Since 1997, Twin Cities taiko ensemble Mu Daiko has journeyed through the roots of Japanese drumming toward the heart-pounding blend of theater, dance and music that it is today. Taiko Caravan celebrates that metamorphosis with a return to the Southern Theater, featuring a program of traditional favorites, original compositions and new commissions. San Jose Taiko, one of North America's oldest and most prestigious taiko ensembles, joins Mu Daiko on stage the second weekend (Dec. 4-6 only).
Since 1997, Twin Cities taiko ensemble Mu Daiko has journeyed through the roots of Japanese drumming toward the heart-pounding blend of theater, dance and music that it is today. Taiko Caravan celebrates that metamorphosis with a return to the Southern Theater, featuring a program of traditional favorites, original compositions and new commissions. San Jose Taiko, one of North America's oldest and most prestigious taiko ensembles, joins Mu Daiko on stage the second weekend (Dec. 4-6 only).
Auditions for Bloomington Civic Theatre's The King and I (Director Rick Shiomi, Music Director Anita Ruth, Choreographer Sandy Agustin) will be Sun., 8/23 and Mon., 8/24 at 6:30. Callbacks will be held Sun., 8/30, at 6:30. Actors called back should be dressed for movement on 8/30. Audition location is the Center for the Arts in the Bloomington Civic Plaza, located on the southeast corner of 98th St. and Logan Ave.
Auditions for Bloomington Civic Theatre's The King and I (Director Rick Shiomi, Music Director Anita Ruth, Choreographer Sandy Agustin) will be Sun., 8/23 and Mon., 8/24 at 6:30. Callbacks will be held Sun., 8/30, at 6:30. Actors called back should be dressed for movement on 8/30. Audition location is the Center for the Arts in the Bloomington Civic Plaza, located on the southeast corner of 98th St. and Logan Ave.
Auditions for Bloomington Civic Theatre's The King and I (Director Rick Shiomi, Music Director Anita Ruth, Choreographer Sandy Agustin) will be Sun., 8/23 and Mon., 8/24 at 6:30. Callbacks will be held Sun., 8/30, at 6:30. Actors called back should be dressed for movement on 8/30. Audition location is the Center for the Arts in the Bloomington Civic Plaza, located on the southeast corner of 98th St. and Logan Ave.
SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development and Mu Performing Arts is presenting a world premiere production, Tiger Tales: Hmong Folktales, May 1-23 for a 20-day run in SteppingStone's beautiful new theatre in St. Paul's Historic Hill District. Tiger Tales is the fifth collaboration between SteppingStone Theatre and Mu Performing Arts, and is written by local artists R.A Shiomi and Cha Yang, with music by well-known local musician and composer Gary Rue.
SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development and Mu Performing Arts is presenting a world premiere production, Tiger Tales: Hmong Folktales, May 1-23 for a 20-day run in SteppingStone's beautiful new theatre in St. Paul's Historic Hill District. Tiger Tales is the fifth collaboration between SteppingStone Theatre and Mu Performing Arts, and is written by local artists R.A Shiomi and Cha Yang, with music by well-known local musician and composer Gary Rue.
Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced the 21 plays of the Theater's 2009-2010 season, a blend of classics, fresh takes on timeless themes and exciting presentations - including renewed and continuing partnerships and the return of the Guthrie's prestigious WorldStage program. Ranging from uproarious comedies to a modern retelling of Ibsen's feminist classic to stories centered on Chinese opera and American jazz, the 2009-2010 season showcases Shakespeare, celebrated Irish playwrights and new American voices.
Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced the 21 plays of the Theater's 2009-2010 season, a blend of classics, fresh takes on timeless themes and exciting presentations - including renewed and continuing partnerships and the return of the Guthrie's prestigious WorldStage program. Ranging from uproarious comedies to a modern retelling of Ibsen's feminist classic to stories centered on Chinese opera and American jazz, the 2009-2010 season showcases Shakespeare, celebrated Irish playwrights and new American voices.
The Acting Company and Guthrie Theater production of Shakespeare's Henry V ended its hugely successful run in the Dowling Studio this past Sunday, having played to a stunning 95% of capacity during the 26 performance engagement.
Henry V marks another triumph in the long line of successful Guthrie presentations and collaborations in both the Dowling Studio and on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. The Guthrie began presenting the work of smaller theater companies in 2006 as part of the first season in its three-stage complex. The presentations proved so successful for both the Guthrie and the producing companies that many of these productions have become highlights of the Twin Cities theater season and insure future artistic collaborations at the Guthrie.
