John Olive

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• Polka Musical - World Premiere in Saint Cloud

  A show billed as the world's first and only polka musical opens tomorrow night in Saint Cloud. The New Tradition Theatre Company will present the first Minnesota production of "Evelyn and the Polka King", by Minneapolis playwright John Olive.

  Oct. 2, 19964 minSave
• Playwrights' Center celebrates 20th anniversary

  MPR’s Beth Friend profiles the Playwrights' Center, as it celebrates 20 years fostering plays in Minneapolis. Segment includes numerous playwrights and artists reflecting on the importance of the organization to the arts community.

  May. 15, 19926 minSave
• John Olive's "Evelyn and the Polka King" makes noise

  MPR’s Beth Friend interviews John Olive about his play, Evelyn and the Polka King. The play features live polka music.

  Mar. 19, 19927 minSave
• John Olive discusses Midwest Playwrights Program Conference

  Minneapolis playwright John Olive details the purpose of Midwest Playwrights Program Conference at College of Saint Catherine.

  Aug. 6, 19834 minSave
• Libby Larsen and John Olive refashion "Gift of Magi" into a musical

  MPR’s Nancy Fushan talks with Libby Larsen, a local composer; and John Olive, resident playwright at Actors Theater, about their musical collaboration of O. Henry’s Gift of Magi into a musical.

  Dec. 17, 19806 minSave
• Performance and conversation on works from Playwrights' Lab

  On this Midday ‘Playwrights' Lab’ hour special, a feature of short dramatic pieces by area playwrights. Program also includes arts reporter Nancy Fushan talking with playwrights-in-residence Mark Frost and Jon Olive, who discuss their works.

  May. 22, 197859 minSave