Written by Lisa Loomer
Directed by Jack Reuler

Sep 25 - Oct 19, 2008
At Mixed Blood's Alan Page Auditorium

When Jesse, an easily distracted nine-year-old, is diagnosed with ADHD, his mother seeks answers from a slew of specialists—allergists, psychologists, psychiatrists, homeopath­s—as well as neighbors, family, and friends. This controversial comedy (bombarded by video and sound) asks whether genetics, living in a world of sensory overload, vaccinations, diet, and the environment, cause or contribute to ADD and ADHD.  Are kids too readily diagnosed and overly medicated? And is it OK to laugh when discussing one of society’s greatest present-day barriers?  

Written by Jason Grote
Directed by Sarah Rasmussen

Oct 30 – Nov 23, 2008
At Mixed Blood’s Alan Page Auditorium

Featuring a soundscape of "trip-hop" music, 1001 hyperlinks tales from “One Thousand and One Nights” to contemporary America bouncing from Persia to the U.S. to Gaza and beyond.  Juxtaposing the contemporary story of Dahna and Alan—an Arab woman and a Jewish man—against Scheherazade's stories, this old world tale of Arabian markets and palaces is interwoven with modern politics of romance and culture, electronic courtship, and emotional deception.   

Written by Carlyle Brown
Directed by Marion McClinton

Jan 15 – Feb 8, 2009
At Mixed Blood’s Alan Page Auditorium

Set against a backdrop of fast horses, gritty racetracks, and high stakes betting, Pure Confidence is an extraordinary tale of one of the most successful athletes of his day—Simon Cato, a slave.  In a rare historical drama for Mixed Blood, Pure Confidence is a funny and daring look at the complexity of race, love, and dignity.  

Written by Rick Najera
Directed by Mark Valdez

Mar 13 - 22, 2009
At History Theatre in St. Paul

Mixed Blood’s eleventh bilingual production is a run-amok comedy about a quinceañera, the definitive event in the life of a young Chicana when families celebrate their daughters’ arrival into womanhood.  Eddy Valderama wants to throw the ultimate "Quince" for his daughter Sonora…only he's ten years late.  Three generations of women respond to his generosity and tardiness in this hysterical play, replete with all the trappings and traditions of a quinceañera and written by one of TV and stage's top Latino comedians. 

Crafted by Rhiana Yazzie with playwrights Tomson Highway, Diane Glancy, Yvette Nolan, Arigon Starr, Darren Renville, Drew Hayden Taylor, and Rhiana Yazzie

Directed by Sarah Rasmussen

Apr 23 - May 17, 2009
At Mixed Blood's Alan Page Auditorium

Seven indigenous writers from nine North American First Nations explore gaming, sports mascots, sovereignty and a host of Native issues in this “play-within-a-Pow Wow.” With music, dance, storytelling and distinctive Indian humor, Red Ink creates a powerful portrait of a Native America that few know.

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