The Lab Theater - Minneapolis

700 NORTH 1ST STREET, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401 TEL: 612-333-7977 EMAIL: INFO_THELABTHEATER.ORGWAREHOUSE DISTRICTTHE THEATER HOME

UPCOMING EVENTS:

ON STAGE NOW:

JANUARY 21-22, 2012SPCA presentsURINETOWN(student production)Saint Paul Conservatory students present their J-term musical, based off of the Tony Award Winning Musical.FEB 24 - MARCH 18, 2012THEATER LATTÉ DA presentsBEAUTIFUL THINGAn emotionally charged story featuring the music of The Mamas and The Papas, featuring Erin Schwab as Mama Cass.MARCH 22 - APR 15, 2012THE MOVING COMPANYAward-winning theater company features members of former JEUNE LUNE theater present A startling new work with Nathan Keepers and Christina Baldwin.MAY, 2012INTERACT THEATERIvey Award Winning Theater

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JANUARY 21 - 22 J-Term Student Production

For 13 days in January each year, academic classes go on hiatus and students are immersed in rehearsals for an arts performance project. Directed by Zach Curtis

PRODUCTIONS

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

NOW ON STAGE

PAST PRODUCTIONS

SPCA - J-TERM MUSICAL January 21-22, 2012

Theater Latté Da presents: BEAUTIFUL THING February 24 - March 18, 2012

MN FRINGE FESTIVAL August, 2011

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Cardinal Theatricals ROCKY HORROR LIVE! Sept 15 - Oct 31, 2011

The Moving Co. presents: WERTHER AND LOTTE March 22 - April 15, 2012

Interact Center Presents A NEW PROJECT May, 2012

THREADS DANCE PROJECT November, 2011

MORE HISTORY OF SHOWS - COMING SOON!

ABOUT The LAB Theater is a 6,000 square-foot warehouse, originally built by The Guthrie Theater as a "laboratory" space for experimental and unique works. 20-some odd years later, the theater has become home to a number of independent productions - ranging from live theatre, concerts, The Minnesota Fringe festival, cabaret and elaborate full-scale theatrical productions. Located in the trendy Warehouse District/North Loop neighborhood of downtown, it is a perfect venue for audiences seeking bold new theatre and dynamic sightlines, seating and comfort.

HISTORY OF THE LAB

VENUE RENTAL INFORMATION

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TICKETS

Tickets may be purchased 24/7 ONLINE at this site.

Box office accepts cash and credit cards for payment and accepts VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER. Box Office is only open for in-person sales approximately 1 hour prior to productions and not open during the normal business day. Tickets may be printed at home for fast access upon arrival at the theater. Any will call tickets may be picked up 1 hour prior to showtimes.

Most productions offer general admission due to the unique nature of the venue and shows sell out very quickly. It is highly suggested to purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

The Lab Theater offers a cafè bar and concession area,

serving beers, wines and soft drinks before and during intermisions.

For any inquries, please call 612-333-7977.

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THE LAB THEATER700 North 1st StreetMinneapolis, MN 55401Tell: 1+ 612-333-3377

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For rental or business inquiries, please email:

info_thelabtheater.org

IT MIGHT BE HOPE
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$20 General Admission

(includes free copy of Remembering to Dream EP with ticket purchase)

IT MIGHT BE HOPE:

Songs in the Spirit of the Season

A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR BROADWAY CARES / EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS

Jason Forbach is thrilled to be performing at The LAB Theater on this special concert evening benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Forbach, along with his cast mates in the 25th Anniversary National Touring production of Les Miserables , present It Might Be Hope: Songs in the Spirit of the Season. With songs from Forbachs holiday album, Remembering To Dream, alongside traditional and non-traditional holiday music, this program promises to be a fun, emotionally evocative and inspirational evening, everyone can enjoy.

Each ticket purchase will also receive a free copy of Remembering To Dream with the entirety of the proceeds benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.

JOY
ON STAGE NOVEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 17, 2011 INTERACT THEATER presents JOY: A Holiday CabaretFuturing Kevin Kling, Eriq Nelson and the Interact actors with and without disabilities. With special appearances by Tod Petersen.Directed by Tod Petersen.

GET TICKETS $22 standard$18 seniors/students$15 16(and under) Groups of 10+ $10 preview and Monday $5 patrons using ASL/AD services

An all original production filled with music and dance, bowing to the JOY of the season and thensome! Set in an old-fashioned supper-club,ballroom-like atmosphere, the show will explorethe many different aspects of JOY: remembering JOY, experiencing JOY, resenting JOY, hoping forJOY, jumping for JOY and finally, singing, dancing and celebrating JOY!

Bring on the holiday joy with this incredible variety of music including Interact favorites from the past 15 years and a dance spectacular including flamenco, ballroom, hip-hop, folk and a sensational grand tap finale!

urinetown

JAN 21 - 22, 2012

URINETOWN

THE MUSICAL

DIRECTED BY ZACH CURTIS

For 13 days in January each year, academic classes go on hiatus and students are immersed in rehearsals for an arts performance project. These rehearsals generally culminate with one or two performances. J-Term replicates the professional experience and engages students in the artistic energy of various rehearsal and performance venues under the direction of SPCPA faculty and/or guest professional artists.

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All J-Term performances require the purchase of a ticket for admission.

Proceeds from ticket sales support the work of SPCPA students in professional venues.

