Artists at Work
A collective of artistry
Every season, hundreds of actors, directors and designers interact with the Guthrie and create theater across our three stages. Add in our local, year-round staff, and you’ve got an exceptional group of world-class artists who build each production from the stage up.
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Sound Design
Learn how every sound, noise and note builds an auditory landscape.
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Playwriting
Go inside the mind of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.
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Prosthetics
See Cyrano de Bergerac’s unsightly prosthetic nose in the making.
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Costumes
Discover how many yards of fabric it takes to make a petticoat.
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Carpentry
Observe how we built the onstage pool for Metamorphoses.
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Playwriting
Learn about the visual idea that led Paula Vogel to write Indecent.
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Acting
Find out why Sally Wingert doesn’t want to do anything but act.
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Scenic Art
Explore how a series of brushstrokes becomes a scenic backdrop.
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Directing
Dive into the ever-evolving process of directing with Lileana Blain-Cruz.
Photos
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Get Emails From the Guthrie
Stay in the know about upcoming events
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Classes & Workshops for Adults
Experiences for all skill levels
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Explore Productions Past
From Shakespeare to summer musicals, see our history of classic and contemporary plays