4/30/13

This Side of Paradise
playing through May 19

Watch the Behind-the-Scenes Video

Unleash your own creativity with two fun classes at History Theatre:
Acting for Everyone and Writing From Memory

Take a trip through Fitzgerald's Paris with MPR next spring.

Read on for more details!


History Theatre

Playing thru May 19, 2013

This Side of Paradise

music & lyrics by Nancy Harrow
book by Nancy Harrow & Will Pomerantz
Directed by Ron Peluso
Music Direction by Andrew Fleser
Choreography by Regina Peluso
Featuring Norah Long as Zelda Fitzgerald, Alan Sorenson as Dr. Cassell, Bradley Beahen as F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Kendall Anne Thompson as young Zelda.

Told from Zelda’s point of view, This Side of Paradise, is a new jazz musical about F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, icons of the Jazz Age and St. Paul’s own “beautiful fools.”


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This Side of Paradise


Fitzgeralds Paris Tour

Thanks to a generous challenge grant from Richard and Nancy Nicholson,
all NEW DONATIONS made to History Theatre before May 19 will be matched up to $10,000!
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During the run of This Side of Paradise History Theatre is offering TWO fun opportunities for YOU to tap into your expressive side and share your stories!

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ACTING FOR EVERYONE
Drawing from the letters of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, this class will introduce participants to the worlds of acting and performance while exploring the exciting and romantic lives of two icons of the Jazz Age and American literature. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The class will meet on two evenings:
Tuesday, May 7, 6:30–8:30 p.m. & Tuesday, May 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
At History Theatre, on stage

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WRITING FROM MEMORY
Do you have a few old family photos that have always intrigued you? Maybe you have stories or a bit of interesting family history you'd like to explore. This fun and accessible workshop will use the tools of writing to explore your personal or family stories and bring them to life on the page. Absolutely no experience necessary and everyone is welcome!

The class will meet on four Saturday mornings:
Saturday, May 11, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 18, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 1, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 8, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
At History Theatre, in the Rehearsal Room


2013 Performance schedule
This Side of Paradise

  • Thusday, April 18, 8:00 p.m.
    – Preview
  • Friday, April 19, 8:00 p.m.
    – Preview
  • Saturday, April 20, 8:00 p.m.
    – Opening
    A Dinner in Paradise at 6p
  • Sunday, April 21, 2:00 p.m.
    – Afterthoughts – Nancy Harrow & Will Pomerantz, 4:15p
  • Thursday, April 25, 10 a.m. & 8:00 p.m.
    Social Six-Pack
  • Friday, April 26, 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 27, 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 28, 2:00 p.m.
    – Afterthoughts, 4:15p
  • Thursday, May 2, 10 a.m. & 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 3, 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 4, 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 5, 2:00 p.m.
    – Afterthoughts, 4:15p
  • Thursday, May 9, 10 a.m. & 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 10, 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 11, 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
    – Fitzgerald Walking Tour, 11a
  • Sunday, May 12, 2:00 p.m.
    – Afterthoughts, 4:15p
  • Thursday, May 16, 10 a.m. & 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 17, 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 18, 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
    – Fitzgerald Walking Tour, 11a
  • Sunday, May 19, 2:00 p.m.
    – Afterthoughts, 4:15p

Tickets

Tiered seating at History Theatre:
History Theatre Tiered Seating Chart

Tier 1 (blue):
Adults $40 / Seniors $38

Tier 2 (pink):
Adults $36 / Seniors $34

Tier 3 (yellow):
Adults $32 / Seniors $30

Children (up to 18 yrs old):
$15


Discount rates are available for groups of 12 or more.

Contact Jill Vaughn, Group Sales Manager for information about group discounts: by phone 651.292.4320 or by email.

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