TOURING

Mixed Blood Theatre promotes pluralism throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest annually with 5–7 touring productions, performing in schools, colleges, community centers, places of worship, detention centers, corporate boardrooms, and on reservations. The entertaining shows portray role models of color and with disabilities, allow those with differences to see themselves reflected on stage in important ways, and provoke discussion of cultural competence. The touring productions also show the possibilities of live theater as a vehicle for change and as a career option, as well as provide access to people who live in poverty or are culturally isolated. The program is expanding in 2010-12 with support from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

For more information or to book a tour, call (888) 338-0937 or email Charlie Moore.

ON THE JOB

Mixed Blood Theatre’s On the Job program creates dynamic, customized theater to address issues of inclusion in the public and private sectors. The workplace is a principal arena of interaction for people of broad cultural and socio-economic differences, and often the center point for important policy decisions that affect the way that business is conducted and customers/constituents are served. Using the language and traditions of live theatre—music, dance, comedy, and satire—the tailor-made plays, produced by and with artists of color, provoke awareness and provide skill building opportunities that help employees and workplaces confront barriers to personal and business success.

Customized shows suit the client’s needs, and audience sizes can vary from 25 to 500 or more. Mixed Blood Theatre can facilitate post-show discussions, provide sign language interpreters or organize additional material for meetings and conferences.

On the Job Clients
HealthPartners
Medtronic
Ceridian Corporation
Mayo Clinic
University of Minnesota
William Mitchell College of Law
United Arts
Target
Minnesota State Board of Public Defense
Northwest Airlines
City of Minneapolis
University of Nebraska
The McKnight Foundation

For more information or to book an OTJ performance, call (612) 338-2155 or email Jack Reuler.

Download a catalogue of On the Job offerings here.