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Intimate Apparel

Sept. 24 - Oct. 23, 2005

Performed by: Guthrie Theater, 725 Vineland, Mpls; ASL: Fri., Oct. 14, 7:30 pm; AD: Sat., Oct. 15, 1pm (tactile tour 11); Fri., Oct. 21, 7:30 pm; Reduced to $16; 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626; www.guthrietheater.org


Mad Dancers


Oct. 7 - 30, 2005

Performed by: Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4th St., Mpls; AD & ASL & Captioning: Fri., Oct. 14, 8:00 pm; Season ticket Reduced from $90 to $81; single Access tickets $18; 612-338-6131 or boxoffice@mixedblood.com; www.mixedblood.com


The Hobbit

Oct. 14 - 30, 2005

Performed by: Lyric Arts Main Street Stage, 420 E. Main St., Anoka; ASL: Fri.-Sat., Oct. 14-15, 7:30 pm; $12, $10, 763-422-1838, www.lyricarts.org


An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin


Oct. 15, 2005

Historic State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls; AD & ASL: Sat., Oct. 15, 8:00 pm; $41-78.50: 612-373-5639 or 5609; hotline 612-373-5650; TTY 612-373-5655; e-mail accessible@orpheum.com; www.hennepintheatredistrict.com/servicesd.asp


The Who’s Tommy

Oct. 7 - 30, 2005

Performed by: Mpls. Musical Theatre at Hennepin Stages, 824 Hennepin Ave, Mpls; AD & ASL: Sun., Oct. 16, 7:30 pm; Reduced to $17 from $24; 612-673-0404; www.aboutmmt.org


The Cat’s Journey

Oct. 4 - 30, 2005

Shadow puppet theatre performed by: Dockteatern Tittut from Sweden at Children’s Theatre Co., 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls; AD & ASL: Wed., Oct. 19 & Sat., Oct. 22, 11am; 612-874-0400; www.childrenstheatre.org


Learning to Look: A Family Tour
(Visual Thinking Strategies)

October 20, 2005

Mpls. Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S.; ASL-interpreted public tour of exhibit: Thurs., Oct. 20, 3:00 pm; Admission may be charged to museum; interpreted tour is free; 612-870-3131 or TTY 612-870-3132, www.artsmia.org


An Almost Holy Picture

Sept. 30 - Oct. 22, 2005

Performed by: Pillsbury House Theatre, 3501 Chicago Ave. S., Mpls; ASL: Fri., Oct. 21, 7:30; AD: Sat., Oct. 22, 7:30; $13-18: 612-825-0459; www.pillsburyhousetheatre.org


Bus Stop

Oct. 21 – Nov. 6. 2005

Performed by: Rochester Civic Theatre, 220 E. Center St., Rochester; ASL: Sat., Oct. 22, 8:00 pm; $15, $12 senior/student, 507-282-8481; www.rochestercivictheatre.org


The Madwoman of Chaillot

Oct. 14 - 23, 2005

Performed by: University of Minnesota Theatre at Rarig Center, 330 21st Ave. S., Mpls.; ASL: Sat., Oct. 22, 8:00 pm; $8-14, 612-624-2345 or utheatre@umn.edu; www.theatre.umn.edu;


The Legend of Sleepy Hollow


Oct. 6-23, 2005
(90 minutes)

Performed by: Bloomington Art Center Gallery Theater Co. at Bloomington Center for the Arts Schneider Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.; AD & ASL: Sun., Oct. 23, 2:00 pm; $15, $12; 952-563-8587; www.bloomingtonartcenter.com


Sleeping Beauty

Aug. 23 - Oct. 29, 2005

Performed by: Children’s Theatre Co., 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls; AD & ASL: Wed., Oct. 26, 10:30 AM; Fri., Oct. 28, 7:30 pm; 612-874-0400; www.childrenstheatre.org


From the Horse’s Mouth, Magical Tales of Real Dancers


Oct. 27 - 30, 2005

Local dancers share personal stories in words and movement at the Southern Theatre, 1420 Washington Ave. S., Mpls.; ASL: Fri., Oct. 28, 10:30 am; $17; 612-340-1725; www.southerntheater.org


Freezing Paradise: An Evening with Kevin Kling

Oct. 19 - 30, 2005

Guthrie Lab, 700 N. First St., Mpls; ASL & AD: Fri., Oct. 28, 7:30 pm; Reduced to $16; 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626; www.guthrietheater.org


Boats on a River

Oct. 27 - 30, 2005

Guthrie Construction Zone Series at the Playwrights’ Center, 2301 E. Franklin Ave., Mpls.; ASL & AD: TBA; Reduced to $16; 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626; www.guthrietheater.org


