Guthrie Theater Foundation

Theater performances: the Guthrie experienced many challenges as we navigated and continue to navigate new realities brought on by the global pandemic. In the 2021-22 season, we were able to bring six productions to life, including a provocative exploration of what it means to be an american citizen in "what the constitution means to me; a fresh adaptation of "a christmas carol" with fully re-imagined design elements; the return of former artistic director joe dowling to direct "the tempest; the seminal american drama "a raisin in the sun; and a world-premiere adaptation of "emma". To conclude the season, we were thrilled to present lynn nottage's pulitzer prize-winning "sweat", one of the most-produced plays in the country that has touched audiences with its powerful exploration of labor, race and friendship. We were grateful to deepen our partnership with the Guthrie's native advisory council - listen for the voice of roya taylor (enrolled pawnee and choctaw, Oklahoma) during our lobby announcements, and look for "we are on native land" merchandise designed by adrienne zimiga-january (oglala lakota sioux tribe) in the Guthrie store. We forged new partnerships with organizations like urban league twin cities, which helped us reach new audiences and deepen our connections with the community.

Education: for decades, the Guthrie has introduced thousands of young people to the power of live Theater through student matinees. This season, our education team gave the program an inspiring revamp designed to reveal the magic of Theater onstage and behind the scenes and create an immersive experience for students. Through engaging pre-show experiences created by dedicated Guthrie teaching artists, students of all ages were invited to connect on a deeper level with the stories onstage. We loved having their contagious energy back in the building, which continued into the summer with a variety of summer camp opportunities that gave participants unique, hands-on opportunities to engage with and experience the power of live Theater.