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Passage of Dreams

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:47:30 GMT

[i]Theater Latté Da & The Southern Theater present:[/i] [b]Passage of Dreams[/b] Words by Katie Baldwin Eng Music by Jeff Tang Directed by Peter Rothstein Musical Direction by Denise Prosek A world premiere triptych of aerial musicals. Theater Latté Da takes musical theater to new heights -literally- presenting the world premiere of three one-act aerial musicals. A quirky, compelling, luscious feast for eyes and ears, combining the art of musical theater with the physical artistry of trapeze and aerial choreography. "[i]Theater Latté Da goes where angels fear to tread[/i]" - Lavender Magazine [b]Featuring:[/b] Johnny Estling, Emily Gunyou Halaas*, Janet Hansen, Caroline Innerbichler, Garry Geiken, Simone Perrin, Randy Schmeling, Fred J. Wagner*, Sally Ann Wright and aerialist Heather Haugen. *Member of Actor's Equity Association. [b]March 21-April 5, 2009[/b] Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays. at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, Monday, March 30 at 7:30 Preview performance March 19 & 20 Post-show discussion Sundays March 22 & 29 Opening night (Saturday March 21) pre-show reception at 7pm sponsored by vita.mn and the Red Stag SupperClub Tickets:$12-$34, pay-as-able Sunday March 22 $18 preview $26 Thursday & Sunday matinee $30 Friday & Saturday $34 Opening, Saturday March 21 $12 Monday

Vinegar Tom

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:41:20 GMT

[b]Vinegar Tom[/b] Frank is thrilled to announce that our upcoming production, Caryl Churchill's acclaimed play VINEGAR TOM, will be presented by the Ritz Theater, Sept. 12-Oct. 5, at the newly-renovated theatre located at 345 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413. Tickets are $20-$25. For tickets and reservations, please call the Ritz box office at (612) 436-1129 or by go to http://www.ritztheaterfoundation.org/box-office. (No performance on Sat., September 20; that evening, Frank will host its annual silent auction fundraiser. For information on that event, please call (612) 724 3760.) VINEGAR TOM opens with a roadside tryst between a strange man and a young woman. She asks him to take her to London with him; he scoffs, saying if she is not a wife, a widow or a virgin, then she must be a whore or worse, a witch. Set against the backdrop of the 17th century witch hunts in England, VINEGAR TOM focuses on women impoverished and trapped by their class, and the perpetuation of their status. In this world, varying from the norm is a crime, and everyone is looking for a scapegoat for the unordinary, the uncomfortable, or the inexplicable. Right or wrong is never a question, and simple finger-pointing serves as judgment. The horrific implications of 17th century witch-hunting echo through history right up to the present. The historical setting of the scenes is contrasted with songs that wield a contemporary edge. VINEGAR TOM's stellar cast includes Patrick Bailey, Virginia Burke, Dona Werner Freeman, Emily Gunyou Halaas, Katrina Hawley, Christopher Kehoe, Lori Neal, Anika Solveig and Cheryl Willis. The production is directed by Frank Artistic Director Wendy Knox, costumes by Kathy Kohl, Scenery by Andrea Heilman, lighting by Michael Wangen, and sound by Zach Humes. The production includes original music written by Annie Enneking, Marya Hart, Pablo Jones and Ruth Mackenzie. It is stage managed by Kasey Brandy and Spencer Putney. VINEGAR TOM, written in 1976, is an early work by a writer who is one of the most produced playwrights in the world, Caryl Churchill; Frank has presented two of her other works--our acclaimed production of TOP GIRLS in 1990, and MAD FOREST in 1993. Churchill said, "The women accused of witchcraft were often those on the edges of society. I wanted to write a about witches with no witches in it; a play not about evil, hysteria and possession by the devil but about poverty, humiliation and prejudice, and how women accused of witchcraft saw themselves."

