MayDay 2013 Tabloid

Sunday May 5

M AY DAY F E S T I VA L P R O G R A M

2013

Created and produced by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in cooperation with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.

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OOK AGAIN AT THAT DOT. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives…

The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. Think of the endless cruelties visited by the inhabitants of one corner of this pixel on the scarcely distinguishable inhabitants of some other corner…

Our posturings, our imagined self-importance, the delusion that we have some privileged position in the Universe, are challenged by this point of pale light. Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark.

In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves…

The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life. There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate… … To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.”

Peter Bonde Becker Nelson

— Sagan, Carl (1994).

Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space (1st ed.)

New York: Random House.

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IN THE HEART OF THE BEAST PUPPET AND MASK THEATRE (HOBT) combines flour, newspaper, paint, imagination, and community input to tell stories that explore and celebrate the human experience and the wonders of the world’s natural and cultural richness.

Puppetry’s power lies in the act of transformation — of bringing something inanimate to life. This act in itself speaks to our lives, which rise and fall and rise again. As we share this act of building and performing, we find that art brings people together. It creates and expands community.

The work of HOBT is strongly grounded in the concerns of its home neighborhood as they connect to regional and global issues. Through its artistry, the theater brings people together in the hands-on creation of and participation in community-wide puppet and mask events. In addition to the annual MayDay Parade and Festival, HOBT offers a wide variety of performances and programs year-round. Please see pages 18–20 for a preview of our 2013-2014 season offerings.

1500 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407 • (612) 721-2535 • info@hobt.org • hobt.org

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Welcome to the 39th Annual Mayday!

SEE THE WORLD As our nation debates gun laws, we celebrate all of YOU, the Children of the World.

May we all grow together into healthy grandmas and grandpas who dance and sing.

This year our Parade and Ceremony enact an honest, cautionary tale inspired by the Bread and Puppet Theater’s street show Hallelujah. Bread and Puppet has performed this strikingly simple piece all over the world since 1972. You can see the original woodcuts in the Tree of Life Ceremony notes, on page 12.

PA R A D E S TO RY

SCHEDULE

THE PARADE

TREE OF LIFE CEREMONY

THE FESTIVAL

Begins at 1 PM at 26th Street and travels South down Bloomington Avenue to Powderhorn Park.

Begins on the west shore of the Lake in Powderhorn Park after the parade ends, around 3:30 PM.

In Powderhorn Park and ends at sunset.

MAYDAY 2013 — INTRODUCTION

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PA R A D E S TO RY: S E C T I O N 1

VER EL MUNDO.

SEE THE WORLD. ARTISTS: Lynette LaRue, Esther Ouray, Mary Plaster, Sandy Spieler MUSICIANS: Our Community Band SPECIAL THANKS: Hoop Twin Cities

Description: We remember how precious our home is in this vast universe.

Recordamos cuán precioso es nuestro hogar en este vasto universo.

What we see: The Tree of Life joyfully carries the small ball of the earth surrounded by stars. The Woods, the Prairie, the Sky and the River join in the celebration. Our Community Band brings its essential joy to the parade for the 35th year!

Inspiration: ”The Tree of Life and the four Big Ones (the Woods, the Prairie, the Sky and the River) are part of our tradition of MayDay every year in the Tree of Life Ceremony in Powderhorn Park. This year they join in the story of the parade as well shoulder the important job of helping us SEE THE WORLD. Our elder Jim Koplin was a caretaker of these five figures until his sudden death this year. We remember Jim’s great love of the world as the Woods, Prairie, Sky and River dance together.”

— Sandy Spieler “The Earth was small, light blue, and so touchingly alone, our home that must be defended like a holy relic.”

— Aleksei Leonov, astronaut “The first day or so we all pointed to our countries. The third or fourth day we were pointing to our continents. By the fifth day, we were aware of only one Earth.”

— Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud, astronaut

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PA R A D E S TO RY: S E C T I O N 2

CUANDO USTED PONE FUEGO AL MUNDO Y CUANDO LO ENVENENA.

WHEN YOU PUT FIRE TO THE WORLD AND WHEN YOU POISON IT. ARTIST: Mark Safford INTERNS: Zach Orner, Kat Weisberg, Forest Zoll

Description: The labors of our time are pictured vividly. You see our continued complicity in war and the violence on our streets; our overuse of fossil fuels with the result of global warming and environmental havoc.

Los trabajos de nuestro tiempo se representan gráficamente. Usted verá como nuestra complicidad continua en la guerra y la violencia en nuestras calles, nuestro uso excesivo de combustibles fósiles con el resultado del calentamiento global y la destrucción del medio ambiente.

What we see: The world is divided into two halves. A large figure sets one half of the world ablaze and stirs a toxic mix in the other half. This toxic sludge becomes batter in the climate controlled easy bake oven. The oven bakes at a “climate scourge” setting, making inedible sugar cookies of cars, guns, pills, bombs and drones.

Large hands have two actions: fire, and hush! They point in gun-like intimidation and cover mouths to hush participants and the audience.

The clowns are fools like us, parading their possessions in shopping carts, offering the sugar coated “cookies” for our consumption. Drones fly in flocks overhead. We move forward like these happy clowns, and what we leave behind is increasingly hellish.

Inspiration: Paintings and prints by Francisco Goya. “The sleep of reason produces monsters,” 1797 from Los Caprichos. “Bobolicon in Disparates,” 1815-1823.

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PA R A D E S TO RY: S E C T I O N 3

EL MUNDO VA A LLORAR Y LOS NIÑOS VAN A MORIR.

THE WORLD WILL CRY AND THE CHILDREN WILL DIE. ARTISTS: Lynette LaRue, Esther Ouray, Mary Plaster, Sandy Spieler

Description: Quietly, in the midst of the joyous celebration of MayDay, we simultaneously hold our grief and the vision of a future of health and well being for our neighborhoods and for the world.

En silencio, en medio de la alegre celebración de MayDay, que al mismo tiempo mantenemos nuestro dolor y la visión de un futuro saludable y el bienestar de nuestras comunidades y para la comunidad mundial.

What we see: The Tree of Life cradles the Wounded Earth. spirit beings carry prayer staffs that hold prayers for the life of the world offered by MayDay workshop participants. A larger, shrouded figure of the Tree of Life is carried following the spirit beings — on its way to Powderhorn Park for the Ceremony.

Everything is quiet and white. The Tree of Life and all the spirit beings are white.

White is often associated with purity and light, and in many traditions it is also the color worn in ceremonies to honor the dead. White carries a sense of an open window, of wind, of smoke, of transparent quietness.

Inspiration: “Why do we accept this? A child or teen dies or is injured from guns every 30 minutes. Gun violence saturates our children’s lives.

More children and teens die from guns every three days than died in the Newtown massacre. The number of children under 5 killed by guns in 2010 was more than the number of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty that same year. Between 1979 and 2010, 119,079 children and teens died from guns. This is more deaths in 32 years than U.S. soldiers killed in action in the Vietnam, Korean, Afghanistan and Iraq wars combined.”

— Children’s Defense Fund, January 3, 2013 A prayer for MayDay Bless the caretakers, the rakers, the breadbakers, the joymakers and the undertakers. Let our song join with the world’s chorus of a broken hallelujah. Together in this moment, let us hold all that is alive!

— Esther Ouray

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PA R A D E S TO RY: S E C T I O N 4

CUANDO SEMBRAS SEMILLAS Y CUANDO LE PONES AGUA.

WHEN YOU SOW SEEDS ON THE WORLD AND WHEN YOU PUT WATER ON IT. ARTISTS: Madeline Helling, Jeong Ae Neal INTERN: Sarah Hallows, Jin Yim Description: Here we celebrate seeds, hope, and the gritty yet nurturing labor required in tending to their growth. An incredible force, the seed: such potential inspires a true feeling of awe. But the seed alone doesn’t become a tree. In Korea, there is a name for the forces that help the seed to grow. That word 운우풍뢰 translates in English to wind, cloud, water and lightning.

Deep changes may be slow in coming, as the seed takes time to germinate, but with each planting springs forth the dream of a new beginning.

Aquí celebramos semillas, la esperanza y el trabajo valiente aún nutritivo necesaria en el cuidar su crecimiento. Una fuerza increíble, la semilla: ese potencial inspira un verdadero sentimiento de admiración. Pero la semilla solo no se convierta en un árbol. En Corea, hay un nombre para las fuerzas que ayudan a que la semilla crezca. Esa palabra 운우풍뢰 se traduce al viento, nubes, agua y luz.

