Open Eye Theatre

Invest in the magic of Open Eye Theatre! 

Your support empowers artists to create innovative productions and cultivate a dynamic creative community.

Imagine a theatre where inspiring stories come alive and artists push the boundaries of creativity. That's Open Eye – a vibrant hub where artistry flourishes and community joyfully thrives.

Empower the next generation of artists, bring joy to thousands across the Twin Cities, and ensure access to exceptional art for everyone. Your Give to the Max donation will:

• Expand our impact as a diverse theatre hub: We’re thrilled to be producing REFUGE by Satya Jnani Chavez and Andrew Rosendorf, co-directed by Joel Sass and Sofia Padilla. With an original score and dynamic puppetry, this bilingual production follows a teenage migrant’s journey across a challenging and mystical desert on their quest to find a new life in America.

• Elevate Open Eye as a home for exceptional storytellers: Join us in welcoming back Minnesota’s storyteller laureate for his powerful career-defining solo show KEVIN KLING: UNRAVELLED, brimming with the wit and wisdom inherent in Disability Culture.

• Produce the world premiere of STRANGE HEART: The Dream Songs of John Berryman: Featuring beloved vocalists Bradley Greenwald and Anna Hashizume, Greg Brosofske’s jazz operetta is a passionate and visually lavish exploration of the turbulent life and art of Minnesota’s Pulitzer Prize-winning poet.

• Enliven our green space with FREE summer puppetry & music: With community having lined up around the block for last summer’s July series, we’re laying plans for the return of SWEET SONGS & FLYING OBJECTS, our all-ages, family-friendly summer series!

• Advance careers through the PUPPET LAB Residency & Festival: Nurturing the next generation of puppeteers through workshops, mentorship, and a showcase of boundary-expanding new work, led by Co-Artistic Directors Oanh Vu and Sofía Padilla.

• Cultivate vibrant community connections through the Driveway Tour! We're beyond excited to launch a new all-ages family-friendly puppet show, JEREMY & THE GIANT KING, in summer 2026.

• Make art accessible for everyone: Your support keeps ticket prices affordable through our Economic Accessibility program.

Individual support is the lifeblood of Open Eye. We're raising $10,000 during Give to the Max to ensure a strong finish to our season and launch boldly into 2026. Play a starring role in bringing eye-opening art to audiences of all ages!

100% of funds raised during Give to the Max will go directly to supporting artists!

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Here are a few ways you helped us open eyes, hearts, and minds in 2024:

Be a part of the magic. Fuel the imagination. Donate to Open Eye today!