Dial M for Murder
2017-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
February 17 – 26, 2017
When murder calls…hang up! Deception, betrayal, passion and greed prove potent ingredients for a perfect mystery in this gripping thriller, famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock. Ex-tennis professional Tony Wendice married his wife Margot for her money. Now he plans to kill her for the same reason. When his precise murder plot goes awry, can he improvise an equally deadly plan B? The exciting ending of this psychologically suspenseful story, which has thrilled audiences for decades, will leave you breathless at the edge of your seat.
Performance Sponsor:
and The Hideaway Coffeehouse and Wine Bar
Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

Twisted Apples
2017-03-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
*Members please note: Because this is a special theater event, member vouchers may not be redeemed for Twisted Apples.*

Friday, March 17 at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 18 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 19 at 2:00pm
Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield

Listen to playwright Brendon Etter talk about Twisted Apples on MPR’s Art Hounds!
TWISTED APPLES: STORIES FROM WINESBURG, OHIO is a new music-theater piece based on Sherwood Anderson’s classic American novel Winesburg, Ohio. Created by librettist JIM PAYNE and composer ROBERT ELHAI, it tells the story of residents of Winesburg, as they struggle to overcome loneliness and isolation, and long to create a life of the imagination in a small town in the early 1900s.

The production is directed by Nautilus’ artistic director BEN KRYWOSZ, and features performers GARY BRIGGLE, JP FITZGIBBONS, JOSHUA HINCK, NORAH LONG, and ERIC MORRIS, with musical direction by JERRY RUBINO and JILL DAWE. The production is touring communities throughout Minnesota, thanks to a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. Nautilus commissioned and developed the work, and has presented semi-staged-workshop productions over the last few years in the Minnesota Fringe Festival.

Sherwood Anderson’s novel Winesburg, Ohio is a series of interconnected short stories, published in 1919. Seen as a precursor to the great American novelists such as Fitzgerald, Faulkner, and Hemingway, it is widely respected and now considered to be one of the most influential portraits of small-town life in the United States.

Honoring Anderson as their source material, Payne and Elhai have created an extraordinary trilogy of theatrical portraits. The score is rooted in musical Americana, including “roots“ orchestration (piano, violin, accordion, and string bass), in a vernacular folk style consistent with the characters’ rural culture and psychological state. Gorgeous melodies and expressive harmonies complement lyrics which are both clever and poignant, creating a masterpiece of musical storytelling that combines the accessibility of musical theater with the emotional scope of American opera.

TWISTED APPLES: STORIES FROM WINESBURG, OHIO consists of three one-act pieces: Act One is “Answered Prayers”, which tells of the Reverend Hartmann’s struggle with his sexual attraction to Kate Swift, the local high school teacher. Kate, in turn, is drawn to her former student George Willard, both as an intellectual protege and a possible lover. Act Two is “Untold Lies”, about farmhand Ray Pearson, whose friendship with a young co-worker re-ignites in Ray his own longing for domestic freedom and youthful aspirations. Act Three, “Twisted Apples”, tells of George’s mother Elizabeth Willard, her thwarted artistic ambitions, and her determination to ensure that George will not be railroaded into a conventional life of mediocrity.

AUDIENCES AND CRITICS RESPONSES:

ANSWERED PRAYERS: “Beautifully staged, gorgeous and evocative libretto and score, and knock-out singing / a human character study set to music and acted with superb and believable nuance / what a gorgeous show! / another fine example of how Nautilus and its typically superb composers, actors, and musicians pay attention to the subtle details that establish real characters and show us what they think and feel; they take away the extraneous, punctuate musically, and the heart reveals itself onstage”

UNTOLD LIES: “It’s hard to imagine a more deeply affecting work / The musical idiom is hearty Americana, with the simplicity of folk music and an operatic richness and complexity / the songs are beautifully complex and the singers and musicians are well up to their demands / gorgeous, moving, and beautifully done show / plenty of musically rewarding moments / the music and lyrics are rich and compelling / very well written, composed, and performed, this show is probably more folk opera than musical theatre, but utterly accessible”

TWISTED APPLES: “This show has been mounted by seasoned and richly talented professionals / the subtle, nuanced text is amplified by delicate, gossamer music / an excellent script and some truly gorgeous music, approachable and singable, yet boasting Charles Ives-like intensity / breath-taking; heart-wrenching; quietly powerful; beautiful / both the music and the libretto are fantastic; poetic, yet always serving to develop the characters and story / it gives beauty and nobility and a clear voice to natural facts that are easy to repress / as usual, Nautilus comes through with top quality in all aspects.”

