BLOG: A new fringe director, audience rudeness, and sustainability

Posted Jun. 18

News and notes |

Jeff Larson is named Executive Director of the Minnesota Fringe, audience rudeness appears on the rise, and notes on sustainability in theatre and film.

Why Should I See Your Show? 'Human Combat Chess' vs. 'God of Carnage'

by MinnesotaPlaylist • Jun. 13

It's a battle of battles as we hear the cases for 'Human Combat Chess' and 'God of Carnage.'

The art of writing plays for money

by David Walbridge • Jun. 12

Process

Dave Walbridge actually makes money writing plays. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

BLOG: GiveMN, a CULTURE COIN, and Big Theatre

Posted Jun. 11

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Neil Patrick Harris and a historic night at the Tonys, GiveMN ups their transaction fee, and a glimpse at Big Theatre.

The gulf between stage and screen

by Dawn Brodey • Jun. 9

Process

For all their common ground, film and theater are different worlds. Dawn Brodey examines why.

Why Should I See Your Show? 'International Falls' vs. 'Barefoot in the Park'

by MinnesotaPlaylist • Jun. 6

Two very different takes on romantic entanglements vie for your attention this week.

What gives you the right?

by Ira Brooker • Jun. 6

Audience

When it comes to artistic inspiration, who has the right to tell what story?

Theater's new world of new media

by Bartley Stratton • Jun. 5

Production

Social media is changing the face of some local institutions - and helping to launch some new ones.

BLOG: Innovation, criticism, and problematic plays

Posted Jun. 4

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Thoughts on innovation in art, critics being too soft, and loving problematic plays.