Mixed Precipitation

Mixed Precipitation Mixed Precipitation creates festive theatrical events that inspire social engagement, including "The Pickup Truck Opera," an outdoor, musical extravaganza!

To make a donation please visit mixedprecipitation.org Each summer we present our signature event, an outdoor operetta, a lively theater experience touring to community gardens and other green spaces throughout the Twin Cities metro. A five-course tasting menu of locally grown, performance-inspired delicacies is served during the show. We bring together classical music, horticulture, food, and sto

rytelling into a celebration of the urban eco-system. In this type of work, I have found that the live experience can have distinct social potential as it invites multiple forms of human interaction–singing, dancing, dining, exploring. Additionally, we present short form projects that encourage exploration of space (public, private and civic) and collaboration across disciplines. These project have included MPLS PINTER STUDIES, MPLS AUTOTELIC, TONYA and NANCY: The Opera (2010 and 2014), MOZART and the FREEMASONS: Three Short Operas Too Small to Fail, and musical adaptations of American Tall Tales. We’ve presented work in warehouses, libraries, museum and on top of frozen lakes.

A peek inside the sketchbook and brain of costume designer K Marie Mielke! The three tales that Hoffmann tells means som...
05/30/2026

A peek inside the sketchbook and brain of costume designer K Marie Mielke! The three tales that Hoffmann tells means some characters have to continually transform themselves to match their new surroundings and K has done an incredible job bringing those worlds and transformations to life. We can’t wait to see them in real life!

“A tales of the traps of technology, a storytelling post, and his three ill fated love stories - three stories in one - ...
05/25/2026

“A tales of the traps of technology, a storytelling post, and his three ill fated love stories - three stories in one - so you get your money’s worth” 😉
Reservations open June 15th!

Want to see the full tour lineup? Head on over to mixedprecipitation.org

Found a cool rock and had a great first read through for the script at this beautiful new performance location! The cast...
05/15/2026

Found a cool rock and had a great first read through for the script at this beautiful new performance location! The cast laughed A LOT so prepare yourselves for a good show this summer 🛻

Image description: a group of 13 performers on a sandy beach of the Mississippi river. Someone in the middle is holding up a head sized rock while everyone else looks on with awe and gestures excitedly.

All 20 show locations have been revealed on our website! Parks, beaches, farms, gardens, patios - which location will YO...
04/23/2026

All 20 show locations have been revealed on our website! Parks, beaches, farms, gardens, patios - which location will YOU pick?

Show graphic created by

04/20/2026

Announcing our 18th outdoor operatic extravaganza!
Tour dates are now up on the website and reservations open June 15th! See you soon 💋

Touring Minnesota August - September

Carmen Files: the ‘joy’ edition! p.s want to impress your friends and your date next time you are at a show? market rese...
04/14/2026

Carmen Files: the ‘joy’ edition!
p.s want to impress your friends and your date next time you are at a show? market research agrees that filling out post show surveys is hot (plus maybe we will use your quote!)🫰

Carmen Files: the DRAMA montageWhich one wins the award for most drama?What an amazing time to really dive into workshop...
04/06/2026

Carmen Files: the DRAMA montage
Which one wins the award for most drama?

What an amazing time to really dive into workshopping a new idea outside of the normal summer schedule alongside other amazing artists!

Huge thanks again to and to Ellie Malynn for these incredible photos

Thank you to everyone who took the time to brave the snow and cold to sing at auditions this week! Nothing warms up a wi...
01/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who took the time to brave the snow and cold to sing at auditions this week! Nothing warms up a winter night like good music and meeting so many cool people in the music community.

We’ve had an incredible year, maneuvering through these difficult times. And we want you to celebrate with us! PLEASE RV...
12/06/2025

We’ve had an incredible year, maneuvering through these difficult times. And we want you to celebrate with us!

PLEASE RVSP!
https://tix.gobo.show/events/event/5fACCO8T9t3z4EHizh5M
We are having a party on Sunday, December 21st at 7:00 pm. Join us for holiday carols, camp, and cocktails (and Scotty's holiday mole)! Space is very limited. Mixed Precipitation artists are excited to perform for you.

We’ll feature nostalgic entertainment and unique holiday music from Brahms to the Beetles to Bing Crosby - and of course - opportunities to sing along!

Address

PO Box 14442
Saint Paul, MN
55114

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Mixed Precipitation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Mixed Precipitation:

Share