ABOUT NAUTILUS MUSIC-THEATER:

Nautilus provides opportunities for the artistic growth of music-theater artists who create, develop, and produce new operas and other forms of music-theater that are emotionally expansive, dramatically engaging, and spiritually stimulating. Since 1986, Nautilus has been dedicated to the development of new work, along with innovative productions of existing work, in order to contribute to the quality and diversity of new American music-theater. Nautilus seeks to form partnerships between creators, performers and audiences, as well as to create professional training programs for artists. They use music-theater as a tool to create enriching experiences for artists and audiences, supporting the individual and collective growth of the human spirit. Contact them at staff@nautilusmusictheater.org or at 651-298-9913, follow them on TWITTER at @nautilusMT, and become a fan on their FACEBOOK page.

Twisted Apples
2017-03-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Find out more on our Theater Special Events page!
Listen to playwright Brendon Etter talk about Twisted Apples on MPR’s Art Hounds!
“But first, the sublime: Twisted Apples by Nautilus Music-Theater. What other words can I use to describe this original piece of musical theater/opera/”music-theater?” Breath-taking. Heart-wrenching. Quietly powerful. Beautiful. The best thing I’ve seen at the Fringe so far, and I have a hard time imagining that anything else I see this week will move me more.”

http://www.cherryandspoon.com/2011/08/fringe-festival-twisted-apples-by.html

The Miracle Worker
2017-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
April 21 – 30, 2017
Adapted from the true story of her life, this inspirational drama chronicles Helen Keller’s miraculous journey from her trapped and silent world to one of knowledge and freedom with the help of her beloved and gifted tutor Anne Sullivan. Witness a miracle this spring and bring your family to a show that sheds light on the true struggles of living with different abilities. The Miracle Worker is a testament to the power of the human spirit.
Consider joining us for our:
Opening Night Show Reception (April 21)
First Sunday Post Show Discussion (April 23)
ASL Interpreted Performance (April 30)
Peerformance Sponsor:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Miracle Worker
2017-04-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-04-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
April 21 – 30, 2017
Adapted from the true story of her life, this inspirational drama chronicles Helen Keller’s miraculous journey from her trapped and silent world to one of knowledge and freedom with the help of her beloved and gifted tutor Anne Sullivan. Witness a miracle this spring and bring your family to a show that sheds light on the true struggles of living with different abilities. The Miracle Worker is a testament to the power of the human spirit.
Consider joining us for our:
Opening Night Show Reception (April 21)
First Sunday Post Show Discussion (April 23)
ASL Interpreted Performance (April 30)
Performance Sponsor:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Miracle Worker
2017-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
April 21 – 30, 2017
Adapted from the true story of her life, this inspirational drama chronicles Helen Keller’s miraculous journey from her trapped and silent world to one of knowledge and freedom with the help of her beloved and gifted tutor Anne Sullivan. Witness a miracle this spring and bring your family to a show that sheds light on the true struggles of living with different abilities. The Miracle Worker is a testament to the power of the human spirit.
The Miracle Worker is sold out. However, a limited number of jump seats may be available at the theater up to an hour prior to performance time. We also sometimes get unused tickets returned. So, do keep trying if you really want to see the show; we want you to be able to see it. Thank you for your amazing support of the Northfield Arts Guild Theater.
Consider joining us for our:
Opening Night Show Reception (April 21)
First Sunday Post Show Discussion (April 23)
ASL Interpreted Performance (April 30)

Performance Sponsor:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Miracle Worker
2017-04-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-04-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
April 21 – 30, 2017
Adapted from the true story of her life, this inspirational drama chronicles Helen Keller’s miraculous journey from her trapped and silent world to one of knowledge and freedom with the help of her beloved and gifted tutor Anne Sullivan. Witness a miracle this spring and bring your family to a show that sheds light on the true struggles of living with different abilities. The Miracle Worker is a testament to the power of the human spirit.
The Miracle Worker is sold out. However, a limited number of jump seats may be available at the theater up to an hour prior to performance time. We also sometimes get unused tickets returned. So, do keep trying if you really want to see the show; we want you to be able to see it. Thank you for your amazing support of the Northfield Arts Guild Theater
Consider joining us for our:
Opening Night Show Reception (April 21)
First Sunday Post Show Discussion (April 23)
ASL Interpreted Performance (April 30)
Performance Sponsor:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Tempest
2017-06-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-06-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-06-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-06-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-06-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
June 9-17, 2017
Central Park