1001

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:56:02 GMT

[b]1001[/b] Written by Jason Grote Directed by Sarah Rasmussen October 30 - November 23, 2008 At Mixed Blood's Alan Page Auditorium Mixed Blood Theatre 1501 South Fourth Street 612.338.6131 boxoffice@mixedblood.com No Story. No You. 1001 is a river of stories, hyperlinking tales from One Thousand and One Nights to contemporary New York City, bouncing from Persia to Gaza and beyond. It is a love story of old world Arabian markets and palaces, interwoven with modern politics of romance, culture, electronic courtship, and emotional deception. Featuring: Emily Gunyou Halaas* Fawzia Mirza Randy Reyes* Andre Samples* Sid Solomon Brian Sostek* *Member, AEA

image: 1001 Promo

Nobody

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:33:07 GMT

[b]Nobody[/b] Written and Directed by Rob Perez Lindeman, 25 year old art student, struggles to find his inspiration, finding himself in one ridiculous situation after the other. Produced by Josh Hartnett, Damien Saccani & Christine K. Walker . Cinematography by Miguel Bunster

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:55:46 GMT

[b]Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde[/b] Park Square Theatre MIDWEST PREMIERE By Jeffrey Hatcher Directed by David Mann January 16 - February 8, 2009 "theatrically intense, contemporary and fiendishly clever" San Jose Rep Dr. Henry Jekyll is a scientist of reputation; a moral man who keeps himself sterile from personal intimacies . Mr. Edward Hyde is a predatory beast with perverse and violent sexual longings, but with the need and compassion to fall in love. Two men, one body, multiple manifestations. This freshly created story by nationally renowned playwright Jeffrey Hatcher will confound your assumptions and beg the question: do we ever really know someone enough to completely understand them? The Company: J.C. Cutler*, Stephen D'Ambrose*, Emily Gunyou Halaas*, Steve Hendrickson*, Jean Salo & Alan Sorenson

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged]

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:15:49 GMT

[i]The South High Theater presents:[/i] The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged] By The Reduced Shakespeare Company: Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Wingfield [b]Directed by[/b] Emily Gunyou Halaas [b]Stage Manager:[/b] Chris Carter [b]Assistant Director:[/b] Kelsey McMahon [b]Design:[/b] Robin Drucker, Emma Mayer, Kira Pontiff, Blake Rogers, Mark VanCleave & Emily Winkler-Morey [b]Featuring the talents of:[/b] Jordon Johnson, Paris Kelvakis, Peter Rusk, Nick Day & Sam Humleker May 8, 6:30p Preview May 9, 15, 16 - 7:00p **May 13, 7:00p Possible Additional Show** [b]SKYBOX Studio Theater[/b] South High School 3131 19th Ave So, Minneapolis

Slavic Love: An evening of Romantic Russian Song (Twin Cities Chekhov Festival)

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:55:32 GMT

Local performer Dylan Fresco hosts a night of music, song, and poetry. Like Chekhov's writing, the evening will celebrate our human foibles with humor, pathos, and FIVE TONS OF LOVE! (Knowledge of Russian language definitely NOT necessary.) Along with Dylan, featured performers include: Emily Gunyou Halaas *** Sasha Andreev Mark Stillman *** Jim Price Ed Bok Lee *** Rachel Geller *** Dan Turpening Date: February 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM Price: $10-15 sliding scale Call for tickets: (612) 825-8949 Location: Bryant Lake Bowl Theater Address: 810 W Lake St. Minneapolis, 55408 United States Telephone: 612 825-8949 The evening is part of The Twin Cities Chekhov Festival, and is made possible, in part, by funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council through an appropriation by the Minnesota legislature.

Third

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:09:54 GMT

THIRD by Wendy Wasserstein directed by Casey Stangl February 16 - March 30, 2008 (Opening February 22) Guthrie Theater -- McGuire Proscenium Stage A timely and funny play, Third tells the story of college professor Laurie Jameson (Sally Wingert), whose seemingly well-ordered life as wife, mother and daughter is thrown into disarray when she accuses a student, an outwardly stereotypical jock nicknamed 'Third,' of plagiarism. In challenging the student, she is forced to question her aggressively feminist ideology, standards and family relationships, bringing the play's central theme -- the danger of becoming that very thing you have been battling against -- full circle. Defined by its dazzlingly smart dialogue, crackling wit, intelligence and wryness, Third is true evidence of what made the late Wendy Wasserstein one of the most prominent female playwrights of the last 20 years. +++ Smoking will occur onstage during this performance. Price Range $24 - $69 Pre-Play Discussion: Sun Feb 17, 5 pm Post-Play Discussions: Tue Feb 26, evening Sun Mar 2, matinee Sat Mar 8, matinee Sun Mar 9, matinee Sat Mar 22, matinee Inside Look Workshop: Sat Mar 1, 9:30 am ASL Interpreted Performances: Fri Mar 21, 7:30 pm Thu Mar 27, 7:30 pm Audio Described Performances: Sat Mar 8, 1 pm (sensory tour starts at 10:30 am) Fri Mar 14, 7:30 pm

Trying

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:26:12 GMT

Trying Area Premiere by Joanna McClelland Glass directed by Warren Bowles starring Richard Ooms (Democracy, 2007) September 14 - October 7, 2007 In this affectionate comedy, a bittersweet friendship emerges between two strangers, at two dramatically different places in their lives. Judge Francis Biddle is turning 82 and fresh-faced Sarah Schorr, the latest in a string of secretaries, is hired to help with his memoirs. This rich story of life's most inevitable adventure, growing old, is inspired by the playwright's own experience with the real Judge Biddle, FDR's Attorney General and the Chief Justice of the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials.

