St. Anthony Community Theater (SACT) is back. SACT plans to produce a show this summer and expects to make it available as a live performance and/or as a streamed option. As of now, the rights to SACT’s show of choice has not yet been granted but you can check their website and Facebook page for the latest news. Auditions for the summer show will take place at the St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. NE, on Friday, June 11, 6:30-8:30 pm; and Saturday, June 12, 10 am-3:30 pm; with call backs possible on the afternoon of June 13. If you are interested in auditioning, pre-registration is recommended. To sign up, visit sactheater.org.
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Theater Latté Da Announces, “The Ghostlight Series,” Five Virtual Cabaret Performances Launching Jan 2021
Theater Latté Da announces, “The Ghostlight Series,” five virtual cabarets launching January 2021. Produced by Associate Artistic Director Kelli Foster Warder, and curated by Foster Warder as well as Founding Artistic Director Peter Rothstein, Regina Marie Williams, and Q Brothers Collective, the virtual cabaret series will feature more than 40 Minnesota artists showcasing stories and songs delivered monthly beginning January and running through July 2021. The series begins with, “Twelve Blocks From Where I Live,” featuring Regina Marie Williams and showcasing images of Minneapolis 2020 captured through her own camera lens. “Re-Cast,” invites some TLD favorite actors to perform roles they never got to play. “Heroic Acts Of Music,” sheds a light on performances throughout history when musicians chose melody and beauty over violence and oppression. Award-winning and internationally acclaimed theater artists, Q Brothers Collective, presents, “The Rap Pack,” a hip hop cabaret developed as part of “Next Up,” Theater Latté Da’s new works initiative, launched earlier this year. Finally, “Music To Our Eyes: Designers Sing Out,” puts Twin Cities theater designers center stage. For years audiences have seen their artistry, but it’s high time to hear their stories. Passes are on sale now. Series passes are $75 per household and includes access to all five virtual cabarets. Visit Latteda.org or call the Box Office at 612-339-3003.
Theater Latte’ Da’s holiday hit “A Christmas Carole Petersen” becomes a radio show & podcast
Theater Latté Da’s highly-celebrated original work, “A Christmas Carole Petersen,” will broadcast into homes, hearts, and AirPods this holiday season. Carole returns for the homegrown holiday comedy, written by Tod Petersen and Theater Latté Da Artistic Director, Peter Rothstein. Petersen and Rothstein have adapted the piece for radio along with pianist Denise Prosek. Tune in to myTalk 107.1 on Dec. 21-24 at 7 pm CST for the radio broadcast and visit mytalk1071.com to find the podcast, available Dec. 15th on Apple Podcast or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Info: latteda.org.
SUSPENDED: Theater Latté Da, La Bohéme
According to their website, “Theater Latté Da is deeply committed to the health and safety of our artists, technicians, staff and patrons during these unprecedented and challenging times. For that reason, we have made the difficult decision to suspend all productions and presentations until such time as it is deemed safe for the public to meet and enjoy live performances. Info: latteda.org/performance-suspension.
The Norwegians
Dec. 5-Jan. 5. Tickets: $15-$39. Performances: Grain Belt Warehouse, 77 13th Ave. NE, Studio 202. Evenings: 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees: 4 pm. Info: 612-401-4506, tickets@darkstormy.org, darkstormy.org “The Norwegians,” by C. Denby Swanson, is a dark comedy about two scorned lovers: Olive (from Texas) and Betty (from Kentucky) are here in Minnesota. In winter (it’s always winter). Not only have their hearts been frozen cold, they’ve been broken by a couple of rotten ex-boyfriends, and now they want their exes dead. So Olive and Betty hire the only kind of hit men you can find in Minnesota: really, really nice ones. Part Fargo and part romantic comedy, ‘The Norwegians’ skewers snowsuits, spurned lovers, Scandinavians, Texans, Italians, assassins, astrology, co-ops, hot dish, public breakups, public service, and how to hire a hit man. The kind of hit man you’d bring home to your mother. Depending on how you feel about your mother.” Directed by Matthew G. Anderson.
Hunting the King’s Son: Dramatic Retelling of Jesus’ Birth
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14 and 15, 7:15 pm, First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights, 1555 40th Ave. NE. This event is free and open to the public. Hunting the King’s Son is a dramatic retelling of Mad King Herod, the ancient King of Israel, and his paranoid quest to find and destroy Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Along the way we meet three Wise Men and a host of characters who all play a part in helping Jesus, Mary and Joseph escape.
Homeward Bound Theatre Company: Creation of a Storyteller
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fridley Community Center, 6085 7th St. NE, where adults will let their minds open up to creativity through improvisational games. Have fun while learning how to think on your feet and be able to tell stories in such a way that as many people as possible can enjoy them. Storytelling is an extremely useful activity; you may be surprised to find how you already use storytelling in your day-to-day life. For more information call Fridley Community Education at 763-502-5100, ext 1, or register online at fridley.eleyo.com and select the Community Education tile that corresponds to the programs or classes you are interested in.
The Hungarian Film and Cultural Festival
Presented by Creative Cultural Exchange and MSP Film Society. The festival will take place on Oct. 18 and 19 at St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 SE Main St. Join them for a celebration of Hungarian culture and history through the lens of five popular Hungarian films. After the final film, they will host a cultural festival and reception to give you a further taste of Hungarian culture and commemorate the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. All films will be shown on the Film Society Screen #3 at St. Anthony Main Theatre, and the cultural festival will take place on the 3rd floor above the theater. Prices: $8 regular, $6 student, $5 MSP Film Society members. Tickets available now for advance purchase at mspfilm.org or theater box office. Limited same day tickets will be sold before each film. Info and film lineup: mspfilm.org/hungarian-film-and-cultural-festival.
Theater Latte’ Da Extends “Chicago”
Performances have been extended through Nov. 17 at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Tickets start at $33 and are available at Latteda.org or by calling the Box Office at 612-339-3003. “Chicago,” stars Britta Ollmann as Roxie Hart, Michelle de Joya as Velma Kelly, Robert O. Berdahl as Billy Flynn, Reed Sigmund as Amos Hart, and Regina Marie Williams as Matron “Mama” Morton. The production transforms the historic Ritz Theater into a 1920s speakeasy, putting audiences in the center of the action. “Chicago” book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The musical, based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, is directed by Theater Latté Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein with Music Direction by Denise Prosek and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder.
Peacock Cabaret to feature legendary Judith Stein
The Twin Cities Burlesque Academy (TCBA) is thrilled to present the legendary Judith Stein, “The Lady Divine,” as the featured performer in “The Peacock Cabaret,” Saturday, Sept. 14, Lush Event Center, 990 Central Ave. NE. Ms. Stein, 71 years old and a Burlesque Hall of Fame international honoree, will also teach her acclaimed workshop, “The Art of Connection,” Sunday, Sept. 15, at TCBA, Straightline Dance Fitness, 34 13th Ave. NE, Suite #104. Known in the global burlesque scene for her humorous solos, outspoken wit, and captivating storytelling, Ms. Stein will lead the cast of The Peacock Cabaret, hosted by industry giant Miss Astrid (NYC), starring award-winning TCBA headmistress Ophelia Flame, plus academy faculty and local luminaries Elektra Cute, Anytime Jones, and more. Audiences can expect humor, glamour, and vintage-style striptease juxtaposed with a modern sensibility. Feathers and rhinestones cover all the right places, and the wink of an eye gives the crowd permission to shout, whistle, or erupt in applause. For tickets, registration, and information, visit twincitiesburlesqueacademy.com.