We intend to present stories that engage the spiritual side of the human person regardless of — but not ignoring — religious experience. These stories are rooted in questions and not answers. As a community of story-tellers and story-receivers, we strive to give an experience of collaboration, intersectionality and valuing and honoring the many voices that get pushed to the margins. We will present stories that are meant to nurture transformation and deepen how we navigate our encounters with those that we may consider to be others.
About
Theater 45° is taking 2024 as a sabbath to allow for rest and discernment. Check back here for updates!
Leadership
Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Artistic Director
Ashawnti Sakina Ford is a proud Twin Cities artist raised by Twin Cities artists! Her work is rooted in cultural expression, social justice and arts accessibility. Under the umbrella of theatre Ashawnti acts, directs and produces work that reaches audiences around the globe. She is a proud member of Blackout Improv and also the co-founder/co-artistic director of the Black Ensemble Players.
Seth Patterson, Artistic Director
Seth Patterson is one of the founders of Theater 45° and is the Artistic Director. He holds an MFA in theater performance from Florida Atlantic University and was a professional actor in southeast Florida, Milwaukee, Chicago and the Twin Cities. He was a Lead Teaching Artist with Upstream Arts and the Managing Director of Torch Theater. He is now the Minister for Spiritual Formation & Theater at Plymouth Church in Minneapolis with an MDiv from the University of Chicago. Seth believes that theater is an exploration of the power and necessity of embodied storytelling to deepen the many facets of being human. He lives in south Minneapolis with his theater artist and community advocate spouse and his intelligent / playful / compassionate daughter.