Profundos cambios pueden ser lentos en llegar, ya que la semilla necesita tiempo para germinar, pero con cada uno de los resortes de plantación sucesivamente el sueño de un nuevo comienzo.

What we see: The laborers ritualize the act of sowing seeds and pouring water. Seed Arks roll down the street with real live sprouted seedlings ready to be distributed in the park. Water umbrellas glide through the air, pouring water on us. Larger than life seeds pop open, and hopes and dreams for the future emerge. Seed mothers open their bellies to reveal tiny seedlings Description: Our humanity must growing come to the rescue. You have inside, your mind, your heart and your reminding us hands. You're the one who can how we must turn this world into a paradise. care for the earth as we Nuestra humanidad tiene que venir care for our al rescate. Tienes tu mente, tu bodies.

corazón y tus manos. Usted es el único que puede transformar este mundo en un paraíso.

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PA R A D E S TO RY: S E C T I O N 5

Y DEJAR QUE EL SOL BRILLE SOBRE ÉL.

AND LET THE SUN SHINE ON IT. ARTISTS: Lisa Carlson, Mina Leierwood, Peter Schulze

Description: The children are our greatest joy and promise. Let the laughter come; let the happiness spread from one face to another to another as we celebrate MayDay together! Wearing yellow suns, sunshine crowns, and flowing capes, our children are the royalty of the sun. We give them an opportunity to show us how very beautiful they are. Smile and catch the eyes of a child. Come shine with us!

Los muchos niños en nuestra sección son nuestra mayor alegría y promesa. Deja que la risa venga, deja la alegría contagia de una cara a otra a otra a medida que celebramos MayDay juntos! El uso de soles a marillos, coronas sol y capas fluidas — nuestros niños son la realeza del sol. Les damos la oportunidad de mostrarnos cuán bellos son.

Sonríe y llama la atención de un niño. Venga a brillar con nosotros!

What we see: A May Pole topped by our lovely sun extends its glorious light, as ribbon rays flow out in a great circle. The sun is the source of all energy in our world. Revelers circle the sun — the dancers, roller skaters and bicyclists — and celebrate its gifts: movement, light, energy, and joy!

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PA R A D E S TO RY: S E C T I O N 6

¡VA A CRECER!

IT WILL GROW! ARTIST: Tina Nemetz INTERNS: Hannah Nemetz, Hannah Rivenburgh

Description: Definitions of “to grow”: develop, thrive, change! This is a celebration of constant movement, springing up to existence from a source, evolving gradually into being.

The simplest truth is that deep within each of us is a spark, a desire to grow and connect! This is so simple that we sometimes forget that for growth one must allow a thing be itself, to grow in its natural way. Bend to these living beings and whisper, “grow, grow, grow.”

We are the breath, a wind at work in the world. We are the spinning and the rocking.

We desire connection. We reach up, grow up, grow together as a community.

Can we be at one with wild nature? Our work on the planet is the earth’s work.

Las definiciones de "crecer": desarrollar, crecer, cambiar! Esto es una celebración del movimiento constante, que salta hasta la existencia de una fuente, evolucionando gradualmente a la existencia.

La verdad más simple es que en lo profundo de cada uno de nosotros es una chispa, un deseo de crecer y conectar! Esto es tan simple que a veces nos olvidamos de para el crecimiento se debe permitir que una cosa sea sí misma, para crecer en su forma natural. Doblar a estos seres vivos y susurro, "crecer, crecer, crecer.”

Los seres humanos de esta sección son la respiración, el viento que trabaja con el mundo.

Somos el hilado y el balanceo.

Deseamos conexión. Llegamos arriba, crecemos, crecemos juntos como una comunidad. ¿Podemos estar en una como la naturaleza salvaje? Nuestro trabajo en el planeta es el trabajo de la tierra.

What we see: Marionette flowers spinning our bonds to the world and the living things in it. Trees of life move and bend. We work and live! Stilting flowers and grass rise up to the sky. Flying flowers flow with the winds of change. Garden wagons carry visions of new ideas.

Inspiration: “I think the inability to love is the central problem, because the inability masks a certain terror, and that terror is the terror of being touched. And, if you can’t be touched, you can’t be changed. And if you can’t be changed, you can’t be alive.”

— James Baldwin, from an interview first published in the Advocate and excerpted in the Utne Reader, July/August 2002, p. 100.

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PA R A D E S TO RY: S E C T I O N 7

Y LOS PÁJAROS SE ALIMENTARAN DE ELLA, Y LOS NIÑOS DEL MUNDO VAN A COMER EN ÉL.

AND THE BIRDS WILL FEED ON IT, AND THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD WILL EAT ON IT. ARTIST: Gustavo Boada INTERNS: Alana Horton, Sarah Smith Description: Food is the most basic of our physical needs. The same grain that the birds feed on is transformed by humans into our staff of life – bread. In this way the grain, fruit of the earth, the water, and the sun, connect us to the circle of life and bring us into real community. We honor this community with gratitude, respect and generosity.

In the act of thanksgiving we are all creatures of the world, no matter what our species. Humans, animals, plants, even minerals — with all their inherent potential — are equal in this cycle, and all have a purpose.

La comida es la más básica de las necesidades físicas. El grano mismo en que las aves se alimentan es transformado por seres humanos nuestro personal en la vida - pan. De esta manera, los granos, las frutas de la tierra, el agua, y el sol, nos conectan con el círculo de la vida y nos lleve a una verdadera comunidad. Honramos a esta comunidad con gratitud, respeto y generosidad.

En el acto de acción de gracias todos somos criaturas del mundo, no importa qué nuestra especie. Los seres humanos, animales, plantas, minerales – incluso con todo su potencial inherente – son iguales en este ciclo, y todos tienen un propósito.

What we see: Birds beautify the air with songs of freedom and the spirit of survival. Baby animals remind us that all the world’s children need to be cared for. Bread shows us the seed transformed, and bakers prepare food that nourishes the body and spirit.

Inspiration: “We want you to understand that theater is not yet an established form, not the place for commerce you think it is, where you pay to get something. Theater is different. It is more like bread, more like a necessity…”

— Peter Schumann, Director and Founder of the Bread and Puppet Theater, 1985.

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PA R A D E S TO RY: S E C T I O N 8

Y LAS ABUELAS Y ABUELOS CANTAN ALELUYA!

AND THE GRANDMAS AND GRANDPAS SING HALLELUJAH! ARTISTS: Gustavo Boada, Lindsay McCaw INTERNS: Sarah Larson, Tshisuaka Tshiakatumba Description: The grandmas and grandpas, both human and animal, sing hallelujah because they have the wisdom to know the value of joy and gratitude. Life is short. The best thing we can do is find moments of happiness and remember to take in the beauty that surrounds us.

Las abuelas y abuelos, tanto humano como animal, cantan aleluya, porque tienen la sabiduría para reconocer el valor de la alegría y la gratitud. La vida es corta. Lo mejor que podemos hacer es encontrar momentos de felicidad y recordar a disfrutar de la belleza que nos rodea.

What we see: Elders from our extended MayDay family ride as honored figures on floats, distributing pearls of wisdom. These pearls include little phrases, ancient truths, and bits of culinary or healing knowledge collected during the parade workshops.

Here in the midwest there are elders who can stay out on the dance floor all night – longer than people decades younger. As these grandmas and grandpas boogie to our square dance band they will share the secret to that vitality: a connection to joy and a focus on what is important.

Moose are disappearing from the Minnesota wilderness. The DNR reported a mysterious 35 percent decline in the moose population from 2012 to 2013. This is a great loss. The great great great grandpa moose is a spirited giant of our forests, and a symbol of how we need to live more intentionally. We think of the moose as our ancestor, to remember how we are connected to this creature.

Inspiration: “Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.”

— Marianne Williamson “The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you’ve been.”

— Madeline L’engle

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I N T H E PA R K

Should names be in alpha order?

