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What an incredible performance by Flamenco X last weekend at the Southern Theater! 💃🔥Their show Dances with Dalí was an ...
08/27/2026

What an incredible performance by Flamenco X last weekend at the Southern Theater! 💃🔥

Their show Dances with Dalí was an absolute dream to photograph. The movement, the color, the singers, the musicians, the EMOTIONS! I had a hard time narrowing down the images because they gave the audience so many spectacular moments.

And it was a personal added bonus to look thru my viewfinder and spot someone I used to dance with years ago in Fontana's Cabaret, which made the night even more special! Great to see you Hilde! ❤️

Sharing a few favorite images from the show… Kudos to all the directors and performers, that standing ovation was well-deserved!

I had the honor of photographing “Who We Are: Stories from the Surge,” a deeply moving collection of stories about the i...
08/13/2026

I had the honor of photographing “Who We Are: Stories from the Surge,” a deeply moving collection of stories about the impact of the ICE surge on our Minneapolis community.

Not gonna lie, I had to take some breaks from shooting so I could wipe away tears. It’s been six months since the worst of the surge, but the emotions for so many of us are still so raw. Yet these stories also remind us of the incredible ways our community came together and supported one another in the worst of times.

The white shoes are part of the Ghost Shoes 26 project, created by Minneapolis-based artist Laura Migliorino, and used to mark and remember locations across the Twin Cities where federal immigration agents killed, abducted, or committed violent acts against Minnesotans during Operation Metro Surge. Learn more at www.iceghostshoes26.com

I hope this show finds a way to continue beyond Minnesota Fringe. These stories need to continue to be told, and they need to be heard.

“Who We Are: Stories from the Surge” presented by Three Second Memory at the Open Eye Theater as part of the 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

2 shows left. The online pre-sale is sold out, but a handful of tickets will be available at the door so get there early:
https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/who-we-are-stories-from-the-surge

Indian immigrant artist Rituparna Rama's solo performance at Minnesota Fringe explores migration, memory, belonging, and...
08/13/2026

Indian immigrant artist Rituparna Rama's solo performance at Minnesota Fringe explores migration, memory, belonging, and the definition of home. This was such a beautiful performance to witness and to photograph. Two shows left!

“The Shape of Home” presented by Rituparna Rana at the Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre as part of the 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/the-shape-of-home

Fringe’s lease hath all too short a date, but fear not! The Redmond Players still have three more performances of That W...
08/10/2026

Fringe’s lease hath all too short a date, but fear not! The Redmond Players still have three more performances of That Was Shakespeare: A Revue! I loved getting an early look at the show and capturing some of it through my lens. They bring so much fun to seeing the Bard through Gen Z’s eyes!

"That Was Shakespeare: A Revue" by the Redmond Players at the Rarig Kilburn Theater as part of the 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/that-was-shakespeare-a-revue-

Todd Sullivan’s show Maniac was absolute Minnesota Fringe insanity and totally lived up to its name (complimentary). I d...
08/10/2026

Todd Sullivan’s show Maniac was absolute Minnesota Fringe insanity and totally lived up to its name (complimentary). I don’t even know how to describe it. It’s one you just have to experience for yourself.

"Maniac" by Todd Sullivan at the Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre as part of the 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/maniac

The words “visual feast” kept coming to mind as I photographed Combustible Company’s show Machinal at the Southern Theat...
08/09/2026

The words “visual feast” kept coming to mind as I photographed Combustible Company’s show Machinal at the Southern Theater during their tech run-through for Minnesota Fringe. Machinal is a reimagined look at Sophie Treadwell’s 1928 expressionistic play about a woman trapped in a mechanical society that dictates how women should act and live. Visually striking, provocative, and compelling.

"Machinal" by Combustible Company at the Southern Theater as part of the 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/machinal

Betrayals… Seductions… Murder? You never know what twists and turns this improvised soap opera will take! And it was so...
08/09/2026

Betrayals… Seductions… Murder? You never know what twists and turns this improvised soap opera will take! And it was so much fun to capture the cast in action!

“Soap Prov: Show of 10,000 Secrets” presented by Jex Arzayus at the Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre as part of the 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/soap-prov-show-of-10-000-secrets

I captured DOLLY WHO?’s show at the Minnesota Fringe Festival last year and was thrilled to get a sneak peak of this yea...
08/09/2026

I captured DOLLY WHO?’s show at the Minnesota Fringe Festival last year and was thrilled to get a sneak peak of this year’s show DOOZY at her tech rehearsal! High energy, exceptional puppetry, and so much fun!

“DOOZY: by DOLLY WHO? at Open Eye Theater as part of the 2026 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/doozy

I had the joy of getting a sneak peek and photographing Tyler West at his tech run for his Minnesota Fringe show “Small ...
08/08/2026

I had the joy of getting a sneak peek and photographing Tyler West at his tech run for his Minnesota Fringe show “Small Minded.”

Clowning, juggling, heartfelt monologues and storytelling, dance, and a little bit of magic, all delivered with an energy level that was off the charts. 🤡✨

“Small Minded” by Tyler West at the Southern Theater as part of the Minnesota Fringe Festival 2026.

Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/small-minded

I always love performers and storytellers who let you experience what it’s like to walk in their shoes, or in the case o...
08/07/2026

I always love performers and storytellers who let you experience what it’s like to walk in their shoes, or in the case of Kismet, follow their immigrant journey from Turkey to the United States. I loved getting the chance to experience this story from their perspective. (And take a few photos along the way!)

“Kismet” by Tiyatro Misafir at the Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre as part of Minnesota Fringe 2026.

Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/kismet

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