History Theatre | 30 East Tenth Street | Saint Paul, MN 55101 | 651.292.4323 | Box Office Hours - SUMMER: Tues-Thurs, 12-4p
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January 7–10, 2010
Featuring staged readings of newly-penned selections
With more than 100 world premieres commissioned, History Theatre continues to be a leader in the development of new works for the stage. Raw Stages is an opportunity for our patrons to experience a first view of four original plays-in-progress from some of the most talented local and national writers working today. With scripts so fresh you’ll be able to smell the ink as a cadre of talented actors and directors bring these stories from the page to the stage for the first time.
Thursday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Brave Heart / Noble Soul
Written by Donald Orwald | Directed by Sarah Gioia
From Minnesota to Hollywood, from the silent era to the talkies, from matinee idol to the Pacific Theater in World War II, Lew Ayers refused to sacrifice his personal principles for fame and fortune.
Friday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Nellie
Written by Kim Hines | Directed by Richard D. Thompson
Award winning playwright Kim Hines bring to life the story of Nellie Stone Johnson, an extraordinary Minnesotan who broke gender and color barriers as a civil rights and union activist.
Saturday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Tale of Two Cities
Written by Kevin Kling | Directed by Suzy Messerole
A Minnesota treasure, Kevin Kling presents a comic history of the Twin Cities with a menagerie of hysterical characters that made Pig’s Eye and St. Anthony Falls the towns they are today. Featuring the musical stylings of Simone Perrin.
Sunday, January 10 at 2:00 p.m.
Coco's Diary
Adapted by Bob Beverage and Ron Peluso | Directed by Suzy Messerole | Muscial Direction by Andrew Cook
Join us for a year in the life of 13-year old Clotilde Irvine – nicknamed Coco – who lived in a house that would become the Governor’s mansion on Summit Avenue. A funny, quirky play with music about an adventurous young girl growing up during the Jazz Age.