2024 / 2025 Season
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
Holmes/Poirot
The World Premiere of Holmes/Poirot
by Jeffrey Hatcher and Steve Hendrickson | directed by David Ira Goldstein
Starring Steve Hendrickson, Bob Davis, Warren Bowles, Stacia Rice, David Andrew Macdonald, Anna Beth Baker, Norah Long, Olivia Osol, and Daniel Petzold
Get ready for an electrifying world premiere mystery from acclaimed playwrights Jeffrey Hatcher and Steve Hendrickson!
Holmes/Poirot brings together two of the greatest detectives of all time in a thrilling tale of intrigue, international politics, fine wine, and murder.
Sherlock Holmes has never lost a case— or did he? Twenty-five years later, when new evidence surfaces in a crime that mirrors the first, Hercule Poirot steps in to uncover the truth and face down Holmes's most diabolical adversary.
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours with a 15-minute intermission.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
by Barbara Robinson I directed by Ellen Fenster-Gharib
Get ready to laugh, gasp, and be swept up in holiday cheer with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
Based on the bestselling young adult novel by Barbara Robinson, this beloved classic comes with a fresh twist: in our adaptation, two dads take on the challenge of putting on the local holiday pageant at their local non-denominational church.
Things get wildly out of hand when the notorious Herdman kids—the "worst kids in history"—somehow land the lead roles. With their hilariously disruptive antics and surprising moments of heart, the Herdmans bring new energy (and chaos) to the Christmas story.
This festive comedy celebrates family, togetherness, and the joy of holiday traditions. Whether you're with friends, family, or a group, this show guarantees laughter, warmth, and unforgettable moments.
Age Recommendation: 5+
Themes: Family, Holiday, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Run Time: 80 minutes
The Gin Game
by D.L. Coburn | directed by Faye M. Price
Featuring Twin Cities favorites Greta Oglesby and Terry Hempleman
Step into a world of wit, rivalry, and reflection with The Gin Game, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that deftly balances humor and pathos. In the quiet confines of a retirement home, two elderly residents, Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey, form an unexpected bond over games of gin rummy. As Weller’s frustrations grow each time Fonsia wins a hand, their card games transform into a high-stakes battle of wits and truths.
Through their encounters, Weller and Fonsia reveal deeply held regrets, disappointments, and hopes, turning each card game into a metaphor for the game of life itself. With moments of both compassion and conflict, The Gin Game poignantly examines the complexities of aging, loneliness, and the search for human connection, questioning whether life’s unpredictable “hands” bring victory or defeat.
Join us for an evening that blends humor with thought-provoking themes, exploring resilience, vulnerability, and the impact of time on our lives.
Age Recommendation: 10+
Themes: Aging, Loneliness, Human Connection, Society’s Treatment of the Aged, Life’s Unpredictability
Between Riverside and Crazy
by Stephen Adly Guirgis | directed by Stephen DiMenna
With Darius Dotch, Isabella Dunsieth, Laura Esping, Terry Hempleman, Emil Herrera, Kiko Laureano and Jose Sabillon
Winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
City Hall is demanding more than his signature, the landlord wants him out, the liquor store is closed—and the Church won’t leave him alone. For ex-cop and recent widower Walter “Pops” Washington and his recently paroled son Junior, the struggle to hold on to one of the last great rent-stabilized apartments on Riverside Drive collides with old wounds, sketchy new houseguests, and a final ultimatum in this Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy from Stephen Adly Guirgis. For Pops and Junior, it seems the old days are dead and gone—after a lifetime living Between Riverside and Crazy.
With humor and surprises crackling at every turn, this play explores family bonds, resilience, and the harsh realities of life in modern New York City.
Age Recommendation: 13+
Themes: Racism and Police Violence, Class Struggles, Life and Death, Personality, Spirituality
Content Warning: This production contains explicit & harsh language. It also includes an intense fully clothed intimate scene and depictions of cannabis use. Viewer discretion is advised.
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