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Dr. Stephanie Lein Walseth Highlights Minnesota Theater Education Practices on National Stage
July 27, 2026
Dr. Stephanie Lein Walseth, Perpich Center for Arts Education’s Theater Education Specialist, represented Minnesota’s theater education community at the Educational Theatre Association’s Theatre Education Conference (TEC) in New York City, held July 21–25, 2026. As a presenter at the conference, Stephanie joined…
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Theater Educators and Directors Get a Crash Course in Tech and Design
July 2, 2026
On June 30th, theater directors, tech directors, and set builders from Hermantown to Mankato, Rogers to Red Wing, gathered at Monkey Wrench Productions in Golden Valley (and later at Perpich Center) for an intensive, hands-on workshop day focusing on a myriad of…
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Strong Connections Made at Elementary & Middle School Theater Roundtable
June 17, 2026
On June 16th, elementary and middle school theater educators were together for more professional learning at Perpich Center.
Elementary and middle school theater educators met at Perpich Center in June.The morning was devoted to sharing both their challenges and…
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A Full-Circle Return for John Heimbuch (Theater 1996)
June 10, 2026
For John Heimbuch (Theater 1996), returning to Perpich Arts High School is more than a teaching opportunity; it’s an opportunity to return to the community that helped shape his artistic journey.
John Heimbuch (Theater 1996)Earlier this spring, Heimbuch spent…
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Perpich Arts High School Theater Department Presents “Classic Perpich Senior Projects” – Theater Capstone 2026
May 18, 2026
The Perpich Arts High School Theater Department closed out the year with its annual Senior Capstone performances on May 14th and May 15th, showcasing deeply personal and creatively ambitious projects developed by graduating returning seniors over the course of fourth quarter.
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Perpich Arts High School Theater & Musical Theater Presents: “Once Upon a One More Time”
May 4, 2026
This spring, Theater and Musical Theater students at Perpich Arts High School took audiences on a glitter-filled journey of self-discovery with their production of “Once Upon a One More Time”. Blending classic fairytale characters with the music of Britney Spears, the show…
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Perpich Arts High School Theater Ensemble Presents: “An Evening of 10 Minute Plays”
March 16, 2026
Perpich theater seniors stepped into new roles recently with “An Evening of 10 Minute Plays – Directing and Jr. Acting Projects”, a performance that challenged students to lead, collaborate, and think beyond the stage.
Actors perform “Hold for Three”…
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Theater Students Visit Chicago for 2026 National Unified Auditions
March 3, 2026
The Perpich students and instructors at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in ChicagoEvery February, inside the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago, the theater departments of several dozen colleges converge to hold the National Unified Auditions, a make-or-break, do-or-die audition…
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Perpich Students Welcome French/UK duo Bert and Nasi to Artist Talk
February 6, 2026
Perpich students in Dance, Theater, and Musical Theater, along with their instructors, attended the February 5th performance of Bert and Nasi: L’Addition at the Walker Art Center’s McGuire Theater. The following day, Bert and Nasi (Bertrand Lesca & Nasi Voutsas) visited Perpich…
