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University Theatre Season Selection in the Year of Jubilee

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I chair the committee for season selection at UMN, and right now we are at work crafting a vision for the pledge we intend to make. We no longer talk about “risky” vs “butts in seats” but about “starting conversations” and “expanding community.”

Mette Towley is a New Kind of Breakout Star

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"When Rihanna shaved Towley’s head in the opening scene of N.E.R.D and Rihanna’s 2017 hit video “Lemon,” Towley officially arrived. She was the standout star, delivering a viral performance that dripped with expression, strength, and swagger."

Collidescope 4.0: Adventures in Pre & Post-Racial America

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Collidescope 4.0 offers a collision course view of the legacy behind the history of racial violence, racism and social injustice in America. As seen through the gaze of an intergalactic time traveler, the investigation of this peculiar “nature” moves back and forth in time and space, specifically with a focus on the American psyche represented by contemplations of noted historical and contemporary writers and political figures.

Scenic Artist, Designer Specializes in Restoring Opera Houses, Theaters

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“Within the first year, I took a class on set design from Prof. Lance Brockman,” Wendy said. “He suggested that I take scene painting. Three months later, I worked at Sesame Street Live.”

University of Minnesota Dance Rolls Out Welcome Mat for New President

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University of Minnesota Dance Program Head, Professor, and Choreographer, Carl Flink, teaches new U of M President Joan Gabel how to be part of a dance that mimics processes inside of a cancer cell.

Social Justice Unites Dancers and Audiences

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Kealoha Ferreira was cast in a show by Ananya Chatterjea, who was a professor of dance at the University of Minnesota at the time. She was then invited to apprentice with the studio and is now an artistic associate, dancer and co-leader of the Shawngram Institute.

Talvin Wilks sitting down, with a few colorful stage lights behind him

Auditions Open to All Students!

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Director and creator of "Collidescope 4.0: Adventures in Pre & Post Racial America" encourages students from all majors to audition September 5 & 6.

Greta Gebhard (MA/PhD)

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Greta’s primary research looks at the translation and performance of German theatre and its interactions with modern production companies and audiences. She is especially interested in German theatrical practices of the post-war eras of the 1930s and the 1950s.

Alina Mervis (MA/PhD)

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Alina has a unique perspective from her time working internationally, which has inspired her exploration of immersive theatre and art for social change.

Justin Parks (MFA)

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Justin is a technical direction student with extensive experience in management and technology.

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Upcoming Events

December 4, 2019 to December 5, 2019

The Double

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'The Double' UMTAD BA Performance Creative Collaboration Conceived by Arina Slobodianik Directed by Guest Artist Yaroslav Rakhmanin Presented in collaboration with the Architecture &...

December 5, 2019 to December 7, 2019

Thought in Motion

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Thought in Motion Choreographed by Andrea Miller, Robert Moses, Leslie Parker Directed by Erin Thompson Whiting Proscenium Stage Rarig Center, Minneapolis December 5 - 7, 2019 Tickets...

February 27, 2020 to March 7, 2020

The Skriker

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"The Skriker" By Caryl Churchill Directed by Lisa Channer Stoll Thrust Theatre Rarig Center, Minneapolis February 27 - March 7, 2020 Tickets Available Here Seating is general admission...

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