2011-2012 Season

reasons to be pretty
written by Neil LaBute
directed by Amy Rummenie
September 17 - October 2, 2011
The Guthrie Theater - Dowling Studio
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After a casual remark about his girlfriend's appearance, Greg's entire life falls apart. This incendiary comedy by Neil LaBute (Some Girl(s), Fat Pig) follows four working class friends as they navigate the tricky terrain of love, beauty, language, and attraction. Presented by the Guthrie Theater.


An Ideal Husband
written by Oscar Wilde
directed by Amy Rummenie
February 10 - 25, 2012
The Red Eye Theater
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Robert and Gertrude Chiltern have a loving, ideal marriage: he is an upwardly-mobile member of Parliament, while she is a dedicated champion of moral causes. But when the devious Mrs. Cheveley threatens to expose the shameful secret of Robert's wealth, the Chilterns must rely upon the rakish bachelor Lord Goring to save their relationship, reputation, and chance of future happiness. A thrilling tale of love and redemption, told with the umistakable wit and charm of Oscar Wilde.


Compleat Female Stage Beauty
written by Jeffrey Hatcher
directed by John Heimbuch
May 18 - June 2, 2012
Minneapolis Theatre Garage
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In the flamboyant reign of King Charles II, London's most renowned leading lady is a man named Edward Kynaston. But when royal decree puts women onstage and Kynaston finds his role reversed, he must learn to adapt with the times. Can England's first actress help him become the man he never was? The battle of the sexes takes to the stage in this regional premiere by local author Jeffrey Hatcher.