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ADVENTUROUSMINDSIT SOUNDS SO UNLIKELY—LAUNCH A PROFESSIONAL

THEATER STAGING PROVOCATIVE, RISKY, SMART, SOMETIMES UNCOMFORTABLE PLAYS IN SMALL TOWN NORTHERN MICHIGAN. MEET PARALLEL 45 THEATRE.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, LEAD MICHAEL NORTONPhotos by Michael Poehlman

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… the operation is botched,

leaving Hedwig disfigured and

she is now touring as a

rock ’n’ roll drag nightclub singer.

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PARALLEL 45 THEATRE’S 2016–17 SEASON

A Christmas Carol in ProseDec. 1–11, 2016, City Opera HouseOriginal, imaginative spin on the classic Dickens tale, for the whole family.

Alice in WonderlandMar. 1–5, 2017, InsideOut GalleryLewis Caroll’s icon performed in the unique style of French clowning.

Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric PlayMay 31–June 4, 2017, InsideOut GalleryDefi es short description, but trust us, this musical will be a hilarious take on a Simpsons cartoon theme.

45 Plays for 45 PresidentsJul. 19–23, 2017, InsideOut GalleryA frenzied and funny look at America’s leaders.

Season ticket super deal: For $102, receive two tickets to each of the three shows at InsideOut Gallery ($51/season ticket). More at parallel45.org › tickets.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, LEAD KATHERINE DILLINGHAM MAZER Photo by Melisa McKolay

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“Familiar stories for the adventurous

mind.”

ERIN ANDERSON WHITING AND KIT MCKAYPhoto by Michael Poehlman

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Jeff Smith is editor of Traverse. smith@traversemagazine.com

… a first, a milestone: every

performance sold out.

Photo by Melisa McKolay