OPEN EYE MAINSTAGE
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILM NOIR FAIRYTALE RETURNS ... WITH EVERY SHOCK AND SENSATION INTACT! MORE MYSTERY! MORE DANGER! MORE FOOTWEAR!
THE RED SHOES takes its title from a classic Hans Christian Andersen story of a young girl and a pair of red shoes, and thrillingly re-imagines it as a film noir mystery-adventure for grown-ups.
Somewhere in the heart of the Big City, our heroine is hiding in a tiny apartment, fearful of venturing out, or of letting anyone (or anything) in. But she’s not alone. A pair of haunted red shoes is delivered to her doorstep, and they propel our her into a harrowing film noir adventure through the labyrinths and spiral staircases of her own mind, where she must face down her fears of what lurks in the subway tunnel, and discover what fate has in store for her up on the rooftop!
Equally humorous and hair-raising, THE RED SHOES draws inspiration and influences from vintage detective novels, black and white film noir movies of the 1930s and ’40s, and case studies of amnesia and multiple personality. The inventive use of manipulated objects, dolls, and masks provide a dream-like quality to the unfolding adventure.
THE RED SHOES is SOLD OUT!
Starting at 7:30pm, unclaimed tickets can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis for anyone who arrives in person at the theater.
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TICKETS
$26 — General Admission
$24 — Seniors
$18 — Students
$18 — Industry NightA limited number of $10 Economic Accessibility tickets are available online for all performances. If not sold out, a limited number of pay as able tickets will be available at the door. View our ticketing policy.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: Ages 14 and up.
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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Thurs, Oct. 14, 7:30pm Opening
Fri, Oct. 15, 7:30pm
Sat, Oct. 16, 7:30pm
Sun, Oct. 17, 4:00pm
Thurs, Oct. 21, 7:30pm
Fri, Oct. 22, 7:30pm SOLD OUT
Sat, Oct. 23, 7:30pm SOLD OUT
Sun, Oct. 24, 4pm SOLD OUT
Thurs, Oct. 28, 7:30pm SOLD OUT
Fri, Oct. 29, 7:30pm SOLD OUT
Sat, Oct. 30, 7:30pm SOLD OUT
Sun, Oct. 31, 4:00pm SOLD OUTNew Dates Added!
Mon, Nov. 1, 7:30pm SOLD OUT
Thurs, Nov. 4, 7:30pm SOLD OUT
Fri, Nov. 5, 7:30pm SOLD OUT
Sat, Nov. 6, 7:30pm SOLD OUTRUN TIME 75 min., no intermission.
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COVID-19
For the safety and peace of mind of our audience members, artists, and staff, Open Eye Theatre is requiring proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for anyone entering the theatre. For anyone unable to be vaccinated, we will require proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the performance. As an added precaution, all audience members and staff are required to wear a face mask in the theatre. We greatly appreciate your compliance with this policy and thank you for helping to ensure that the show will go on! View the policy.
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ACCESSIBILITY
Contact Open Eye at boxoffice@openeyetheatre.org or 612-874-6338 for accessibility information and requests.
CREATIVE TEAM
Direction & Set Design by Joel Sass
Featuring Kimberly Richardson
With performances by Kalen Rainbow Kier, Sabrin Diehl, and Noah Sommers Haas
Lighting Design by Bill Healey
Sound Design by Sean Healey
Photo by Mark VanCleave
Watch the trailer!
Photo by Mark Van Cleave
Reviews from the 2017 Production
"Richardson has a ball, posing like Dietrich, clowning like Chaplin and dancing like Shearer herself." - Graydon Royce, Star Tribune
"The Red Shoes is something so curious and unique, odd and chilling, inventive and charming, it's thoroughly captivating from start to finish." - Jill Schaefer, Cherry and Spoon
"Probably the best adjective to describe 'The Red Shoes' is 'intricate.' It’s a pleasing puzzlement with lots of moving parts, a story that constantly morphs in scale and a staging that keeps you guessing." - Dominic Papatola, Pioneer Press
"The dark, quirky fun of this play is akin to the fun of playing with mechanical toys instead of digital/virtual ones. So visceral!" - Janet Preus, How Was the Show
IN THE LOBBY GALLERY during RED SHOES:
SAINTS OF THE ABATTOIR: Shannon Twohy
Along with the re-opening of our indoor stage, we celebrate the return of visual art to grace our lobby gallery wall. The first exhibition of 2021 will be startling, contemporary, amusing and macabre needleworks from local embroidery artist Shannon Twohy. Influenced by woodblock prints, religious artifacts, and human anatomy, Shannon attempts to “paint” or “carve” with thread as she honors her mother and grandmother while exploring the grieving process, pop culture, her past and future all through the lens of what is widely seen as a “woman’s craft.”
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Minneapolis, MN
Free parking is available in the lot on the southeast corner of 24th Street and Portland Avenue, courtesy of Lutheran Social Services.