Shadow of the Valley

Oct. 22 - Nov. 13, 2005

Performed by: Minnesota Jewish Theatre Co. at Hillcrest Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul; AD: Sun., Oct. 30, 2:00 pm; Reduced to $13 (reg. $20), 651-647-4315; www.mnjewishtheatre.org


Measure for Measure

Oct. 27 - Nov. 6, 2005

An “original practices” production by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre at the Guthrie Theater, 725 Vineland, Mpls.; ASL & AD: Sat., Nov. 5, 1pm (tactile tour 11:00 am) Reduced to $16; 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626; www.guthrietheater.org


A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Performed by: CSB/SJU Theater Dept. at Gorecki Theater, Benedicta Arts Center, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph; ASL: Sat., Nov. 5, 7:30 pm; $6-12; 320-363-5777; subsidy available for companion seating; www.csbsju.edu/finearts


From Door to Door


Oct. 21 - Nov. 13, 2005

Performed by: Park Square Theatre, 408 St Peter St. (20 W. 7th Place), St. Paul; AD & ASL: Sat., Nov. 5, 7:30 pm; Reduced to half-price; 651-291-7005; www.parksquaretheatre.org


Wonder of the World


Oct. 14 - Nov. 6, 2005

Performed by: Theatre in the Round Players, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls; AD: Sun., Nov. 6, 2:00 pm; $20; 612-333-3010; www.theatreintheround.org


Off the Wall: Sculpture at the Institute

Mpls. Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S.; ASL: Sun., Nov. 6, 2:00 pm; Admission may be charged to museum; interpreted tour is free; 612-870-3131 or TTY 612-870-3132, www.artsmia.org


A Single Shard

Oct. 21 - Nov. 13, 2005

Performed by: Stages Theatre Co. at Hopkins Center for the Arts Mainstage, 1111 Main-street, Hopkins; ASL: Sun., Nov. 6, 2 pm and Wed., Nov. 9, 10am; $14, $11 children (age 2-17) & srs (age 60+); 952-979-1111; www.stagestheatre.org


Tosca

Nov. 5 - 13, 2005

By: Puccini, sung in Italian with English captions; Performed by: MM Opera Co. at Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul; AD: Sun., Nov. 13, 2:00; pre-opera discussion at 1:00 pm; Reduced to half-price for AD patrons (discount code “R”); 612-333-6669; www.mnopera.org


N*W*C


Nov. 13, 2005

Performed by SpeakTheater of LA at Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University, Collegeville; ASL & AD: Sun., Nov. 13, 2:00 pm; $14-18; 320-363-5777; subsidy available for companion seating; www.csbsju.edu/finearts


Arlecchino, Servant of Two Masters


Nov. 9 - 20, 2005

Guthrie WORLDStage Series presented in association with the Hennepin Theatre Trust at Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.; AD: TBA; Reduced to $16; 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626; www.guthrietheater.org


The Pink Dress

Nov. 5 - 20, 2005

Performed by: In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre, 1500 E. Lake St., Mpls; AD: Tues., Nov. 15, 10:30 am; Sun., Nov. 20, 2:00 pm; Captioning: All performances are supertitled; $10 general admission: 612-721-2535, or info@hobt.org; www.hobt.org


Flow

Nov. 2 - 20, 2005

Performed by Will Power at Children’s Theatre Co., Cargill Stage, 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls; AD & ASL: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10:30 am; Fri., Nov. 18, 8:00 pm; 612-874-0400; www.childrenstheatre.org


Berenstein Bears

Performed by: Omaha Theater Co. at Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University, Collegeville; ASL: Fri., Nov. 18, 7:00 pm; $6-12; 320-363-5777; subsidy available for companion seating; www.csbsju.edu/finearts


Follies

Nov. 3 - 27, 2005

Performed by: Bloomington Civic Theatre at Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.; ASL: Fri., Nov. 18, 7:30 pm; AD: Sat., Nov. 19, 2:00 pm; Reduced to $17; 952-563-8575; www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.org


Bye, Bye Birdie

Nov. 4 - 19, 2005

Performed by: Morris Park Players at Folwell Middle School, 3611 20th Ave S., Mpls; AD: Fri., Nov. 18, 7:30 pm; Reduced to $10 (reg. $12); 612-724-8373, www.morrisparkplayers.org


A Midsummer Night’s Dream


Nov. 11 - 20, 2005

Performed by: U of M Theatre at Rarig Center, 330 - 21st Ave. S., Mpls; ASL: Sat., Nov. 19, and Sat., Feb. 4, 8:00 pm; $8-14, 612-624-2345 or utheatre@umn.edu; www.theatre.umn.edu