This year, J-Term tickets can be purchased through the ticket servicing company Brown Paper Tickets. All tickets ordered through Brown Paper Tickets cost $8.00 (students and adults). This cost includes all ticket servicing fees. All tickets are general admission. Some shows may sell out; place your order early to guarantee seating.

STAFF
"If you were any kind of Twin Cities cultural hipster in the late 1980s or early 1990s, you knew about Rubys Cabaret. The club in the Minneapolis Warehouse District housed the first performances of jazz group Moore by Four and was the original home of the idosyncratic Ballet of the Dolls. Now, 16 years after it faded from the local scene, Ruby's is making a comeback!" --Dominic P. Papatola, Pioneer Press
MARY KELLEY LEER, the new artistic director of The Lab, has a long history of arts philanthropy, producing and developed the original adventurous performing arts cabaret, "Ruby's", in the same North Loop neighborhood well before the neighborhood had a name. She shares Garland Wright's original dreams for the Lab space, and is eager to begin again.Leer originally looked at The Lab when she was looking for a larger home for Ruby's Cabaret. It was a big hole in the ground left standing when the building above had been destroyed by a fire in the 1940s. The hole was covered with a tin roof and left standing until her spouse, Chuck Leer, whose passion for the re-use of old buildings, took her to see it. Though they both found it magical and full of possibilities, it was beyond what Rubys could afford to build. Now, almost 20 years later, the space is back in her hands, and Mary Leer feels as if she has been given a gift.

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.

Rental

VENUE RENTAL INFORMATION

Contact us at: Tel: 612-333-9677 Email: info_thelabtheater.org

FEATURES:- Soaring, unobstucted space 60 x 100, with floor to ceiling height of 33 and floor to grid height of 25.- Flexible seating for audiences ranging from 100 350- Full lighting and sound equipment (inventories on pdf download to right)- Mechanical lift and truck-level loading gate- Sprung wood floor- Two full dressing rooms (with toilets, sinks and showers)- Greenroom with basic kitchen supplies (fridge, sink, furniture)- Fully accessible for wheelchairs via modern elevator, drinking fountain and double door entrance.- Secure, windowed box office, public restrooms, and a concession bar (offering wine, beer, coffee, sodas and snacks).

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PRODUCTION RENTALS The rate for the 2011-12 season (September-July)is $3750 per week.Rental includes:- Front of house staff - Box office staff and services including online ticketing - Marketing assistance through weekly email blasts, interactive website and social media, Online box office, etc.- Full component of lighting and sound equipmentLab tech staff are not included in the rental fee and are paid by the User on an as-needed basis. The full amount for tech services is fully agreed to at the time of signing a rental agreement.EVENTS / CONFERENCES / PARTIES:The Lab Theater may be perfect for your unique event. Rent ranges from $1,000 (weekdays) to $1,500 (weekends).Catering is at the choice of the User, wine and beer concession operations and staffing available. (Note: because The Lab is first and foremost a theater, the availability for weekend nights is limited.)PHOTO / VIDEO SHOOTS:Rental rates range from $500 to $1500 per dayFull use of venue, unobstructed 60x100 space, dressing rooms, greenroom and facilities.PRODUCTION DESIGN / TECHNICAL STAFFING / THEATRICAL COORDINATIONThe Lab Theater can arrange a complete production team, including theatrical stage directors, choreographers or designers and production assistants accostomed to working in the unique venue. Call us to set up an appointment with a master electrican, sound designer or and entire producing team.

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KAREN CHARLES
THREADS DANCE PROJECTKAREN L. CHARLES, CHOREOGRAPHERAcclaimed choreographer Karen L. Charles' new show follows the company's sold out premiere last spring at The Lab, based on themes of identity and human meaning.The contemporary ballet company will use music ranging from Samuel Barber to Robert Randolph and the Family Band to engage the audience in a conversation about how we see ourselves and others; and how we often struggle with being/finding who we are. The audience is also invited to expand their participation in the show by participating in the Companys Audiences Talking About Dance (ATAD) online survey. ATAD gives the audience the opportunity to share their impressions of the show.
NOVEMBER 11 & 12, 2011Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm Saturday matinee at 2:00 pmTICKETS:$25 General Admission$20 Students/Seniors

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INTERACT BENEFIT
NOVEMBER 30th, 20116:00pm - 9:00pmINTERACT THEATER presents THE ANNUAL INTERACT BENEFIT

GET TICKETS $25 General AdmissionDoors open by 6pm

With food, entertainment and a one-of-a-kind live auction featuring unique items from Interact's hugely talented staff, friends and artists!

Beautiful Thing
Feb 24 - March 18, 2012Wed - Saturdays at 7:30pmSundays at 2pm
Theater Latté Da presentsby Jonathan Harveya play with music of the Mamas and PapasDirected by Jeremy B. Cohen BEAUTIFUL THING is the emotionally charged story of two teenage boys who unexpectedly fall in love. This moving drama was a hit on London's West End before inspiring the international award-winning film with the same title. Theater Latté Da will infuse the production with the music of the Mamas and Papas with local favorite Erin Schwab singing Mama Cass. Jeremy B. Cohen, producing artistic director of The Playwrights Center, will be guest directing BEAUTIFUL THING.Contains strong language.
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GET TICKETS Ticket Prices:Preview (Friday, Feb. 24) - $23Opening (Saturday, Feb. 25) - $39Weds, Thursdays, Sundays - $35Fridays and Saturdays - $39

Special Performances:ASL/Audio Described March 15, 7:30 p.m.Post-show Discussions February 26; March 1, 4, 8, 11 & 15Directors Dialogue March 7 (post-show)

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