2024/2025 Season
The Stories You Want - The Artists You Love
Welcome to our 2024/2025 Season of New Beginnings!
We have an exciting season of four outstanding contemporary American plays, including a world premiere murder mystery, a youth company holiday production for families, two Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award Winning Plays.
Dear Friends,
I'm delighted to introduce myself as your new Artistic Director and to invite you to join us for our 2024/25 season of "New Beginnings." It's our 49th year and we're back stronger than ever. I look forward to seeing you at the theatre.
Yours sincerely,
- Stephen DiMenna
- Artistic Director
WORLD PREMIERE MYSTERY
by Jeffrey Hatcher and Steve Hendrickson / Directed by David Ira Goldstein
Starring Warren Bowles, Bob Davis, Becca Hart, Steve Hendrickson, Norah Long, David Andrew MacDonald, Olivia Osol, Daniel Petzold and Stacia Rice
A star-studded cast brings this world premiere mystery by nationally acclaimed Twin Cities playwright Jeff Hatcher and Steve Hendrickson to life. Sherlock Holmes never lost a case. Or did he? In this new mystery Holmes comes up against his most diabolical adversary in a tale of intrigue, international politics, wine and murder. And he’s stymied. Enter Hercule Poirot 25 years later to investigate a new crime that rhymes with the first.
Sponsored by The Mystery Writers Producers Club and The John W. Harris Family
Audio Description performance Friday, Oct 25th
Open Caption Performances Thurs Oct 24th / Fri Oct 25th / Sat Nov 2nd Sun Nov 3
Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes, including intermission
NEW FAMILY SERIES
By Barbara Robinson / Directed by Ellen Fenster
Featuring a new casting of the story to truly reflect the diversity of our community!
In this hilarious Holiday classic, two dads struggle to put on a Christmas pageant at the local community center and are faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas! This delightful show is adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book.
Audio Description Performance Fri Dec 13th
Open Caption Performances Thurs Dec 12th / Sat Dec 21st Sun Dec 22nd
For Student Matinee Performances, contact Rachel our Education Programs Manager at creativelearning@parksquaretheatre.org
PULITZER PRIZE AND TONY AWARD WINNER
by D. L. Coburn / Directed by Faye M. Price
Performing in The Andy Boss Thrust Stage
Featuring Twin Cities Favorites Greta Oglesby and Terry Hempleman
A man and woman meet unexpectedly in their retirement home and play repeated games of gin every week while slowly coming to grips with what is left of their lives in their twilight years in this touching and heartwarming comedy-drama.
"A deeply moving play" - The New York Times
Sponsored by Richard and Nancy Nicholson and Carol Schilling
Audio Description Performance Fri Feb 14th
Open Caption Performances Thurs Feb 14th / Fri Feb 13th / Sat Feb 22nd Sun Feb 23rd
WINNER OF THE 2014 PULITZER PRIZE FOR DRAMA
by Stephen Adly Guirgis/ Directed by Stephen DiMenna
With Darius Dotch, Isabella Dunsieth, Laura Esping, Terry Hempleman, Emil Herrera, Kiko Laureano and Jose Sabillon
The story of Walter "Pops" Washington, an ex-cop and recent widower, who, with his recently paroled son Junior, struggle to hold onto one of the last rent-stabilized apartments on Riverside Drive in New York City. Suing the city for being shot while on duty by a fellow police officer, Walter tries to find justice within the system and in do so finds redemption and peace.
"A stunning achievement crackling with humor and shot through with surprises. A rare breed of theater." - Variety
Audio Description Performance Fri May 30th
Open Caption Performances Thurs May 29th / Fri May 30th / Sat June 7th Sun June 8th
For Student Matinee Performances, contact Rachel our Education Programs Manager at creativelearning@parksquaretheatre.org
Ticket Policies:
Refunds & Exchanges: All sales are final; we do not offer refunds on tickets. If you are unable to attend a production, notify the Box Office to exchange your tickets or request your order to be processed as a donation for tax-deductible donation receipt. Ticket exchanges are available for a $3 transfer fee. All exchanges must be made at least 24 hours in advance of purchased performance, and can only be transferred to a performance of the same title, pending availability. No exchanges for special events, presentations, or Live at the Square performances.
Changes & Cancellations: Performance titles, dates, and times are subject to change or cancellation.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund