OFF-LEASH AREA: CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE WORKS
The Oldest Deer - The Longest Path - ​The Highest Bough
May 2025
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      • The Oldest Deer - The Longest Path - The Highest Bough (2025)
      • 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 >
      • The Knave of Knives - The Duchess of Dawn (2024)
      • 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 >
      • Stardust Rendezvous (2025)
      • The Medicine Show of the 25th Century (2023/2024)
      • Stripe & Spot (learn to) Get Along (2014/2015)
      • The Picnic (2012/2013)
      • A Gift for Planet BX63 (2010/2011)
  • off-kilter
    • Off-Kilter Cabaret: Pick Your Paradox (2026)
    • Off-Kilter Cabaret: Human Alchemy (2025)
    • Off-Kilter Cabaret: Inside, Outside, Inside-Out (2023)
    • Off-Kilter Cabaret: Organ Recital (2022)
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Artists:
Directed and Choreographed by Jennifer Ilse
Live Animation Projection and Set Design by Paul Herwig
Music and Sound Design by Reid Kruger
​Poetry by Athena Kildegaard
Costumes by Paul Herwig and Jennifer Ilse
Costume Assistance by Jaclyn Mack


Performed by:
Jim Lieberthal, Christine Maginnis, Piper Rolfes, Lexi Samara, Jesse Schmitz-Boyd, Julie Warder, Jeniffer Ilse, and Paul Herwig
With our 36th original production in 25 years, Off-Leash Area invited audiences to the edge of the supernatural where crossing borders between realms is not only possible, but necessary for an anxious world to weather the oncoming storm.
 
Set at the edge of a darkly mystical forest
a ghostly herd of deer emerge from another time and space to deliver an invitation to transformation
 ….

 
Off-Leash Area draws from world mythology, builds an immersive space of projection art and physical performance, and choreographs with a diverse, all-abilities, and multi-generational cast continuing the company’s long run of presenting singular, imaginative, and uncompromising performance works. 
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​Contact Us: 612-724-7372, [email protected]

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  • HOME
  • About
    • History - Mission - Vision
    • Directors
    • Awards
  • support
    • connect the dots
  • our work
    • COMPLETE LIST OF WORKS
    • Mainstage >
      • The Oldest Deer - The Longest Path - The Highest Bough (2025)
      • 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 >
      • The Knave of Knives - The Duchess of Dawn (2024)
      • 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 >
      • Stardust Rendezvous (2025)
      • The Medicine Show of the 25th Century (2023/2024)
      • Stripe & Spot (learn to) Get Along (2014/2015)
      • The Picnic (2012/2013)
      • A Gift for Planet BX63 (2010/2011)
  • off-kilter
    • Off-Kilter Cabaret: Pick Your Paradox (2026)
    • Off-Kilter Cabaret: Human Alchemy (2025)
    • Off-Kilter Cabaret: Inside, Outside, Inside-Out (2023)
    • Off-Kilter Cabaret: Organ Recital (2022)
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
    • Accessibility
    • Job Opportunities