The Best
Christmas Pageant Ever


Nov. 18 - Dec. 22, 2005

Performed by: Lyric Arts Main Street Stage, 420 E. Main St., Anoka; ASL: Fri., Nov. 25, 7:30 pm; $10-14, 763-422-1838; www.lyricarts.org


A Christmas Carole Petersen

Nov. 26 – Dec. 31, 2005

Tod Petersen & the Carolettes (Theater Latte Da) at Loring Playhouse, 1633 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.; AD & ASL: Thurs., Dec. 1, 8:00 pm; $20; 612-209-6689 TicketWorks; www.latteda.org or www.ticketworks.com


Willy Wonka

Presented by the Kennedy Center at Petters Auditorium, Benedicta Arts Center, College of St Benedict, St. Joseph; ASL: Fri., Dec. 2, 11:15 AM, 7pm; $6-12; 320-363-5777; subsidy available for companion seating; www.csbsju.edu/finearts


The Dance on Widow’s Row


Nov. 11 – Dec. 11, 2005

Performed by: Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4th St., Mpls.; AD & ASL & Captioning: Fri., Dec. 2, 8:00 pm; Access tickets $18; 612-338-6131 or boxoffice@mixedblood.com; www.mixedblood.com


Same Time, Next Year

Nov. 4 – Dec. 31, 2005

Performed by: Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls; AD: Thurs., Dec. 29, 7:30 pm; Reduced to $8, 612-822-7063; www.jungletheater.com.


Arsenic and Old Lace

Nov. 18 - Dec. 18, 2005

Performed by: Theatre in the Round Players, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls; AD: Sun., Dec. 18, 2:00 pm; $20; 612-333-3010; www.theatreintheround.org.


The Nutcracker & The Mouse King

Nov. 5 – Dec. 23, 2005

Performed by: Commonweal Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N. in downtown Lanesboro; ASL: Sun., Dec. 4, 2:00 pm; Reduced to $10, 800-657-7025; www.commonwealtheatre.org


Holiday Traditions in the Period Rooms

Mpls. Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S.; ASL: Sun., Dec. 4, 2:00; Thurs., Dec. 8, 7:00 (Tours begin on the third floor in the Bell Decorative Arts Court); Sun., Dec. 4, 3:30 at the Purcell-Cutts House; Admission charged to museum; interpreted tour is free; 612-870-3131 or TTY 612-870-3132, www.artsmia.org


A Christmas Carol

Nov. 19 - Dec. 24, 2005

Performed by: Guthrie Theater, 725 Vineland, Mpls; ASL & AD: Sat., Dec. 10, 1:00 pm; Tues., Dec. 13, 7:30 pm; Reduced to $16; 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626; www.guthrietheater.org


Disney’s Aladdin Jr.

Nov. 15, 2005 – Jan. 6, 2006

Performed by: Children’s Theatre Co., 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls; AD & ASL: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 10:30 am; Fri., Dec. 16, 7:30 pm; 612-874-0400; www.childrenstheatre.org


La Befana

Nov. 25 – Dec. 31, 2005

Performed by: In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre, 1500 E. Lake St., Mpls; AD: Thurs., Dec. 15, 10:30 am; Sun., Dec. 18, 2:00 pm; ASL: Thurs., Dec. 15, 10:30 am & 7:30 pm; 612-721-2535, or info@hobt.org; www.hobt.org


Joe & Fibber Find Christmas


Dec. 8 - 18, 2005

Performed by: Blmngton Art Center Gallery Theater at Black Box Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.; ASL: Fri., Dec. 16, 7:30 pm; $8; 952-563-8587; www.bloomingtonartcenter.com


Scottish Christmas
(Featuring Bonnie Rideout)

Performed at Petters Auditorium, Benedicta Arts Center, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph; ASL: Sat., Dec. 17, 7:30 pm; $23-26; 320-363-5777; subsidy available for companion seating; www.csbsju.edu/fineartsArsenicandOldLace


Cantus & Saint Paul Chamber

Performed at Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John’s University, Collegeville; ASL: Sun., Dec. 18, 2:00 pm; $15-20; 320-363-5777; subsidy available for companion seating; www.csbsju.edu/finearts


Villa America: American Moderns, 1900-1950

ASL-interpreted public tour of exhibit: Sun., Jan. 1, 2006, 2:00 pm; Admission may be charged to museum; free interpreted tour begins at the round bench in the museum lobby; 612-870-3131 or TTY 612-870-3132, www.artsmia.org

 

 

 

 

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