Talking Direction

Kip Dooley interviews artists and admins from Pillsbury House's production The Great Divide II

Ben Kelly gives us an audio review of "Til Death: a marriage musical"

Damon Runnals spent the evening chatting with audience members for the 2017 MN Fringe Festival

In episode 5 of this conversation with 6 notable Twin Cities artists, they discuss what the definition of art might be--including questions about intention, what gift you're attempting to give, who you make the work for, and what exactly is art for art's sake.

In Episode 4, our artists admit how hard it is to create good theater, let alone good theater in the context of community. Is this much different than all theater? Specific examples are used.

In the third section of this ongoing conversation with 6 high quality local artists, the constant question "Does Quality suffer in Community-driven work?" gets attacked and Adam Harris addresses what does suffer.

As the conversation continues, the artists discuss the purpose of different styles; how race is always being read on stage; and why a separation between art and community may occur.

We sat down with six notable Twin Cities artists (bios below) who are know both for the quality of their work and the quality of their work in communities.

Six notable Twin Cities Artists who are know for both their work in community and their talent discuss what it means to be a politically engaged artists. Episode 2. Where they talk about black bodies and stage and working to find your own voice.

Six notable Twin Cities artists discuss how they integrate art and community.

In this final installment of the Talking Direction series, our six directors discuss what mentors, ideas, and audience members--from imaginary to grandma--they bring into the room with them.

Six notable Twin Cities directors continue their conversation about the craft of directing. In this episode, #6, they discuss some of their favorite moments.

Six notable twin cities directors talk about ferocity v. desperation in actors, honoring actors, creating a safe rehearsal space, and more.