WHOOSH! The Civil War Mythology of Michael Hickey & His Perilous Precipitation Over St. Anthony Falls, Saturday, August 19, 2023 7:30PM
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Saturday, August 19, 2023 7:30PM
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WHOOSH! The Civil War Mythology of Michael Hickey & His Perilous Precipitation Over St. Anthony Falls
Description
A raucous, comical, emotionally gripping ghost story told by solo artist, Andrew Erskine Wheeler, performing multiple characters, and involving Minneapolis’ St. Anthony Falls in the days immediately following Minnesota’s involvement in the Civil War. A play about historical memory, trauma, art, and healing as veterans of the Civil War return home. Winner of 2 Golden Lanyard Awards at the 2022 Minnesota Fringe Festival. The performance also includes Irish Folk musicians, The Lost Forty.
Doors will open at 7 pm. Show begins at 7:30 pm. The performance on Saturday, August 19 will include a talk back session from 8:30-9 pm.
There will be a performance of WHOOSH! at Water Works Park on August 17, which will include a pre-show plant walk. See the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s website for more information.
WHOOSH! is supported by grant funding from the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board.