TREE OF LIFE CEREMONY ARTISTS: Mary Plaster, Esther Ouray, Sandy Spieler, Lynette LaRue MUSIC DIRECTION: Greg Herriges, Tom Wells, Mick LaBriola, Tony Varghese INTERN: Aaron Brink-Johnson

Woodcuts by Peter Schumann, founder and director of the Bread and Puppet Theater 12

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This year our Tree of Life Ceremony enacts the street show titled Hallelujah from the Bread and Puppet theater of Vermont in honor of their 50th year. The Bread and Puppet Theater is one of the original inspirations for the formation of In the Heart of the Beast Theatre 40 years ago. We thank them for their provocative work, which has influenced art and activism around the world for so many years.

It is a privilege for us to perform Hallelujah in Powderhorn Park today with Peter Schumann's original woodcut prints. First used by Bread and Puppet in 1972, these prints have since traveled the world.

Este año nuestro árbol de la ceremonia de la vida promulga el “script imagen,” titulado “Aleluya” del Bread and Puppet Theater de Vermont, en honor a su 50 aniversario. El Bread and Puppet Theater es una de las inspiraciones originales que fromaron In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre hace 40 años. Les damos las gracias por su trabojo provocativo, que ha influenciado en el arte y el activismo en todo el mundo durante muchos años.

Es un privilegio para nosotros para llevar a cabo aleluya en el parque Powderhorn hoy, con grabodos de pinturas originales de Peter Schumann.

Estos fueron utilizados por primera vez por el teatro “Bread and Puppet” en el año 1972, estas impresiones desde entonces han viajado por todo el mundo.

Twine your work in harmonious union with the work of this Beautiful World.

Find each other.

Feel your feet rooted to the ground.

Engage minds, hearts, hands.

Plant, water, thank the sun eat together, sing together!

Combinar su trabajo en armonía con el trabajo de este Hermoso Mundo.

Encontrarse, Sentir tus pies sobre la tierra.

Realizar mentes, corazones, manos.

Plantas, agua, agradecimeinto al sol, comer juntos, cantar juntos.

Inspiration:

What is our work at this critical time? Are we hospice workers for a dying Earth, or midwives of a new chapter of life on Earth?

“The process of being with someone who's dying and the process of attending a birth have many features in common. We can only be grateful for this moment, this breath, this incredible capacity to direct our attention. … …this can be a moment of unparalleled awakening. ….in this moment we can make a choice for loving life and taking care of each other. ..In this moment I can honor the ancestors, honor the future beings, honor you, and the beautiful work you are doing.”

— Environmental Activist Joanna Macy: from a 2005 interview

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We Are MayDay! J O I N T H E CO N V E R S AT I O N

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D O N AT E

Help In The Heartof the Beast Thrive!

Contribute to the Theatre’s general operations!

Become a sustaining contributor to In the Heart of the Beast Theatre by using a credit card or automatic withdrawal from a bank account to make a monthly contribution. To sign up for a monthly contribution just scan the code below, or go to www.hobt.org/donate. For more information talk with any staff or board member, or mail a check to In the Heart of The Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre. THANK YOU to all contributors past and present!

For more information about donating visit www.hobt.org Your money makes art!

• $20 buys a P-35 stapler and a couple of a basic puppeteer tools.

• $20 also buys a few gallons or quarts of paint and we use lots of it.

• $50 pays for the construction of a pair of four foot stilts.

• $100 pays for the insurance coverage for the person using those stilts in the MayDay Parade.

• $250 rents one port-a-potty for the MayDay Festival.

• $250 pays for the cost of one traffic control officer for the Parade.

• $500 pays for the use of the red canoes that transport the Sun for the Tree of Life Ceremony.

• $3000 pays the cost of an artist working for the month of April on a parade section.

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FREE SPEECH SECTION

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N T H E S P I R I T O F M AY DAY celebrations that happen every year, all around the globe, the Free Speech Section of In the Heart of the Beast Theatre’s MayDay Parade is open to any person or group who wants to have representation in the parade. Any group with any message, delivered peacefully, is welcome to join the Free Speech Section which follows the HOBT-produced scenes of the parade.

By contributing an admission fee, these groups help support the production of the MayDay Festival.

The order in which the groups march in the Parade is determined on a first come, first serve basis. For more information about how your group can be part of the Free Speech Section in the future, see our website: www.hobt.org.

Welcome Neighbors, Happy MayDay! Organizations registered for the Free Speech Section as of April 16: 2 5th Congressional District Green Party 2 Avenues for Homeless Youth 2 Big Brothers Big Sisters of GTC 2 Blackbird Music 2 Custom Remodelers 2 Green Party Minnesota 2 Howling for Wolves 2 Krishna Sankirtan Society 2 Minnesota Atheists 2 Minnesota NORML 2 Remembering Lois Swenson 2 WAMM, Women Against Military Madness

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T H A N K YO U !

MAYDAY ARTISTS

THANK YOU MAYDAY FRIENDS It takes a large and active community to create the MayDay Parade and Festival. To all of you who planned, brainstormed, organized, fundraised, gave money and/or supplies, sculpted, sewed, pâpier mâchéd, stapled, built, painted, cooked, cleaned up, sang songs, played music, and danced: THANK YOU! The list below, MayDay volunteers as of April 16, represents only a small portion of the amazing amounts of people who help make MayDay happen. To all listed below, and to all the other friends and supporters not listed here, THANK YOU! Milo Parker Silvia Perez Barbara Peterson Mr. Michael Recycles Bicycles Hannah Rivenburgh Greg Roltad Hans Roltad August Roltad Caitlin Rose Olive Rose Bryce Rosenbower Nancy Rosenbower Deb Splain John Stephens Emily Stevens Willow Teri Molly Van Avery Matteo Vera Sara Wichterman Varron Williams Jermaine Wright Jacob Zimmerman

Jason "Big Flower Builder" Anselmo Arias David Baldus Jaylin Benning Joan Benning Dustin Bilges Justine Deann Billington Zoë Bowman Aaron Brink Shawn Cage Hannah Couming Nemetz Jason Daley Susanna De Leon Mitchell Dose Momo Dunor Nubia Felipe Chad Giblin Lori Gingerich Candida Gonzalez John Heine Dylan Helgeson Chantelle Houde Xena Huff Stephen Hunt Matteo Larson Soren Lee Crystal Lindstrom Ardyce McCaw Olivia McCreary Maxwell McNally Danza MexicaKalpulli Paul Michalke Kayla Mussbaum Jake Nemetz Nell Nere Leif Ogren Evelyn Orr Katheryn Paral

WORKSHOP ASSISTANTS Jason "Big Flower Builder" Anselmo Arias David Baldus Jaylin Benning Joan Benning Dustin Bilges Justine Deann Billington Zoë Bowman Aaron Brink Shawn Cage Hannah Couming Nemetz Jason Daley Susanna De Leon Mitchell Dose

Momo Dunor Nubia Felipe Chad Giblin Lori Gingerich Candida Gonzalez John Heine Dylan Helgeson Chantelle Houde Xena Huff Stephen Hunt Matteo Larson Soren Lee Crystal Lindstrom Ardyce McCaw Olivia McCreary Maxwell McNally Danza MexicaKalpulli Paul Michalke Kayla Mussbaum Jake Nemetz Nell Nere Leif Ogren Evelyn Orr Katheryn Paral Milo Parker Silvia Perez Barbara Peterson Mr. Michael Recycles Bicycles Hannah Rivenburgh Greg Roltad Hans Roltad August Roltad Caitlin Rose Olive Rose Bryce Rosenbower Nancy Rosenbower Deb Splain

John Stephens Emily Stevens Willow Teri Molly Van Avery Matteo Vera Sara Wichterman Varron Williams Jermaine Wright Jacob Zimmerman SUN FLOTILLA CREW Trevor Adams Dave Atchison Ryan Billig Bruce Blacher Willis Bowman Yiscah Bracha Crystal Brinkman Lelis Brito Lisa Carlson Laurel Chapman Guliana Ciabo Leigh Combs River Cook Jana Goodermont Alison Heimstead Julie Jao Janet Johnson Naomi Joy Leif Jurgensen Michael Katch Peggy Katch Rah Kojis Morgan L’Argent Lee Leichentritt Sharon Meister Jason Misik Mercy Monroe Sreekishen N air Eleanor Savage Peter Schultze Byrd Shuler Duane Tougas Molly Van Avery

