THEATRE B BLOG
Our interns Amber Morgan and Kelly Thurmes asked the question: 'Why Clybourne Park?' Here is their answer. http://youtu.be/5fkMbNjHaPQ
Meet the Cast of ‘Clybourne Park’
We are extremely excited to bring this talented group together for the production of Clybourne Park. Belinda Ampofo (Francine / Lena) was raised in New York. She is a senior at Minnesota State University Moorhead, majoring in theatre and business. She usually works in...
Our 12th Season Lineup
The Ensemble of Theatre B is proud to announce its 12th Main Stage Season. The season features several vital collaborations with community partners to bring these powerful stories to diverse audiences. Wit Theatre B opens its 2013-2014 season in September with the...
Meet the Artist: Melissa Flower
We are pleased to announce we are welcoming another professional artist into our intentional family! Melissa Flower, a professional freelance director and dramaturg from Houston, Texas, will serve as the Director of Production for this summer's BEAT and Governor's...
B.E.A.T. and Governor’s School Application Due In TWO Days!
For the first time, Theatre B's B.E.A.T. Program is collaborating with NDSU's Department of Theatre Arts to offer the Performing Arts Program of North Dakota Governor's Schools. Students will work in an ensemble-based environment to create and perform a highly...
‘Clybourne Park’ Has Been Cast!
Our production of Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris has been cast! Cast: Scott Horvik*: Russ / Dan Pam Strait*: Bev / Kathy Belinda Ampofo: Francine / Lena Ibukun Awosika: Albert / Kevin Blaine Edwards*: Jim / Tom Anna Pieri: Betsy / Lindsey Jeremy Ellsworth: Karl /...
A HUGE Thank You!
Giving Hearts Day was a success. We reached over $15,000! To everyone who donated - your donations contribute to fostering future original and collaborative work with intimacy and excellence. To everyone who volunteered their time - your commitment allowed us...
Giving Hearts Day Update!
We are enormously grateful for your contributions so far - at 3 p.m., we have made $4,229! We still have 9 hours left of fundraising. Help us reach our $9,000 match!
Giving Hearts Day Has Arrived!
The day is finally here - the 24-hour give-a-thon to your favorite charities! How can you help fuel the mission of Theatre B? Your gift on Giving Hearts Day is matched dollar for dollar - help us make our $9,000 match!
Giving Hearts Day
http://youtu.be/PuE5qmp6Y0k This year's Giving Hearts Day is tomorrow, February 13. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour online give-a-thon. This is our second year participating in the event, which is jointly hosted by Dakota Medical Foundation and Impact Foundation. Your...
‘ReEntry’ – Powerful Productions from Theatre B
"When we presented 'ReEntry' at the V.A. a lot of people in that room had experiences like that, so it almost felt like we were giving a voice to their story." - Keith Huff Theatre B has been a part of numerous entertaining, provocative and powerful...
Audition Tips from Theatre B’s Ensemble
Clybourne Park's auditions are coming up this weekend, Sunday, Feb. 9 and Monday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. Interested in auditioning, but not sure how to prepare? Don't stress - Theatre B wants to help you! Ensemble members David Wintersteen, Maren Jystad-Spar, Pam Strait...
‘Gruesome’ opens TONIGHT!
The day has finally arrived - Gruesome Playground Injuries opens tonight at 7:30 p.m.! The play is a series of vignettes, focusing on the relationship of two quirky individuals - from the moment they meet as wounded eight-year olds to the succeeding moments they...
Behind-the-Scenes: The Stage Managers of Gruesome Playground Injuries
Stage Manager Shea Hittman and Assistant Stage Manager Roiann Baird have never been paired together as stage managers before Gruesome Playground Injuries - a fact their incredible collaboration would never reveal. Shea is a Concordia graduate who majored in theatre...
Meet the Interns: Samantha Everson
Name: Samantha Everson Intern Position: Fund Development Major/Minor: Communication - Public Relations emphasis School: Concordia College Hometown: Hannaford, North Dakota What attracted you to Theatre B?: I was a part of the group that developed the strategic plan...
Meet the Interns: Amber Morgan
Name: Amber Morgan Intern Position: Audience Development Major/Minor: Multimedia Journalism and Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations / Psychology School: Concordia College Hometown: Byron, MN What attracted you to Theatre B?: I have been passionate...
Meet the Interns: Kelly Thurmes
Name: Kelly Thurmes Intern position: Marketing Major/Minor: Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations / Business and Spanish School: Concordia College Hometown: Bloomington, MN What attracted you to Theatre B?: I am interested in working in the non-profit...
Meet the Interns: Cheryl Lusky
We have been grateful to acquire four new interns for spring 2014. For the next four days, we invite you to learn about each of the individuals we have welcomed into our intentional family. Name: Cheryl Lussky Intern Position: Graphic Design Major/Minor: Graphic...
Powerful Productions
"It's kind of like a mirror of what we have in our own lives but might be afraid to talk about. And then you see it there, on stage, in front of you. It really can change your life." There have been a lot of entertaining, provocative, andpowerful productions that...
Why ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’?
What better way to go through February than with a play which deals with the basic underlying human need we are looking to fulfill - love? Gruesome Playground Injuries, written by up-and-coming playwright Rajiv Joseph, is a twisted romantic comedy which follows the...