Marking a Big Birthday for a Nation That Contains Multitudes
A roundup of the countless projects celebrating America’s 250th birthday this summer and beyond.
All Stories About Mixed Blood Theatre
Monologues and Mayday in Minneapolis
In defiance of early 2026’s harrowing ICE/CBP occupation, Mixed Blood Theatre commissioned theatre artists to process and document the moment.
It’s ICE Out of Minnesota Day, and Twin Cities Theatres Are Part of It
Theatres across Minnesota have closed for the day during the state’s general strike against ICE’s violence.
Dialogues Across Difference, Both Here and Abroad
Our field, and our current issue, continue to remind us: We have the means to create connection in divisive times.
Offscript: Mixed Blood Is in Good Hands
On this episode, the editors talk to the founding artistic director of Mixed Blood Theatre, Jack Reuler, and his soon-to-be successor Mark Valdez about leadership, social justice, and the future of theatre.
Mark Valdez Named Next Artistic Director of Mixed Blood Theatre
He will succeed founding artistic director Jack Reuler, who has led the Minneapolis theatre for 46 years.
Faye M. Price Named McKnight Foundation’s 2021 Distinguished Artist
The $50,000 award goes to Minnesotan who has made significant contributions to the state’s culture.
Founder Jack Reuler to Reinvent Mixed Blood and Step Aside
Reuler will depart in July 2022 after helping the company transition to a new model around social justice.
Inclusion: We Can’t Do It Alone
Disability inclusion can’t simply be tacked on as an extra in theatre’s budgets and planning; it must be intentional and funded. The good news is that it benefits everyone.
Plains: ‘Too Stubborn to Go Away’
Theatres in Nebraska, Minnesota, and Missouri work to adapt to the new reality and plan for the next chapter.