The Tempest pits the desire for revenge against the demands of love . Tempted by spirits, teased by sprites, and tormented by a monster, a shipwrecked king and his party face the wrath of the betrayed conjurer, Prospero a man they marooned on the enchanted island years ago. But revenge yields to redemption in William Shakespeare’s final glorious gift to the world. Along the magically tempestuous journey, passions are unleashed, villainy is thwarted and a family is reunited in a comic and cathartic tale of romance and renewal.
Directed by Deon Haider
Auditions in March, 2017

Performance Sponsors:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Tempest
2017-06-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE (SUNDAY, JUNE 11) WILL BE RELOCATED TO OUR THEATER BUILDING, 411 THIRD STREET WEST, NORTHFIELD, BETWEEN LINDEN AND PLUM STREETS. THE SHOW BEGINS AT 7:30PM.
June 9-17, 2017
Central Park

The Tempest pits the desire for revenge against the demands of love . Tempted by spirits, teased by sprites, and tormented by a monster, a shipwrecked king and his party face the wrath of the betrayed conjurer, Prospero a man they marooned on the enchanted island years ago. But revenge yields to redemption in William Shakespeare’s final glorious gift to the world. Along the magically tempestuous journey, passions are unleashed, villainy is thwarted and a family is reunited in a comic and cathartic tale of romance and renewal.
Directed by Deon Haider
Auditions in March, 2017
Performance Sponsors:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Pirates of Penzance
2017-07-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got an endearing evening of fun for the entire family. Performances for this Northfield Arts Guild Theater production are held at Arcadia Charter School’s theater.
Production Support:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Pirates of Penzance
2017-07-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Tickets for this weekend’s performances of The Pirates of Penzance (July 22 and 23) are no longer available online. Jump seats and any returned tickets may be available at the door on a first-come-first-serve basis. The box office at Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Road, opens one hour prior to performance time. Tickets remain online and available for our July 28-30 and August 4-6 performances.

Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got an endearing evening of fun for the entire family. Performances for this Northfield Arts Guild Theater production are held at Arcadia Charter School’s theater.
Production Support:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Pirates of Penzance
2017-07-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Tickets for tonight’s performance of The Pirates of Penzance (July 28) are sold out. Jump seats and any returned tickets may be available at the door on a first-come-first-serve basis. The box office at Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Road, opens one hour prior to performance time. Tickets may still be available for our July 29-30 and August 4-6 performances.

Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got an endearing evening of fun for the entire family. Performances for this Northfield Arts Guild Theater production are held at Arcadia Charter School’s theater.
Production Support:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Pirates of Penzance
2017-07-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Tickets for tonight’s performance of The Pirates of Penzance (July 29) are sold out. Jump seats and any returned tickets may be available at the door on a first-come-first-serve basis. The box office at Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Road, opens one hour prior to performance time. Tickets may still be available for our August 4-6 performances.

Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got an endearing evening of fun for the entire family. Performances for this Northfield Arts Guild Theater production are held at Arcadia Charter School’s theater.
Production Support:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

The Pirates of Penzance
2017-07-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Tickets for today’s performance of The Pirates of Penzance (July 30) are sold out. Jump seats and any returned tickets may be available at the door on a first-come-first-serve basis. The box office at Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Road, opens one hour prior to performance time. Tickets may still be available for our August 4-6 performances.

Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. On the coast of Cornwall, a band of tenderhearted pirates celebrates the coming of age of Frederic, who was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday. Now, Frederic has vowed to devote his life to the extermination of piracy – until a ludicrous leap year snag threatens to keep him apprenticed to the pirates for life! Throw in a bevy of beauties, a brash Pirate King, the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley and you’ve got an endearing evening of fun for the entire family. Performances for this Northfield Arts Guild Theater production are held at Arcadia Charter School’s theater.
Production Support:

Many thanks to our 2016-17 Theater Season Sponsors!

YPTW Performance
2017-08-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Participants in the Young People’s Theater Workshop take part in writing, rehearsing, and performing an original script after three weeks of preparation in creative drama and dance classes led by a staff of theater artists. The session 2 program culminates with the following live performances for the public on the last three days of their session.
Performances:
Wednesday, August 2, 5:30pm
Thursday, August 3, 5:30pm
Friday, August 4, 10am

YPTW Performance
2017-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Arcadia Charter School, 1719 Cannon Rd, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Participants in the Young People’s Theater Workshop take part in writing, rehearsing, and performing an original script after three weeks of preparation in creative drama and dance classes led by a staff of theater artists. “Making Waves”, the session 2 program, culminates with the following live performances for the public on the last three days of their session.

