Production

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Costumers Laura Fulk, Kerry Riley, and Andrew Lawrence Schiff watch as Sara Richardson tries out her dress. Photo: Craig VanDerSchaegen. From photo essay, "Rehearsal in Progress."

Light design as poetry. Stage management that saves lives. Stagehands like a really good Vaudeville plate-spinners in a world where a dropped plate spells disaster. Unfortunately, behind-the-scenes artistry is too often overlooked underneath the words of a script or the beauty of the actors. We uncover at the art and craft of production here.

Silhouettes

by Sonya Berlovitz • Dec. 30

Process | Production

Rehearsal is a place to experiment and fail—even for experienced costume designers. So, yes, you need to wear that plastic bag today.

2005–08 onstage

by Scott Pakudaitis • Jan. 22

Production

Minnesota has a lot of theater in a lot of places, from small theaters to bars to Harriet Island. See what's been here.

Lights, character, action

by MinnesotaPlaylist • Jul. 12

Production

Lighting designer Marcus Dillard steps out from behind the scenes to share his recollections. "The technology is changing everything constantly."

Designing a life in the theater, by accident

by Jeff Bartlett • Nov. 16

Production | Vision

When Jeff Bartlett wandered off the street into a construction zone, he never imagined it would become a good part of his life's work.

Minnesota filmmakers, live on stage

by MinnesotaPlaylist • Feb. 14

Process | Production

Bill Corbett, Patrick Coyle, Ali Selim, and Rob Perez have each seen their visions come alive on the big screen. Enjoy their discussion in this video.

How to make a video preview for the stage

by Ben McGinley • Feb. 23

Production

Can you use film to sell theater? One of our favorite videographers explains how and, especially for new work, why.

Collaboration song

by MinnesotaPlaylist • Nov. 3

Process | Production

Think you know what sound designers do? Watch this video interview to learn the real scoop from Victor Zupanc, one of the country's best.

The sound scene

by Craig VanDerSchaegen • May. 12

Production

We gathered together all the Twin Cities' professional sound designers for this photo essay. See the people who make the sounds.

How to be a bad director

by Isaac Butler • Nov. 11

Criticism | Production

For audience, actors, and writers alike, Isaac Butler attempts to create a quick guide to saving yourself from that horrible director.

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Introducing . . . Theater Box Scores

by Minnesota Playlist readers • Oct. 10

Production

Check out our first round of performing arts "box scores," a shorthand way to find out about performances every night of the week.

Box scores 10/12/11 thru 10/16/11

by Minnesota Playlist readers • Oct. 18

Production

Accidental Death of an Anarchist is exuberant; The Pride closes; Anna Bella Eema hunts for a groove.

Box scores 10/17 thru 10/23

by Minnesota Playlist readers • Oct. 26

Production

Anna Bella Eema find its audience in the final weekend. The Woman in Black stumbles through Friday but recovers for Saturday and Sunday.

"The show was alright, but the lobby smelled like fish.”

by Levi Weinhagen • Nov. 3

Production

The lobby experience can help or hurt a show. Here are some things to make it help.

Lighting designer thinking about playwrights

by Mike Wangen • Apr. 13

Process | Production

Throwing Light on the Playwright’s Words

What's the deal with Stand-Up and Improv

by Jen Scott • Apr. 22

Audience | Production

Can improvised theater and Stand-Up Comedy work together in the same show?

The Roller-coaster of Self-Producing Theater

by Seth Lepore • May. 3

Production

One touring artists guide to producing his own work

On the Interpretation of Stage Directions

by John Heimbuch • May. 6

Production | Tradition

A playwright writes about how stage directions are handled

IVC the Potential

by Jack Matheson • May. 21

Innovation | Production

How Interactive Video Conferencing is making education an online performance.

Running with swords

by Jena Young • Jun. 3

Management | Production

A comic/dancer/director/actor/improvisor/fight choreographer/mother explains how her performer hyphens improve her parenting

Live tweets from the Iveys

by Levi Weinhagen • Sep. 24

Audience | Criticism | Production | Vision

Levi Weinhagen live tweets the Ivey Awards tonight for us @minnesotaplays #iveyawards #theaterprom #canyoubetoosnarky

Producing theater between the poles

by Butch Roy • Jan. 11

Production

Improv performer and producer Butch Roy has learned that there's a world of difference between being on stage and working behind the scenes.

In praise of disgusting theater

by Brian O'Neal • Jan. 21

Production

Lots of folks go to the theater to have their heartstrings tugged or their funnybones tickled, but sometimes it's just as valuable to have your stomach turned.

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