above, an image of our Off Kilter logo, bright, bold words Off Kilter in red and black, and slightly off kilter!
Off-Leash Area presents
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THE 5TH ANNUAL

​OFF-KILTER CABARET: "Location! Location! Location!"

Performance Dates
FEBRUARY 26 - 28, 2027
PICK YOUR PARADOX
at Playwrights' Center

This annual community program is designed to highlight and support artists with disabilities in the creation of original performance work.
​Selected to explore this year’s theme “Location! Location! Location!” are that of an eclectic line-up, featuring
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​This group, having been chosen through a public and juried call, will together present an evening of risk taking, surprising, and adventurous contemporary performing arts, including dance, comedy, poetry, and storytelling.

Five time recipient of Minnesota Music Awards’ “Best Spoken Word Artist”, Desdamona, will Emcee the program.
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DATES & TIMES
Friday, February 26 – 7:00 PM with post-show reception
Saturday, February 27 – 7:00 PM with post-show discussion
Sunday, February 28 – 2:00 PM masks required

ADMISSION
$5-30 suggested donation. Tickets go on sale as of December XX. ​​​

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES PROVIDED
     ASL interpretation
     Friday, February 26 at 7:00pm
     Saturday, February 27 at 7:00pm
     Sunday, February 28 at 2:00pm
     Audio description
     Friday, February 26 at 7:00pm
     Saturday, February 27 at 7:00pm
     Sunday, February 28 at 2:00pm
     Live captioning
     Sunday, February 28 at 2:00pm
Masks will be required at the Sunday performance, and will be available at the box office as needed.

The runtime for this performance is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.​​​​
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DIRECTIONS TO PLAYWRIGHTS' CENTER
ADDRESS
710 Raymond Ave 
Saint Paul, MN 55114

​Our public entrance is on Myrtle Ave. Please enter the lobby through the large glass atrium.
PARKING
There are a few parking spaces, including accessible spaces, located in front of the building on Myrtle Avenue.
Playwrights’ Center visitors can use the paid parking lot located across the street on the northeast corner of Raymond & Myrtle.
NOTE: There is a second lot directly across from our main entrance that is private, and cannot be used by visitors of Playwrights’ Center. Please pay close attention to parking signage.
Street parking is also available on Myrtle Ave, Raymond Ave, and other adjacent streets.

If you prefer cycling, there are plenty of places to lock your bike.
GETTING THERE BY CAR
​From I-35W South/MN-280 South:
Take the exit toward Territorial Rd/University Ave. Turn left onto W Territorial Rd. Turn right on Raymond Ave. Drive south past University Ave. Playwrights’ Center will be on the left, on the corner of Myrtle Ave and Raymond Ave.
From I-94 East:
Use the left lane to take exit 236 for MN-280. Take the exit toward University Ave. Merge on to Cromwell Ave and take the first right onto Franklin Ave. Turn right on University Ave. Turn right on Raymond Ave. Playwrights’ Center will be on the left, on the corner of Myrtle Ave and Raymond Ave.
From I-94 West:
Take exit 236 toward MN-280/University Ave. Take the exit toward University Ave. Merge on to Cromwell Ave and take the first right onto Franklin Ave. Turn right on University Ave. Turn right on Raymond Ave. Playwrights’ Center will be on the left, on the corner of Myrtle Ave and Raymond Ave.

GETTING THERE BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
Playwrights’ Center is easily accessible by light rail and bus.
Light Rail Green Line
  • Nearest Station: Raymond Ave Station
Bus Route 63
  • Nearest Stops:
    • Westbound: University Ave & Raymond Ave
    • Eastbound: University Ave & Raymond Ave
Bus Route 67
  • Nearest Stops:
    • Westbound: University Ave & Raymond Ave
    • Eastbound: University Ave & Raymond Ave
Bus Route 87
  • Nearest Stops:
    • Northbound: University Ave & Raymond Ave
    • Southbound: University Ave & Carleton St
Content Note: 
Some of the acts in this program explore topics that may be heavy for younger folx. Suitable for ages 12 and older.
​Please feel free to contact us with any questions via email at [email protected]
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ABOUT THE THEME
Artists are asked to create a performance piece that is 5-10 minutes in length that speaks to the theme of this year’s
Off-Kilter Cabaret: "Location! Location! Location!"

Location, location, location...
Is it a bathroom? A living room? A rooftop? Another planet?

Where was your most intimate/vulnerable/revealing conversation ever?
Where did you eat your favorite food?
Where was your most uncomfortable date? Most uncomfortable moment with your parents?

When you want to escape, where do you go? Where do you go when you are sad, happy, pissed off?
Your imagination? Your closet? Your backyard?
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Where do you thrive, and where do you struggle?
Where is your happy place? Where is your sad place?
Off-Leash Area presents

ALL ABILITIES COMMUNITY DANCE CLASS

led by Off-Kilter Cabaret partner Young Dance

​Off-Leash Area and Young Dance present an All Abilities Community Dance Class in conjunction with "Pick Your Paradox!". 

​Anybody and every body is welcome to engage with the Off-Kilter program by participating in this FREE event led by Off-Kilter Cabaret partner, Young Dance.
Saturday February 7th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Jungle Theater (2951 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis)

Non-restrictive attire is suggested.
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Register and communicate any access needs by contacting us
via email at [email protected]
or phone at (612) 724-7372
IMAGES FROM PAST OFF-KILTER CABARETS
THIS PERFORMANCE IS CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
YOUNG DANCE
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​Since 1987, Young Dance has encouraged youth in our community to build body and spirit through the art of dance. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance.
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​For more on Young Dance click: HERE
WITH SUPPORT FROM
Office/Mailing Address:
3540 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406
​Contact Us: 612-724-7372, [email protected]

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