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October 8-November 10, 2024

Best enjoyed by Upper elementary, middle, and high schoolers!

Every child is different and may or may not be ready for certain elements of each production—Read more about this show’s age recommendation below!

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Experience the energy of a graphic novelist’s imagination at work! Dynamic, jump-off-the-page drawings show Kate’s manhwa graphic novel coming together, even as she deals with school, friends, and how her Korean heritage fits into her American lifestyle. Will her contentious friendship with Paul help or hinder her progress? Will either of them ever find their true artistic voice? Get drawn into this innovative story that magically takes place both on stage and on screen! 

By Michi Barall 
Original conception by Michi Barall and Jack Tamburri 
Directed by Jack Tamburri 

Co-commissioned by Ma-Yi Theater Company and Children’s Theatre Company  


Preshow Adventures

Before all Thursday 7pm and Sunday 5pm performances (excluding previews)

Arrive early to join in on exciting pre-show activities led by CTC Teaching Artists! These activities, inspired by the themes of the upcoming performance, will begin one hour before showtime and are a great way to enhance your experience.


Autograph Night

Following all Friday 7pm performances (excluding previews)

Stay after the show to meet some of the performers you saw, and get your show program autographed!

  • Run time

    90 minutes with no intermission

  • Best enjoyed by

    Upper elementary, middle, and high schoolers!

  • Stage

    Cargill Stage

Audience Guide


At CTC, our mission is to create extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young people and their communities. This Audience Guide is just one of the ways in which we aim to enhance your experience and further your engagement with the shows on stage. It includes a summary, context, fun facts, and activities plus details that can help you decide what’s right for your kids.

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“I am beyond grateful for the incredible support provided by Peter, Michael and the entire staff of CTC throughout the development of Drawing Lessons and deeply honored to be part of the 2024-2025 Season. I am so excited to share this celebration of the world of comic art and the unique artistic voice of Kate, the play’s 12-year-old Korean American protagonist. A love letter to Minneapolis and its diversity,  I’m especially happy that the first run of Drawing Lessons will take place at CTC.”    

Michi Barall, Drawing Lessons Playwright

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Experience the energy of a graphic novelist’s imagination at work as you’re drawn into this innovative story that magically takes place both on stage and on screen! 

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Drawing Lessons

October 8-November 10, 2024

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Tuesday

Oct 8

7:00pm

$15.00 — $25.00

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Wednesday

Oct 9

7:00pm

$15.00 — $25.00

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Thursday

Oct 10

7:00pm

$15.00 — $25.00

Preview

Friday

Oct 11

7:00pm

$15.00 — $25.00

Preview

Saturday

Oct 12

7:00pm

$15.00 — $63.00

Opening Night

Sunday

Oct 13

2:00pm

$15.00 — $73.00

Sunday

Oct 13

5:00pm

$15.00 — $63.00

Preshow Adventures

Thursday

Oct 17

7:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Preshow Adventures

Friday

Oct 18

7:00pm

$38.00 — $58.00

Autograph Night

Saturday

Oct 19

11:00am

$15.00 — $63.00

Saturday

Oct 19

2:00pm

$15.00 — $63.00

Sunday

Oct 20

2:00pm

$15.00 — $63.00

Sunday

Oct 20

5:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Preshow Adventures

Thursday

Oct 24

7:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Preshow Adventures

Friday

Oct 25

7:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Audio Described and ASL Interpreted Performance | Autograph Night

Saturday

Oct 26

11:00am

$15.00 — $58.00

Saturday

Oct 26

2:00pm

$15.00 — $63.00

Sunday

Oct 27

11:00am

$15.00 — $58.00

Sunday

Oct 27

2:00pm

$15.00 — $73.00

Friday

Nov 1

7:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Autograph Night

Saturday

Nov 2

11:00am

$15.00 — $58.00

Saturday

Nov 2

2:00pm

$15.00 — $63.00

Sunday

Nov 3

2:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Sunday

Nov 3

5:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Audio Described and ASL Interpreted Performance | Preshow Adventures

Thursday

Nov 7

7:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Preshow Adventures

Friday

Nov 8

7:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Sensory Friendly Performance | Autograph Night

Saturday

Nov 9

11:00am

$15.00 — $58.00

Saturday

Nov 9

2:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Sunday

Nov 10

2:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Sunday

Nov 10

5:00pm

$15.00 — $58.00

Preshow Adventures