Scott Vreeland TREE OF LIFE CREW Karla Anderson Ericka Heid Jessica Heid Dylan Helgeson John Holmes Lonna Holmes Michael Holmes Lisa Knazen Kathy Kosnoff Vicki Kunerth Dennis Levendowski Rick Lukens Sue Magee Amy Neilson Carol Newman Dan Newman Larry Rosenbower Nancy Rosenbower Bryce Rosenbower Forrest Rosenbower Gene Zemske Nancy Zemske CEREMONY BAND Ralph Campbell Jill Galstad Rob Grunewald Greg Herriges Katherine Kegan Mick Labriola Jim McCreary Corey Needleman Jim Parker Tony Varghese Aaron Westendorp

Every April, In the Heart of the Beast Theatre opens its doors to our community for a month of free workshops during which the MayDay Parade – floats, masks, puppets and costumes — is built. People of all ages and walks of life work together to create one of the most beloved events in the Twin Cities. The financial and in-kind sponsorships of businesses and foundations help us make this community endeavor possible, keeping the workshops free and open to all. Our deep gratitude goes to:

SPONSORS

SPONSORS Seward Co-Op IN-KIND SPONSORS Alley Communications B. Resale Barbette Restaurant Biffs, Inc. Black Audience Bryant Lake Bowl Butter Bakery Common Roots Daddy, A Band

Dangerous Man Brewing Co. DJ On the Corner Fabulous Catering Ingebretsen’s Scandinavian Gifts Jakeeno’s Pizza & Pasta Kowalski’s Markets Lake Street Council

Las Mojarras May Day Café Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association Mill City Creations Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Mourado’s Liquors Natedogs New French Bakery Pat’s Tap

Patrick’s Cabaret Prom Catering Red Stag Supper Club Reddy Rents Seward Café Seward Co-op Sisters Camelot Smoked Trout Productions St. Anthony Main Theater

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, ELCA Tap Minneapolis The Liffey Tone Deaf Annies Twin City Sound Uptown Ragstock Welna Hardware Wilderness Inquiry World Street Kitchen Valspar Foundation Zakia Deli

... And special thanks to the hundreds of individuals, foundations, and corporations who have contributed to this and other programs at In the Heart of the Beast Theatre. See page 24.

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SECTION 1: SEE THE WORLD Lynette LaRue, Esther Ouray, Mary Plaster, Sandy Spieler SECTION 2: WHEN YOU SET FIRE TO THE WORLD AND POISON IT Mark Safford SECTION 3: THE WORLD WILL CRY AND THE CHILDREN WILL DIE Lynette LaRue, Esther Ouray, Mary Plaster, Sandy Spieler BUT SECTION 4: WHEN YOU SOW SEEDS ON THE WORLD, AND WHEN YOU POUR WATER ON IT Madeline Helling, Jeong Ae Neal SECTION 5: AND LET THE SUN SHINE ON IT Lisa Carlson, Mina Leierwood, Peter Schulze SECTION 6: IT WILL GROW! Tina Nemetz SECTION 7: AND THE BIRDS WILL FEED ON IT, AND THE CHILDREN WILL EAT IT Gustavo Boada SECTION 8: AND THE GRANDMAS AND GRANDPAS WILL SING HALLELUJAH! Gustavo Boada, Lindsey McCaw TREE OF LIFE CEREMONY Steve Ackerman May Plaster Tara Fahey Sandy Spieler Greg Herriges Tony Varghese Mick Labriola Maren Ward Lynette LaRue Tom Wells Esther Ouray INTERNS Aaron Brink-Johnson Kat Weisberg Zach Orner Sarah Hollows Sarah Larson Sarah Smith

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Hannah Rivenburgh Tshisuaka Tshiakatumba Chava Curland Becky Dernbach Forrest Zoll Alana Horton

WORKSHOP STAFF Lucinda Anderson, Clay Room Assistant Marcelo Auroy, Clay Room Assistant Shelley Chinander, Sewing Room Coordinator

FESTIVAL STAFF Paul Robinson, Parade, Festival, Info Table Coord.

Rick Bernardo, Development and Marketing Manager Leigh Combs, Park Traffic Coordinator Jan Elftmann & Janet Groenert, Parade Grand PooBas Bailey Haack, Block Host Coordinator Steve Kelby, Financial Manager Stacy Lee King, Booth Coordinator Avram Leierwood, Green Team Coordinator Sara Misquadace, Booth Coordinator Loren Niemi, Executive Director Laney Ohmans, Communications Mgr., Booth Coord.

Margery Otto, Volunteer Coordinator Pat Parnow, Co-Vendor Coordinator Rodney Sheppard, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Jenna Thorsett, Office Manager and Booth Coord.

Dixie Treichel, Entertainment Coordinator Libby Tschida, Radio Girl Maren Ward, Sun Flotilla Coordinator

INTERPRETIVE SERVICES Mary Catherine, ASL Interpretation

TABLOID PRODUCTION Laney Ohmans, Editor Brie Jonna, Assistant Editor Beth Holmes, Graphic Design Bonita Kosciolek, Ad Sales Holle Brian, Ad Layout Gabriel Herrera, Spanish Translation Content provided by Parade and Ceremony staff.

The MayDay Parade and Festival is presented in cooperation with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.

Special thanks to Cordell Wiseman, Director of Community Outreach; Sara Ackmann, Recreation Manager; Adam Lares, Park Director, and the staff of Powderhorn Park for hosting the annual MayDay Festival.

2013-2014 Performances and Programs In addition to the Beloved MayDay Parade and Festival, each year In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre produces a season of original plays and tour productions. Off stage, we create specially commissioned pageants throughout Minnesota and beyond.

Through residencies and workshops we teach puppetry and pageantry to youth, adults, students, teachers and communities.

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Strombolli’s Medicine Show TIST Created by Daniel Polnau It’s back! An all new and improved six night installation of magical wonders, uncanny displays, and anatomical curiosities.

A veritable Ali Baba’s cavern of treasures and wonderments awaits the brave. A description would be useless — Stombolli’s Medicine Show must be seen to be believed.

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ST These Thousand Waves are Mighty Armor: DRACULA Created by the Fortuna Puppet Theatre A ghoulish delight, just in time for Halloween! In the words of the protagonist, “I see your heart is lured! Your eyes flicker with tiny talking shadows, while your fear roots gently in. No, there’s no looking back. Maybe this time the underpinnings of your own desires will speak a different truth. It is certain, I, Dracula, will never, never perish.”

Between the Worlds Directed by Laurie Witzkowski and Esther Ouray A tribute to the beauty and mystery of the winter solstice, the time of darkness when earth is dormant. Forty women will join their voices in song. Acapella choral pieces, haunting cello and guitar, lively accordion music, balafon, marimbas and flute — Between the Worlds is a river of music from start to finish. The evening moves along a ceremonial journey from vibrant color to the stark whiteness of snow — the dance of crones toward the dark curtain of death. Through puppetry and masked dance we celebrate the birth of the returning light.

"Sure to shake the snow off your boots and the frost from your soul..."

— ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS

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Created by Steve Ackerman

The controversial animated program ‘Tummy da Talking Turtle Sucks on Piano Keys’ was created by Earl Dives and Gerry ‘Crackjaw’ Sanders while sharpening their lumberjack axes in the fall of 1940. Earl was a balding Protestant with a penchant for soft whiskey. Gerry loved the smell of tar and gasoline. Knowing nothing about animation, children, or public decency, the two cobbled together a flipbook of crude dynamite related drawings. Only one episode of the show was created. It was a failure.

“One of the funniest cartoons-as-told-bypuppets you can imagine!”

— SOPHIE KERMAN Aisle Say Twin Cities

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Four Never Before Seen Works of Puppet Theater Program Direction

by Alison Heimstead PuppetLab is a bold program at In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre that supports emerging puppet artists in their quest to push outwards at the limits of figure theater. Under the tutelage of Alison Heimstead, four artists will build original puppet shows over the course of six months.

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SUMMER CAMPS

THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST! For more camps, and more details, check our website: www.hobt.org/education

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4 Solstice Stilt 'n' Spin Summer Camp 4

Join In The Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre Staff along with naturalists from the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden in this creative exploration of the magic of the Wildflower Garden and your own imaginations! All ages are welcome with parents.

The Stilt 'n' Spin Summer Camp at HOBT will give youth and adults the opportunity to learn how to stilt walk and fire-spin (without the fire!) in a fun safe, and supportive environment.

