A hilarious new play about the life of legendary comedy impresario Dudley Riggs, founder of the Brave New Workshop.
History Theatre seeks to inspire, entertain and provoke audiences through the creation of new plays that explore Minnesota's past and the diverse American experience.
History Theatre is a recognized leader in Minnesota, the Midwest, and the nation for creating new work based on the American experience. We will be an essential cultural destination for artists, audiences, and patrons as well as a leading resource for theatre companies desiring to produce original and dynamic work.
For more than 30 years History Theatre has produced brave, entertaining explorations of all the histories that make up our diverse community. From Farm Boys to Snapshots: Life in the City, from the celebratory Wellstone! to the dark, complex Piece of the Rope about Minnesota’s first public execution, HT has moved Minnesotans to rediscover, relive, and respect every piece of their history. List of past productions (PDF)
Since 1978 History Theatre has produced over 100 world premieres, engaging more than 80 playwrights and composers. More about new work development
History Theatre is housed in a 587-seat, thrust stage theatre designed by Ralph Rapson. No seat in the theatre is more than 40 feet away from the stage. History Theatre seating chart
For information about renting the History Theatre for your event please email Kathleen Hansen or call 651.292.4321.
Jeffrey K. Peterson, President — Director of Government Relations, Ecolab
Connie Braziel, Vice President — Deputy Director, Minnesota Zoo
Tyler Zehring, Treasurer — Vice President of Finance & Administration, MSP Commercial
Jack Flynn, Secretary — Associate Professor of Geography, St. Catherine University
John F. Apitz — Attorney, Messerli & Kramer, P.A.
Roger Brooks — Deputy Legislative Auditor, Retired, State of Minnesota
Holli Drinkwine — Public Information Officer, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office
Jim Jensen — Chief Financial Officer, Lennick Aberman Group
Tracy Johnson — Attorney, Cargill
Peter King — Director, Merrill Lynch
Henri Minette — Attorney, Lockridge, Grindal, Nauen
Ted Lentz — Retired, Yanik Companies
Phil Riveness — Administrator, Noran Neurological Clinic
David Wefring — Government Affairs, 3M
30 East Tenth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Directions and parking
History Theatre is located on the corner of Tenth Street and Cedar Street in downtown St. Paul.
651.292.4323
SUMMER: Tuesdays through Thursdays: Noon–4 p.m.
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Ron Peluso — Artistic Director
Suzy Messerole — Associate Artistic Director
Janet Hall — Production Manager
Matt Earley — Master Electrician
Justin Hooper — Technical Director
Gunther Gullickson — Assistant Technical Director
Artistic Associates:
• Steve Barberio
• Bob Beverage
• Michelle Hutchison
• Jan Puffer*
• Sue Scott*
• Richard D. Thompson
Kathleen Hansen — Managing Director
Barbe Marshall — Director of Development
Betsy Husting — Institutional Development Consultant
Megan Tarnow — Financial Consultant
Chari Hall — Audience Development Director
Jill Vaughn — Group Sales Manager
Doug Tiede — Box Office and Development Associate
Front of House Staff:
• Beth Cashman
• Anne Hammel
• Marj Hammer
• Kevin Martin
ASL Interpreters:
• Bernadette Halverson
• Susan Nelson
Laura Wiebers — Audio Describer
Rachel Flynn — Marketing Director
Matthew Foster — Graphic Designer
Scott J. Pakudaitis — Photographer
Crystal Shoener — Marketing Intern
