Weekly performance art openings (12/25/11 - 12/31/11)

Each week I endeavor to list new performance art productions opening around the Twin Cities. With such an abundance of companies and venues in the area, keeping track of openings can be a challenge, but I'll link whatever I can find. Provided descriptions are reprinted from production websites.

December 26th

Bryant Lake Bowl: Man Saved by Condiments

A man, trapped for almost five days after crashing his car, survives on nothing but hope. And condiments. And Faith Hill. Based on a true story (no, really) and written by Mystery Science Theater 3000 alumna Mary Jo Pehl. Runs through 12/30.

- from Bryant Lake Bowl

December 31st

Comedy Suitcase: Baby New Year’s Time Traveling Diaper Party

Ring in the New Year and still be home in time for bed! From the creators of The Harty Boys Save Christmas and The Smothers Brothers Grimm comes an early bird New Year’s Eve countdown for the whole family! Comedy! Dance! Grown Men in Diapers! Runs 12/31 at Bryant Lake Bowl.

- from Comedy Suitcase

The Scrimshaw Brothers: The Year in Denial - The Scrimshaw Brothers’ New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza!

Laugh in the New Year with critically acclaimed comedians The Scrimshaw Brothers and their special guests Eric Webster, Shanan Custer & Tim Uren! An irreverent mix of smart sketch, stand-up and improv comedy! Plus more broken resolutions than you can shake a Scrimshaw at! The late show goes all the way to 2012! Runs 12/31 at Bryant Lake Bowl.

- from The Scrimshaw Brothers

For previous performance arts openings-

Dec. 18th – Dec. 24th: http://www.examiner.com/performance-art-in-minneapolis/weekly-performance-art-openings-12-18-11-12-24-11

Dec. 11th – Dec. 17th: http://www.examiner.com/performance-art-in-minneapolis/weekly-performance-art-openings-12-11-11-12-17-11

Dec. 4th – Dec. 10th: http://www.examiner.com/performance-art-in-minneapolis/weekly-performance-art-openings-12-04-11-12-10-11

Bryant Lake Bowl

Comedy Suitcase

Scrimshaw Brothers, The

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