Dates: June 8 and August 24 Time: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Place: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden

Dates: Time: Place: Ages:

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Spend the week creating costumes, headdress, jewelry, an instrument, and a banner so you can dance in the Love Parade.

Participants will work in small groups to develop original site specific performance works integrating new digital performance techniques.

Dates: Time: Place: Ages:

July 8–12 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

In the Heart of the Beast — Plaza Verde Classroom 4 to 8

SPANISH PROGRAM

Teatro de Titeres en Espanol "Teatro de Titeres en Español" es una serie de espectáculos de títeres para público familiar que son de habla hispana. El objetivo de esta serie de espectáculos de títeres es volver a conectar esta población con vínculos culturales, tradiciones e idiosincrasia.

Fechas: Sábados: de 1 de junio. 8, 15, 22, 29 13 de julio, 20, 27.

7 de septiembre, 14, 21, 28.

Hora: 10:00-11:00 y las 12:15 - 13:15

YOUTH AGES 12 TO 15

Youth Puppetry Troupes In the Heart of the Beast's Puppet Youth Troupe and Children's Theatre Company's Junior Company will collaborate next season to bring to life an original show developed with a local playwright and the youth in these programs. Puppeteers and actors alike will bring to life this adventure with a mix of experimental and traditional theatre. Development Classes with the Puppet Youth Troupe begin in the Fall of 2013 for a production in March, 2014.

For youth ages 12 to 15. Contact Education Director, Bart Buch for more information at bbuch@hobt.org.

For information about CTC’s Junior Company please contact Debra Baron at dbaron@childrenstheatre.org

Dates: Time: Place: Ages:

June 17–21 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Powderhorn Park 9 and up

June 10–26 7:00–10:00 p.m., Monday and Wednesdays In the Heart of the Beast Theatre — in and around the theater 16 and up

SATURDAYS

FREE Saturday Morning Puppet Shows for Kids October 2013–March 2014 Another colorful, affordable season of live Saturday Puppet Shows for Kids is coming this Fall! Nearly every Saturday, different artists perform engaging puppet shows at 10 AM and 12 Noon. A great alternative to screen time, these performances will delight preschool children!

Additionally Make ‘n’ Take workshops are offered at 11 AM each Saturday morning, where participants create a puppet in the theme of that day’s show. For the full schedule, see www.hobt.org.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

HELP In the Heart of the Beast Theatre THRIVE Contribute to the Theatre’s general operations!

Become a sustaining contributor to In the Heart of the Beast Theatre by using a credit card or automatic withdrawal from a bank account to make a monthly contribution of $10 or more. To sign up for a monthly contribution just scan the code below, or go to www.hobt.org/donate.

For more information talk with any staff or board member, or mail a check to In the Heart of The Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre. THANK YOU to all contributors past and present!

For more information visit www.hobt.org 1500 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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PROGRAMS

Engage In the Heart of the Beast Theatre community water residency, Bemidji, summer 2009.

For the Water Directed by Sandy Spieler Water is one of the most precious and imperiled gifts of life. Invigorate the Common Well is an initiative to inspire gratitude for Water and to encourage citizens to use their collective power to take care of our common Water. We offer a wide variety of Water programming including:

2 Are You Thirsty?: a short touring performance available in English or Spanish

2 Water, Water Everywhere: a unique multigenerational residency customized to engage entire communities in local Water issues

2 Touring mixed media art events 2 Other presentations, discussions, and workshops arranged to fit your organizational needs

For more information, call (612) 721-2535. www.hobt.org/invigorate

IN THE HEART OF THE BEAST PUPPET AND MASK THEATRE is committed to nurturing, protecting, and developing the creative spirits of young people and adults through the teaching of puppetry. We offer a wide variety of programs to ENGAGE people of all ages and abilities, match your curriculum needs, and fit your schedule and budget.

RESIDENCIES: Our experienced instructors come to you for one to two weeks. We work with your group to design, build, rehearse, and perform a puppet parade, pageant, or play that brings the curriculum to life and stimulates exploration.

TRAININGS

With Joy! Training opportunity for puppeteers and teachers.

July 22-August 9, 2013 A three week intensive training program focusing on movement techniques and content development within the laboratory of the low-tech/high imagination methods of In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, led by Artistic Director Sandy Spieler. For more information or to receive an application form, call (612) 721-2535.

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FIELD TRIPS: Come to our Puppet Studio & Classroom or we can come to you. Each field trip includes a short puppetry demonstration and hands-on puppet or mask building workshop.

TOURING SHOWS: Bring the theatre to you! Our touring shows range in subject matter, audience size and age appropriateness. Call for more information about our expanding list of shows and availability.

For more information, see www.hobt.org or contact our Outreach and Touring Manager at llarue@hobt.org or (612) 721-2535 ext 3.

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Our dear neighbor and friend, Muriel Simmons was involved in making the Phillips West Neighborhood a better place to live since the mid 90's. She inspired many for the peace, safety, and community she created in her home and neighborhood with a loving heart, enduring courage, and honest twinkle in her eye.

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T H E F U T U R E O F M AY DAY

MAKING MAYDAY SUSTAINABLE Many thanks to you for coming to the 39th Annual MayDay Parade and Festival and MANY THANKS to all of you who have responded by making generous donations!

Our hearts are very full from all of you asking: “What can I do?” to Sustain MayDay beyond this year. Here is a beginning answer of opportunities for financial and volunteer support to assure MayDay for years to come:

Financial Support: 2 Give online through our GiveMN/Razoo site (www.givemn.razoo.com/story/Heart-Of-TheBeast-Theatre-Incorporated)

2 Give through the mail when you receive the annual MayDay funding appeal. Call (612) 721-2535, or fill out the contact form on our website to get on In the Heart of the Beast’s mail and e-mail lists.

2 Give today! Find one of the volunteers with the yellow or green MayDay contributions buckets and drop some cash in the slot. If everyone who sees the parade, sits on the hillside for the Tree of Life Ceremony, or listens to the music, gave $5 (less than the price of a movie) MayDay would pay for itself.

Volunteer Support (now or next year): 2 Help with the public workshops: Every year we offer them on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays in April.

Help mix paste, papier-mâché, cut cardboard, sew, translate for neighbors, etc. Contact Lynette at the Theatre: llarue@hobt.org, (612) 721-2535.

2 Help today or throughout the year: Help clean up at the end of the day! Or help In the Heart of the Beast in the months between MayDay 2013 and our 40th Anniversary in 2014. Sign up for some fun tasks by contacting Margery: motto@hobt.org, (612) 721-2535.

2 Be a host for one of the blocks along the Bloomington Ave. Parade Route or for a fundraising brunch for next year’s 40th MayDay Parade and Festival. Contact the Theatre by phone at (612) 721-2535 or email at info@hobt.org.

Making a Pledge for the Future: 2 A team of young supporters, the MayDay Makers, who have grown up with MayDay are generating support from peer donations and have pledged to extend the joy they’ve experienced to their children as well. Join them! Check out their Facebook Page by searching for “MayDay Makers.” Buy one of their hand screened MayDay Makers patches at the festival today.

Thank you friends and neighbors! With your continued generosity, MayDay WILL be sustained for many years to come. From all of us at In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, you have our gratitude!

Sandy Spieler, Artistic Director and Loren Niemi, Executive Director

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M AY DAYS ’ B U D G E T

HOW IT ALL ADDS UP It takes both money and volunteers to make MayDay Happen!

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre cannot do it alone.

How much does it cost to produce MayDay? Who Produces MayDay? In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre is responsible for the production of MayDay. It is a yearround process for our staff—fundraising, organizing, training artists, securing permits, addressing logistical and creative questions that take all of our skills in producing the final event.

Does the City of Minneapolis sponsor MayDay? No. We receive no financial support from the City. We pay for all the police services ($3,100), street permits, and expenses.

Does the Minneapolis Park System support MayDay? Powderhorn Park is very helpful to us, but we receive no funds from the Minneapolis Park Board. Rather, we pay $4,500 to the park, and an additional $2,000 for security. We also lend puppets for a Halloween Event at the park, in exchange for staging the MayDay Festival in Powderhorn Park.

