Showing posts with label Uprising Theatre Company. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Uprising Theatre Company. Show all posts

Saturday, September 28, 2019

TCTB Review Roundup: Closing Soon!

Are you looking for something new to explore in #tctheater? Consider checking out some of the new or lesser-known companies in town to see a unique show with great local talent! All of these pieces are closing in early October, so you have a week or so to check them out.
Friends with Guns by Uprising Theatre Company (in partnership with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), closing October 5
Twin Cities Stages says "Early on in the play I was worried that it was going to be a kind of play that I hate - a play that through conversation between characters essentially lectures to the audience about a certain topic for two hours. But this play, which is currently in its rolling world premiere (it also played The Road Theatre and is soon to open at Chapel Theatre Collective) is so far away from that." More here: http://bit.ly/2mlecJa
Crowns by New Dawn Theatre Company, closing October 6
Cherry and Spoon says "It should be illegal to have this much talent in one cast, but I'm glad it's not because they are a thrill to watch. [...] Each one of these performers can bring the roof down on their own, and their combined power, amplified in the large echoey former sanctuary space, is almost too much to bear. More here: http://bit.ly/2mkCJhm
Gypsy by Lakeshore Players Theatre, closing October 6
Cherry and Spoon says "As someone who lives in the Northeast Metro, it's such a treat to be able to see great theater without having to drive into the city and deal with construction, traffic, crowds, and parking. I'm lucky to be so close to LPT, and since Gypsy is one of my faves (I've seen it six times now) and this cast is so great, it was a lovely Friday evening enjoying theater in the 'burbs." More here: http://bit.ly/2lEFtG3
Ghost Tour by DalekoArts, closing October 12
Cherry and Spoon says "Ghost Tour takes its audience of a dozen people at a time on a walk around historic downtown New Prague. This fun and hilarious spoof of a ghost tour is chock full of local references (prune kolaches for the win!), and maybe one or two true facts of the area, but mostly it's an excuse to get outside, walk around, and experience theater in a non-traditional setting. Which this frequent theater-goer who tires of sitting for endless hours in uncomfortable seats loves." More here: http://bit.ly/2moqgJJ

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Thursday, March 7, 2019

TCTB Review Roundup: Closing This Weekend!

Go see some theater this weekend! Our bloggers recommend these shows (through this weekend only!):
Brett Talk recommends Potted Potter at the Pantages: "it’s really adorable, charming and absolutely hilarious." https://bit.ly/2EjdqT2
Cherry and Spoon gives a variety of options for the theatergoer:
Actually at MN Jewish Theatre Company, which tackles the issue of consent: "Actually is a powerful and incredibly timely play that will hopefully get audiences thinking and talking about this important issue." http://bit.ly/cs_actually
Line of Sight at Uprising Theatre Company handles gun violence and bullying: "Line of Sight is a fantastical story, but grounded in reality, about both of these problems that threaten the health and safety of our young people, performed by an appealing young cast." http://bit.ly/cs_sight
Iphegenia and Other Daughters by Theatre Unbound at the Gremlin: "Iphigenia and Other Daughters tells ancient women's stories in a fresh and modern way that's relatable today, making it obvious why these stories have survived for so long." http://bit.ly/cs_iphigenia

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

TCTB Review Roundup: The Laramie Project by Uprising Theatre Company

"On the one hand there’s been so much progress in twenty years. Then you look at it all sideways and squint, and it feels like nothing’s changed at all. Some days, lately, it feels like the whole country’s Laramie."
~Single White Fringe Geek: https://tinyurl.com/y8y4ofmh
"Learning about the people of Laramie, Wyoming and Shepard's life is one of the best ways I can think of to understand where we need to go to change hearts and minds and protect our LGBTQIA family."
~Compendium - Minneapolishttps://bit.ly/2Q2UdZp
"Both are beautiful plays about the power of theater, the power of community, the power of speaking out against hate."
~Cherry and Spoonhttp://bit.ly/cs_laramie
Uprising Theatre Company's THE LARAMIE PROJECT (original & 10 years later) runs through Nov 17 at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center.

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

TCTB Review Roundup: Uprising Theatre Company's "Apples in Winter"

Uprising Theatre Company's current show Apples in Winter by Jennifer Fawcett takes place in an industrial kitchen with an intimate audience. This site-specific play directed by Shalee Mae Coleman runs through June 9th and seats are limited. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the serious content of this one-woman show before attending; start by reading a few blogs from the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers:

"Just the logistics of making everything work along with the process of baking a pie from start to finish are daunting, but it's executed with precision by the Uprising team."
Cherry and Spoon
https://bit.ly/2M4fRuJ

"An amazing performance,"
Life in Revue
https://bit.ly/2Jnd9yB

Gina Sauer performs "effortlessly,"
Brett Talk
https://bit.ly/2M3BETk


Ticket information: https://www.uprisingtheatreco.com/tickets/

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

The Resistance of My Skin: TCTB Review Roundup

The Resistance of my Skin is a very thoughtful and important play by Uprising Theatre Company currently playing at The Crane Theater. Read more about what our bloggers thought below: 
Compendium - Minneapolis says, "The Resistance of My Skin, a lovely new play written by and starring Shannon TL Kearns, reshapes the idea of resistance from one of aggression or anger into one of loving acceptance and empathy. It's a beautiful transition that comes just at the right time and couldn't have a better message to send into the world."
Read the full review here: http://bit.ly/2ENnEMy
Twin Cities Stages says, "The show is short, shown in one act and within it wonderfully navigates many issues around the transgender community and body positivity with such great eloquence." Read the full review here: http://bit.ly/2ES7Yrp

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Prometheus Bound - TCTB Review Roundup

Photo by Edd Jones Photography
"Having your hero constantly referred to with the pronoun 'she' is very refreshing. Shahd Elkhier is great in the title role and defiantly holds the show together, in the face of all her characters’ many tormentors." 

See Uprising Theatre Company's PROMETHEUS BOUND at Phoenix Theater through April 29.
Single White Fringe Geek: http://bit.ly/2q8hkYH