MinneHaHa Players

Who are they?

The MinneHaHa Players are a theatrical troupe drawn from members of the LHS to recreate theatrical performances, tableau vivants, and other dramatic experiences of 19^th century theatre for the edification and amusement of the modern audience. It is hoped that through their research and performance, people will appreciate what entertainments were available during the mid-19^th century.

Using a combination of period plays, costumes, and props, as well as the results of their own extensive research into period dramatics, the MinneHaHa Players have presented their 19^th Century theatricals throughout the upper Midwest at living history sites, private gatherings, elementary and secondary schools, corporate functions, etc. They have performed at

• Civil War Weekend at Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul, MN
• Civil War Days festival at Pipestone, MN
• Victorian Fair at Winona, MN
• Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, MN
• Oliver H. Kelley Farm, Elk River, MN
• the Holiday on 44^th Parade, Minneapolis, MN
• and for several county historical societies

Repertoire

• The History of Minnesota, in Five Acts, with Prologue and Interlude
• One of You Must Marry
• Trying It On
• A Pretty Piece of Business
• L'Etoile du Nord
• The Ghosts of "A Christmas Carol"
• Scenes from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
• Box and Cox
• This Picture and That

Education and Outreach

The MinneHaHa Players are available for activities outside of those sponsored by the Living History Society. If you would be interested in finding out more about this wonderful theatrical troupe and how they can bring a taste of 19^th century theatre into your next presentation, conference, gathering, etc., please check out their prospectus.

Research on Theatricals

Contacts:

By e-mail: minnehahaplayers@lhsmn.org