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In October 2021, we announced our intention to wind down operations as a company and sunset the organization during 2022. It is, of course, a bittersweet thing to say goodbye to something that has meant so much to all of us over the years. A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our sunsetting celebration in August 2022, and to all the incredible artists and audiences who have supported our work over the past 15 years.

If you would like to hold a little piece of history, please scroll down to learn about From Under the Umbrella, our sunsetting publication.

With love from under the umbrella. <3

From Under the Umbrella

This ~60 page, artist-designed magazine includes photos, reflections, interviews, and artifacts from the past 15 years of the company. It could never encompass everything, but we hope it's a small token of gratitude for all the big hearts who have joined us under the umbrella as audience members and collaborators over the years.

To request a physical copy, please email hkholman@gmail.com with your mailing address. Available while supplies last.

Click here to download the PDF

ABOUT

Umbrella Collective collaborates to create new works of theater that inspire vital conversations.

Umbrella Collective’s not-so-secret power is creating transformative performance experiences powered by people. Shared, live arts experiences have the unique ability to transcend the boundaries of the everyday to foster deeper conversations about who we are, how we are, and what we want to be. We believe the practice of collaboration—with artists and audiences—leads to transformational change. To create change, we first need to model compassion, empathy, respect, listening, and curiosity in all aspects of our work and play. We embrace theater that inspires genuine conversations centered around womxn and queer voices. We encourage artists to take risks and push their own boundaries to create compelling and bold stories that represent their identities and experiences. From the nascent seeds of ideas, we devise artistically excellent and thought-provoking new works of theater. In this way, we are shaping a world where creativity, collaboration, and curiosity are essential tools for connection.

For 15 years, Umbrella Collective built bold new works of theater that inspired and engaged artists and audiences alike. We created over 20 original productions and numerous works-in-progress in the Twin Cities, as well as across the country and world — including Duluth, Minnesota; Calgary, Canada; Kansas City, Missouri; and Seoul, South Korea.

Founded in 2007, the Collective grew from its four founding members to an ensemble of diverse artists, including performers, directors, writers, designers, choreographers, composers, musicians, and visual artists. The Collective also relied on the year-round support and work of countless collaborating artists, volunteers, and dedicated audience members.

We believe that when we work together we can do so much more than we ever could alone.

Together is better. Get under the umbrella.

Contact: hello@umbrellaco.org

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