nimbus Explores Myth, Tricksters, and the Origins of Knowledge

nimbus Explores Myth, Tricksters, and the Origins of Knowledge

nimbus has begun rehearsal for its next production, tentatively called The Shadows. Rehearsal began Monday, March 11 for this new play that seeks to understand and retell the stories that we have told since the beginnings of time about humans and their relation to the natural world. Inspired by Trickster myths and the many common threads between them, directors Ernest Briggs and Mitchell Frazier had initially started discussing the show concept several years ago. As they grew more excited about the idea, they brought in playwright and co-Artistic Director Josh Cragun.

How 'Nimbus Presents: A Count Up to Christmas' Got Started

How 'Nimbus Presents: A Count Up to Christmas' Got Started

Many years ago, Chuck Neerland, the father of nimbus co-Artistic Director Liz Neerland, said to his daughter after a show: “Why can’t you just do A White Christmas?” To which Liz replied, “You don’t want to see what we’d do to A White Christmas.” This interaction spawned years of jokes about the production, including a poster design created one year with crayons at the old Little T’s off of Eat Street.

COVID-19 Policies

nimbus is dedicated to returning to the stage safely and responsibly. Our first concern is for the health and well-being of our artists, audience, and staff. We have developed our Covid-19 policies in consideration of recommendations from the MN Department of Health, the CDC, and conversations with other theater and live events presenters in MN. We will update these policies as necessary.

Vaccination

All staff and artists are fully vaccinated.

Masking

If state transmission levels remain “substantial” or “high” all patrons and staff will be required to wear masks inside the theater and throughout the performance.

Seating

We are currently seating to full capacity, following the guidelines set by the MN Department of Health. We will adjust if necessary based on changing guidance.

Cancellations and Exchanges

We are nothing without our audience, and we are excited to welcome you back. We ask that if you are feeling sick or show any symptoms, please stay home. We will gladly switch your tickets to another performance if necessary, or offer a refund if you are unable to attend.

It all starts with research

It all starts with research

Every show begins with Idea Week, where we explore the show’s concept and look for inspiration. During this phase, we watch videos, explore visual concepts, and we do a lot of reading. Playwright Liz Neerland did a lot of research to prepare for creating the show. First, she explored the history of wolves in North America: from efforts to eradicate them; their near-extinction before researchers and conservationists led studies to understand who they really were; and, once we understood more, to re-establish the wolf in the United States.

Coming in April, our 50th Production...

Coming in April, our 50th Production...

Since our origins in the 2001 Fringe Festival, we’ve brought 49 productions to life at stages across the Twin Cities. This April, we are bringing our 50th production to life. This world premiere devised work will be written by Co-Artistic Director Liz Neerland, who is co-creating the work along with director Josh Cragun and an all star cast of nimbus alums: Heidi Berg, Ernest Briggs, Nicole Goeden, Brian Hesser, Song Kim, and Laura Mason. Tapped to design the show are artists Ursula Bowden, Mitchel Frazier, Forrest Godfrey, Caitlin Hammel, Rubble&Ash, and Corinna Knepper Troth.

What we are reading now...

What we are reading now...

We’ve just wrapped the research phase of our hermit show, and we thought you might be interested in some of the inspiration behind playwright Liz Neerland’s concept. We’ve been exploring a variety of individuals who removed themselves, or were removed from society, both real and fictional. Here’s a look at our reading list for this show. Feel free to read along with us!

Coming to The Crane in November, a new play about Hermits

Coming to The Crane in November, a new play about Hermits

Yesterday we began work on our next production, a show about hermits, inspired by real events and written by nimbus co-Artistic Director Liz Neerland. Coming to The Crane Theater November 9, the production features a talented ensemble of alumni from various eras of the company's history (Delta Rae Giordano, Cate Jackson, Nicholas Nelson, Gregory Yang) and one newcomber (Brid Henry).