Tag: Performing Arts

The fundamentals of storytelling: what is a story, how to craft it, and how to tell it. We begin by looking at both personal and traditional stories to learn genres and the narrative forms,...

Storytelling for Social Change is an examination of the uses of storytelling in the social change and advocacy process.Taught by the Founder, Loren Niemi, and drawing on his 50 years of community organizing and...

A new lineup of world premieres, local legends, and untold stories

Chris Vinsonhaler brings an excerpt from her new translation of Beowulf to 1762 Hennepin Stage. Her richly resonate text is illustrated by supporting actors and the evening performance is a benefit for the Friends...

Running Errands is a short play series, new every quarter.Running Errands is a cheap ticket to see the most exciting, innovative local theater.Running Errands is a workshop for writers/directors/actors to experiment with new ideas,...

This is an ongoing monthly series of storytelling open mics that will take place on the 3rd Monday of the month.Here’s how it works: Up to 10 Tellers. 10 minutes each. Any style- traditional, personal,...

Storytelling for Social Change is an examination of the uses of storytelling in the social change and advocacy process.Taught by the Founder, Loren Niemi, and drawing on his 50 years of community organizing and...

This is an ongoing monthly series of poetry & spoken word open mics that will take place on the 4th Monday of the month.Here’s how it works: Up to 15 poets. 5 minutes or 3...

These are stories of a 46 year love affair. What Jim calls his, Spoken Story Book, starts with the first time he went camping and ends with the last night he worked for the...

These are stories of a 46 year love affair. What Jim calls his, Spoken Story Book, starts with the first time he went camping and ends with the last night he worked for the...