Performances:
Wednesday, August 2, 5:30pm
Thursday, August 3, 5:30pm
Friday, August 4, 10am

Auditions: Evening of Fear
2017-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Production: An Evening of Fear: a NAG LAB production
Director: Russ Paladin
Audition Dates, times: Wednesday, September 6. 7:00-9:00pm: come anytime during this period. If you can’t make this date/time, please contact Rachel@NorthfieldArtsGuild.org to set up an alternate audition slot.
Audition Location: Northfield Arts Guild Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street S., Northfield. Upstairs dance studio.
Audition Requirements: nothing to prepare in advance
Summary of the Show: An Evening of Fear consists of two one act ghost/suspense stories: The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs and A Drop of Water by Anton Chekov (both adapted and directed by Russ Paladin).
Rehearsal information: Rehearsals begin September 12.
Performance dates, times, location: Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20 at 7:30pm
Character breakdown: Auditions are for the following roles-
The Major (male able to play age 40-55): straight forward, world weary, a man of duty, all about doing the right thing. In The Monkey’s Paw
The Witch (female able to play 50-70): evil, malevolent. A non-speaking, but physically challenging role on stage for nearly the entire show. In A Drop of Water
The Servant Girl (female able to play 15-25): unsophisticated, vulnerable, superstitious. In A Drop of Water

Death of a Salesman
2017-09-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2017-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
by Arthur Miller
Part of our 2017-18 Striking Conversations Theater Season
Performances:
Friday, September 22, 2017 at 7:30pm (Opening Night Reception)
Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 7:30pm
Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 2:00pm (Post-show Discussion)
Friday, September 29 , 2017 at 7:30pm
Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 2:00pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield.
Directed by Marc Robinson

Auditions: God Girl
2017-09-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Please check our Theater Auditions page for audition details.

Studio ARTour
2017-10-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Studio ARTour is a co-operative venture among a group of artists in the areas around Farmington, Northfield, and Faribault. We open our studios to the public on the third weekend in October (in 2017: Oct 20, 21 & 22) and invite you to come out and see where and how we work.
This year we celebrate the 13th year we have put on the tour. It’s still getting bigger so we must be doing something right! This year features 22 studios and 38 artists. Most studios have several artists working in different media. The artists are glad to answer questions and provide information about the art. Some studios have demonstrations.
The range of work is amazing; weaving to welding, glass to gemstones, clay to carving – and paper in between. Whether you are a long-time collector, or are just looking for something unique, the studio tour is a perfect way to shop for fine art, and best of all the tour is free!
For more information, please visit the Studio ARTour website, and check out the FAQs. But if we didn’t answer your question feel free to email us atstudioartour@gmail.com
The Northfield Arts Guild is a proud sponsor and stop (Studio #20) on this studio tour! Come by and see work by Melissa Henning, Matt Leister, Jessica Prill, and Leanne Stremcha.

Fiddler on the Roof
2017-11-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Part of our 2017-18 Striking Conversations Theater Season

Performances:
Friday, November 17, 2017 at 7:30pm (Opening Night Reception)
Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 2:00pm (Post-show Discussion)
Friday, November 24, 2017 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 2:00pm
Friday, December 1, 2017 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 2:00pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield.

Directed by Susan Carlson, Music Direction by Alex Kim, Choreography by Daphne McCoy

Fiddler on the Roof is based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl, book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince. Original New York Stage Production Directed and Choreographed by Jerome Robbins.

Fiddler on the Roof Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Fiddler on the Roof
2017-11-19 14:00 - 16:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Part of our 2017-18 Striking Conversations Theater Season
Performances:
Friday, November 17, 2017 at 7:30pm (Opening Night Reception)
Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 2:00pm (Post-show Discussion at 7:00pm)
Friday, November 24, 2017 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 2:00pm
Friday, December 1, 2017 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 2:00pm
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield.

Directed by Susan Carlson, Music Direction by Alex Kim, Choreography by Daphne McCoy

Fiddler on the Roof is based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl, book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Produced on the New York Stage by Harold Prince. Original New York Stage Production Directed and Choreographed by Jerome Robbins.

Fiddler on the Roof Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
