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Mu Daiko is back and better than ever! Building on the momentum from their recent record-setting concert and statewide tour, the upper Midwest’s foremost Japanese style drumming ensemble takes The Cowles Center stage for their debut performance at Minneapolis’ newest center for dance. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Iris Shiraishi, the program will feature Mu Daiko’s signature rhythms and high flying movement as well as a medley of works composed by Mu Daiko founder Rick Shiomi.

Recommended for ages 6+.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION


DATES

November 9th- November 11th, 2012


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VENUE INFO

This Production will take place at The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts
528 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403


PERFORMANCES

One Weekend Only!

Thursday Nov. 8 at 7:30 PM -- PREVIEW

Friday Nov. 9 at 7:30 PM -- *Pre-show reception at 6:00pm - ALL WELCOME

Saturday Nov. 10 at 2:00 PM -- **Special family performance!

Saturday Nov. 10 at 7:30 PM

Sunday Nov. 11 at 2:00 PM

*Join us Friday, November 9 from 6:00-7:00 pm at The Cowles Center for a special pre-show reception as we celebrate Mu Daiko founder Rick Shiomi. Food and a cash bar will be available, along with a special guest AND Rick himself! This reception is included with your opening night ticket.

What: Mu Daiko pre-show reception
When: November 9, 2012 from 6:00-7:00 pm
Where: The Cowles Center, Main Lobby

**Family Matinee - November 10 at 2:00 PM (kids $10/Adults $18) A 45-minute show designed for families. Kids are welcome on stage after the show to take their turn at hitting the drums!

 

 

Cast

 
 

JEFF
ELLSWORTH

HEATHER
JECHE

CHIAKI
O’BRIEN

CRAIG
SCHULTZ

SUSAN
SCHULTZ

 
 
 

CATHIE VAN
DANACKER

JENNIFER
WEIR

MICHIKO
TODOKORO
BUCHANAN

 
 

Production Staff

 
 

IRIS
SHIRAISHI

Artistic Director

JENNIFER
WEIR

Artistic Advisor

SARAH
HOLMBERG

Stage Manager

MINA
KINUKAWA

Set Design

KARIN
OLSON

Lighting Design

 
 
 

CHRISTINE A.
RICHARDSON

Costume Design

SHUHUI
SU

Intern

REAENNA
MCKAY

Intern

 

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