The Deception

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:55:39 GMT

THE DECEPTION Adapted by Steven Epp and Dominique Serrand from "La Fausse Suivante" by Pierre Marivaux Directed by Dominique Serrand A co-production with Theatre de la Jeune Lune July 17 - August 19, 2007 Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre - La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CA October 13 - November 25, 2007 Theatre de la Jeune Lune Minneapolis, MN Suspecting her husband-to-be of betrayal, a fetching young heiress disguises herself as a knight to woo the hand of the countess he desires. In this new adaptation of an 18th century romp, Theatre de la Jeune Lune brings their incomparable wit and physical exuberance to the perils of courtships in a deliciously nasty game of love, sex and power.

image: the contessa's wedding

image: La Jolla Playhouse Promo

image: contessa & her ladies

image: feet & shoes

image: chevalier, lelio & countessa

image: countessa colored

image: train

image: speak honestly

image: sometimes

image: glass

King Lear

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Wed, 02 May 2007 20:54:30 GMT

Starting Gate Productions presents: KING LEAR The arrogance and blindness of unchecked power, the disintegration of the family, and the elusive wisdom of the simple, unspun truth weave the fabric of this timeless epic. Few classics better capture the chaos of the 21st century. May 18 - June 10, 2007 Fridays - Saturdays at 7:30pm Sunday Matinees at 2:00pm PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO LONGER THURSDAY EVENING PERFORMANCES Pay What You Can - Monday, May 28, 2007 (7:30) Audio Described Performance - Sunday, June 3, 2007 All Performances are at the Mounds Theatre in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood just east of downtown Saint Paul. Tickets are $18 general, $16 students and seniors. Call for tickets 651-645-3503 Directed by: Matt Sciple Stage Manager: Bethany Froelich Johnson Featuring the Talents of: Dawn Brodey, Aaron Cook, Dylan Fresco, Garry Geiken, Dwight Gunderson, Emily Gunyou, Charles Hubbell, John Middleton, Alan Sorenson, Clarence Wethern, Corissa White, and featuring Kurt Schweickhardt* as King Lear *member of Actors Equity Set design by Tamatha Miller, Lighting design by Chris Heilman, Live Sound by David Lind, Costumes by Luis Rosa and Fight Choreography by Don Preston

image: Howl

image: Lear 2

image: Lear Postcard

Reservoir Bitches

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:23:37 GMT

Red Eye Mounts the Midwest Premiere of RESERVOIR BITCHES by Laura McGhee - A brutally funny dramatic parody that turns a cult classic on its ear. Right now you can walk into any big box media store and pick up a copy of the just released 15th anniversary special edition DVD of RESERVOIR DOGS, director Quentin Tarantino's influential milestone of independent filmmaking. What better occasion to revisit this modern cult classic with a splendidly re-imagined, all-female theatrical parody? And what better company to bring it to you than the Twin Cities' own Red Eye theater, known not only for its expertise in creating multimedia stagings, but also - like Tarantino - for liberally referencing pop culture throughout the company's 24-year production history to explore and exploit the humor found in the darker side of contemporary life. Award-winning Canadian playwright Laura McGhee was listening to the song Stuck in the Middle With You, when she wondered what connotation the dancing torture scene would have had if a woman had been playing the role portrayed by Michael Madsen in Reservoir Dogs. Then she started to speculate about what else would have been different ... RESERVOIR BITCHES premiered last June in Toronto to sold-out houses and rave reviews: "McGhee's script taps the comic potential while retaining the strength of Tarantino's original plot - it will appeal to film buffs and gender freaks alike." (Toronto Star) "The production takes Tarantino's exercise in machismo and turns it on its head, blending all the bad-ass gangster posturing with a healthy dollop of estrogen-fuelled neuroses and Dr. Phil self-psychoanalysis ... hilarious results." (The Torontoist) For the Red Eye production, Artistic Director Steve Busa works with long time design collaborators Ron Albert (lights), Liz Josheff (media, costumes & set), and Gary Johnson (set), a team that's joined by a very talented roster of performers: Laura Coates (Ms. Orange), Ariel Dumas (Nice Gal Eddie), Emily Gunyou (Ms. Pink), Georgia Hallman (Jo Cabot), Katrina Hawley (The Cop), Alia Mortensen (Ms. Blonde), and a special appearance by Cheryl Ronning (Ms. White). PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Friday - April 20, 8 PM, $18 ($15) Saturday - April 21, 8 PM, pay-what-you-can Friday - April 27, 8 PM, $18 ($15) Saturday - April 28, 8 PM, $18 ($15) Sunday - April 29, 7 PM $15 ($12) Monday - April 30, 7 PM pay-what-you-can Friday - May 4, 8 PM $18 ($15) Saturday - May 5, 8 PM $18 ($15) Sunday - May 6, 7 PM $15 ($12) ( ) student/senior price w/ID Reservations: 612/870-0309 or www.theredeye.org

