Roy Close

Roy M. Close was a critic for the Minneapolis Star (1971-80) and the Saint Paul Pioneer Press (1981-92). Since coming in from the Dark Side, he has written a lot of plays of varying length, including Lies, Lies, Lies (The Truth About Newspapers), and, with Bill Semans, Exit Strategy. In his day job, he is Director of Resource Development at Artspace Projects.

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When critic meets playwright

by Roy Close • May. 23

Criticism | Innovation

Muzzle the urge to call that theater critic a despicable prick. The critic may just be the best friend a new work can have.

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BLOG: Charles Nolte remembered

Posted Jan. 18

Special focus |

Roy Close shares some of his favorite memories of a singular teacher and accomplished actor, playwright, and director with a mischievous love of life.

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