Upcoming events
The First Lady of Song: ELLA SINGS
The First Lady of Song: ELLA SINGS The Irving Berlin Songbook is the first of an ongoing series following Ella Fitzgerald’s exploration of conceptual songbooks from legendary composers.
Featuring the vocal stylings of DEIDRE COCHRAN, with KYLE BAKER on guitar, settle in for a feast of musical proportions.
Conceived and staged by Eric Morris.
MAY 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30PM
MAY 12 at 2PM & MAY 19 at 6PM
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! New SLIDING SCALE TICKETS starting at $10
SOUND BATH
Have you ever tried a sound bath? Led by certified Reiki and Sound & Vibrational Healing Practitioner Julie Lentz, The Hive is hosting this peaceful and transformative session. Email easeexp@gmail.com for more information. $30/individual.
STORIES FROM INDIAN MYTHOLOGY: A 3 Part Series Event
Author and storyteller S.P. Jayaraj shares stories from India's great epic, the Mahabharat.
The “Stories from Indian Mythology” series consists of three one-hour storytelling events, recommended for mature young adults and over. Each story will be a stand alone event, however, you won't want to miss the other two. $12 per ticket.
Get your tickets now!
Website Link: https://spjayaraj.com/calendar/
Friends Indeed!
MUSIC! LAUGHTER! MENTAL HEALTH!
Jim Robinson is back from Bangladesh! Join him and Twin Cities music and comedy icons Jen Scott (Penny and the Bandits), Dennis Curley, Kelly Kohlbacher, Delta Giordano, and others as we celebrate the Centre for Expressive Psychotherapy in Bangladesh. Laugh along and learn about the innovative work done by this remarkable organization.
Marquee & Muse
Marquee & Muse is a Cabaret directed, written and produced by Junia Morrow. With an incredible cast starring Mabel Weismann, Mason Yang, Charlie Welch, Elliot Lee-O’Halloran, Marley Burrowes, Adelyn Frost, Chloe Lou Erickson and Jarrod Connor Moss, and accompanied by Wes Frye.
JUST ONE LIFE
You won’t want to miss the exciting debut run of this original musical production! “Just One Life” tells the compelling tale of a successful young business executive who trades his integrity for career advancement and must then fight to reclaim his soul and the woman he loves.
Cabaret Open Gym
Cabaret Open Gym is a quarterly series where performing artists from all backgrounds and mediums can present their own pieces. From cabaret snippets to original songs, dance pieces, clown excerpts, poetry, monologues, and audition cuts, anything goes! The evening is split into two 50-minute sections, a curated section followed by an “open mic” format where performers can come and present as they please! Join us JUNE 10 for the inaugural night!
STORIES FROM INDIAN MYTHOLOGY: A 3 Part Series Event
Author and storyteller S.P. Jayaraj shares stories from India's great epic, the Mahabharat.
The “Stories from Indian Mythology” series consists of three one-hour storytelling events, recommended for mature young adults and over. Each story will be a stand alone event, however, you won't want to miss the other two. $12 per ticket.
Get your tickets now!
Website Link: https://spjayaraj.com/calendar/
Buyer & Cellar
Descend into “Buyer & Cellar,” the deliciously outrageous comedy examining the price of fame, and the cost of life and work relationships both on and off the red carpet.
As an out of work L.A. actor dives into a mysterious job at the home of legendary Barbra Streisand, he falls deep into exploring how the other half lives, and whether the life we aspire to might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Witty and dripping in comedy, this one-man show is not to be missed.
SOUND BATH
Have you ever tried a sound bath? Led by certified Reiki and Sound & Vibrational Healing Practitioner Julie Lentz, The Hive is hosting this peaceful and transformative session. Email easeexp@gmail.com for more information. $30/individual.
ARTS CAMP MN
Where Artists are Fireflies
Come One, Come All!
Join Katie Kreitzer and her team of artists at ARTS CAMP this summer.
Grades 4-5:: June 17-21
Grades 6-8:: June 24-28
Camps runs 9am - 3pm
Daily schedule includes DRAMA, VISUAL ART, CREATIVE WRITING, DANCE, MUSIC and more!
$350 per child
visit ARTCAMPSMN.COM for more details
STORIES FROM INDIAN MYTHOLOGY: A 3 Part Series Event
Author and storyteller S.P. Jayaraj shares stories from India's great epic, the Mahabharat.
