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Brian Joyce’s Gift for Acting and Directing in the Twin Cities Theater Scene

Native Lights October 7, 2021

Native Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce — a.k.a. Minnesota — to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.

Today we’re talking with Brian Joyce (White Earth Nation), who has been acting and directing in the Twin Cities Theater scene for more than 40 years.  Brian first appeared on stage in St. Paul at the age of four, and later earned his BA in Theatre Arts from Bethel College.  Brian has been enjoying acting onstage and working behind the scenes, ever since. He also appears in some commercials and films.

Brian shares his insights about humor and fun being key ingredients of daily life and explains what being a theater director has taught him about patience and working with others. Brian also tells us about his work with the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Program Director at the Minneapolis American Indian Center, where helps people find and train for jobs.

We discuss the exciting and profound work going on with two Indigenous-led companies: New Native Theatre and Turtle Theater. And, coming soon, Brian will direct shows for Theatre in the Round and Lakeshore Players Theatre.

Break a leg, Brian! Chi miigwech for this enjoyable conversation!

Would you or someone you know be a great guest on Native Lights?  Drop us line at: nativelights@ampers.org.

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine is produced by Minnesota Native News and Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities with support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

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