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Behind the Sun at History Theatre

Dates: (9/21/2024 - 10/13/2024 )

Theatre:

History Theatre


30 East 10th Street
St.Paul,MN 55101

Phone: 6512924323

Tickets: $15-64

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Behind the Sun

By Stanley Kipper and Laura Drake 
Directed by Richard D. Thompson 

September 21–October 13, 2024

Obie Kipper has finally found the house of his dreams, but there’s one problem: it’s 1956 and Obie’s dream for the future of his family lies outside his redlined neighborhood, in an all-white neighborhood. With help from an old friend and coworker, Obie puts in motion a sensational scheme to purchase the house. This may either land him in jail or help chart the future for his family and all of Minneapolis.

Based on the lives of playwright Stan Kipper’s family, experience this story of community, family, and the lengths some had to go through to achieve the American Dream.



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History Theatre is at 30 East 10th Street, St.Paul, MN.

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