by Ken LaZebnik
October 26 – November 22

“I always try to act normal but my normal isn’t normal.”

Bill is a college-bound 17-year-old, equipped with scholastic brilliance but low emotional intelligence, keen self-awareness yet an inability to read social cues, and a charming directness yet prone to taking everything he hears literally. In this sensitive yet unsentimental portrait of a young man with Asperger’s Syndrome, Bill’s outing with a young woman becomes a memorable, insightful look at the tugs, shifts and about-faces found on the autism spectrum. Click here to download a study guide.

DR. KING’S DREAM
January 11 – February 21

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led American society through some its most profound changes with passion, devotion, and courage. Drawn from his own letters, sermons, books and speeches (including the timeless “I Have A Dream”), this biography memorably illuminates why he is honored with a holiday each January. Click here to download a study guide.

AFRICAN AMERICA
by Warren C. Bowles
January 10 – February 13

The surprising appearance of a charming, magical African leads a modern interracial couple to a better understanding and appreciation of the experience of immigrants to Minnesota from Liberia, Ethiopia, and Somalia and helps them consider how to connect with and celebrate one’s heritage. Click here here to download a study guide.

DAUGHTERS OF AFRICA
by Syl Jones
January 10 – February 13

Fueled by the songs of Lena Horne, Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah, and many others, this exuberant, music-driven celebration of African American women’s triumphs and accomplishments features a striking collection of profiles of the famous and the forgotten. Click here to download a study guide.

MINNECANOS
by Joe Minjares and Thomas Benitez
April 11–May 8

Using mementos collected over a lifetime and some lively corridos (story songs), an old man awakens his great-granddaughter’s interest in their shared Chicano history. What emerges from the stories and reconciliations among the generations is a touching and invigorating renewal of family and culture. Click here to download a study guide.

PERFORMANCE PRICING:
A single Mixed Blood presentation costs $650 in the Twin Cities metro area and $1100 outside it. Fees are all-inclusive, covering the 45-minute performance, resource guides, and all travel costs. A discount for additional performances on the same day at the same site is often available.

Subsidies are often available, based on location, geographical boundaries, or other criteria. Mixed Blood’s knowledgeable staff may also suggest sources of direct funding. Programs are frequently available beyond the dates indicated, although fees may increase slightly.

To schedule a program or for more information, contact Charlie Moore at 1-888-338-0937 or cmoore@mixedblood.com.