Dominic Papatola
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- Penumbra Theatre set to reopen after donors step up
St. Paul's Penumbra Theatre says it's ready to raise the curtain once again.
- The state of poetry in Minnesota
MPR’s Cathy Wurzer talks with St. Paul Pioneer Press theater critic and self-described poetry rube Dominic Papatola about the state of poetry in Minnesota. They also discuss Graywolf Press book of poetry by Elizabeth Alexander, who recited one of her works at the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
- The state of midsized theater companies in the Twin Cities
Dominic Papatola, Morning Edition arts commentator and St. Paul Pioneer Press theater critic, talks about the state of midsize theaters in the Twin Cities and the differing outlooks.
- Opening of the New Guthrie Theater
After over forty years on Vineland Place in Minneapolis, The Guthrie Theater has moved to the banks of the Mississippi…and into the international spotlight. The new, blue building, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, sits on the riverfront in downtown Minneapolis. MPR’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Pioneer Press theater critic about the reactions and celebratory events at the performing arts organization’s new home.
- Papatola talks about the intersection of art and social issues
Dominic Papatola, MPR arts commentator and St. Paul Pioneer Press theater critic, discusses the potrayal of contemporary social issues at local theaters.
- Henrik Ibsen recognized for his contributions to theater
Dominic Papatola, Minnesota Public Radio arts commentator and St. Paul Pioneer Press theater critic, talks with MPR’s Cathy Wurzer about Norwegian playwright and poet Henrik Ibsen.
- Word of Mouth: Lou Bellamy and Dominic Papatola on "The Darker Face Of The Earth" production / Interview with local jazz musician Anthony Cox
On this Word of Mouth program, MPR’s Chris Roberts brings together Lou Bellamy, Penumbra Theatre artistic director; and Dominic Papatola, Pioneer Press critic, to discuss viewpoints on poet Rita Dove’s The Darker Face Of The Earth play that was performed at the theatre.
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