This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing

by Finegan Kruckemeyer

Directed by Markell Kiefer
Music by Julie Johnson

Featuring Katie Bradley, Maggie Chestovich, Joy Dolo, Tyson Forbes, Marisa B. Tejeda and Ashawnti Sakina Ford

Costumes Sarah Bahr
Sets/Props Joel Sass
Dance Choreographer Jim Lichtscheidl
Stage Manager Jason Clusman

In this moving, modern-day fairy tale, three young sisters are left in a forest by their woodcutter father and forced to find their way in the world. The sisters each make their own resolution: one walks away to find purpose, one sets off to find adventure, and one stays where she is to create a home. Years later—having circled the globe, crossed oceans, tamed wilds, and achieved greatness—the three sisters meet again, as women and equals.

Want more? Dive deeper with our This Girl Play Guide by Liv Kemp

February 5 - March 16

 
“a rollickingly beautiful ride” – Star Tribune

“The show is a wonderful balm for all the things chipping at our nerves” – Talkin’ Broadway

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Cherry and Spoon
"This Girl is funny and sweet and heart-warming and joyful, in a way that only TTT shows can be."
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Attendee at Dellwood Gardens
“It made me cry – just the loss of everything, my family and my home. It helped to feel connected.”
Deborah at Open Book
"The show was delightful! Like being transported out of ordinary time into a story, being somehow a participant in the tale, and not merely an observer. It amazes me how such depth and richness can emerge without the need for elaborate sets and costumes. Perhaps this is part of why we are so fully engaged. Our own imaginations are awakened."
Star Tribune
"a rollickingly beautiful ride"
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Attendee at MSS
"The cast of This Girl made me imagine the world.”
Roger at Hennepin Avenue Church
“Wow! Just wow. What a show. Totally transfixing and beautifully done. The ability to take an ordinary church community room and make the story come alive - so well done. The actors and writing were amazing.”
Talkin' Broadway
"The show is a wonderful balm for all the things chipping at our nerves"
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Beth at St Paul Opportunity Center
“I truly enjoyed the show. I needed a respite from stuff going on in my life and the play delivered!"
Attendee at Hennepin Avenue Church
"Oh my gosh!!! The show was SO great. Filled my heart with what it means to be human. Thank you!"
The Stages of MN
"This Girl...filled with humor and creativity, it is exactly the kind of show we need right now."
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Attendee at Project Success
“Magnetic performances, moving accompaniment, gripping story and themes, imaginative staging in the round. Literally laughed and cried.”
Claudia at Hennepin Avenue Church
“Oh my. I was just stunned at your creativity, originality and heart. THIS is art! I'm a little at a loss for words. I was moved by the journey you took us on, the humanity - wit, grace, kindness, dignity...all the best of us. Wow. Just wow. I'm going to carry this experience with me for a long time.”
Katie Bradley
Maggie Chestovich
Joy Dolo
Tyson Forbes
Marisa B. Tejeda
Julie Johnson