above, an image of our Off Kilter logo, bright, bold words Off Kilter in red and black, and slightly off kilter!

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Off-Leash Area presents
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THE 4TH ANNUAL

​OFF-KILTER CABARET: "PICK YOUR PARADOX"

Performance Dates

FEBRUARY 6 - 8, 2026

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PICK YOUR PARADOX
at Jungle Theater

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 “Pick Your Paradox!” are that of an eclectic line-up, featuring
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Amy Salloway
Caroline Mannheimer
Laura Cannata
Rachel Orzoff​
Raymond Luczak
Sam Jasmine and Tomo Lennox
​Young Dance

​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 6 – 7:00 PM with post-show reception
Saturday, February 7 – 7:00 PM with post-show discussion
Sunday, February 8 – 2:00 PM masks required

ADMISSION
$5-30 suggested donation. Tickets are on sale as of December 15. ​​​

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES PROVIDED
     ASL interpretation
     Friday, February 6 at 7:00pm
     Saturday, February 7 at 7:00pm
     Sunday, February 8 at 2:00pm
     Audio description
     Friday, February 6 at 7:00pm
     Saturday, February 7 at 7:00pm
     Sunday, February 8 at 2:00pm
     Live captioning
     Sunday, February 8 at 2:00pm

ACCESSIBILITY INFO

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 JUNGLE THEATER
Jungle Theater is located at 2951 Lyndale Ave S in the LynLake neighborhood of Uptown Minneapolis. ​A busy neighborhood with many commercial and residential buildings, lots/parking can fill up quickly. Please plan accordingly when arriving for your performance. Come early to secure your spot!

DIRECTIONS INFO

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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BUY TICKETS HERE

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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: "Pick Your Paradox!"

Our modern world is full of opposites that manage to coexist simultaneously,
and societal messages that sound impossible - - or illogical? - - but aren't.

"It's the beginning of the end!"                 "Less is more!"
"You're a beautiful wreck."                                                                                  "Silence speaks volumes." 
"We can all be alone together."                 "The only constant is change!"
 
Is there a paradox you've noticed in your own life?  Does it frustrate you to no end?  Or does it explain who you are, and bring you comfort?  How do we hold seemingly dissonant things at the same time – grief and joy, love and disgust, ability and disability?  Is there something magical that can come from this reality made of infinite realities?

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

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