Friday, January 9 at 3pm
THE WAY NORTH
by Tira Palmquist
Directed by Marya Mazor

When a lost, cold, and very pregnant Agnes stumbles on to a rural homestead in the Minnesota wilderness, Freddy Hanson doesn't hesitate to take her in. As the county's former sheriff, Freddy has dedicated her life to doing the right thing, to protecting and serving others. But when her new guest turns out to be a Sudanese refugee making a run for the Canadian border, the question of what it means to protect and serve becomes more complicated, and far more dangerous.

Friday, January 9 at 7pm
FAT MAN’S
by Matthew Webster
Directed by J. Barry Lewis
When Winnie, a progressive small-town minister, inherits a building that houses a down-and-out tattoo parlor, she clashes with its grumpy owner, Fat Man. Their unlikely bond grows from conflict into friendship, but looming life changes threaten to unravel their friendship, their jobs, and the community itself. Fat Man’s is a heartfelt play about love, tattoos, and finding grace in unexpected places.

Saturday, January 10 at 3pm
Provenance
by Jennifer Maisel
Directed by Casey Stangl

The life of a sensual, unusual portrait from its beginnings in early 1900s German society, through its theft by the Nazis and its subsequent travels around the world. Canvas. Pencil. Paint. How can one piece of art tear at the hearts of generations?

Saturday, January 10 at 7pm
How Should a Conversation Be?
by Malena Pennycook
Directed by Lily M. Wolff

When Terry and Kati meet over coffee, their conversation is stilted but it's love at first sight.  As the years go quickly by, their "conversation" continues and the two try, fail, and try again to find the right language for a meaningful connection. A profound, moving, and theatrically bold exploration of LGBTQ love that asks, "If every relationship is an ongoing conversation...how should that conversation be?"

Sunday, January 11 at 1:30pm
Playwrights Roundtable

Sunday, January 11 at 3pm
Bobby Robotowitz & Allison Portchnik
by Matt Schatz

Directed by: Liz Fisher

A struggling novelist and mother turns to a chatbot for writing help and a little emotional support. Soon the bot becomes her collaborator, confidant, and something that's difficult to define. What begins as comic relief spirals into a sharp, darkly funny exploration of creativity, connection, and how we use machines to get through the day.