The Chameleon Theatre Circle

About The Chameleon Theatre Circle

Incorporated January 9, 1998, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was the first production for The Chameleon Theatre Circle.

Our group stems from what we felt was a need for South of the River residents, both as participants and audience members, to be included in the same theatre scene as Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul residents. Some of our productions may be unique in that until recently, we have had to go across the river to see.

At the end of our Tenth Season, The Chameleon Theatre Circle has produced 62 plays and musicals, has performed at the Minnesota Association of Community Theatres' MACT*Fest five times, performed at the Regional Level (AACT) four times (placing second in 2007), and at the National Level twice, placing third in the Nation in our first appearance! We have received 29 awards at State, Regional and National levels. Our production of Hair was featured on PBS. Eight New Play Contests have been held, which have provided Chameleon the opportunity to perform original works such as Are We There Yet? and Snowflake's Story. Variety Shows have been put on each fall, complete with entertainment, dining and a silent auction. A Playwright's In Residence program was started, which have brought us New and Nobler Life and Helena Handbasket from Timothy Braatz, and Love's Shadow on Snow from Rick Raasch. Company written plays, Death Penalty Puppetry and Monsters in America: Puppets of Mass Distraction, have been performed in the 2004 and 2006 Minnesota Fringe Festivals.

Our goal from the beginning has been to offer quality and affordable theatre, and we've accomplished that on a remarkable scale. The Mission of The Chameleon Theatre Circle is to provide an engaging and complete experience to its audience through growth and development of all participants in a nurturing and unified environment.

About The Chameleon Theatre Circle Board of Directors

Executive Board Nigel Linden: President (2005-Present) Brad Donaldson: Vice-President (1997-Present) Joe Kivens: Treasurer (1997-Present) Andi Billig: Secretary (1997-Present)

At Large Gary Dietze (2005-Present) Joy Donaldson (2004-Present) Dan Gustafson (2008-Present) Jim Vogel (2005-Present)

Playwrights-In-Residences Timothy Braatz Rick Raasch

Past Board Members

Lysa Clayburn (1997-2008)

Kim Kivens (1997-2008)

G.J. Clayburn: President (1997-2005)

Clare Jodzio McDermott (1997-2005)

Daniel K. McDermott (2001-2005)

Brent Erler (1997-2003)

Troy Koboski (1997-2000)

Ginny Kingman (1998-1999)

Bob Wilcox (1997-1998)

Contact information: Feel free to e-mail Chameleon, or call the company at 952-937-5645.

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