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Penumbra has two world premieres, continues Wilson cycle - March 3, 2010
A pair of world premieres and a special presentation at the Guthrie are among the highlights of Penumbra Theatre Company's newly announced 2010-11 season.

Penumbra has two world premieres, continues Wilson cycle
by Ross Raihala

Pioneer Press, March 3, 2010

Penumbra Announces 2010-11 Season - March 2, 2010
Penumbra Theatre has announced a 2010-11 season with two world premieres and a revival of August Wilson's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

Penumbra announces 2010-11 season
by Graydon Royce

Star Tribune, March 2, 2010

Black Pearl Sings and touches on difficult issues - February 17, 2010
A new play at Penumbra Theatre in St. Paul explores the relationship between an academic collecting slave songs, and a woman prisoner who claims to have the songs the researcher needs.
 

Black Pearl Sings and touches on difficult issues
by Euan Kerr

MPR, February 17, 2010

Actresses in "Black Pearl Sings!" say this two-woman play is a gem - February 16, 2010
It's about realizing that no matter the barriers, culturally or economically, what matters is at the core, we are humans and we can all connect.

Actresses in Penumbra production "Black Pearl Sings!" say this two-woman play is a gem
by Ross Raihala

Pioneer Press, February 16, 2010

"Black Pearl" uses history to explore the present - February 13, 2010
The Penumbra show looks at a researcher and a prisoner who come together over a collection of songs.

"Black Pearl" uses history to explore the present
by Rohan Preston

Star Tribune, February 13, 2010

An Interview with Lou Bellamy - February 3, 2010
It's my belief that you learn the most about yourself when you see that self reflected in others. The extent of your humanity may be the extent to which you're able to see yourself in the eyes of people who are different from you.

An interview with Lou Bellamy, founder and artistic director of Penumbra Theatre in St. Paul, Minn.
By Julie Berg-Raymond

The Decorah Newspapers, February 3, 2010

Lou and Sarah Bellamy to Present at Midwest Black History Conference - January 28, 2010
Lou and Sarah Bellamy will present the scene study from August Wilson's play "Piano Lesson." Lou Bellamy is the founder and artistic director of the Penumbra Theatre in Minneapolis, America's premier theatre dedicated to dramatic exploration of the African American experience.

Luther College to host 7th annual Midwest Black History Conference Thursday, Feb. 25

The Decorah Newspapers, January 28, 2010

The Whipping Man, Best of 2009 - January 4, 2010
The Whipping Man was named Best Production of 2009 by both the Pioneer Press and City Pages!

...a tense, thought-provoking and nuanced production that eschewed easy answers.
Best of 2009 -- Theater: Poor economy didn't strap a season rich in strong productions
Dominic P. Papatola, Pioneer Press, December 28, 2009

It was a story of American history delivered with staggering power, depth, and agility.
The Best of Twin Cities theater 2009
Quinton Skinner, City Pages, January 4, 2010

Penumbra Receives 4 Best Of Awards - December 2009
Penumbra received four honors from Lavender Magazine:
  • Best Production 2009 for A Raisin in the Sun
  • Best Production 2009 for The Whipping Man
  • Best Director 2009, Lou Bellamy for A Raisin in the Sun, The Whipping Man, and Radio Golf
  • Theater Artist of the Decade, 2000-2009, Lou Bellamy

Year in Review 2009 & 2000-2009 Decade in Review
by John Townsend

Lavender Magazine, December 2009

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