EXPENSES: • People and people services: (full-time and part-time artists, organizers, security, traffic control, recycling, etc.): (note: this represents about 80 people) $91,290* • Powderhorn Park Fee: • Printing, promotion, and fundraising mailings: • Supplies for puppets: • Equipment rental (porta-potties, sound systems, trucks): • Space rental: • Miscellany (volunteer food, tee shirts, permits, etc.): TOTAL EXPENSES:

4,500 6,700 2,500* 8,100 9,500 6,545

$129,135

INCOME: ** • Earned fees (vendors, information booths, join-in fees): $21,500 • Concessions (tee-shirts, posters): 6,000 • Ad sales for the program: 10,000 • Contributions before MayDay: 42,000 • What needs to be collected on the day of: 27,250 • Grant from COMPAS/United Arts: 6,750 • In the Heart of the Beast General Operating support: 15,650 TOTAL INCOME:

$129,150

*With expenses, supplies for puppets are only $2,500. Our priority is people costs, to the tune of $91,290. We are proud of that. **All our income is uncertain and mostly raised from many donations of small amounts.

If everyone who comes to MayDay contributed $5 (less than the cost of a movie), then Mayday would flourish, end of story.

Photos by Liz Welch, except for the wizard float by XX and the Elephat float by

Sincerely, Sandy Spieler, Artistic Director and Loren Niemi, Executive Director

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THANK YOU Volunteers Your dedication makes our work possible. This year we are not able to recognize each of you individually by name, due to a database transition. Even though we can’t name you here, please know that your work is recognized and appreciated!

s a nonprofit, community-based theatre company, In the Heart of the Beast offers hundreds of volunteer opportunities. Whether you are looking for something shortterm or year-round, something creative that supports the community, or just something fun, we’ve got just the thing for you!

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Help create and stage the MayDay Parade and Festival next year. Hundreds of positions are available during April and on the day of the event including workshop assistants, festival set-up and strike crews, booth staffing and parade marshals.

Help host families as they come to see a kid-friendly puppet show in our lobby. Activities include moving tables, chairs and sets, and greeting folks as they arrive.

We offer a different show every week!

MAKE ‘N’ TAKE ASSISTANTS Hone your artistic skills as you help children and families make puppets or masks. A wide variety of opportunities are available, from Saturday Make ‘n’ Take workshops to off-site field trips.

BOARD COMMITTEES We welcome long-term volunteers who are looking for a more in-depth experience. If you have skills and an interest in fundraising, budgeting, the legal field, or neighborhood issues, join one of the Board committees.

INTERNSHIPS If you have some experience and skills in painting, pâpier-mâché, set construction, technical theater, working with children, marketing, archiving, or arts management, please send a letter indicating your background and availability to motto@hobt.org.

Please see our website, www.hobt.org, for more information and current volunteer opportunities. Questions? Want to join our volunteer team? Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Margery Otto at motto@hobt.org or (612) 721-2535 ext. 14.

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These big-hearted individuals and gracious organizations have contributed to In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013. Their support makes our programs, performances, and the MayDay Festival thrive. We are grateful to each person on this list.

Jennifer and Ross Abbey Sue and Lee Abderholden Allison Adrian Kathy Ahlers Shari and Steve Albers Judith Alessio Joe and Christine Alfano Kristine Alswager Norma Amaris Amy and Tim Andersen Steve Andersen Anita Anderson Ann Anderson Jeanne Anderson Sarah and Christopher Anderson Dean Andrew Leonard and Helen Andrew Nancy Andrews Julie Andrus Anne and Paul Archbold Andrew Arsham Carol and Alan Arthur Ann Avant James and Carol Avant Tracy Babler Sigrid Bachmann Frank and Annliv Bacon Jeanne Badman and Jim Wells Wayne Bailey Judy Baldwin Andrea Baldwin Peggy Barbis Harriet Barlow Kelly-Kristine Barnebey Karen Bartig Anne Bauers Noa Baum Ward Bauman John Becker Beth Beckman Mikkel and Lois Beckmen Jeff and Karyl Beeman Brynn Bemis Wendy and Pete Benson Eric and Maia Berger Stacey Berkheimer Richard and Cathleen Bernard Beth’s Fudge & Gifts Michele and Steven Bevis Paul Birnberg Bonita Blumenauer Rebecca & Nathan Blumenshine Philip Bly Johannah and Howard Bomster Joyce and Thomas Borgerding Tom Borrup Pepperwolf and Tom Bottolene Margy and Jerry Braden Stein Mary Ann Bradley Brian Branagan Erik and Hanna Brandt Michelle Brechon Aviva Breen Andrea and William Breen Patricia Brenneman William Breon Cynthia Breslauer Judy Broad Suzanne and Richard Bross Richard Brownlee Hilary and Terrance Brueck Jessica Burgwald Catherine Burns Mary Burns Ann Calvert Kathryn and Ralph Campbell Jen and Aaron Cantine Lisa Carlson Stephen and Megan Carpenter Deborah Carter McCoy and the McCoy Family Rosemary Caspar Ann Chemin Kimberly and David Christensen Joe Chvala Bruce Clark Stephen Clemens Eva and Barry Cohen Danny and Eileen Collard Beverly Conerton Karen Cooper and Bruce Schneier Don Courchaine Russell Cowles Mary Crimi Barbara Crosby Jared Cruz Deborah Cuneo Marilyn Cuneo Neal and Louise Cuthbert Howard Cutts

Sage Dahlen Barbara Davis Paula and Cy DeCosse Conrad DeFiebre Helen DeFlorin Jan DeNoble Arletta and Rolland Derby Andrew and Jeanne Dick Brooke Dierkhising Peter Dodge Dan Donkers Richard and Patricia Donnay Richard Dowdell Melissa and Jay Driscoll David Duggan Therese Durkin Pamela Dyer-Bennet Earthworm Lawncare Roberta Ebbers Steve Eberly Catherine Eckert Yvonne Eckstein George Ehrenberg Deborah Eide Cathy Eilers Kent Eklund Jan and Justin Elftmann Gayla and Chris Ellis Pam and Colleen Endean Sarah Endsley Judy Enenstein Linda Engberg Steven and Nanci Epp Becky Erdahl Ronald Erickson Mary Erler Peters Chrisa Ernst Jamie Eschbach Danielle Everine Meredith and Paul Falley Wendy and Sidney Farrar Abigail Fenton Jay Fetyko Rosemary Field Sally Fisher Sue Fisher and M. Nathaniel Grefsrud Jack and Amy Fistler Steve Flagg Kathleen Fluegel Kathy Foley Kathee Foran Edward Foss Ruth Fothergill Rick and Katie Fournier Ann and Bill Fox Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls Helene and Ralph Freint Dave French Laura French Marci French Harold Freshley Wynn Fricke Elizabeth Frost Richard Fuller Kathy Fury Greta and Barry Gaard Mary and Matthew Gaasch Ann Galloway Frieda and Susan Gardner Gary and Helen Gardner Susan Geller Cindy Gentling Mary Gibney Joan and Lynn Gilbertson Paula Gilbertson Toni and Gerry Gilchrist Patty Gille and Nancy Boedigheimer Beth and Denny Gilleland Lori and Pierre GingerichBoberg Marcia Glick Elizabeth Glidden Chris Glisczinski Katherine Glover Bonnie Goldsmith Michael Gotzsche and Mary Moench Dawn Graber Gilbert Gragert Gail Graham Julie Graves Elana Gravitz Rick Gravrok Jeanine and Jack Gregoire Molly Griffin Jan Griffith Judith Grittner Molly Joy Matheson Gruen Eric Gustin Val Gyurci Eleanor Haase Linda and Jeffrey Hall Janis Hall Nor Hall and Roger Hale Stephanie Hamel Shirley Hanson Mary Hanson

