A Reading of "Five More Minutes", A New Play About Dementia
Don and Myrna have very little money but a whole lot of imagination. But when Myrna's reality starts to change, will their love be able to weather the storm? "Five More Minutes" is the second "play in progress" written by Artists Joy Dolo and Luverne Seifert. Goofy, heart warming, and family friendly.
Join Artists Joy and Luverne for the reading of their new play in progress "Five More Minutes" with a Q & A and discussion with the artists to follow. This is event is free and open to the public with complimentary refreshments and appetizers served.
Artist Bios:
Joy Dolo is an Actor, Writer, Educator, and Podcast Host! She has worked on many major stages in the Twin Cities. She is an avid comedienne and is the co-creator of Blackout Improv, the first all black Improv troupe in Minnesota. Joy also Hosts for American Public Media Kids podcasts "Forever Ago" - exploring the history of objects. She writes frequently for the kids podcast show "Smash Boom Best!" debating topics and teaching kids about the power of debate. She teaches Acting and Improv around the world. She was recognized in City Pages as "Artist of the Year 2018", received an Ivey Award, and a Minnesota Theater award. Star Tribune recognized Dolo as "One to watch" in 2019. In her free time, Joy volunteers with Safe Hands Rescue and lives in Saint Paul with her fur family and not so furry, beloved husband
Luverne Seifert is Co-artistic director of Sod House Theater and has been acting and directing professionally for over 30 years. He received a National Fox Fellowship for distinguished achievement in 2017, a Mcknight Fellowship for Theater Artists in 2003 and an Ivey Award in 2009. He has acted nationally at South Coast Rep, Berkeley Rep, Arizona Rep, Trinity Rep, The La Jolla Playhouse, Arts Emerson, The Wilma Theater, The New Victory and locally with The Guthrie Theater, Children’s Theater and Ten Thousand Things. He is certified in European clowning at The Burlesque Center in Lacarno, Switzerland and at The Ecole Philippe Gaulier in Etampe, France.
This event series is supported in part by grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.