November 4, 2009 - The story of a simple monk trying to promote peace during the Vietnam war might seem an unlikely subject for a puppet show. Yet the performers in "A Path Home" at the In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater say in many ways their show gets to the very roots of what they do as an organization.
October 29, 2009 - On this episode of the Grammar Grater podcast, we look at interesting words having to do with Halloween. We're joined by MPR News arts reporter and Scotsman, Euan Kerr.
October 22, 2009 - The Druid Theater, one of Irelands best known companies is in the Twin Cities this week to present a twisted take on family life. In "The Walworth Farce" three Irishmen living in London perform a drama in their apartment every morning. The play-within-a-play is based on the characters own lives. Euan Kerr reports it's a comedy with some very dark philosophical overtones.
September 15, 2009 - Writers researching novels sometimes have to do some strange things, as Twin Cities novelist Pete Hautman can attest.
September 10, 2009 - Jim Perlman, founder of Holy Cow Press, discusses collection of poems "Beloved on the Earth" from Duluth based publisher. The book focuses poems about grief, mourning - and celebration.
August 25, 2009 - The city of Minneapolis is one of the stars of "Into Temptation," a new movie that gets its world premiere at the Edina Theater on Thursday. It tells the story of a troubled Catholic priest who becomes obsessed with saving a mysterious young woman. Euan Kerr reports the film was made on a shoestring but features some big name stars.
August 6, 2009 - Nicole Johns doesn't look like she has an eating disorder, and for a long time that was a problem.
August 3, 2009 - MPR’s Euan Kerr speaks with Penumbra Artistic Director Lou Bellamy about Claude Purdy, a founding member of the Penumbra Theater in St. Paul. Bellamy says Purdy offered many strengths to the stage.
July 1, 2009 - MPR’s Euan Kerr talks with Garrison Keillor, who reflects on the early days of A Prairie Home Companion.
June 23, 2009 - Over the next year Twin Cities Theaters will present three plays by David Henry Hwang, perhaps best known for his show "M Butterfly." Euan Kerr reports the first work will give audiences a new look at the Asian American experience.