Joseph Scrimshaw

Joseph Scrimshaw

Joseph Scrimshaw is the Creative Director of Joking Envelope LLC. As a writer and performer, his work has been seen in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Bulgaria, South Africa and various bars across the entire expanse of South Minneapolis.

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Balancing act

By Joseph Scrimshaw
Posted Wednesday, September 1

Joseph Scrimshaw begins the month with praise for the kind of effortless comic acting, balancing humor and pathos, that we don't see enough.

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Humans with pulses

By Joseph Scrimshaw
Posted Monday, June 14

Grassroots political movements effect the policies of mainstream politics; perhaps the work you put onstage could also be effected by grassroots groups.

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Generosity and inanity

By Joseph Scrimshaw
Posted Wednesday, December 16

"Normally when I say 'cult' I’m being negative. This is a special holiday exception. "

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Apples and Kabuki in Wisconsin

By Joseph Scrimshaw
Posted Thursday, June 4

Looking for Total Artistic Control, Kathy Welch and Rick Coleman moved from the Twin Cities to the Old Gem Theater in New Richmond, WI. Learn what they found.

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Humans with pulses

By Joseph Scrimshaw
Posted Thursday, December 4

Lonely theater artists (LTA) seek HWP (humans with pulse) for GT (good time), maybe a couple laughs. Must be willing to pick up tab.

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Harrumph

By Joseph Scrimshaw
Posted Saturday, November 1

When expectations become rules, theater folk start to look pretty stupid. Joe Scrimshaw asks you to stop sighing disapprovingly.

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The Taming of the Shrew, Sept 11-26, 2010.  Theatre Pro Rata.

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