Open Eye Theatre

08/28/2026

Thanks to City Cast Twin Cities for interviewing Kevin Kling about his regional premiere of KEVIN KLING: UNRAVELED! Listen at the 12 minute mark.

With only 8 performances and high demand, this show is selling fast. Grab your tickets before they're gone! openeyetheatre.org/kevin-kling-unraveled

Church bells toll at 8:26 a.m. today in remembrance of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church one year ago. Sean talks about the fear an...

08/27/2026

Happy opening day of the Minnesota State Fair! If you're going to the Fair on Friday, Aug. 28, make sure to catch Kevin Kling during his Almanac appearance live at 11am at the MPR News booth on Judson and Nelson! mnstatefair.org/schedule/almanac-live-at-the-state-fair

Last year, Kevin pondered the sights, sounds, and people of the Great MN Get-Together: pbs.org/video/kevin-kling-essay-2025-state-fair-mrmmg5

For more of Kevin's heartfelt stories, don't miss KEVIN KLING: UNRAVELED, opening Sept. 10 at Open Eye: openeyetheatre.org/kevin-kling-unraveled

Kevin Kling ponders the sights, sounds, and people of the Great Minnesota Get-Together

08/24/2026

Are you ready to take your puppetry to the next level? Apply for the 2026 – 2027 PUPPET LAB Artist Residency!

PUPPET LAB offers emerging artists the chance to create, experiment, and push themselves to make longer format puppet shows in a supportive and challenging environment. Collaborate with talented peers, receive mentorship from mid-career artists, and showcase your original piece on our stage!

With intensive workshops, financial support, and a thriving community, PUPPET LAB is the perfect platform to ignite your artistic passion and take your career to new heights! The PUPPET LAB artist residency is led and nurtured by Co-Artistic Directors Oanh Vu and Sofia Padilla.

Learn more & apply: openeyetheatre.org/puppet-lab-residency-application
ROLLING SUBMISSION: Application closes Mon., Sept. 14, 2026
NOTIFICATION: Mon., Sept. 28, 2026

Photos by Bruce Silcox.

08/20/2026

Minnesota’s favorite storyteller returns to Open Eye with his newest work!

Following a celebrated run at the Contemporary American Theater Festival, Open Eye is proud to host the regional premiere of KEVIN KLING: UNRAVELED, opening Sept. 10: openeyetheatre.org/kevin-kling-unraveled

In Unraveled, Kevin Kling is joined onstage by musician Rob Witmer under the direction of Steven Dietz. Together, they blend humor, heartache, and hope into a powerful reflection on the connections that shape us. Seats are filling up rapidly, so grab yours early to ensure you don't miss this limited run!

Photos by Seth Freeman, courtesy of the Contemporary American Theater Festival.

08/15/2026

Our Driveway Tour is down to our final 11 stops for the summer! If you haven’t yet witnessed the spectacle of JEREMY AND THE GIANT KING, there’s still time to claim a patch of grass before August 23.

Expect live music drifting on the breeze, vibrant puppets coming to life just feet away, and that unbeatable community energy.

Find a family-friendly show near you! openeyetheatre.org/driveway-tour

08/13/2026

Only 4 weeks until Kevin Kling takes the stage for the regional premiere of KEVIN KLING: UNRAVELED, and tickets are already moving fast!

Spanning 50 years of laughter, heartbreak, and resilience, this limited two-weekend run is a love letter to the city Kevin calls home. Directed by Steven Dietz and accompanied by acclaimed musician Rob Witmer, join us for an extraordinary night of live music and world-class storytelling.

Seats are limited! Secure yours today: openeyetheatre.org/kevin-kling-unraveled

Photos by Seth Freeman, courtesy of the Contemporary American Theater Festival.

08/05/2026

The Minnesota Fringe returns to Open Eye!

From August 6 – 16, the Open Eye stage will be packed with an unbelievable lineup of storytelling, puppetry, live music, magic, and more. We’re hosting 11 incredible shows during this year's festival, including DOOZY by Dolly Who?, one of our very own PUPPET LAB residency artists from last season! Swing by Open Eye and catch the fun. minnesotafringe.org/venues/2026/2026-open-eye-theatre

08/04/2026

Got questions about your PUPPET LAB application? We’ve got answers! Join Co-Artistic Directors Oanh Vu & Sofia Padilla on Wednesday, Aug 5 from 6:30 – 7:30pm via Google Meet for a Virtual Application Q&A! meet.google.com/fvq-mvkb-pqj