LABRADOR is a new makers theatre company of young performers. The company has been under the mentorship of Jon Ferguson since
its creation in the fall of 2016.
LABRADOR FUNCTIONS AS
an ensemble of young performers who shoulder every part of the artistic process from directing, to lighting, to acting. Off the stage, members of LABRADOR handle all the logistics of maintaining a theatre company, like finances and scheduling.
its creation in the fall of 2016.
LABRADOR FUNCTIONS AS
an ensemble of young performers who shoulder every part of the artistic process from directing, to lighting, to acting. Off the stage, members of LABRADOR handle all the logistics of maintaining a theatre company, like finances and scheduling.
Jon ferguson
Jon has taught play, physical theater, clowning, mask, and collaborative play creation throughout the UK and US, including teaching extensively for The Theatre Royal Bath, The Bristol Old Vic, The Guthrie Theater, and The University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program, as well as teaching countless independent workshops. Jon is the founder and Artistic Director of Theatre Forever & WLDRNSS for which he has directed and co-created all of their work since 2012. He works as the head facilitator on LABRADOR’s board of directors, as well as teaches and helps company members with the creation of work.
Nick saxton
Previous acting experiences include work at the Guthrie, Southern, Illusion, Children’s, Strike, and Red Eye theatres, among others. Nick is one of three founding members of a weekly comedy show called Midnight Shit. He recently made his directorial debut with Hot Air, which was awarded best in venue at the 2017 Minnesota Fringe Festival.
PAST WORK
A LIFE-SIZED DIALOGUE WITH THE MOON at the Southern Theater
"A production that in these often seemingly dark times will leave you laughing, appreciating the beauty around you, and hopeful for the future."
-Minnesota Playlist
A SECONDHAND STUDY OF CHANCE (DRAWN TO SCALE) at the Strike theatre
Photography By : Dan Norman