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Welcome
We are artists dedicated to raising awareness of social challenges through performance, education, and action, inspiring support for the work of reconciliation, restoration, and healing.
Our ability to offer low-cost tickets for high-quality performances depends entirely on the generosity of our donors. Every donation helps us bring stories to life that inspire action!
The Art of Reconciliation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our Model
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The arts have a unique ability to stir up understanding and empathy as we witness someone else's story. We believe it is our responsibility to tell stories that challenge and inspire.
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Both the creative team and the audience are given the opportunity to learn more from professionals working in the highlighted area of need to ensure we are responding in a way that is informed.
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For each show, we partner with an organization or individual in the highlighted area of need, allowing us to learn about and then support their work with our time, talent, and resources .
Summer 2026
carousel
Considered the most emotionally potent of all Rodgers and Hammerstein’s works, this show will both challenge and inspire you.
AUDITIONS are open to actors of all ages and will take place at Calvary Church in Golden Valley on March 16th & 17th, with callbacks on the 19th. Detailed audition information can be found in the document below. Interested actors can sign up for an in-person audition slot or submit a virtual audition to Katie Fischer. All actors must submit an actor information form before their initial audition.
As artists, we are aware of the problematic way in which domestic violence is discussed and responded to in Carousel. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical, based on Ferenc Molnar's "Liliom", presents deeply human, flawed relationships caught in generational cycles of abuse. As much as we would like to think our society is beyond these patterns and attitudes, we still live in a world where 1 in 3 women will personally experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Sometimes art is the honest reflection we need to spark action.
Our hope in telling this story is to be challenged by what we see and to open more pathways for individual healing and systemic change. As with all our shows, Carousel will be presented in partnership with a local organization doing the work of reconciliation, restoration, and healing..
PERFORMANCES
July 16-18 & 23-25 @ 7pm and July 19 & 26 @ 2pm
Elision Playhouse, Crystal
The Art of Reconciliation Gallery
flight
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Partner organization: The Dwelling Place & Anoka County Violence Prevention Roundtable
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Partner organization: Urban Roots
She loves me
The Secret Garden
Partner organization: Good Samaritan
anastasia
Partner organization: Minnesota Council of Churches Refugee Services
top of the world
top of the world
Cabaret for Women's Heart Health
Life in chaos
top of the world
Lexine Alpert's work with refugees abroad
the art of giving cabaret
the art of giving cabaret
the art of giving cabaret
The Art of Reconciliation Fundraiser
Little Shop of horrors
the art of giving cabaret
the art of giving cabaret
Partner organization: Missions Inc. Home Free Program
flight
the art of giving cabaret
daddy long legs
Partner organization: The Dwelling Place
daddy long legs
daddy long legs
daddy long legs
Partner organization: Urban Ventures
jane eyre
daddy long legs
jane eyre
Partner organization: Hold Your Horses
About Us
Katie Fischer EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Katie Fischer EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Katie Fischer EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
MOVEMENT
Katie earned her BA in Theatre/Dance from Luther College in 2001. She then went on to become a Certified Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator through Moving On Center School for Participatory Arts and Research and Martha Eddy's Dynamic Embodiment Somatic Movement Therapy Training and completed her Master of Arts in Ministry Le
MOVEMENT
Katie earned her BA in Theatre/Dance from Luther College in 2001. She then went on to become a Certified Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator through Moving On Center School for Participatory Arts and Research and Martha Eddy's Dynamic Embodiment Somatic Movement Therapy Training and completed her Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership with a focus in Theological Studies at University of Northwestern. She has worked as a choreographer and director in the Twin Cities for over 20 years and spends most of her free time with her husband and their 4 daughters. Soli Deo gloria
kirsten hoiseth thayer
Katie Fischer EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Katie Fischer EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
VOICE
Kirsten earned her BA in vocal performance from Southern Louisiana University, and her Master's Degree in Vocal Performance from Rice University. From there, she was a Resident Artist with the Opera Institute at Boston University, and continued on to Virginia Opera for a year as a Resident Artist. She has performed with many opera
VOICE
Kirsten earned her BA in vocal performance from Southern Louisiana University, and her Master's Degree in Vocal Performance from Rice University. From there, she was a Resident Artist with the Opera Institute at Boston University, and continued on to Virginia Opera for a year as a Resident Artist. She has performed with many opera companies in the United States, most notably Chautauqua Opera, Opera in the Heights (Houston, TX), Virginia Opera, and Minnesota Opera. She was a music director at Blue Water Theatre Company from 2008-2022. She resides in Plymouth, MN where she maintains a private voice studio.
maureen o'Malley
timothy radermacher
timothy radermacher
SCENE
A multidisciplinary artist, Maureen works as an actor, director, and teaching artist across the Twin Cities. She's been fortunate enough to work with some of the Twin Cities top companies, including Theatre Elision, the Old Log, Lyric Arts, and Walking Shadow Theatre. Outside of the theatre, you'll find her running her copywriting b
SCENE
A multidisciplinary artist, Maureen works as an actor, director, and teaching artist across the Twin Cities. She's been fortunate enough to work with some of the Twin Cities top companies, including Theatre Elision, the Old Log, Lyric Arts, and Walking Shadow Theatre. Outside of the theatre, you'll find her running her copywriting business, playing 5 billion instruments, writing children's stories, and loudly exclaiming, "Boy, I LOVE walks!" while actively on said walks.
timothy radermacher
timothy radermacher
timothy radermacher
ORCHESTRA
Timothy earned his BA in Music Education from Luther College in 2018 and went on to become a band director, working with beginners, middle schoolers, and high schoolers. He currently works as an educational representative for Schmitt Music and spends much of his free time pursuing theatrical endeavors as an actor, writer, direct
ORCHESTRA
Timothy earned his BA in Music Education from Luther College in 2018 and went on to become a band director, working with beginners, middle schoolers, and high schoolers. He currently works as an educational representative for Schmitt Music and spends much of his free time pursuing theatrical endeavors as an actor, writer, director, and musician. Timothy is a recovering board game addict and is always looking for opportunities to relapse.
Contact Us
If you would like more information or are interested in contributing your time or talents both on and off stage, contact Katie Fischer at the email listed below.
