Arts News
Artist Spotlight featuring TRFACT, More Drama Please!
Listen to TRFACT Executive Director Jane Anderson and NWMAC Staff talk about theater in NW Minnesota for youth. This discussion includes the NWMAC exhibit More Drama Please! as well as a number of other items.
Watch the discussion here.
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC)'s exhibit – More Drama Please! Open from October 4 through the end of November, this gallery exhibit features non-profit theater groups that work primarily with children in the NW Minnesota region. When you visit the exhibit you will find props, costumes, shoes, Paper-Mache creations, photos, playbills, advertising, and historical information. Many of the props and costumes are handmade and have been used in a variety of plays over the years.
The featured theater groups are Thief River Falls Area Community Theater, Middle River Community Theatre, and Fosston Community Theater. For this exhibit there are no pieces of art for sale. To view the exhibit virtually click the link below.
TRFACT Director Jane Anderson has said, “Since I am a full-time employee of the Thief River Falls ACT, theater is my working life. But it is also my non-working life. I live to create theater for the community, to educate children and adults on stage, and to bring joy and inspiration to those in the audiences. Bringing joy to others, makes me happy and whole.” Jane has much more to say during this Artist Spotlight.
The NWMAC Gallery is located at Northland Community and Technical College, 1101 State Highway 1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. The gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30-5 PM and at other times when events are held at the college. Enter through Door B. Visitor parking is free.
This exhibit is made possible with funding from The McKnight Foundation. Please sign up for our e-newsletter on our website home page to see the latest news and grant announcements. Email director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886 to reach our office during regular business hours.
Auditions for Fall Play A.C.T. of Thief River Falls — Consider Trying Out!
AUDITIONS FOR FALL PLAY
A.C.T. of Thief River Falls is seeking auditions for its fall play, which will feature two titles: “It’s All an Act” by Carl L. Williams and “Bad Auditions for Bad Actors” by ian McWethy.
Auditions will take place at the Eagles Club on September 28 and 29 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Please be prepared to read from the script: “Bad Auditions” is available online at www.playscripts.com/play/2257 Copies will be available at the audition also.
Performances will take place on November 17-19 at the Eagles Club in Thief River Falls. The play will be directed by Jane Anderson.
This is a great opportunity for new actors or for seasoned actors on a tight schedule. This evening will feature several short segments with a large cast.
For more information, contact Jane Anderson at trfact56701@gmail.com.
Exhibits in 2016
Exhibits at the NWMAC Gallery at the River Walk Gallery in 2016 included: Irene Bertils, Crookston - Drawings (January – February 2016), Ron Woolever, Roseau – Photography (March – April 2016 ), Karlee Westrem, East Grand Forks – Acrylic Paintings (May 2016), Joe Wavra, Red Lake Falls – Carvings and Chainsaw Sculptures (June 2016), Beau Bakken, Hallock – Paintings (July 2016), Jodi Peterson, Norman County - Glassworks (August 2016), Jean Honl, Roseau Rosemaling (September 2016), Thief River Falls Area Community Theater Costumes and Posters (October 2016), Creative Artworks of Crookston (November – December 2016), and Dale Mackowick, Fertile. Oil Painting (December 2016).