Special Events

Tuesdays, March 25 – May 13, 1–2:30 p.m.
Level Five

You’re invited to join the Guthrie’s Artistic Team in an eight-week play-reading club. We'll read notable mystery scripts together and dig into each story in a casual conversation led by a member of the Artistic Team. Our final script will be Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, running this spring on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. Spend your afternoon with a cup of coffee or tea while learning about iconic mysteries and suspense thrillers of the stage.

This series is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Scripts are available for purchase in the Guthrie Store or at guthriestore.com. Save 10% when you purchase all six (subscribers save more when they use their store discount code at checkout).

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Saturdays, April 19 – May 24 | 10 a.m. – noon (no class on April 26)

UPDATE: Thank you for your overwhelming interest in this class! We have hit capacity and registrations are currently closed. Stay tuned for future offerings.

The Guthrie Theater is offering a free acting class that is open to Native communities! We welcome Native community members of all backgrounds and experiences to attend a free five-week exploration of acting from a Native perspective. Participants will dig into cold reading, script analysis, character work and an introduction to the Meisner Technique that will lead to a final showcase — all in an environment created by, for and with Native voices. All experience levels welcome. No prerequisite. Age range: High school or older. Capacity: 14 participants. 

With special guest Deanna StandingCloud
Tuesday, April 22, 5:30–7 p.m.
Dowling Studio 

Join Minneapolis-based comedian and raconteur Trish Cook (Anishinaabe) with special guest Deanna StandingCloud (Red Lake Nation of Anishinaabe) for a special event highlighting the nuances of grief with a well-balanced side of Indigenous humor. Experience firsthand that laughter is medicine, especially in our darkest times. ASL interpretration will be provided by Angela Blackdeer from Indigenous Interpreters Organization. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. 

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Want to grab a bite before or after the show? Visit the Trickster Tacos food truck in the Guthrie service lot from 4 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Dowling Studio 

Join us for an inside look at the artistry behind The Mousetrap, now playing on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. Bring your coffee and listen in as Director of Community Engagement Amanda White chats with the artists who brought this popular murder mystery to life, including Director Tracy Brigden, Vocal Coach Keely Wolter, cast member Greg Cuellar and Head of Props Karin Rabe Vance. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

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Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Level One 

Shop for keepsakes, gifts and handcrafted treasures from a curated group of local Native artisans and makers. This event is free and open to the public. We hope you'll join us! 

FEATURED VENDORS: Mni Giizhik Theatre Ensemble, Juanita Espinosa, Mari Mansfield, Crystal Batiste, Gizhik Beadwork, Corn Silk Daughter, Indigenous Interpreters Organization, Johnny Martinez

Tuesday, April 29 at 4 p.m.

This is a virtual event. A link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the conversation.

Dive deeper into The Nacirema Society, onstage at the Guthrie April 19 through May 25. Listen in as Guthrie Artistic Director Joseph Haj and Director Valerie Curtis-Newton join esteemed playwright Pearl Cleage to discuss the play, her process and the inspirations behind her work. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the great playwrights in the American theater from the comfort of your home or office.

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Thursday, May 8 at 1 p.m.
Wurtele Thrust Stage

More Than a Single Story and Hennepin County Library will bring #1 New York Times bestselling children and young adult book author and MacArthur Fellow Jason Reynolds to the Guthrie. Reynolds will be joined in an afternoon conversation with local award-winning young adult author Shannon Gibney and two 15-year-old readers, Boisey Corvah and Asher Parks.

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Friday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m.

BIPOC professionals and community members are invited to join us for a night of networking and theater. The evening includes a pre-show reception with complimentary refreshments by Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, plus a ticket to the 7:30 p.m. performance of The Nacirema Society. Metro Transit will provide free rides to this event. Tickets start at $23 (handling fees included). To purchase, use code BIPOC or call the Box Office at 612.377.2224.

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Free Metro Transit Pass

Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Level One

Shop a curated collection of jewelry, art, photography and crafts designed by Black artists and creators from the Twin Cities community. This event is open to the public, and Metro Transit will provide free rides. We hope to see you there!

Free Metro Transit Pass

Friday, May 30, 5:30–10:30 p.m.
The Depot Minneapolis

Guthrie Artistic Director Joseph Haj and Best Buy CEO and Honorary Chair Corie Barry invite you to Fanfare for the Guthrie — our annual fundraising gala. Join us for an evening studded with special guests, delightful surprises and singular opportunities to support the Guthrie. Hosted tables and individual tickets are available — we hope you’ll join us!

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