Sarah Bellamy
10 Collection Items
- New Minnesota theater directors explore the future
A discussion about the future of theater with Guthrie Theater's Joe Haj, Jungle Theater's Sarah Rasmussen, Penumbra Theatre's Sarah Bellamy, and Mu Performing Arts' Randy Reyes.
- Penumbra Theatre hosts 'On The Front Lines' - A discussion about race
Penumbra Theatre co-artistic director Sarah Bellamy moderated a discussion "On The Front Lines," featuring Nekima Levy-Pounds, University of St. Thomas professor and the president of the Minneapolis Chapter of the NAACP; John Harrington, Metro Transit Police chief and former State Senator; Signe Harriday, local artist and activist; and Dave Ellis, a consultant. The panelists talk about the racial tensions between police and community.
- Penumbra Summer Institute aims to create artist activists
MPR’s Marianne Combs reports on Penumbra’s Summer Institute which focuses on social justice and activism.
- Guthrie gets Haj
MPR’s Marianne Combs reports on Guthrie Theater announcement that it has selected Joseph Haj as its new artistic director. Haj takes over from Joe Dowling, who retires in June 2015 after 20 years with the Guthrie.
- Penumbra audience searches for way forward after Ferguson
MPR’s Matt Septic reports on a public discussion at Penumbra Theatre about the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson.
- Penumbra Theatre opens doors for Ferguson talk
Penumbra Theatre is hosting a conversation about events in Ferguson, Mo., where the killing of an unarmed young black man by a white police officer unleashed demonstrations and racial unrest.
- New theater coalition wants end to racial, ethnic stereotypes
MPR’s Marianne Combs reports on new theater coalition focusing on an end to racial, ethnic stereotypes.
- Penumbra Theatre's plan to strengthen organization
MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on announcement of Sarah Bellamy as new artistic director at Penumbra Theatre and its five-year plan in stabilizing organization after financial struggle.
- African American dialect at the heart of Penumbra's "Spunk"
MPR’s Dan Olson presents an episode of Minnesota Sounds and Voices with a profile of the langauge in the play Spunk.
- Penumbra bounces back with "Spunk"
MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on Penumbra Theatre mounting its first show after almost closing its doors. Penumbra is staging Spunk, three short stories of Zora Neale Hurston adapted by Jelly's Last Jam writer George C. Wolfe.
Views and opinions expressed in the content do not represent the opinions of APMG. APMG is not responsible for objectionable content and language represented on the site. Please use the “Contact Us” button if you’d like to report a piece of content. Thank you.
Transcriptions provided are machine generated, and while APMG makes the best effort for accuracy, mistakes will happen. Please excuse these errors and use the “Contact Us” button if you’d like to report an error. Thank you.