Dolores Hanson Christine Harnack Bill Harper Beth and Nico Harrington David Harris Susan Hasti Holly and Joe HatchSurisook Terri and John Hawthorne Hayen Hayen Peg and Jerome Hayes Linda and Jay Heemstra Lenief Heimstead Maureen and Rose Heinen Daniel Heist Thomas and Laurie Helling Kristie and Gene Hennig Pete and Kari Henry Jane Hensen Vickie Hepler Dan Herber and Carrie Seib Sue Herridge Adele Hersey Megan Hicks Hicks Margaret Hinton Lisa and Stuart Hinz Susan and Jim Hoch Kathy Hollander Suzy Holloway Sarah Hollows Beth Holmes Lydia Holsten Linda Holt Mindy Holte Tom and Meri Homme Dave Hoon Kevin Horne Sarah Horner Louise Hotka and Jill Meyer Kate Houston Rachel Hudak Marjorie Huebner John and Charlene Huffaker Angie and Jane Hugen Kurt and Kathy Hunter Sandra and David Hunter Sue Hunter Weir and Paul Weir Gregory Huonder Ruth Hynes Beth and Pat HynesCiernia Alex Iantaffi Heather and Jeff Ilse Deborah Ingebretsen Gail and Steve Irish Dana Jackson Len Jackson John Jacobs Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew Emily Jarrett Hughes Susu Jeffrey Lynn Jeffries Rachel Jendrzejewski and Theo Goodell Lynne Jennings Jan Johnson Meredith Johnson Kaarin Johnston Warren Jones and Marian Gee Tim Jordan Catherine Jordan and Steve Lick Janice Joyner Maria and Claire Kaefer Phyllis and Don Kahn Terri Karis Pamela and Dennis Kaufman Sharon and Alfred Kauth Sue and Steve Kearns Michael and Molly Kehoe Kathleen Kendrick Peg Kerr Ihinger Deah Kinion Margaret Kinney Louise Kinzer Kay Kirscht Julia Kirst Angela Kjer-Lackey Donald and Linda Kjome Gjerdrum Don Klein Debby Kleinman McNeil Kristina Kliber Joanne Klinnert Lisa Knazan and Dennis Levendowski Marsha Knittig Katie Knutson Reid Knuttila Patrice and Dan Koelsch David Koenig Gail Korell and Doug Brown Karen Kormann Kathy Kosnoff and Lyonel Norris Lawrence Kraft Paul Kraska

Joanna Krebs Amy and Bert Kritzer Judy and Gib Krohn Joyce Krook Laurel Krouse Brad and Kimberly Kruse James Kruzitski Nicole Kubista Andi and Dan Kuenning Corinne Kuhlmann-McHie Vicki Kunerth Joseph Kuznik Jennifer Kylander Joy and James Laine Dot Landis Paul and Marybeth Landskroener Kathleen and Barry Langton Kim Lapakko Victoria Lappi Nancy Larsen Jean and Timothy Larson Mary and Roger Larson Nikki LaSorella Peter and Martha Laudert Suzanne and Tim Lauer Chuck and Karen Le Gros Katey and Scott Leck Kristal and Don Leebrick Barb and William Leibundguth Greg and Mina Leierwood Kathy and Allen Lenzmeier Nina and Jean-Louis Lesaout Deborah LeSueur Laurie and James Levin Anne and John Levin John Levin Stuart Levy Susan Levy Haskell Martha Lewis-Hunstiger Howard Lieberman Susan Lieberman Scott and Jane Likely Michael Lilja Soozie and Hans Lindbloom Ruth Lindh Debi and Ray Lipkin Alexandra Lodge Lyle and Elizabeth Lofgren Ann and Don Luce Meg and David Luce Evelyn Lund Catherine Lundoff Margaret Mackaman Leslie MacKenzie Carrie MacNabb Roderick Macpherson Brian and Chrissie Mahaffy Stephen and Kathi Mahle Anne and David Mahle Maggie Mahoney Mollie Malone Brown and Griffith Brown Dan and Catherine Mandle Dave Mann Sheila Manor Phil Manz Steven Mark Michele Marrinan Alan and Mary Marschall Ewart Martens Ruth Martin Joel and Lisa Martin Michelle Martin Patty Martinson Lotti Matkovits Shirley Mauch Spanhanks James McCarthy and Gloria Peterson Jim and Gretchen McCreary Margo and Pete McCreary Terry McDaniel Nancy and Gregory McDaniels Jane and Colleen McDonald Kate McDonald Brigid and Theresa McDonald William McDonald Mary McDonough S Catherine McIntire Ann McIntosh Diana McKeown Lisa McLean Dena McPhetres Barbara Meacham Mary Medinger Carole Megarry Sharon Repo Meister Margaret Melrose Sue Melrose Michael and Margaret Menner Andrea and Erik Merims Ken Meter

Sarah and Ron Miller Randy Miranda Beth Mitchell Christopher and Sarah Moeller Marian Moore Mary Moore Patricia Moore Fran Moss Michael Muehlbach MJ Mueller James and Wendy Mullaney Diane and Gerald Mundt Unny Nambudiripad Paula Reed Nanearrow Caren Neile Clareyse Nelson Joy Nelson Margaret Nelson Judith and Darrell Nelson Elizabeth and Tom Nelson Sather Julie Nester Jennifer Newberg Dan and Carol Newman Jane and Amy Newman Nancy Newman Elizabeth Nichols Claudia Nicholson Julie and Steven Niedermayr Loren Niemi and Mare Kalka Christie Nixon Hilja Njoes Mark Norris Carol North David O'Fallon Patricia Ohmans and Tony Schmitz Nancy and Susan Okerlund Tim and Morgan Old Larry Olds Jennifer Olivarez Leah Olm Kelly Olsen Vicki and Daniel Olson Gretchen Olson Mary and Wilbur Olympia K. Cassandra O'Malley Ann O'Neill, CSJ Hillary Oppmann Dennis Ormseth Caroline Oster Elizabeth and Gjertrud Ozmon Marion Padilla Joe and Mary Palen Parker Palmer Carolyn and Bob Papke Vicky Paprocki Kent and Robert Kent Jeanne Paradise Warren Park Richard Parnell Joan and Dave Pasiuk Carol and Brad Pass Mary Patterson Janis Peabody Mardi and John Pearson Jean Pearson Gordon Pedersen Heidi Pemberton Polly Penny Susan Peterson Janet Peterson Jean and Jim Peterson Barbara and Mark Peterson Brent Peterson-Hilleque Lisa Pillow Greg and Mary Beth Poferl Dhann Polnau Steven and Craig Posch Krista Post Wayne and Virginia Potratz Jacqueline Prince Terese Pritschet Jason Prodoehl Lacey Prpic Hedtke MaryLynn Pulscher and James Bode Allison Quinn Lynn Rabinovitch Diane Rackowski Bonnie Rae Diane and Stu Rains Deb Ramage Sharon and Mark Ramirez Mary Lou Ratz and William Kim Doris Rausch Linda Ray Jeannette and Mark Raymond Catherine Reagan Bev and Bob Reid Molly Reinemann Danae and Ric Rem Judy Remington and Julia Classen

Nadja Reubenova Allen Rezac Natalie and Timothy Rice Brian and Marcia Rice Barbara Rice Elizabeth Richards Kathi and Paul Rickert John Riehle Mary and Erik Riese John Rivenburgh Hannah Rivenburgh Rey Rivera Don Roberts Gail Roberts Marilyn Robertson Mike Rollin Mary Rose Steven Rosenberg Jody Rosenbloom James Ross Vienna Rothberg Genevieve Roudane Brenda and Paul Rozycki Marian Rubenfeld Anne Running Sovik Regula and Michael Russelle Susan Rutford Mary and Robert Ryan Pat Ryan Carol and Ralph Rydell Patrick Sadler Frank and Joan Safford Jared Saks Michael Samuelson Maynard Sandberg Ann and Elise Sargent Janis and Harvey Sarles Colleen Sauber Maralee Savage Merry Sawdey David Schaaf Patricia and David Schaffer Rhonda and Isabella Scheiderich Jim and Peggy Scheidt Naomi Scheman Thomas Schierholz Cecilia Schiller Donna Schimunek Janet Schmitt Kay Schoenwetter Sue Schroeder John and Max Schuerman Peter Schulze Paul Schumacher Jackie and Mike Schwartz Greg and Stephanie Schweser Jamie Schweser Tania Scinto Meera Sehgal Carole and Richard Senty Corey and Sue Sevett Katie Sewell Glynis Shea Chris Shillock Shillock Patricia Siebert Katharine and Jerry Simon-Dastych Mark Simonson Claudia Slovacek Melinda Smith Rebecca Smith Ken Smith Andrew Smith Karen and Jeffrey Smudski Linnea Sodergren Elizabeth Sohn Meredith and Jay Sommers

