Our company was created to tell stories and to bring communities together under the shelter of a safe and welcoming place: the theatre. We are made of company members with a long and varied history in the Twin Cities, and although we are new as a company, our roots run deep and are spread far. We grew up on the other side of the street. We grew up on the other side of the country. We grew up on the other side of the world. We – like our neighbors – are locals, transplants, and immigrants.

The recent invasion by federal officers into our state has disrupted, threatened, and ended the lives of our neighbors, but we have proved that Minnesotans never have and never will cower before a little rough patch of ICE. We are deeply troubled by the chaos, division and pain they have caused here, but they cannot prevail when we stand together. No amount of violence can break the bonds of love and community that hold us all together. They only win, if no one speaks up. Our voices are our strength. Our community is our purpose.

So here’s our promise to you: Night Fire Theatre Company will continue to tell important stories and provide essential space for gathering, connecting, and sharing ideas.