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OPEN EYE FIGURE THEATRE

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"Puppetmaster Sommers is one of the great creative geniuses working in Minnesota today." — TC Daily Planet

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"The atmosphere is unlike any other theater in the Twin Cities."—Star Tribune

Led by co-founders Michael Sommers and Susan Haas, Open Eye is nationally recognized for bringing a visual feast of evocative figure theater to the stage. The company’s whimsical yet profound work surprises and delights whether experienced in the company’s historic jewel box theater in Minneapolis or in neighborhoods throughout the Twin Cities with the Driveway Tour. From experimental object works to puppet shows in backyards to community holiday pageants to miniature spectacles, Open Eye consistently creates a unique, contagious exchange between artists and audiences.

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  1. Carol KampaCarol Kampa 03/12/2012 at 07:43 AM ET
    Every time I start feeling bored or jaded, and see another Open Eye show, I feel rejuvenated and enthusiastic again. I am very grateful to live in a city that has so many cool people and rare things to see in it.
  2. Penelope H. SnipperPenelope H. Snipper 01/04/2012 at 04:15 PM ET
    We love puppets , musicians and performing arts that makes us look at life differently.
  3. Dana NelsonDana Nelson 12/22/2011 at 12:40 PM ET
    Thank you Sue and Michael for your work to bring puppet theater to so many neighborhoods that wouldn't have it without Open Eye!
  4. Emily StevensEmily Stevens 11/26/2011 at 01:56 PM ET
    So bummed we missed the Fairy show! Mom broke her hip, then cat almost died. You can't make this sh*t up. But we love OPEN EYE and we see as much as we can! xoxo
  5. Charles RCharles R 11/17/2011 at 01:45 AM ET
    A blessing in our lives.
  6. Dudley VoigtDudley Voigt 11/17/2011 at 12:31 AM ET
    Yay Open Eye!
  7. Marie DomingoMarie Domingo 11/17/2011 at 12:22 AM ET
    Keep up the great work!
  8. Carol DinesCarol Dines 11/16/2011 at 10:52 PM ET
    I adored The Learning Fairy....Amazing energy, creativity, keep up the good work.
  9. John BuecheJohn Bueche 11/16/2011 at 10:27 PM ET
    Oh yeah.
  10. Jean M AbbottJean M Abbott 11/16/2011 at 09:42 PM ET
    A gem of creativity for all ages!
  11. John SeeJohn See 11/16/2011 at 09:05 PM ET
    Opened my eyes!
  12. Mary I. KeepersMary I. Keepers 11/16/2011 at 06:49 PM ET
    Every Open Eye production is a delightful experience! But, mostly, their creativity and hard work ethics are inspirational. I also love the family value aspect infused with sarcastic fun in their work!!
  13. Brant MillerBrant Miller 11/16/2011 at 06:40 PM ET
    One of the best theatre companies that Minneapolis has ever seen.
  14. Mary LudingtonMary Ludington 11/16/2011 at 05:51 PM ET
    I'm already missing the Tiny Little Mini Tinies,...
  15. Steve AndersenSteve Andersen 11/16/2011 at 05:32 PM ET
    Keep up the incredible creativity.
  16. Elise LangerElise Langer 11/16/2011 at 04:58 PM ET
    Yay Open Eye!!
  17. Loren NiemiLoren Niemi 11/16/2011 at 01:29 PM ET
    thanks for the work and the space
  18. Erica ChristErica Christ 11/16/2011 at 01:26 PM ET
    You are great neighbors!
  19. Patricia MoorePatricia Moore 11/16/2011 at 01:13 PM ET
    Great shows for the community.
  20. Diane RainsDiane Rains 11/16/2011 at 01:04 PM ET
    Every time I attend a performance, Open Eye opens my eye and my mind, both as an audience member and as a puppeteer. Thank you!
  21. masanari kawaharamasanari kawahara 11/16/2011 at 12:25 PM ET
    share!
  22. Todd MelbyTodd Melby 11/16/2011 at 12:14 PM ET
    Don't step on the tiny little tinys!
  23. Brooke MBrooke M 11/16/2011 at 11:19 AM ET
    Beautiful, enjoyable, fun work! Puppets rule!
  24. Michael BlumMichael Blum 11/16/2011 at 09:53 AM ET
    Puppet Power!
  25. Janice Del CalzoJanice Del Calzo 11/16/2011 at 09:46 AM ET
    Always enjoyable.

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