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above, an image of our Off Kilter program, bright, bold, and slightly off kilter!

off-leash area's new program

serving ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES


scroll below for Community Meeting Dates and info

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About The Off-Kilter Program and What's Next:

Off-Kilter is Off-Leash Area’s performance program designed to highlight and support artists with disabilities, and which makes space for and gives voice to artists with disabilities in the design and leadership of the program. Our debut Off-Kilter performance was a Cabaret formatted event that featured 7 artists with disabilities ranging in artistic and creative mediums. As we continue to develop and expand this program, we will be providing artistic development and support to artists in the disability community, bringing attention
​to the artists and perspectives of these individuals.

We have a series of community meetings in March to connect and build deeper relationships
​with artists and leaders with disabilities and advocates.


Throughout our history, Off-Leash Area has built strong, organic relationships within the disability community. From its collaboration with Blind Inc on its production, Now Eye See You Now Eye Don’t, to having created a fully accessible venue with the Off-Leash Art Box, Off-Leash Area has put individuals and organizations among the disability community at the center of its creative and organizational work. It is through this connection that the development of the Off-Kilter program flourished. 

The next Off-Kilter Cabaret is set to premiere November 2023.


About The 2022 Off-Kilter Cabaret: Organ Recital

Our first Off-Kilter Cabaret premiered June 2022 at the Tek Box at the Cowles Center with the theme "Organ Recital". It was a 75-minute-long cabaret-style production, which comprised of seven acts in performing arts forms such as dance, storytelling, theatre, spoken word, and puppetry, all curated by the Off-Kilter Leadership Group and in partnership with Young Dance. "Organ Recital" featured impressive artists Braille, Atlas O Phoenix, Daniel Reiva, Amy Salloway, Pat Samples, and Scott Sorenson, who offered unique views on the theme ranging from hilarious and thought-provoking to heart-breaking and profound. In September of that same year, we also offered an online viewing of the performance for those that were unable to attend in person,
​or for anyone who wanted to experience it 
again!

Off-Kilter Leadership Group:
Amy Salloway, Jon Skaalen, Sam Jasmine, Gabriel Rodreick, and the Off-Leash Area co-artistic directors, Jennifer Ilse and Paul Herwig.
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dancers in Young Dance's performance at the 2022 Off Kilter. Several people of many ages in wheelchairs and standing, colorful fabric connecting them to eachother
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Scott Sorenson performing a puppet show at the 2022 Off Kilter, with two puppies - the heart, and the head

off kilter community meetings

​As a veteran performing arts company in the Minneapolis area who’s leadership is made up of 50% people with disabilities, Off-Leash Area is dedicated to making space for people/artists/audiences with disabilities. We encourage folks with disabilities to come discuss their needs and desires from programs like ours. Non-disabled folks are also welcome to join to learn what their community needs and how they can assist. Our conversations will be led by a shared passion in advocacy about artistic diversity and justice, and equitable representation of artists with disabilities both onstage and as arts leaders. 
 
These conversations are also a chance to be in community with each other, all while having a great, sociable time! Your thoughts and identities hold necessary space and will be respected here in relating community.
Meetings are free to attend and refreshments will be provided! 
Virtual Options are available as well. 
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NAMI Meeting
​
Friday, March 3, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

1919 University Avenue West, Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55104

STATE SERVICES FOR THE BLIND Meeting
​
Wednesday, March 8, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

2200 University Avenue West # 240, St Paul, MN 55114

SPRINGBOARD FOR THE ARTS Meeting
​
(ASL interpreter provided)
***ZOOM ONLY DUE TO THE WEATHER!***​
Thursday, March 9, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
262 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103

COURAGE KENNY Meeting
​
Saturday, March 11, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422

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funding acknowledgement

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this is an image of the logos from organizations who are supporting Off Leash Area's Off Kilter program: This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and Metropolitan Regional Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Office/Mailing Address:
3540 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406
​Contact Us: 612-724-7372, offleash@offleasharea.org

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  • HOME
  • About
    • History - Mission - Vision
    • Directors
    • Awards
  • support
    • connect the dots
  • our work
    • COMPLETE LIST OF WORKS
    • Mainstage >
      • Minotaur (2022)
      • Mulier Dierum (2021)
      • The Time Is (2018/2019)
      • "Paws & Effect" (2018/2019)
      • "Dancing on the Belly of the Beast" (2017)
      • "AfterWind" (2016)
      • Maggie's Brain - revival (2006/2014)
      • Psst! - revival (2005/2013)
      • Rip Romp & Howl (new short works) (2012)
      • Now Eye See You, Now Eye Don't (2011)
      • Expedition of Coat (and me) (2010)
      • The Jury (2009)
      • Our Town (after T. Wilder) (2009)
      • Ivan the Drunk and His Terrible Tale of Woe (2008)
      • Border Crossing (2007)
      • Our Perfectly Wonderful Lives (2006)
      • Crimes & Whispers (2006)
      • Predator Prey (2004)
      • The Sunrise Cafe (2002)
      • Archy & Mehitabel (2001)
      • ZAP Kunst! or PRESTO It's Art! (2001/2003)
      • The Gryphon: Ancient Tragedy, Modern Myth (2000)
      • The Bellman's Song (1999)
    • Micro-Stage >
      • i want to change the subject, again (2021)
      • S.A.M.O. (2015)
      • Le Squat (2010/2011)
      • A Cupboard Full of Hate (2005/2006)
      • Philip Guston Standing On His Head, Standing Philip Guston On His Head (2004/2006)
    • Neighborhood Garage Tour >
      • About the Neighborhood Garage Tour
      • 2023 Neighborhood Garage Tour
      • Stripe & Spot (learn to) Get Along (2014/15)
      • The Picnic (2012/2013)
      • A Gift for Planet BX63 (2006/2010/2011)
  • ON STAGE now
  • Audition/Workshops
  • off kilter
    • about off-kilter >
      • Off Kilter Community Meetings
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
    • Accessibility
    • Job Opportunities