The “Stories from Indian Mythology” series consists of three one-hour storytelling events, recommended for mature young adults and over. Each story will be a stand alone event, however, you won't want to miss the other two. $12 per ticket.
Get your tickets now!
Website Link: https://spjayaraj.com/calendar/
Girlhood: A Half-Baked Jukebox Cabaret for Nostalgic Millennials
Girlhood is a collection of stories and songs reflecting the experience of coming of age as a girl in America. And an exploration of what that even means in the first place. It’s a celebration, lamentation, and slumber party all in one. Like all of the best slumber parties, complimentary snacks and beverages will be available. You are welcome and encouraged to wear your PJs and join us in this cozy safe space.
All About Jane Album Release
After the hugely successful run of All About Jane: The Eras of Austen, we welcome back Monica Livorsi for the official release of her debut album All About Jane.
All About Jane: The Eras of Austen company members Jenessa Iverson & Kyle Baker will perform excerpts from their original piece “The Seven Deadly Sins.”
FRIDAY MAY 3rd at 7PM
SATURDAY MAY 4 at 7PM
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE!
16 Bar BINGO
Buzz Music Theater presents 16 Bar BINGO at The Hive Collaborative! DISNEY EDITION!
Join us for this new music trivia event, featuring local artists and Hive owners Eric Morris & Laura Rudolph!
75 16 bar cuts of your favorite music theater audition pieces. 3 rounds of BINGO, with prizes for each round winner! Complimentary buzzy treats hosted by The Hive!
Pay As You Wish starting at $5.
Melancholics Anonymous Presents: The World is Ending and Maybe That's Kinda Hot
In this playfully anachronistic adaptation of The Decameron by Boccaccio, 7 hawt young people gather in a generic meadow in Italy to tell sexy stories and hit on each other. They are, like, all kinda freaked out since they just escaped the Black Plague, but it’s NBD cause they’re safe now…or are they?? The World is Ending and Maybe That's Kinda Hot is a raunchy, satirical look at storytelling, gender politics, and privilege during #plaguetimes.
Music at The Hive
Just before the quarantine, John Dikeman played a thrilling concert in St. Paul with Nathan Hanson and Davu Seru. And now, he's back! This time John, Nathan and Davu will also be joined by Erik Fratzke. Join us for an afternoon of world-class improvised music.
$10 advance tickets, $12 day of show
Writers Go To The Movies - Going to mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Writers Go to the Movies is ridiculously excited to announce our next event: Erin Sharkey and Mychal Fisher will present "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project" at The Hive Collaborative on April 12th. Doors at 6:00, show at 7:00. Free admission, snacks and drinks!
WINTERREISE: A Winter's Journey
Baritone Justin Spenner and pianist Carson Rose Schneider approach this immersive piece by asking, "What convinces a person that they are unworthy of love?" They will explore this question by turning The Hive into a gallery space, inviting the audience to engage with their eyes, ears, and physical wanderings. Expect video, found sound, and interactive elements.
A Drinking Game MN: The Princess Bride
Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity, Battling Rodents of Unusual Size, Facing torture in the Pit of Despair.- True love has never been a snap! Join us Saturday, April 6th at 7:30 pm for the next A Drinking Game MN: The Princess Bride!
16 Bar BINGO
Buzz Music Theater presents 16 Bar BINGO at The Hive Collaborative!
Join us for this new music trivia event, featuring Wesley Frye on the keys, vocalists John Jamison II, Deidre Cochran and Liv Kemp, alongside Hive owners Eric Morris & Laura Rudolph!
75 16 bar cuts of your favorite JUKEBOX and RADIO musicals. 3 rounds of BINGO, with prizes for each round winner! Complimentary buzzy treats hosted by The Hive!
Pay As You Wish starting at $5.
Water Crossings and Bill Chadwick at The Hive
Storyteller/comedian Bill Chadwick and folk group Water Crossings will alternate stories and music for an evening of fun and inspiration. $20 tickets available here.
FUCK YEAH!
Winner of the #FringeAF award at the Denver Fringe Summer of 2022
sort of a rock show/sort of a play
they are absolutely not a band. they are definitely a band.
SOUR MILF is here to fuck rock your face off. and give you your box of shit. and maybe kiss you one last time.
you can trust me. i'm a liar.
