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Ten Thousand Things

3153 36th Ave. S. Minneapolis MN 55406

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  • 2013 | Best Play

    Bringing Shakespeare to the masses is the avowed intent of most productions of the Bard, but all too often we get a dumbed-down version that sacrifices too much in the name of clarity. Not so when Ten Thousand Things tackles Shakespeare, especially in the company's brilliant retelling of Measure for Measure. Much of the company's audience is watching live theater -- let alone Shakespeare -- for the first time, but there's never any confusion as to what is happening, both in the... More »

  • 2011 | Best Drama (Theater)

    Anyone who values the art of acting should find Ten Thousand Things' approach thrilling. The stripped-down, in-the-round productions focus nearly all of our attention on the performers, who carry the day, often in front of audiences completely new to the theater (be it at a community center or a prison). Life's a Dream features a thick stew of ideas, from predestination to the healing power of forgiveness to the often futile nature of fighting and war. As expected, the production turns on... More »

  • 2010 | BEST SMALL THEATER

    Ten Thousand Things has a singular mission--play to audiences that usually don't have a chance to see theater--and they attack it with gusto. The company performs at prisons, shelters, and community centers. The approach makes for a singular experience for the theater veteran as well. No sets. Minimal props. House lights that stay on throughout the performance. And there's nothing gimmicky about the productions, which hone the theatrical experience to its raw, thrilling core. Ten... More »

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