Lou Bellamy and David Alan Anderson on WCCO - March 24, 2009
"This year marks the 50th anniversary of 'A Raisin in the Sun,' a story about a working class black family struggling to make a decision about a large amount of insurance money."
Lorraine Hansberry's play, "A Raisin in the Sun" turns 50 years old. The Penumbra Theatre Company has a new interpretation of the classic play about the American racial divide. Penumbra's artistic director Lou Bellamy joins Midmorning to talk about the new production.
Rented Bodies: A Social Change Project by Macalester Ambassador Rachel Bernstein - March 6, 2009
"Does life imitate art? Or does art imitate life? Rachel Bernstein, attempts to make life and art one in a production she is directing called "Rented Bodies." The show is loosely based upon the musical, "Rent." However, Bernstein has found a way to make the once controversial production fresher and more personal."
Rented Bodies 8:00pm, Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Weyerhaeuser Chapel, Macalester College
Free and Open to the Public
Penumbra drama tackles historical minefield of black-Jewish relations - February 20, 2009
"Playwright Matthew Lopez is neither black nor Jewish. But that did not stop him from wading into the historical minefield of black-Jewish relations in his Civil War-era drama '"The Whipping Man.'"
Radio Golf has been moved to kick off the 2009-2010 season! - February 12, 2009
Penumbra's Board and Staff felt the decision to move Radio Golf to open the 2009-2010 season was the best way to protect the artistic excellence and integrity of the production, and to demonstrate the company's continued commitment to fiscal responsibility, especially during these difficult economic times. We remain committed to producing the entire 20th Century Cycle by August Wilson, and now plan to present one Wilson play per year for the next few seasons. We thank you for your understanding and continued support in our efforts to build for our future. (press release)
If you currently hold tickets for Radio Golf, you will be receiving a letter from the Box Office detailing your options.
If you have questions, contact the Box Office at 651-224-3180 or
or the managing director at 651-288-6780 or
Penumbra cuts back, delays Wilson play - February 12, 2009
"Penumbra Theatre Company announced Wednesday that it's cutting its budget by a quarter. The company also plans to delay its final play of the 2008-09 season."
Penumbra says hello to money and buy-buy to some solid working capital - January 11, 2009
"Penumbra Theatre Company has completed its New Era Campaign, a $3 million endeavor to pay for some modest upgrades at its home in St. Paul's Selby-Dale neighborhood and to ensure the artistic viability of one of the country's foremost African-American theaters."
