Once Removed—Series Trailer

Mar 7

Once Removed—Series

LGBTQ people from the Upper Midwest talk about family, both The families that made us and families we make. Queer folks often have a unique relationship with family. We find beautiful ways to connect with and care for each other and those we love. Listen to Once Removed to hear stories from LGBTQ people of all walks of life. This project is supported by a grant from the Metro Regional Arts Council of the Twin Cities and through the Artist-in-Residence program at Unity Unitarian Church in St. Paul. Paul Kruse is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

The Once Removed—Series started with my solo play by the same name, exploring the Queer history of my own family. I have been delighted to expand this work, including the stories of many other LGBTQ people and their families in the Upper Midwest. Full episodes will be coming soon.

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Paul Kruse

Paul William Kruse is a playwright, film/video maker, and teaching artist from western Wisconsin. His work flows from his Queer identity, Catholic roots, and ever-evolving experience of family. He is a founding member and resident playwright of Hatch Arts Collective in Pittsburgh, PA. Paul often writes collaboratively, drawing from his years of experience as a videographer and documentarian. His work has been produced by Adjusted Realists in Brooklyn, NY; Quantum Theatre in Pittsburgh, PA; the Vortex Theater in Austin, TX; and in high schools around the country. Paul has developed work at The Ground Floor at Berkeley Rep, Yaddo, the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University, and Middlebury College. Paul recently completed his MFA at UT Austin where he was a fellow with the Michener Center for Writers.

As a teaching artist Paul is passionate about media literacy and narrative play. Paul has worked with the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, The Andy Warhol Museum, The Heinz Endowments, Gateway to the Arts, The Marilyn G. Rabb Foundation, Dreams of Hope, and City Theatre.

Representation:
Samara Harris, Robert A. Freedman Dramatic Agency
samara@robertfreedmanagency.com

personal email: paulwkruse@gmail.com

http://www.paulwkruse.com