Artists at Work
A collective of artistry
Every season, hundreds of actors, directors and designers interact with the Guthrie and create theater across our three stages. Add in our local, year-round staff, and you’ve got an exceptional group of world-class artists who build each production from the stage up.


Sound Design
Learn how every sound, noise and note builds an auditory landscape.

Playwriting
Go inside the mind of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.

Prosthetics
See Cyrano de Bergerac’s unsightly prosthetic nose in the making.

Costumes
Discover how many yards of fabric it takes to make a petticoat.

Carpentry
Observe how we built the onstage pool for Metamorphoses.

Playwriting
Learn about the visual idea that led Paula Vogel to write Indecent.

Acting
Find out why Sally Wingert doesn’t want to do anything but act.

Scenic Art
Explore how a series of brushstrokes becomes a scenic backdrop.

Directing
Dive into the ever-evolving process of directing with Lileana Blain-Cruz.
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Classes & Workshops for Adults
Experiences for all skill levels

Explore Productions Past
From Shakespeare to summer musicals, see our history of classic and contemporary plays