Minnesota Arts

Horror and mystery are center stage with two Twin Cities productions
MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi reviews two Twin Cities shows for Halloween, with “Scotland, PA” offering a comedic, fast-food-themed take on “Macbeth,” and “The Reunion” providing a clever, meta whodunnit.
Little fires everywhere: A new arts collective goes on tour to build community in rural Minnesota and beyond
On a September evening at the Turf Club in St. Paul, the new arts collective “Fire in the Village” kicked off a fall tour blending music, upcycled fashion and printmaking to foster community connections and address rural isolation.
Q&A with William Nour, playwright of 'Rosette' 
"Rosette” tells the story of a young Palestinian woman navigating life in Haifa post-Nakba, drawing from playwright William Nour's personal and family experiences, as he explores themes of identity, culture and the impact of occupation.
Art Hounds: A play looks at things Hinckley lost in the fire
Art Hounds recommend Bucket Brigade Theater’s original play “Survivors of the Fire,” “SOLO: the performances of the McKnight Dancer Fellowships” and the the St. Peter Art Stroll.
Critics Notebook: Adaptations abound in Twin Cities theater this season — and it’s awesome
The upcoming theater season in the Twin Cities is dominated by stage adaptations of popular works, which, while driven by commercial reasons, also have the potential to surpass their source material, offering unique interpretations and new themes.