Guthrie Theater

Pre- and Post-Play Discussions

These popular free events give our audiences an opportunity to meet actors, artists and theater staff to discuss productions currently running. Pre-play discussions feature members of the artistic team, such as the director, designers, dramaturgs, movement and speech coaches. Post-play discussions involve the actors.

Upcoming Discussions:
Sunday, November 22, post-play discussion following 1 p.m. performance
Saturday, November 28, post-play discussion following 1 p.m. performance

How'd They Do That Workshop

What was the inspiration for the set? Was the play rewritten in rehearsals? Aren't those wigs itchy? Through these eye-opening workshops, you can learn how the Guthrie's artists and staff create a production -- from early developmentand designs to rehearsal, costume fittings and staging of the play. 

Faith Healer Workshop
Saturday, November 21 from 9 - 11 a.m.
Panelists include:
Richard Girtain - Technical Director
Christine Richardson - Costume Designer
Jo Holcomb - Dramaturg
Ben McGovern - Associate Director
Sally Wingert - Actor
Raye Birk - Actor
Cost: $15

A Special Event - Faith & Healing

The Guthrie and the Minnesota Consortium of Theological Schools invite you to attend a performance of Faith Healer followed by "Reflections by Theologians and Physicians," a panel and audience discussion.

Tuesday, November 10, 7:30 p.m. (Discussion to follow performance)
Panelists include:
Dr. Chris Armstrong, associate professor of Church History, Bethel Seminary
Dr. Frederick Gaiser, professor of Old Testament, Luther Seminary
Dr. Jon Hallberg, University of Minnesota Medical School
Dr. Adil Ozdemir, assistant professor, Theology Department, University of St. Thomas
Rev. Mary E. McNamara, president, United Theological Seminary, moderator

Tuesday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. (Discussion to follow performance)
Panelists include:
Rabbi Barry D. Cytron, Macalester College
Fr. Anthony Ruff, O.S.B., St. John's School of Theology
Rev. Martha Postlethwaite, Chaplain and Associate Professor, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Dr. Gregory A. Plotnikoff, The Penny George Institute for Health and Healing
Dr. Richard Bliese, president, Luther Seminary, moderator

Click here to learn more about the panelists