image: Reservoir Bitches Promo

Ugly Girls (and Plenty of 'Em): 9x22 Dance Lab February 2007

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:44:14 GMT

Ugly Girls (and Plenty of 'Em) Performed by Monica Thomas, Theresa Madaus, Tara King, Emily Gunyou, Ariel Dumas Ugly Girls (and Plenty of 'Em) is about feeling like a grizzled, old prospector who is trapped in a young, female body. It's also about uncomfortable phrases you don't want to hear finished and gestures that un-sex our naughty bits. More info about the show, which also features work by Cathy Wright and Robert Haarman: ----------------------------------------- 9x22 Dance Lab A Choreographer's Showcase and Discussion @ the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater Wednesday February 28th, 8PM (7:30 doors) $6-$10 (pay what you are able) Reservations: (612) 825-8949 www.bryantlakebowl.com www.myspace.com/9x22dancelab Named for the modest dimensions of the BLB stage, this exciting dance showcase features unfettered dance exploration. A discussion moderated by choreographer/curator Laurie Van Wieren follows each piece, giving audience and choreographer alike the opportunity to react and explore the work together. 9x22 Dance Lab was founded in August 2003. Each month, three choreographers show work of varying styles and experience. The venue has become known as a place where seasoned and new choreographers can present their work and discuss it with an informed, interested audience. Since the inception,96 choreographers and more than 260 dancers have performed at the Dance Lab.

Captured

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:54:00 GMT

48 Hour Film Project - Minneapolis 2006 Character: Frank or Frankie Mooney, DJ Prop: A wallet Line of Dialogue: "Thanks for your help. Thanks a lot." Directed by: Sam Heyn Written by: Sam Heyn, Per. W Halaas, Chris Stocksmith Plot: A regular joe decides that his detective skills would be far superior to those on regular cop shows and decides to catch a local flasher that has been terrorizing the neighborhood. Cast: David Tufford................Bill Jeff Broltman.................Kingfiled Flasher Christiana Clark.............Donna Donaldson Tim Reddy.....................Frank Mooney Ariel Dumas...................Patricia R. Pants Emily Gunyou.................Rebecca Bloom Louise Borman...............Coffee Shop Screamer Saumer Jackson.............Coffee Shop Barista S. Catrin Magnusson......Crime Photographer Matt Olson....................Crime Scene Forensics Per W. Halaas...............Detective Halaas Chris Stocksmith...........Detective Stocksmith Sam Heyn....................Officer Hester McLester

An Evening of Chekov Comedies: The Bear & The Proposal

Emily Gunyou Halaas — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:51:48 GMT

"You have no idea what a pleasure it will be for me to put a bullet through your thick head!" - The Bear AN EVENING OF CHEKHOV COMEDIES AT THE BRYANT LAKE BOWL Genevieve Bennett and Markell Kiefer present the comic genius of Anton Chekhov with two short plays, The Bear and The Proposal. In The Proposal Ivan is ready to propose, but all Natasha wants to do is fight. In The Bear a pistol-wielding widow and a high-strung landowner step into the ring for a raucous battle of the sexes, Will love mount the insurmountable in these ridiculous Chekhovian one-acts? Featuring: Paul Cram, Dylan Fresco, Emily Gunyou, Kari Kelly, David Lind & Michael Ooms Tuesday & Wednesday, February 6 & 7 7:00 pm (6:00 doors) $12 / $10 with a student ID 612.825.8949 www.bryantlakebowl.com Bryant Lake Bowl 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis