Bedlam Theatre

Asylum Soundsystem DJ Dance Party

maren — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:21:23 +0000

Asylum Soundsystem dj and host to this evening featuring Naomi Joy, Eric Bang’s Medicine Show, and REPO.

Bedlam Future Vision

jfb — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:15:49 +0000

Join us for a discussion of Bedlam’s plans for the future.

We are setting our sites on the purchase and development of a long-term home in the Twin Cities.

Let’s talk about what that home might look like?
Where might it be?
What’s it going to take to make it happen?
What’s been happening so far?
Plus the immediate future, what does Bedlam programming look like this fall? Spring and Summer 2011?

Bring an open mind and your favorite marker – we look forward to your thoughts and feedback.

open to the public at 9PM — dinner + drinks til 2AM!

jfb — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:24:00 +0000

Bedlam will be open to the public at 9PM on Saturday, August 28th — (there’s a private event goin’ on before that)

Come enjoy our fantastic rooftop patio!

DELICIOUS DINNERS are finger-lickin’ good — with reuben sandwiches, catfish sandwiches, fresh trout, kielbasas, pizza, hummus, pierogis, BBQ pork/turkey/tempeh, and more!

Bike Happy Hour – The most bikes at Bedlam EVER!

maren — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:42:33 +0000

One of my favorite things about Bedlam is to see all the bikes outside. Come be part of it one more time at 1501 S. 6th St.

At BikeBike we counted 205 bicycles. If we’re gonna break the record it’ll have to be more than that.

Cadillac Kolstad and Friends

rah — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:18:23 +0000

Come for the Barebones Halloween Show viewing and stay for the dancing!

A final night with Cadillac and friends at Bedlam as we know it in the 1501 building.

Put on your dancing shoes and let’s get down and dirty.

“If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be a part of your revolution” -emma g

Barebones Halloween Show Archive Screenings!

rah — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:09:56 +0000

Hey there- EXCELLENT news!!! We are going to be screening 7 of the Barebones Halloween Shows
Sunday August 29th,
Tuesday August 31st, and
Wednesday September 1st
at 8 pm
…on the Bedlam patio.

SU 08/29
2009 Devoured (60 minutes)
2008 Fleeced (60+ minutes)

TU 08/31
2006 The Uninvited Guest (60+ minutes)
2005 Foretold (60+ minutes)

WED 09/01
1998 A Pinch of Salt & A Dash of Fear (40 minutes)
2001 Petrafied (60+ minutes)
2000 Innana’s Dissent (120 minutes)

PLEASE LET PEOPLE KNOW and come see why this puppet community is mindblowing. Cully Gallagher and Kristi Ternes have filmed these folks for 8 years- and spent countless hours editing this footage- hell yeah!
Awesome time to come hang out and soak up/ drink up the Bedlam magic before the move.

PS from Brent (who set this all up) : DVD’s of 2009 Devoured, 2008 Fleeced, and 2001 Petrafied will be available to purchase for $10 each at each of these showings, as well as Songs From the Boneyard CD for $5. DVD’s of shows from 2004-2007 will likely be available to purchase and/or on YouTube by this year’s Halloween.

End of an Era ROMP! w SAVAGE AURAL HOTBED

rah — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:21:29 +0000

End of an Era Romp – Bedlam’s final night at 1501 S 6th St. with SAVAGE AURAL HOTBED
Sept 4th, Doors 8pm
$5-$25

The multi-talented staff and associate artists of Bedlam Theatre host a celebratory evening of performance, dance, puppetry, film, and general raucousness with many guests including: Four Humors, Soozin Hirschmugl, The Unruly Julies, Karen Haselmann Jet Pack Shadow show, Americo, Sharyn and Maryn and the Cumquat Teen Staff, Trevor Adams film with livescore by Bloodwall, and more! SAVAGE AURAL HOTBED will provide the sounds for the final closing catharsis. YEEEEEEow! Please join us for this historic occasion.

VOLUNTEER!! Support the Busy End of August and Bedlam Move Out…

jfb — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:06:53 +0000

…with your strong arms, bright minds, and will power.

Bedlam has always made it happen with community support, time, & effort.

Click this link for updated volunteer calls, open shifts, and volunteer time slots.

http://bedlamtheatre.org/2010/08/volunteer-visit-the-bedlam-blowout/

Thank you. You’re Welcome… Be Bedlam.

Bedlam’s Noshes Head to Polish Fest!

rah — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:55:42 +0000

Come grab a bite of your favorite Bedlam Polish-fusion dish while you stroll around the Twin Cities Polish Festival, taking place along the Mississippi River on Old Main Street, Across from Riverplace and St. Anthony Main.

From traditional folk music and dance, education displays, Polish cinema and visual arts to a Polish kitchen with authentic food and entertainment for the whole family, the Twin Cities Polish Festival speaks in the voice of traditional and contemporary Poland.

www.tcpolishfestival.org

Bedlam Film Archive Showings

rah — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:30:58 +0000

Movie night with Bedlam! Join us on the patio for three nights of Bedlam classic videos. West Bank Story wasn’t that long ago, but do you remember freewheeling in the Attic of Whim, or Beg Borrow and Steal?
…
Bring yer friends. Of course, there’s food and beer at the bar. Let’s have some fun on the patio while we still can! See you there!!!

Dates / Films Shown:
Tue. 8/17 @ 10:00 p.m. – - Beg Borrow and Steal
Thur. 8/19 @ 10:00 p.m. – - West Bank Story
Sun. 8/22 @ 10:00 p.m. – - freewheeling in the Attic of Whim

Beg, Borrow and Steal (1998) a documentary/mockumentary tracking Bedlam’s first year in the 504 Studio and the gang’s efforts to raise funds for their dream production of Crime and Punishment the Musical. That’s the “mock.” The “doc” includes interspersed interviews with Twin Cities funders and arts leaders on what it takes to make it… or break it.

West Bank Story (2006) covers three eras of West Bank life, now, the 1970’s and the 1890’s. It was built through a two-year process of story telling, research and interviews with Cedar Riverside movers, shakers, players, icons, visitors & residents. Full blown musical with colorful characters. See the play that catapulted Bedlam from the backside of Palmer’s to the expansive activity of 1501 S. 6th St.

freewheeling in the Attic of Whim (2000-01) three misfits get to know one another archetypically and scheme of ways to reinvent the future by using the past. The crazy sloped set sails around the studio, jingly, jangly music. The first “play” in the 504 Studio marked the transition from rehearsal/build/party space to theater venue community center.