Upcoming Event: The Dionysus Project (6/18/2025)

We are excited to announce that the Dionysus Project is coming to Minneapolis for two powerful, live performances designed to foster healing conversations around addiction. These shows use dramatic readings of classic plays to ignite honest dialogue about the fallout of addiction and trauma, bringing together diverse audiences to reflect, connect, and share their experiences in a facilitated community discussion. This series has toured nationally, presenting to audiences across the country using acclaimed, professional actors and actresses to bring stories to life.

The Dionysus Project presents readings of scenes from Euripides’ Bacchae—an ancient play about the destructive power of intoxication—as a catalyst for guided audience discussions about the impact of substance abuse and addiction upon individuals, families, and communities.

Featuring performances by Chad Coleman (The Wire, The Walking Dead), Seth Gilliam (The Wire, The Walking Dead), Tate Donovan (The Holdovers, Hercules), and Marjolaine Goldsmith (Dress), and a chorus of local community members.

Events are Co-Presented by Theater of War Productions, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Hennepin County, North Memorial Health, and the Bloomberg American Health Initiative.

Event Details

Location: Capri Theater 2027 W Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411

Admission: FREE!

Dress Code: Casual (Come As You Are!)

• 1:00 PM – Private Performance for Professionals in the Addiction Field
  This event is designed for those working on the front lines of addiction and recovery—first responders, counselors, physicians, nurses, social workers, law enforcement, and public health practitioners. Register Here: The Dionysus Project Tickets, Wed, Jun 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
• 6:00 PM – Public Performance (All Are Welcome)
  Open to everyone—whether you’re attending as a community member, advocate, friend, family member, or simply curious about the conversation.
  Register here: The Dionysus Project Tickets, Wed, Jun 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

All of Theater of War Productions‘ events follow the same format:

• The performers will read the text.
• Community panelists will kick off the discussion with their gut responses to what resonated with them across time.
• We will open the discussion to the audience, facilitated by Bryan Doerries. To participate in the discussion online, please raise your hand using the button at the bottom center of the screen. If called upon, please accept the invitation to be promoted to speak and you will be visible and heard by the entire audience for the duration of your comments. If you would prefer not to be seen, please disable your video.

Attached flyers are essentially identical except for the Eventbrite registration link on the bottom. The flyer with PRIVATE in the name is for the 1:00 pm performance