The Southern Theater Presents MINNEAPOLIS NEW BREED

Three new works, presented collective by three innovative local performance groups that blur the lines between dance, performance art and theater. Not easily defined, Lamb Lays with Lion, Mad King Thomas and SuperGroup challenge the norm and stand testament to the vibrancy of Minneapolis' next wave of experimental performance, revealing a new breed on the local and national stage.

"For me, these three groups represent exciting and fresh directions in performance in the Twin Cities: challenging, comic, delightful, absurd, and full of mischief," said Southern Theater program director Jon Ferguson. "All three groups are committed to exploring bright new ideas and innovative performance styles and creation techniques."

Program

Lamb Lays with Lion vs. Katie Mitchell's The Seagull - Lamb Lays with Lion

Like a Circus, Only Death - Mad King Thomas

Shouldwetitleitnoworwait - SuperGroup

Performances: February 25-28, 2010

Thurs. at 7:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 8pm, Sun. at 7pm

Opening night pre-show reception at 6:30pm sponsored by vita.mn and The Red Stag Supperclub

Tickets: $18

Southern Theater box office: 612.340.1725

1420 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55454

The Southern Theater thanks its 2009/10 theater season sponsors:

vita.mn - official print media sponsor

The Red Stag Supperclub - pre-show reception sponsor

Company-submitted bios

Lamb Lays with Lion

Lamb Lays with Lion is an original and experimental theater company. It is dedicated to the maintained integrity of performance, the exploration of unique and radical new forms, the discovery of virtual and spectral expressions, and most importantly, strives toward being a leading force behind the thrust into a new age of art. Lamb Lays with Lion company includes Cameron Brainard, Jeremey Catterton, Jayne Deis, Julia Mae Fairbanks, Jake Lindgren, Carly Magill, Katie Rose McLaughlin, Melissa Ann Murphy, Jacob Mullis, Dan O'Neil, Ashley Smith and Carl Atiya Swanson.

Mad King Thomas

Minneapolis-based performance collaboration Mad King Thomas creates performance works or "dances" that mix choreography, theater, prop handling, dress-up, pop iconography and humor. The award-winning trio (Tara King, Theresa Madaus and Monica Thomas) is known for their ability to tackle culturally relevant material in comedic, irreverent, unexpected and surreal ways.
SuperGroup

SuperGroup is made up of Sam Johnson, Erin Search-Wells, Byrd Shuler and Jeffrey Wells. Since forming in 2007, SuperGroup has received a Red Eye Theater Works in Progress grant, self produced its first evening-length show, GroupWork One, at the Bedlam Theater, performed at the Walker Art Center as part of Choreographer's Evening, and has shown work in a variety of other places. For more information about SuperGroup, visit the website www.supergroupshow.biz.

Southern Theater mission and artistic statement

The Southern Theater cultivates artistic exploration by providing a vibrant home for performance, fostering a multiplicity of voices and catalyzing connections among artists and audience.

The Southern presents and produces performance characterized by innovation and originality. We value connections to the local community and celebrate artwork that holds potential for transformative exchange. On stage, we are unyielding in our commitment to the highest levels of professionalism and artistic integrity.

For more information on the Southern, please visit www.southerntheater.org or call 612.340.0155.