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"After Juliet" by Sharman Macdonald (August 2009) 20 THEATRE COMPANY TWIN CITIES

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20% Theatre Company Twin Cities produces new and progressive plays that are written, directed, and designed by women and transgender artists

In the November 2009 issue of American Theatre Magazine, the largest theatre magazine in the country, playwright Marsha Norman's article "Not There Yet" - about the current status of women in theatre - begins with what is essentially the backbone of why 20% Theatre Company Twin Cities exists in the first place. "According to a report issued seven years ago by the New York State Council on the Arts, 83% of produced plays are written by men--a statistic that, by all indications, remains unchanged. Nobody doubts that the North Pole is melting, either--we see it on the news. These are both looming disassters produced by lazy behavior that nobody bothered to stop. End of discussion. What we have to do in both cases is commit to change before it is too late."

20% Theatre Company Twin Cities takes this issue a bit further, however, to also recognize GLBT artists, and specifically transgender artists, as severely misrepresented or under-represented in American theatre. We are dedicated to producing plays written by female or transgender playwrights, and employing GLBT and female allies in artistic positions behind-the-scenes as well.

By the end of December 2011, we will have produced 19 full-length professional plays, touched the lives of over 5000 patrons, and engaged and inspired nearly 500 theatre artists.

Please consider a donation today so that we may continue to bring new voices to the stage, and ultimately work to turn ignorance into understanding! www.tctwentypercent.org

Updates and Donor Comments

  1. Kathleen B SmithKathleen B Smith 11/18/2011 at 09:43 PM ET
    It is a great place to spend an evening watching very talented actors!
  2. Robert HardyRobert Hardy 11/17/2011 at 05:53 PM ET
    20%'s "Helen" was one of my two favorite theatre experiences of the year, the other being "Much Ado About Nothing" with David Tennant (Doctor Who) in London. Loved it! And looking forward to more.
  3. Marie DomingoMarie Domingo 11/17/2011 at 12:14 AM ET
    Keep up the great work!
  4. Erica ZaffaranoErica Zaffarano 11/16/2011 at 09:04 PM ET
    This company is always pushing the envelope and creating innovative theatrical experiences!
  5. Foster IVFoster IV 11/16/2011 at 09:02 PM ET
    Great work!
  6. Shannon JonesShannon Jones 11/16/2011 at 06:13 PM ET
    20% provides a great service to this community by presenting high-quality works written/directed by women and trans artists. I love them and I love what they do!
  7. Lorraine HelmsLorraine Helms 11/16/2011 at 05:23 PM ET
    I am thrilled to suupport this company... it is an honor!
  8. Kathy PiotterKathy Piotter 11/16/2011 at 03:20 PM ET
    I love the passion, integrity and committment of this company.
  9. Katie StarksKatie Starks 11/16/2011 at 02:59 PM ET
    I am head over heels in love with this company.
  10. Shannon ForneyShannon Forney 11/16/2011 at 02:04 PM ET
    I'm a proud sustainer! And so proud of the work of the board and company. I can *not* wait for Naked I 2012, I am so proud to support all these local artists and stories. BRAVO.
  11. Joseph MillerJoseph Miller 11/16/2011 at 01:55 PM ET
    I love your dedication and creativity, keep up the good work
  12. Ann LindstromAnn Lindstrom 11/16/2011 at 01:14 PM ET
    Thrilled to become a sustainer and to be on the board of directors. The work you do is invaluable and so deserving of boatloads of money today and everyday.
  13. Federica FieldsFederica Fields 11/16/2011 at 11:53 AM ET
    Don't miss the Naked I: Wide Open. It will be another amazing hit by 20% and it is coming in February!!
  14. Jimmy LeDucJimmy LeDuc 11/16/2011 at 10:45 AM ET
    Great job always 20%!!
  15. Ruth VirkusRuth Virkus 11/16/2011 at 10:41 AM ET
    So proud to be a member of this beautiful company!
  16. Joseph SwansonJoseph Swanson 11/16/2011 at 10:01 AM ET
    Give what you can to these wonderful people, and see their important work!
  17. Mame PelletierMame Pelletier 11/16/2011 at 09:56 AM ET
    I love what this theatre stands for. Important!
  18. Danielle R SiverDanielle R Siver 11/16/2011 at 09:44 AM ET
    So proud to be a part of this company and to give what I can to help create beautiful work!
  19. Ariel PinkertonAriel Pinkerton 11/16/2011 at 09:42 AM ET
    join me and support!
  20. Mykel PenningtonMykel Pennington 11/16/2011 at 09:29 AM ET
    This company is changing lives......
  21. Barbara HelmsBarbara Helms 11/15/2011 at 08:22 PM ET
    20% is an amazing company -- producing amazing theatre.
  22. Scott PakudaitisScott Pakudaitis 05/31/2011 at 11:13 PM ET
    20% produces some of the most intriguing and thought-provoking theater in the area. Every production I've seen has been sublime.
  23. Jimmy LeDucJimmy LeDuc 11/16/2010 at 06:01 PM ET
    LOVE LOVE LOVE this company!! You are amazing:)
  24. Renata Shaffer-GottschalkRenata Shaffer-Gottschalk 11/16/2010 at 01:03 PM ET
    I am so proud and in love with this company...so honored to be a part of it! xoxo
  25. Mykel PenningtonMykel Pennington 11/16/2010 at 08:32 AM ET
    Love, love, love.... that is all I have for this company. Oh, and a little bit of money, too!

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