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Thrillist: Best Spring Shows and Exhibits in the Twin Cities

Whatcha up to these days? I’m a little behind on sharing my latest Thrillist pieces, but I’m prioritizing this month get caught up! First up is a list of some of the coolest shows and exhibitions available in the Twin Cities this spring. Some have unfortunately passed, but several are ongoing, excellent exhibits

In our troubled days it is good to have something outside our planet, something fine and distant for comfort

In our troubled days it is good to have something outside our planet, something fine and distant for comfort The beginning of March means it’s Women’s History Month, one of my favorite reminders throughout the year to celebrate the unsung female heroes who walk among us. Thankfully the #tctheater community

Penumbra’s The White Card is a Must See

White people especially need to prioritize attending this gripping drama depicting the devastation caused by microaggressions It doesn’t happen too often, but once in a while I witness a piece of theater that directly reflects some of my experiences and I visibly cringe. The White Card, now showing at the

Jungle’s A Doll’s House Brings Feminism to the Fore

Maybe the golden rule doesn’t always shine so brightly Photos by Lauren B. Photography The saying goes to “treat others as you would want to be treated,” but what if the way you want to be treated is entirely antithetical to what someone else would want for themselves? Whose opinion

Guthrie’s Noura is Unafraid to Ask Hard Questions

Can you fix a broken heart?  Photo by Dan Norman One of the unfortunate side effects of America’s broken educational system is that it completely prevents a nuanced understanding of the world. Take, for example, the average American’s cultural understanding of the Middle East. Do they understand the difference between

The Norwegians is a Dark Delight

What would happen if the Coen Brothers wrote a script for the stage?   Photo courtesy of Dark and Stormy After seeing The Norwegians by Dark and Stormy Productions (my first ever time!) last weekend, I think it would look similar to that. Part whodunit, part murder mystery, part dark

The Jungle’s Miss Bennet is Holiday Perfection

It is a truth universally acknowledged…   Photo by Dan Norman That holiday season stagings need a refresh. Don’t get me wrong; I will always harbor love for How the Grinch Stole Christmas or A Christmas Carol. That said, do we need to see them *every* year? Done exactly the

A Punny Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen seems to be everywhere these days…   Photo by Dan Norman And I suppose that makes a lot of sense, right? After all, her female-driven worlds have enchanted readers for over 200 years; in the era of #metoo, doesn’t it make sense to revisit the origins of girl

Theater Mu’s Fast Company is a Fun Ride

Dare to keep up with this witty new con caper.   Photo courtesy of Theater Mu As we roll into holiday season, the typical reason for the season spiel, while appropriate, can start to get really tired. Photo by Rich Ryan I mean I’ll readily admit that I’m a Grinch,

Steel Magnolias Has a Heart of Gold

The air was thick with nostalgia as the audience settled into their seats.   Photo by Dan Norman After all, you’d have to live under a rock not to remember the infamous 1989 film featuring a veritable who’s who of a pillar pre-#metoo feminine Hollywood. I mean how can you

The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotype is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. they make one story become the only story.

– chimamanda ngozi adichie

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