CommedAI
A Commedia Dell'Arte Improv Show
March 14-30
CommedAI combines the Renaissance improvised theatre form known as Commedia Dell’Arte and the large language model Artificial Intelligence program, Chat GPT. Capturing the excitement and spontaneity of an improv show performed by gut-bustingly funny masters of physical comedy, CommedAI promises to be a cutting edge new work with high entertainment value. CommedAI premieres March 14th- March 30th. |
The St. Croix Vaudeville
July 18-28
The St. Croix Vaudeville Show combines the talents of professional variety, circus and theatre artists from the Twin Cities and beyond, with the talents of local performers of all levels of experience. A cross between a community talent show, and the commercially popular variety format, The St. Croix Vaudeville celebrates the Historic Auditorium’s roots as a vaudeville house. Vaudeville stopped being a stage form in the 30s and 40s, but then was seen often on television shows like Carol Burnett, Johnny Carson, and Lawrence Welk. It’s the original YouTube or tiktok - with the variety adage that “if you don’t like this, wait five minutes.” |
Heck
An Original Musical by Kathryn Cesarz
October 11-27
Heck is a musical comedy about the Devil herself and her emotional support Demon, Belpho, as she copes with her on-again, off-again relationship with Her-Ex. The show will feature original music, puppetry, stage combat, and lots of laughs. This world-premiere by our very own Executive Director, Kathryn Cesarz, will grace the Festival Theatre stage this October. |