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On Tour in 2011–12

ACCORDING TO COYOTE
Oct 3–Nov 13, 2011
This energetic collection of lightning-paced legends gives life to Coyote, the wise/foolish/brave/sneaky and very entertaining Trickster—a teacher, magician and hero in American Indian traditions.

DR. KING'S DREAM
Jan 9–Feb 12, 2012
Drawn from Martin Luther King’s own letters, sermons, books and speeches, this biography memorably illuminates why he is honored with a holiday each January.

DAUGHTERS OF AFRICA
Jan 16–Feb 19, 2012
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.

HIJAB TUBE
Apr 9–May 6, 2012
A young Muslim woman takes her questions about wearing a hijab to YouTube in this fascinating look at Islam in 21st century America.

Mainstage Matinees

School-day matinees of Mixed Blood’s mainstage season can be arranged to fit your schedule. Contact Charlie Moore at (888) 338-0937 or (612) 338-0937.

Regional Touring

Mixed Blood Theatre's entertaining, eye-opening productions brilliantly spotlight the pluralistic threads of the American cultural fabric.

Mixed Blood promotes pluralism throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest annually with several touring productions, performing in schools, colleges, community centers, places of worship, detention centers, corporate boardrooms, and on reservations. Easy to arrange and accommodate, our regional touring productions promote inclusion and individual equality, showing live theater as a vehicle for change.

Public Performances

please check with venues for details

Dr. King's Dream

Jan 26, 7 pm – Monticello Middle School, Monticello
Jan 30, 2 pm – Rainy River Community College, International Falls
Jan 30, 7:30 pm – Vermillion Community College, Ely
Feb 1, 10 am – Hibbing Community College, Hibbing
Feb 1, 5 pm – Mesabi Range Community College, Virginia
Feb 3, 10 am – Itasca Community College, Grand Rapids
Feb 4, 2 pm – Mississippi Library, Fridley
Feb 8, 9 am – Iowa Lake Community College, Estherville IA
Feb 8, 1 pm – Iowa Lake Community College, Emmetsburg IA
Feb 9, Noon – Presentations College at Fairmont Opera House, Fairmont

Daughters of Africa

Jan 30, 7 pm – MN West Community & Technical College, Worthington
Feb 2, Noon – South Central College, N. Mankato
Feb 2, 7:30 pm – Regional Cultural Arts Center, New York Mills
Feb 6, Noon – College of Mary, Omaha NE
Feb 6, 7 pm – Augustana College, Sioux Falls SD
Feb 7, 7 pm – University of Minnesota-Crookston, Crookston
Feb 8, Noon – MN State Community & Technical College, Moorhead
Feb 8, 7 pm – Northland College, Thief River Falls
Feb 9, Noon – Northland College, East Grand Forks
Feb 10, 7 pm – Royalton Library, Royalton
Feb 18, 2 pm – Burnhaven Library, Burnsville

Kudos from Our Tour Audiences

“I continue to be impressed with the quality of the shows Mixed Blood puts together…A big 'thank you' for continuing to bring the message of diversity and cultural understanding.”
–Jeff Elstad, Willow Creek Middle School, Rochester (MN)

“The whole experience was a very positive one. From the teaching guide that came well in advance, to the professionalism of everyone I spoke/worked with, to the high caliber performance—everything was terrific!”
—Ahna Brandvik, Four Seasons A+ Elementary, St Paul (MN)

"Theory of Mind and Dr. King's Dream were outstanding…They drove through a snowstorm to our location up on the Canadian border, showing great pride in their profession. I would highly recommend any performance by Mixed Blood.”
—Mark Nohner, Lake of the Woods High, Baudette (MN)

The expansion in the 2011–12 touring program is supported by a grant provided by the MN State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the MN State Legislature from the MN arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of MN on Nov 4, 2008.