Upton Sinclair

"The Polish Pugilist" wants to knock you out

by Kristina PerkinsPut' em up: the "postdramatic" "Polish Pugilist"​ Yes, the Minnesota Fringe is at the forefront of Twin Cities' theater consciousness (planning my itenerary is tantamount to plotting the invasion of a small country), but there are other daring events in the near future. High on ... More >>

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