Pillsbury House Theatre

06/16/2026

Tomorrow at Pillsbury Creative Commons PH+T Makers Series Artists Body Watani present: Film Screening of After the Last Red Sky

Join us for an evening with PH+T Makers Series artists Body Watani and a screening of "After The Last Red Sky", a film documenting Leila and Noelle Awadallah's 2025 residency and performance procession at Dar Jacir for Art and Research in Bethlehem, Palestine.

Through movement, ritual, and community gathering, the film explores land, memory, grief, resistance, and Palestinian aliveness.

Schedule:
• 6:00 PM – Appetizers & Community Gathering in the Lobby
• 7:00 PM – Screening of "After The Last Red Sky"
• Post-Film Conversation with Anniessa Antar and the artists

Pillsbury Creative Commons
3529 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Free admission — reserve your spot today via the link in our bio.

https://pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/maker-series/body-watani-after-the-last-red-sky-film-screening/

06/12/2026

We're thrilled to announce the 2026 recipients of the McKnight Community-Engaged Artist Fellowship: Junauda Petrus and Chaka Mkali.

These two visionary Minnesota artists have each been awarded a fellowship recognizing exceptional mid-career artists whose work is rooted in community engagement, cultural transformation, and creative leadership.

Junauda Petrus is an acclaimed writer, filmmaker, performance artist, and the 2025–2026 Poet Laureate of Minneapolis. Chaka Mkali (I Self Devine) is a multidisciplinary artist, cultural strategist, curator, and community organizer whose work bridges art, culture, and social change.

Administered by Pillsbury House + Theatre and funded by McKnight Foundation , the fellowship provides support for artists whose practices help shape more connected, creative, and just communities.

Please join us in celebrating Junauda and Chaka on this well-deserved recognition.

Learn more: https://pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/programs/mcknight/

06/11/2026

A huge thank you to MPLS Art and William Gustavo Franklin Torres for this thoughtful review of *Boundless / Sin Límites*, All at Once's inaugural production.
https://www.mplsart.com/written/2026/06/all-at-once-s-first-radical-production?fbclid=PAdGRleASYBCtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadRzzCrJyFsdpailpSNZXI-XkqwN1L0KfOhc6DVBFOluMUhET1BWV9_dw-tNA_aem_PKdnT3TGYmr3o477cI6lJQ

We're honored to see the work recognized for its deep roots in South Minneapolis, its celebration of community stories, and the rich traditions of radical, community-centered puppetry that continue to shape our city.

This production was brought to life by an incredible team of artists and collaborators:

**Director/Outside Eye:** Julie Boada
**Lead Puppet Design & Fabrication:** Andrew Young & Erica Warren
**Assistant Puppet Designers & Fabrication:** Johnathan Boyd, Oanh Vu, Orren Fen, & Sofia Padilla
**Playwrights:** Andrew Young & Oanh Vu, with support from Erica Warren & Sofia Padilla
**Production Assistant:** Ashe Jaafaru
**Sound & Music Design:** Dameun Strange
**Additional Music:** Xilam Balam, Solidaridad Sin Fronteras, Jay Walker Paz & Joseph Walker
**Production Manager:** Rachael Christina Rhoades
**Set Designer:** Andrew Young
**Set Fabricator:** Claudia Errickson
**Technical Director & Lighting Designer:** Claudia Errickson

**Starring:**
Sofia Padilla (Sol & Mamá's Voice)
Andrew Young (Tío Pancho & Thao)
Erica Warren (Cam, Terrance, Miss Foster, Grandma Vee, ICE Agents & Hummingbird)
Oanh Vu (Coyote, Library Nerd & ICE Agent)
Silviano Yudho (Tavo's Voice)

Thank you to the artists of All at Once, the community members who participated in the story circle process, and everyone who has joined us on this journey through memory, myth, migration, and belonging.

Read the full review and join us for the final performances of *Boundless / Sin Límites* at Pillsbury House + Theatre through June 15. https://www.mplsart.com/written/2026/06/all-at-once-s-first-radical-production?fbclid=PAdGRleASYBCtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadRzzCrJyFsdpailpSNZXI-XkqwN1L0KfOhc6DVBFOluMUhET1BWV9_dw-tNA_aem_PKdnT3TGYmr3o477cI6lJQ

Inspired by community story circles, All at Once's inaugural production celebrates the diverse histories of the Southside.

06/10/2026

Enrollment is now open at Pillsbury Early Education Center (PEEC) for toddlers and preschoolers ages 16 months–5 years.

At PEEC, children learn and grow through an arts-infused curriculum that incorporates visual arts, dance, drama, and movement while building early literacy and math skills. Students are introduced to both Spanish and American Sign Language and learn in a culturally responsive environment that celebrates every child's unique background and experiences.

