June 5, 1997 - MPR's Laura McCallum reports on the efforts underway in the small north-central Minnesota community of Staples to restore a hidden theater. Built in 1908, Batcher's Opera House is located above a department store-turned-antique shop. History buffs say it provides a rare glimpse into theater in the early 20th century.
December 10, 1981 - Complete unaired outtakes compilation of Midday broadcast of a Chimera Playwright Conference panel discussion looking at the treatment of playwrights in American theater. Participants include Edward Albee, Tom Dunn, and Chris Kirkland. Event is moderated by Dale Huffington, Chimera managing director. Outtakes include introduction, audience questions and all segments with University of Minnesota Professor of Theater Lee Adey.
December 10, 1981 - Midday broadcasts a Chimera Playwright Conference panel discussion looking at the treatment of playwrights in American theater. Participants include Edward Albee, Tom Dunn, and Chris Kirkland. Event is moderated by Dale Huffington, Chimera managing director.
June 20, 1981 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan interviews Tom Dunn, founder an director of Playwrights’ Lab (now known as the Playwrights’ Center), about the organization’s 10-year anniversary.