Since May of 2010, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Upstream Arts, a non-profit that uses the power of arts education to enhance the lives of youth and adults with disabilities. If you’ve talked to me at any time during my tenure, you’ve probably heard all about how much I love this organization. I [...]
Lindsey Cacich directed 2 pieces in a series of monologues and short scenes called The Naked I: Wide Open. This is a world premiere play created by 20% Theatre Company Twin Cities, with the contributions of over 20 local transgender/gender non-conforming artists and allies, running February 9th – 18th. All performances are at 7:30pm at [...]
Dylan Fresco will be performing in the Minneapolis Jewish Humor Festival on Saturday, January 21st, opening for Dave Goldstein. Dylan will also be writing and performing in the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s annual CONNECT Program concert for 16 area elementary and middle schools. He will also be performing Welcoming The Stranger for a private event [...]
Keeping a fresh eye and celebrating success- that’s my take away message from my Upstream Arts classes as fall session comes to a close. This fall has been a bit different for me than previous sessions because I’ve been doing more jumping around to different classes than staying on the same class week to week. [...]
Jess Finney will be stage managing The Soul of Gershwin at Park Square Theatre running December 8th – January 1st. Charles Fraser will be playing the role of Bob in Actors Theater of Minnesota’s production of Bob’s Holiday Office Party at Camp Bar in downtown Saint Paul, December 9 – 31. Click here for more [...]
JOIN THE MOMENTUM Official Countdown: Give to the Max in 5 Days – November 16th! On November 16th, every donation goes further and gives Upstream Arts the chance to earn even more money. Click HERE to learn more about why you should make a donation on Give to the Max Day – November 16th, 2011! [...]
Lindsey Cacich will be performing in The Ravagers this month, which is being produced by Savage Umbrella at the Hollywood Theater in Northeast Minneapolis, running November 4 – 6, 10 – 14 and 17 -19. Jess Finney will be a mentor and director for The Bully, part of the Chicago Avenue Project at Pillsbury House, [...]
Getting it Right I was recently talking to a participant at Brooklyn Park Lifeworks where I co-teach every Wednesday. After class she confessed to me that she is often afraid to speak up or to join the activity in class because she is afraid of saying the “wrong” thing or doing it “wrong.” I replied [...]
Sarah Brown is currently studying American Sign Language at St Paul College to become an ASL interpreter. She is also working as a Lead Actor/Actor Trainer at Pro-Crisis. Lindsey Cacich will directing a piece that will be featured as part of this month’s Late Nite Series at Pillsbury House Theatre. It is written and performed [...]
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Poetry Corner: We Forgot the Orange Beach
