 16+.

Goof Goof tests the boundaries of theatre with their adaptation of a classic loved by many generations. (a) Normal Theatre Play is inspired by the Absurdist theatre movement, Dadaism, and Pixar. Ages 7-11 and up.

By See-Saw Theater Lab: Leaders. Lovers. Killers. Mothers. Rebels. Prophets. Women's stories from the Bible are transformed for modern voices & challenges today. Told by a diverse ensemble through storytelling, movement, and song. Appropriate for age 16 and up. Performances: Aug. 4, 5:30 pm; Aug. 6, 8:30 pm; Aug. 8, 10 pm; Aug. 11, 7 […]

The dating app said it was looking for "nice guys" and "hopeless romantics" for a new experiment...so here he waits, ready for anything. He is desperate. He is soft. He will bleed. Written by J. Merrill Motz. Ages 18 and up only. Performances: Aug. 3, 7 pm; Aug. 4 and 8, 5:30 pm; Aug.6, 8:30 […]

Winner of the Sold Out Award at The Rogue Festival in Fresno. Les Kurkendaal has taken a trip to Russia. There are not many black people in Russia, so this is a whole new world for him. Ages 12-15 and up.

This solo show set in a 1680s Moldovan convent follows Teodora, who yearns to be a saint only for the glory. Her path is barred by her betrothed Gheorghe, a romance with Iosefina, and a looming Ottoman attack. Ages 12-15 and up.

A film noir, murder mystery set in the nitty gritty 1930's with the loveable characters of Winnie-the-Pooh. Adult language, violence. The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 16 and up. At the Minnsky, 1517 Central Ave. N.E.

By Michael Rogers. What would you tell your younger self? In this coming-of-age ghost story, Sam comes face-to-face with the past. But as Sam tries desperately to change it, something is close behind, desperate to stop them. Violence, flashing lights, loud noises. Appropriate for ages 12-15 and up. Performances: Aug. 2 and 12, 8:30 pm; […]

Using a sprinkle of dry humor, dancers poke at the absurdities radiating within a society governed by social media as we mindlessly scroll through endless #nofilter wondering why we are still even looking. By Rebecca Tanner Dance, ages 7-11 and up.

A popcorn addict meets a nutrition guru and learns she's intolerant to corn. Find out how she navigates a maze of maize, through cooking shows, newscasts, and personal confessions in a world turned against her. Ages 12-15 and up.

Loosely based on Homer's Odyssey, this original musical chronicles the epic journey taken by two women on an unforgettable night out as they discover the truth about happy endings. The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 16 and up. At Minnsky Theater, 1517 Central Ave. N.E.

Bollywood Dance Scene brings you personal stories of Immigration, assimilation, and more from the community. A new story every show, with some music, dance and improv. It's something different this year! Appropriate for ages 12-15 and up. Performances: Aug. 3, 5:30 pm; Aug. 4, 8:30 pm; Aug. 7, 7 pm; Aug. 10, 10 pm; Aug. […]

The Merritt family discovery of the Mesabi Iron Range and subsequent loss of their empire to John D Rockefeller inspires audiences to persevere in the face of hardship. A one-woman play by Lauren Nickisch. Ages 7-11 and up.

Tyler waits in the lobby for an important job interview and everything goes wrong! He traps himself in a vending machine, falls asleep, farts bubbles and more! The show is entirely mimed with live sound effects. Ages 7-11 and up.

Extra. Extra. Read all about it. October 30th, 1968, the DC newspaper The Columbia Tribune struggles to survive. Salvation comes in the potential sale to a media magnate, but at what cost? A new musical. Ages 16 and up. Performances: Aug. 4, 10 pm; Aug. 5, 2:30 pm; Aug. 7, 5:30 pm; Aug. 10, 7 […]

Cyrano awakens in the afterlife to engage in one last battle against the Vices and Corruption of Man, as Roxanne struggles to reconcile his tumultuous legacy and her love. Appropriate for ages 2-6 and up.