You Gotta Have Friends! Improv Workshop
YOU GOTTA HAVE FRIENDS!
Join Martha Pettee and Jim Robinson for a 90-minute interactive workshop on improvisation and insight. We’ll explore how the improvisational mindset helps us connect with one another in fun, supportive ways that bolster our mental health. Come laugh with us! You just might make a friend or two…
Julius Caesar
Thin Air Theatre Presents: Julius Caesar
Thin Air Theatre, a Queer and Neurodivergent-led company dedicated to making the classical canon accessible to all, is proud to present William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, Julius Caesar.
SOUND BATH
*RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH*
Have you ever tried a sound bath? Led by certified Reiki and Sound & Vibrational Healing Practitioner Julie Lentz, The Hive is hosting this peaceful and transformative session. Email easeexp@gmail.com for more information. $30/individual.
Drawn to Move: Finding the Line Between Drawing and Dance
Discover how the acts of drawing and movement connect and work as tools for finding a deeper awareness of your body. No experience necessary. Come with an openness to trying out various drawing materials and ways of moving your body. Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
Email lara@larahanson.com to sign up.
16 Bar BINGO
Buzz Music Theater presents 16 Bar BINGO at The Hive Collaborative!
Join us for this new music trivia event, featuring Anna Murphy on the keys, vocalists Charlie Clark, Erin Capello and KateMarie Andrews, with Hive owners Eric Morris & Laura Rudolph!
75 16 bar cuts. This months theme: BEST MUSICAL TONY AWARD WINNERS. 3 rounds of BINGO, with prizes for each round winner! Complimentary buzzy treats hosted by The Hive!
Pay As You Wish starting at $5.
Doors open at 6:30.
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE!
Writers Go To The Movies
Writers Go to the Movies has returned!
There will be snacks, there will be movies, there will be free admission AND there will be Victoria Blanco presenting her short documentary and The Infinite Race, alongside filmmaker R Yun Matae at the new and fabulous Hive Collaborative!
Bee Brave: Dance With Tinia
Audition Dance Class for Beginners….Bee Brave!
At some point all actors and singers will need to face a dance audition. Knowing a few basics can help take the fear out of the process. Join me for a fun class that will take you through warm ups, stretching, basic dance steps, and end with a short “audition length” combo.
This class is for you if you have never danced, haven’t danced in a long time, are an aging dancer or just want to be back in a dance class.
MOOD SWINGS
Mood Swings: An Exploration of the Concept Albums of Frank Sinatra
Thoughtfully combining the songs of "In The Wee Small Hours" & "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!”, come fly away into an emotional roller coaster centered around relationships and the human experience.
Conceived and performed by Eric Morris, featuring Luke Davidson, and directed by Joey Miller, this immersive event will introduce you to the power of conceptual musical storytelling.
MOOD SWINGS
Mood Swings: An Exploration of the Concept Albums of Frank Sinatra
Thoughtfully combining the songs of "In The Wee Small Hours" & "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!”, come fly away into an emotional roller coaster centered around relationships and the human experience.
Conceived and performed by Eric Morris, featuring Luke Davidson, and directed by Joey Miller, this immersive event will introduce you to the power of conceptual musical storytelling.
MOOD SWINGS
Mood Swings: An Exploration of the Concept Albums of Frank Sinatra
Thoughtfully combining the songs of "In The Wee Small Hours" & "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!”, come fly away into an emotional roller coaster centered around relationships and the human experience.
Conceived and performed by Eric Morris, featuring Luke Davidson, and directed by Joey Miller, this immersive event will introduce you to the power of conceptual musical storytelling.
SOUND BATH
*RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH*
Have you ever tried a sound bath? Led by certified Reiki and Sound & Vibrational Healing Practitioner Julie Lentz, The Hive is hosting this peaceful and transformative session. Email easeexp@gmail.com for more information. $30/individual.
MOOD SWINGS
Mood Swings: An Exploration of the Concept Albums of Frank Sinatra
Thoughtfully combining the songs of "In The Wee Small Hours" & "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!”, come fly away into an emotional roller coaster centered around relationships and the human experience.
Conceived and performed by Eric Morris, featuring Luke Davidson, and directed by Joey Miller, this immersive event will introduce you to the power of conceptual musical storytelling.
MOOD SWINGS
Mood Swings: An Exploration of the Concept Albums of Frank Sinatra
Thoughtfully combining the songs of "In The Wee Small Hours" & "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!”, come fly away into an emotional roller coaster centered around relationships and the human experience.
