The Gutherie

It had been a long time since we'd been to the Gutherie Theater.  The last time we'd been there, they'd been at a different location.  Now they're by the river next to the Mill City Museum, which is a charming location.  Here is a view from the back side.

The Gutherie now has three theaters: a thrust stage, a proscenium, and a black box.  They also have a restaurant, bar, and a great viewing area on the extended piece of architecture above.

The views are great!

We saw a show on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

It was an historical drama about the power of theater.  It was set in Australia in the year 1789 in the penal colony of Sydney.  The Gutherie, as usual, put on a great show.  We were especially impressed with the use of simple set pieces ingeniously engineered to be multi-functional.  We also thought the lighting was spectacular.

It was a blessing to enjoy a night at the theater.  Art lifts my soul to a higher and deeper humanity, I feel.  It connects me spiritually to a Creative God in a way other human activities do not.  And, as this play seemed to convey, it connects me more humanely to my fellow man.  I deeply appreciate the work of these artists and am so thankful for the opportunity to experience a night at The Gutherie once again.

Afterwards, we went back to The New Victorian Mansion.  We enjoyed a little time on the front porch and the comforts of this beautiful home.  Next time, I'll tell you about Saturday's adventures.