Events for August 11, 2018

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.

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 […]

How do you define home? Is it a person, place, or feeling? What happens when home goes away? An autobiographical solo storytelling experience examining home from Minnesota to China and back again. By Michael Venske. Ages 16+.

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.

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.

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.

Dance that explores the shared human experience through the scientific lens of physics. Full of unique, light-hearted, and complex works that seek to find a place on our spacetime continuum. Flashing lights. Ages 7-11 and up.

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.

Clowns come in. Clowns do some stuff. Clowns go out. Now, there might be some Hemingway allegories along the way, but don't hold your breath. Seriously, don't. Have you ever seen a clown do CPR? Just ... don't. Ages 7-11 and up.

Created by Mel Aanerud, the words are those of Will Rogers. Aanerud tells the life, wit and wisdom of Will Rogers in Will's own words – covering Will's life and his views on the issues of his day, which mirror, very closely, those of our own time. Appropriate for ages 12-15 and up. Performances: Aug. […]

An old-school detective and his hotshot partner team up to hunt down the cheekiest villain the crime hub of Stillwater, MN. Crack the case of this neo-noir melodrama inspired by a true story. Adult language, nudity, violence. Performances: Aug. 2 and 11, 5:30 pm; Aug. 5, 1 pm; Aug. 8, 8:30 pm; Aug. 12, 4 […]

A woman with multiple sclerosis and juvenile diabetes tells her life story in 4 parts, finding she needs to integrate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual to accept herself and true love in her life. Ages 18 and up only.

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.

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 […]

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. […]

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.

Inspired by punk rock, game shows, puppetry and Herman Melville’s masterpiece Moby-Dick, Hit The Lights! Theater invites you to catch a glimpse of the dark world that brought us a legendary white whale and the men that hunt him. Performances: Aug. 5 and 6, 7 pm; Aug. 7 and 11, 8:30 pm; Aug. 9, 10 […]

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+.

"The Things They Carried" is a truthful, beautiful and courageous telling of what the war in Vietnam was like day to day for the soldiers who fought it. Memory, imagination, and the power of storytelling. Ages 16+.

Sparked by the death of his father and birth of his daughter, Comedy Central Comedian Bill Santiago goes in search of answers and laughs at the border of science and religion. Ages 16+.

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.

Have you ever felt like some part of you is missing, and you want it back? Join Alice -- now grown -- as she ventures back down the rabbit hole to Wonderland, in search of something that got left behind. By Reliquaries. Ages 16+.

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.

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.