Our beloved theater The Southern Theater

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The Southern Theater provides affordable access to artists in one of the cities oldest performance spaces.

  • Our beloved theater
  • Promo photo for "The Wise, Why's, Y's" with Amiri Baraka adapted by E.G Baily and Tru Ruts
  • The Stage
  • Clip from Tushanaal Fires of Dry Grass by Ananya Dance Theatre

Located at Seven Corners in Minneapolis near the University of Minnesota's West Bank campus, our intimate, 210-seat house serves as a leading and valued venue for eclectic, experimental and engaging work that appeals to diverse audiences.

The Southern Theater opened its doors on March 1, 1910, offering a variety of entertainments. Following years as a garage, warehouse, antique shop, restaurant and vacancy, the Southern resumed its role as a theater when the Guthrie Theater renovated the space for use as a second stage. With the assistance of the Minneapolis Arts Commission, the Southern Theater Foundation emerged in its present, non-profit corporate structure in 1983.

Our mission is to cultivate artistic expression by providing a vibrant home for performance, fostering a multiplicity of voices, and catalyzing connections among artists and audiences.

We are a vital incubator for artists in the fields of dance, theater and music, giving new works a stage and facilitating the presentation of bold expressions that may not be found in traditional venues.

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  1. matthew r barnsleymatthew r barnsley 12/17/2011 at 02:54 PM ET
    It's a great venue and location!
  2. Edie MeissnerEdie Meissner 11/16/2011 at 11:16 PM ET
    The most intimate dance stage in town.
  3. Rick BakerRick Baker 11/16/2011 at 09:08 PM ET
    Thanks to everyone who's helping keep this great space open for eclectic performances.
  4. Ananya ChatterjeaAnanya Chatterjea 11/16/2011 at 06:24 PM ET
    The Souther Theater has really supported a range of artists in this dance community, THANK YOU!!
  5. Caroline BassettCaroline Bassett 11/16/2011 at 05:43 PM ET
    I really like the variety of work that is presented there.
  6. Loren NiemiLoren Niemi 11/16/2011 at 01:22 PM ET
    Totally thankful for the Southern's hosting Balls Cabaret
  7. Rhythmically SpeakingRhythmically Speaking 11/16/2011 at 12:25 PM ET
    Wonderful support to the Southern. Keep up the great work, community!
  8. Glenda GloreGlenda Glore 11/16/2011 at 11:25 AM ET
    Keep up the good work!
  9. Gillian MartinGillian Martin 11/16/2011 at 07:30 AM ET
    From Clarity Bookkeeping LLC. Thank you for your business and for the work you do!
  10. Sharon L KnoppSharon L Knopp 09/06/2011 at 03:12 PM ET
    You're worth a drive from Wisconsin, over and over again....
  11. Craig SinardCraig Sinard 08/23/2011 at 12:52 PM ET
    The Southern is what the Walker once was - the heart and soul of Twin Cities performance arts
  12. Lila M. NelsonLila M. Nelson 08/23/2011 at 11:06 AM ET
    At Southern, I have been moved and delighted..........never disappointed
  13. ROBERT COPELANDROBERT COPELAND 08/23/2011 at 10:24 AM ET
    We need to keep this wonderful space open to the community.
  14. Maureen a. PlunkettMaureen a. Plunkett 05/02/2011 at 12:41 PM ET
    I do not like to be required to give out an email address as a condition of donating.
  15. Joan M. BrenJoan M. Bren 05/01/2011 at 12:55 AM ET
    This theater has been the back bone of dance theater isn the recent past,
  16. Joan M. BrenJoan M. Bren 05/01/2011 at 12:55 AM ET
    This theater has been the back bone of dance theater isn the recent past,
  17. Joan M. BrenJoan M. Bren 05/01/2011 at 12:55 AM ET
    This theater has been the back bone of dance theater isn the recent past,
  18. Desneige EmmonsDesneige Emmons 04/30/2011 at 04:10 PM ET
    I've seen some wonderful, memorable shows at the Southern, hope to see more in the future!
  19. Caroline BassettCaroline Bassett 04/30/2011 at 10:32 AM ET
    I have attended many performances at the Southern, including theatre, dance, and music. I love the originality of the work that is performed there.
  20. William BeemanWilliam Beeman 04/29/2011 at 03:10 PM ET
    We must all step up to help this wonderful institution.
  21. John DJohn D 04/29/2011 at 12:30 PM ET
    I have never been to this theater, but I believe in its mission and value.
  22. Anna M. DoyleAnna M. Doyle 04/28/2011 at 12:54 AM ET
    I've only been there once, but it was so memorable an experience, I want to help it now.
  23. Caleb JonasCaleb Jonas 04/27/2011 at 06:14 PM ET
    Every gift counts.
  24. Stephanie K. WattsStephanie K. Watts 04/27/2011 at 04:29 PM ET
    I love the Southern Theater. Please give to keep it alive.
  25. DEBRA PFLIPSENDEBRA PFLIPSEN 04/27/2011 at 11:10 AM ET
    I did Balls Theater twice years ago. I should have given more, sooner.

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