Our caring, experienced educators bring decades of early childhood education expertise to the classroom, creating a nurturing space where children can explore, create, and thrive.

Interested in learning more or scheduling a visit?

Tammy Lyon
[email protected]
612-787-3648

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

06/09/2026

Additional performance added! Monday June 15 at 7PM
"Boundless / Sin límites" — All at Once
Now playing at Pillsbury House + Theatre, "Boundless / Sin límites" follows Sol on a journey through memory, myth, and the layered histories of South Minneapolis. Created by All at Once Puppet Company and developed through story circles with BIPOC South Minneapolis residents, the production weaves together shadow, tabletop, and rod puppetry to explore migration, identity, community, and the impact of immigration enforcement on the lives of families and neighborhoods.

Due to audience interest, an additional performance has been added on Monday, June 15 at 7 PM. Remaining performances are June 11, 12, and 13, and 15th at 7 PM, with a closing matinee on June 14 at 2 PM featuring a Spanish translation.

Performances take place at Pillsbury House + Theatre. Pick-your-price tickets are available at pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/production/all-at-once/ or via link in bio!

Recommended for ages 12 and up. Content advisory: includes strong language, themes of detention and deportation, references to ICE, and mild physical violence.

Photos by Bruce Silcox.

06/02/2026

Opening Thursday at Pillsbury House + Theatre: "Boundless / Sin límites"

Created by All at Once Puppet Company and developed through story circles with BIPOC South Minneapolis residents, "Boundless / Sin límites" follows Sol on a journey through memory, myth, and the layered histories of South Minneapolis.

Blending shadow, tabletop, and rod puppetry with community storytelling, the production explores identity, migration, belonging, and the connections that shape our neighborhoods and our lives.

Performance Schedule
June 4, 7 PM (Opening Night)
June 5, 7 PM
June 6, 7 PM (Masked Performance)
June 7, 2 PM (Sunday Matinee)
June 11, 7 PM
June 12, 7 PM
June 13, 7 PM
June 14, 2 PM (Closing Matinee, Spanish Translation Available)

Pillsbury House + Theatre
Pick-Your-Price Tickets Available: https://pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/production/all-at-once/

Suggested for ages 12+. Content advisory: includes cursing, depictions of detention and deportation, ICE, and mild physical violence.

In progress photos by Sara Abdelaal

06/01/2026

Last week, Ms. Charlene of Pillsbury Early Education Center was honored with a Congressional Record presentation from Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in recognition of her 34 years of service to our community.

Many families know Ms. Charlene as PEEC's longtime Lead Preschool Teacher, where she has helped nurture and support generations of young learners and their families. Her dedication, care, and leadership have left a lasting impact on our community, and we are thrilled to see her receive this well-deserved recognition.

PEEC is currently enrolling toddlers and preschoolers ages 16 months–5 years (Pre-K). Our arts-infused, play-based learning environment supports children's growth, curiosity, and development.

To learn more or enroll, contact Tammy Lyon at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

Congratulations, Ms. Charlene, and thank you for your decades of service to our community.

05/29/2026

Opening next week at Pillsbury House + Theatre: "Boundless / Sin límites"

Created by All at Once Puppet Company, this new work follows Sol, a young person sheltering from ICE, who is swept into a time-traveling journey through memory, myth, and the layered histories of South Minneapolis.

Developed through story circles with BIPOC South Minneapolis residents, "Boundless / Sin límites" — All at Once brings together the work of Twin Cities artists - Oanh Vu, Andrew Young, Sofía Padilla, and Erica Warren. The collective's work spans Open Eye Theatre, Heart of the Beast, Barebones, Monkeybear, Bread and Puppet Theater, and nationally recognized puppetry projects.

Through shadow, tabletop, and rod puppetry, the production explores migration, identity, belonging, and community.

Pillsbury House + Theatre
June 4–14
Pick-Your-Price Tickets — Everyone Welcome

Tickets: https://pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/production/all-at-once/

03/03/2026

Deadline Extended!

Good news — the deadline for the 2026 Naked Stages Artist Fellowship has been extended to Monday, March 9 at 5 PM CST.

Produced by Pillsbury House + Theatre and supported by the Jerome Foundation through the Jerome Performance Art Commissioning Program, Naked Stages is a 7-month mentored fellowship for early career artists working across performance art, live art, site-specific, and interdisciplinary forms.

Fellows receive:
• Financial support
• Mentorship + workshops
• Production resources
• A public presentation of their work at PH+T

If you’re an early career artist (2–10 years of generative experience) ready to grow your practice in a supportive, community-centered space — this is for you.

New Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5 PM CST
Learn more and Apply: https://pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/naked-stages/2026-naked-stages-artist-fellowship-guidelines/

Questions or proposal feedback: [email protected]

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