Joseph Scrimshaw

Joseph Scrimshaw is the Creative Director of Joking Envelope LLC. As a writer and performer, his work has been seen in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Bulgaria, South Africa and various bars across the entire expanse of South Minneapolis.

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Balancing act

Criticism

Joseph Scrimshaw begins the month with praise for the kind of effortless comic acting, balancing humor and pathos, that we don't see enough.

Humans with pulses

Audience

Grassroots political movements effect the policies of mainstream politics; perhaps the work you put onstage could also be effected by grassroots groups.

Generosity and inanity

Criticism | Tradition

"Normally when I say 'cult' I’m being negative. This is a special holiday exception. "

Apples and Kabuki in Wisconsin

Greater Minnesota

Looking for Total Artistic Control, Kathy Welch and Rick Coleman moved from the Twin Cities to the Old Gem Theater in New Richmond, WI. Learn what they found.

Humans with pulses

Audience

Lonely theater artists (LTA) seek HWP (humans with pulse) for GT (good time), maybe a couple laughs. Must be willing to pick up tab.

Harrumph

Process

When expectations become rules, theater folk start to look pretty stupid. Joe Scrimshaw asks you to stop sighing disapprovingly.

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minnesotaplays: Broadway version of Back to the Future in the works with Zemeckis on board. #mnpl http://t.co/Y0gB7jHp

sjemorse: Flamenco tonight @St. Mane Theater, Lanesboro Deborah Elias and Vicente touring from New Mexico | Rare opp. http://t.co/xJNC1cYP #artslegacy

sjemorse: Saw top shelf flamenco talent last night @ Page Thtr, Winona|Amazing music & dance by Deborah Elias Danza Espanola aka wife Tnks #artslegacy

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