The Mystery: Save the Show!
When starlet Rhoda Yirini mysteriously disappears right before her tour, the audience must join the cast on the fly! To prepare for the grand finale performance of The Kitchigami Follies, participants will cycle through five fast-paced, skill-building activities:
Hunt for Clues: Track down the missing script hidden in the library.
Dance the Charleston: Learn a classic routine to build coordination.
Master Magic: Practice fine motor skills and illusion in a real magic trick.
Quick-Change Costumes: Design and dress the part of a Vaudeville star.
The Big Reveal: During the finale, an unexpected plot twist reveals "Rhoda Yirini" is an anagram for Harry Houdini! Celebrating the Houdini Centenary, the production honors the legend’s real-life Minnesota roots.’
Workshop Timeline
Note: Workshop is structured around a 60 minute audio-track
00:00 - 10:00 | Intro & Premise
10:00 - 20:00 | Script Search & Read-Through
20:00 - 30:00 | Charleston Dance Warm-Up
30:00 - 40:00 | Role Assignments & Line Practice
40:00 - 50:00 | Magic Illusion, Costumes & Rehearsal
50:00 - 60:00 | Live Finale & The Big Reveal
Quick Facts for Kids (and Their Grown-ups)
Admission: 100% FREE. No registration required.
Guardians: Not required to stay, but encouraged to arrive for the final 15 minutes to watch the live grand finale performance.
This free Legacy program is funded in part or in whole with funds from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage. It is open to the public. Families, educators, and young readers are encouraged to attend.