Open Eye Figure Theatre is nationally recognized for “bringing a visual feast of evocative figure theater to the stage.” Each summer, they bring their popular driveway tour to backyard audiences of all ages around the Twin Cities. Open Eye holds 10% of each shows tickets to be sold at a discount for economic availability. If tickets remain at the door, they will be sold as a pay-as-your-able. The theatre has a community art gallery on site with a rotating collection of art. Currently, the gallery is only open during performance times or by arrangement. The building opens an hour before any performance. Admittance to the gallery is free. Open Eye may be best known for their annual Driveway Tour. Each summer Open Eye tours driveways all around the Twin Cities with a rotating performance schedule of amazing shows that entertain both kids and adults. Anyone can sign up to host a driveway show, but preference is given to those who raise money for Open Eye. Participation is opened up to the public in early spring each year. The 2023 Shows will be Tucker’s Robot (June 9-July 16, 2023) and Molly & The Magical Boot (July 19-August 27, 2023). “Tucker is a bright but self-doubting young boy who must go back in time to learn how to face his fears. How do you go back in time? With a time-traveling robot of course! Together, Tucker and his robot discover the importance of friendship on the journey to boldly being yourself!” “Molly is excited to spend a whole week at Grandma’s farm, but events on the journey there leave her without her gadgets. With the help of a Magic Boot and a cast of new farm friends, Molly’s time with Grandma becomes a summer to remember.” In 2016, Gianna interviewed Michelle Pett, a member of the board of directors of Open Eye. During that interview, Gianna asked the following question:Related Articles:
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