Keeper of the Light
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Katie Kaufmann is a fiscal year 2017 recipient of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature; and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Pulse of the City interview with Adam Western
Everything Must Go - 2010
Using broad physicality and wild imagination, this show tells a story of two people at the end of their rope who take jobs as "human directionals" (sign holders). As they struggle with private issues in a very public forum, they are able to find meaning in the monotony and friendship in the shared humiliation.
Created by David Harris and Katie Kaufmann
Hear about the show on Minnesota Public Radio!
See Video of Rehearsal
Created by David Harris and Katie Kaufmann
Hear about the show on Minnesota Public Radio!
See Video of Rehearsal
Aftermath - 2007
When you've lost everything you have nothing to lose.
In this poignant tale of disaster and recovery, Katie Kaufmann explores the fantasy world created by survivors of a tsunami. They have no memory of their past lives or the tragic event that brought them together. All they know now is each other and the world of spectacular and child like imagination they've created; a world where anything is possible, the broken and desolate wasteland becomes a utopia and life is but a game. But what happens when the memory and the nightmare of their past comes back to haunt them.
Collaboratively created with Jason Bohon, Jon Ferguson, Marcus Quinones, Kimberly Richardson, and Sara Richardson; and directed by Katie Kaufmann.
Aftermath "captures the feeling of desolation and blank confusion that follows a good long stare into nature's unsympathetic side." -Quinton Skinner, City Pages
"A terrific show - a uniformly energized cast, several outstanding characterizations, a confidence in style, a deep respect for the audience, and all with a gentle touch. Watch out for Katie Kaufmann - the quiet demeanor shadows a powerful talent." - Paul Herwig, and Jennifer Ilse, Co-Artistic Directors of Off-Leash Area
"brilliant original work! The set, lighting and sound are inspiring. The 5 performers are mesmerizing. This collaboratively-created ensemble play is a little over one hour that will haunt, humor, and humanize all of you." -Claire Avitabile, Artistic Director of 20% Theatre Company
In this poignant tale of disaster and recovery, Katie Kaufmann explores the fantasy world created by survivors of a tsunami. They have no memory of their past lives or the tragic event that brought them together. All they know now is each other and the world of spectacular and child like imagination they've created; a world where anything is possible, the broken and desolate wasteland becomes a utopia and life is but a game. But what happens when the memory and the nightmare of their past comes back to haunt them.
Collaboratively created with Jason Bohon, Jon Ferguson, Marcus Quinones, Kimberly Richardson, and Sara Richardson; and directed by Katie Kaufmann.
Aftermath "captures the feeling of desolation and blank confusion that follows a good long stare into nature's unsympathetic side." -Quinton Skinner, City Pages
"A terrific show - a uniformly energized cast, several outstanding characterizations, a confidence in style, a deep respect for the audience, and all with a gentle touch. Watch out for Katie Kaufmann - the quiet demeanor shadows a powerful talent." - Paul Herwig, and Jennifer Ilse, Co-Artistic Directors of Off-Leash Area
"brilliant original work! The set, lighting and sound are inspiring. The 5 performers are mesmerizing. This collaboratively-created ensemble play is a little over one hour that will haunt, humor, and humanize all of you." -Claire Avitabile, Artistic Director of 20% Theatre Company