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Keeper of the Light
November 10-19, 2017 at the Red Eye Theater

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Ida Lewis, the first female lighthouse keeper, was "America's Heroine" in the latter part of the 19th century. She saved over 18 people from drowning in the waters off the coast of Newport Rhode Island. She fought for recognition as a woman doing a man's job and she worked tirelessly to tend her light.

Original, ensemble, physical theatre following an unlikely friendship between a modern woman and the the first woman lighthouse keeper. This show explores the themes duty, isolation, obsolescence, and perseverance in motherhood and art, using physicality, vocal scoring, and shadow puppetry.

Written by: Katie Kaufmann
Directed by: Genevieve Bennett
Cast:
  • Mark Benzel
  • Benjamin Domask
  • Leif Jurgensen
  • Katie Kaufmann
  • Kaitlen Osburn

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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.

Pulse of the City interview with Adam Western



_Everything Must Go - 2010

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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


Aftermath - 2007

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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



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