Michael Sommers Jose and Laura Souto Anne Sovik Micah Spieler-Sandberg Tim Springer Irene St Onge Joseph Stanley Connie and Brad Stauffer Catherine Steffens Muriel Sterne Jackie Sticha Marcella Strand Nancy Straube Stephen Streng Lauren and Matthew Stringer Sally and Doug Stromquist Charlie Sugnet Helen Sullinger Minke Sundseth Susan Reed Design Ross and Mary Sutter Joanne Swanson Mark Swanson Kathy Swenson Nan Swift Dara Syrkin Sandra and Richard Tanck Gary Taruscio Jennifer and Charles Tatsuda Carol Taubert Emily Taylor Jill and Charles Terwilliger Barb and Chip Thoman Theresa Thomas Sarah Thompson and Drew Rosielle Jenna Thorsett Cindy Thurston Amy and John Tillotson Joci Tilsen Bill Tilton Margaret Tismer Peter Tobias Joyce Traver Gerald and Kevin Tyrrell Anne and Tom Ulseth Karen Utter Carolyn Van Nelson Pat and Paul VanValkenburg James and Michelene Verlautz Gail and Joel Vick Thomas and Rebecca Von Fischer Dolores Voorhees Paul Wagner Nikole Wakal Deb Wallwork Cindy and Michael Walz Nancy Ward Mary and Peter Weber Ken and Nancy Wedding Jill Weese and Steve Vincent Maryann and David Weidt Joel and Janet Weisberg Marybeth and Andy Weisberg William Weisman Barbara Weisman Larry Weiss Sue Welna Jerry and Donna Werle Nancy West Robin and Daniel Westacott Dick and Sandra Westby Deborah and Michael Wexler Rahsaan and Allison White Mary White Kirstin Wiegmann

Phyllis Wiener Paul Wieser Carolyn Williams-Noren Aurelia Wills Mary Lou Wilm Richard Wilson Holly Windle and Richard Rames Ralph Wittcoff Carol Witte and Winston Cavert Raquel and Frank Wood Jody Wren Ralph Wyman Pat Young Julie and Steve YoungBurns Susan Youngdahl Nancy Youngman Margaret Youngquist Russ Yttri Peter Zeftel and Penny Ives Gene and Nancy Zemske Louise Ziegler Tawny Ziemke Mary and Keith Zilinski Wendi Zimmerman Michael Ziomko Michele Zoromski Cindy Zwicky

E.L. & E.J. Andersen Foundation Hugh J. Andersen Foundation Barbette Best Buy Children’s Fund Bryant Lake Bowl* Bush Foundation Carolyn Foundation COMPAS School Arts Fund Faegre & Benson Foundation General Mills Horncrest Foundation HRK Foundation Jerome Foundation Marbrook Foundation McKnight Foundation MN State Arts Board MSAB/Arts Access National Endowment for the Arts Padilla Spear Beardsley Pat’s Tap* RBC Wealth Rehael Fund B Resale Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet Still Ain’t Satisfied Target Foundation Thrivent Financial Thomson Reuters Unity Church - Unitarian Archie D. & Bertha H. Walker Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Zelle, Hoffman, Voebel & Mason LLP *In-kind

The MayDay Parade and Festival is presented in cooperation with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.

This activity is made possible by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature. In addition, this activity is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

MAYDAY 2013 — FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS

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I N T H E H E A R T O F T H E B E A S T S TO RY

HOBT Mission Statement To bring people together for the common good through the power of puppet and mask performance.

Board of Directors Sue Melrose, Chair Kirstin Wiegmann, Vice Chair Dan Herber, Secretary Dan Newman, Treasurer Anne Bauers Faraz Choudhry Sue Hunter Weir

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Loren Niemi Ann O’Neill, CSJ Chamath Perera Chi-Dao Phan Sandy Spieler Cathy Steffens, CSJ Anne Q. Ulseth Michelene Verlautz

Staff Sandy Spieler, Artistic Director Loren Niemi, Executive Director Steve Ackerman, Facilities Coordinator Rick Bernardo, Development and Marketing Manager Bart Buch, Education Director Alison Heimstead, Performance Curator Steve Kelby, Financial Manager

IN THE HEART OF THE BEAST PUPPET AND MASK THEATRE

Jim Koplin, Honorary Art Staff Lynette LaRue, Outreach and Touring Manager Sara Misquadace, Office Associate Lainey Ohmans, Marketing Associate Margery Otto, Volunteer Coordinator Paul Robinson, Company Manager Jenna Thorsett, Office Manager

Professional Services Holmes Design, Graphic Design Nick Lethert, Web Design Jan Pro???, ???

2013 MayDay Map & Schedule Sunday, May 5

PARADE begins at 1 PM at 26th Street and travels South down Bloomington Avenue to Powderhorn Park TREE OF LIFE CEREMONY in Powderhorn Park after the Parade ends (approximately 3:30 PM) FESTIVAL in Powderhorn Park until sunset

AREA 1 BAND STAGE (music)

Restrooms

Sponsored by Allina Health Systems

Blooming Town

4:00 Machinery Hill 5:00 RJ & The Soul 6:00 Positive Vibrations

Band Stage Area 1

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CEREMONY SITE 3:30 (Approximately) MayDay Tree of Life Ceremony

AREA 3 • Merchandise Booth • Food

Handicap Seating and Audio/Visual Assistance

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First Aid

Area 5

Main Booth

Area 3

X Area 6

Area 2

Ceremony Seating

Merchandise Booths

14th Ave. S.

• Ceremony performance site and hillside seating • Handicap seating and Audio/Visual Assistance: available on North side of the ceremony performance site • Main Merchandise Booth (Volunteer Check In, Lost Child Area, Lost and Found)

Merchandise Booth

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15th Avenue South

AREA 2 Ceremony Site

North

Walking Paths

Lake Stage

Powderhorn Lake Folk Stage

FOLK STAGE (music, dance, Poetry)

Park Building

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First Aid

Merchandise Booth

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Parade Route on Bloomington Avenue

E. 34 Street

Sponsored by Seward Co-op Grocery & Deli 12:00 Roe Family Singers 2:00 Jamison The Juggler comedy danger juggling show 3:00 Ben Glaros 4:00 HoofBeats 5:00 Distant Sound Collective 5:30 MN Youth Poetry Slam Poets 6:00 Greg Herriges

Show Stage

Area 4

E. 35 Street

AROUND POWDERHORN PARK AREA 4 • Food • Wilderness Inquiry Canoe Rides •Thera Labyrinth

PERFORMERS Laughter Yoga, Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community, Minneapolis Morris Dancers, Umoja Drum Circle, Women’s Drum Circle

SHOW STAGE (music, dance) 12:00 World Beat Dance Music 2:00 Marx and the Yogis 2:45 Elena 3:30 Poosa 4:00 Saddle Sores 4:45 Rumba Eterna 5:30 Raks Bedawi

Drinking fountains have been provided by Powderhorn Park and Tap Minneapolis throughout the park. Look for the the red flag.

AREA 5

MAYDAY GOES GREEN STATIONS

• First Aid (Inside Park Building)

Composting, recycling and trash are available near the food areas. Look for the green flag.

LAKE STAGE (spoken word, music)

AUDIO/VISUAL ASSISTANCE FOR PARADE AND CEREMONY

Sponsored by Linden Hills Co-op 2:00–6:00 RARE Productions

AREA 6 • Food • Information Tables

Around the Park Laughter Yoga, Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community, Morris Dancers, Poetry Mobile, Thera Labyrinth, Umoja Drum Circle, Wilderness Inquiry Canoe Rides, Women’s Drum Circle

MAYDAY MERCHANDISE BOOTHS T-shirts, posters and all things MayDay — look for the green and white striped awnings.

DRINKING WATER

At 12 PM, there will be a tactile tour of floats and puppets and at approximately 3:30 PM the Tree of Life Ceremony will be audio described by Michelle Storm. Pre-registration required by 12 PM on Saturday, May 4. Please call (612) 721-2535 ext 1, or email info@hobt.org to register.

The Tree of Life Ceremony will be presented in ASL (American Sign Language). If you or someone in your party needs these services, please meet by the seating area on the North end of the Ceremony ring after the Parade.

Times and performers are subject to change.

THANK YOU to all of today’s performers for their generous contributions of time and talent.

Support MayDay PLEASE donate $5 today!

If everyone here today contributed $5 then Mayday would flourish, without any difficulties.

PLEASE DONATE TODAY — MAYDAY DEPENDS ON YOU!

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