Where is it?
The Play Ground is a theatre located in Duluth’s Technology Village at 11 East Superior Street on the main level, next to the elevators.  A parking garage is attached to the building and can be accessed from First Street.

How does it work?
The Play Ground is offered at no cost to artists. In fact, artists have the opportunity to make money. The Play Ground space offers lighting, sound equipment, video screen and projector. Play Ground staff will help advertise your show, sell tickets, and provide limited technical support. In return, the Play Ground receives a split of the box office receipts.

The playing area on the stage is approximately 22x24.  It is intimate and appropriate for small casts and ensembles. There is one makeup/dressing room. The lobby has a track-display system to safely mount artwork.

How much will it cost to perform there?
Essentially, if costs nothing to use the Play Ground space. The venue, equipment and personnel are provided at no cost to presenters. Actually, independent artists have the opportunity to make money! We help advertise your show, sell tickets at the door, provide limited tech support and in return, take a percentage of box office receipts, splitting remaining profits with the artists. So Artists may also wish to ask the Duluth Playhouse to serve as producer for their event, however, there is no split of the box office with this formula. Details are available under the application process.

Because the Play Ground seeks to host as many artists for as many weeks as possible, the focus should be on the work itself and not on production values. The lighting instruments are hung in a standard rep plot and may not be moved, and artists will have no more than five days to be in the space before performing, so elaborate sets are not allowed. It’s even possible that following your show, there may be a late show of someone else’s work. The goal is to provide a flexible, engaging space that allows as many performers a chance to present their work as possible.

How do I apply?
Artists interested in performing at the Play Ground should submit a basic proposal that includes:
Application sheet (click here to download the application sheet)
Resume
Short Description of the project
Work Samples (if appropriate)

Proposals are accepted year round are may be submitted electronically to pginfo@duluthplayhouse.org or mailed to
The Play Ground
c/o Duluth Playhouse
506 West Michigan St
Duluth, MN 55802

If You Are a Visual Artist:

How much will it cost to have an exhibit?
Not a thing. In fact, artists have the opportunity to make money should their artwork sell. The Play Ground does not require a percentage of the sale nor are there any overhead costs. The Play Ground is designed to primarily present performers of varying disciplines in the evenings. The Play Ground is not a museum and therefore not typically open to the public during the day. However, visual artists are free to conduct private showings or public receptions (at your own expense).

How do I arrange an exhibit?
Please contact Lee Zimmerman at silkfashion@msn.com or email pginfo@duluthplayhouse.org for more information.

The Duluth Playhouse, as the parent organization for the Play Ground, will not carry any insurance/liability coverage for artists or artwork. You will be asked to sign a waiver, should your exhibit by chosen, to release the Duluth Playhouse and Play Ground of any and all claims related to the exhibition and usage of space including personal injury. Artists are exclusively responsible for displaying/hanging their work. A strip of metal molding surrounds the room for easy hanging using fishing wire and picture hooks. You may view the space upon request.

IF YOUR COMPUTER DOES NOT SUPPORT MICROSOFT WORD, PLEASE CONTACT ELYSE SNIDER AT: pginfo@duluthplayhouse.org TO REQUEST THAT AN INFO SHEET AND APPLICATION BE MAILED TO YOU.