Guthrie’s artistic director to discuss “The Guthrie Theater: A Dramatic Journey”
MINNEAPOLIS —(Feb. 17, 2009)— Joe Dowling, Guthrie’s artistic director, will speak at the Carlson School of Management’s First Tuesday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 3, at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis. His presentation is titled, “The Guthrie Theater: A Dramatic Journey.”
Joe Dowling (Guthrie Theater Director) arrived at the Guthrie in 1995, and since that time has directed more than 30 productions, including landmark productions of Shakespeare, Chekhov, Stoppard and Friel. Under Mr. Dowling’s leadership, the Guthrie Theater has enjoyed a period of tremendous growth, including the 2006 opening of a new Guthrie on banks of the Mississippi River. This architectural gem, designed by Jean Nouvel, houses three stages, increased production and rehearsal facilities and an entire floor of classrooms for the Theater’s ever-expanding education programs. Mr. Dowling was awarded the National Corporate Theatre Fund’s 2006 Achievement in Theater Award, and is a member of the Artistic Directorate of the Globe Theatre in London. He holds an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the National University of Ireland; an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota; an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from St. John’s University, Minnesota; and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Gonzaga University, Washington. Dowling served as artistic director of Ireland’s Abbey Theatre from 1978 to 1985. He served as managing and artistic director of Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre from 1985 to 1990. His American work includes numerous productions in New York and Washington.
The advance registration deadline for the First Tuesday luncheon is Thursday, February 26. A fee of $28 includes lunch and parking in the Washington Avenue Ramp. The fee for walk-ins is $35, but space is limited. Refund cancellations are required by Friday, February 27. There are three ways to register: call 612-626-9634, visit www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/events, or send an e-mail message to firsttuesday@umn.edu.
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