Conceived and performed by Eric Morris, featuring Luke Davidson, and directed by Joey Miller, this immersive event will introduce you to the power of conceptual musical storytelling.
MOOD SWINGS
Mood Swings: An Exploration of the Concept Albums of Frank Sinatra
Thoughtfully combining the songs of "In The Wee Small Hours" & "Songs for Swingin' Lovers!”, come fly away into an emotional roller coaster centered around relationships and the human experience.
Conceived and performed by Eric Morris, featuring Luke Davidson, and directed by Joey Miller, this immersive event will introduce you to the power of conceptual musical storytelling.
16 Bar BINGO
Buzz Music Theater presents 16 Bar BINGO at The Hive Collaborative!
Join us for this new music trivia event, featuring Bradley Beahen on the keys, vocalists Caleb Michael and Lisa Vogel, with Hive owners Eric Morris & Laura Rudolph!
75 16 bar cuts of your favorite music theater audition pieces. 3 rounds of BINGO, with prizes for each round winner! Complimentary buzzy treats hosted by The Hive!
Pay As You Wish starting at $5.
SOUND BATH
Have you ever tried a sound bath? Led by certified Reiki and Sound & Vibrational Healing Practitioner Julie Lentz, The Hive is hosting this peaceful and transformative session. Email easeexp@gmail.com for more information. $30/individual.
Can I Refill Your Eggnog For You? Holiday Vacation (Working title)
Can I Refill Your Eggnog for You? Get I You Something to Eat? Drive You Out to the Middle of Nowhere and Leave You for Dead? Holiday Vacation (Working Title)
Join local musicians Jenessa Iverson, Kyle Baker, Kale Winship & Maxwell Emmett Ward for a musical sleigh ride filled with some good old fashioned holiday fun! It’s sure to look good and be a little full with a lotta sap.
This cozy evening will feature holiday favorites that will leave you as joyful as the first time you saw Bing Crosby tap dance with Danny F***ing Kaye! You'll also get a preview of Jenessa & Kyle's original music based on the seven deadly sins... a fitting concept during the holiday season.
Pay What You Wish starting at $5
Can I Refill Your Eggnog For You? Holiday Vacation (WORKING TITLE)
Can I Refill Your Eggnog for You? Get I You Something to Eat? Drive You Out to the Middle of Nowhere and Leave You for Dead? Holiday Vacation (Working Title)
Join local musicians Jenessa Iverson, Kyle Baker, Kale Winship & Maxwell Emmett Ward for a musical sleigh ride filled with some good old fashioned holiday fun! It’s sure to look good and be a little full with a lotta sap.
This cozy evening will feature holiday favorites that will leave you as joyful as the first time you saw Bing Crosby tap dance with Danny F***ing Kaye! You'll also get a preview of Jenessa & Kyle's original music based on the seven deadly sins... a fitting concept during the holiday season.
Pay What You Wish starting at $5
A Jazzy Christmas Concert
This is an irreverent Jazzy Christmas Concert featuring cherished tunes like Christmas Time Is Here, My Favorite Things, and O Holy Night. Performers Adam W. Sadberry, flutist and singer, and Joel Schuman, pianist invite you along for music, merriness, cheer, and light refreshments.
$15 tickets available here.
Named one of The Washington Post’s 23 for ‘23, flutist and educator Adam W. Sadberry is paving a distinctive career with his citizenry, creativity, and vibrancy both on and off stage. He has performed and taught internationally, and he often educates people on L. Alex Wilson, a hero of the Civil Rights Movement and his late grandfather. www.adamsadberry.com
Joel Schuman is a pianist, game dev, and music technologist who centers his practice around collaboration, improvisation, and exploration. He has composed music for games, played with various jazz and rock bands, and directed music for two theater productions. His music and non-music projects can be found at www.joelhasa.site
A spectacular spiral spectacle
You're invited to Spiral Theater’s annual fundraiser for funds and fun. Featuring sing-song song singers, skeptical sketches, spiral-shaped snackies, and drinkie drinks. As we finish our third year of producing silly shows seriously, we’re looking ahead and hope you'll continue on this spirally journey with us. Funds raised during the event will contribute to our overall goal of raising $3,000 by the end of the year. Tickets are Pay As You Are.