Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre
View All Venues330 21st Ave S, Minneapolis
Accessibility
An accessible entrance faces S 4th St, with a ramp on the left side of the doors. An interior ramp will be on your right once you enter the building. Gender neutral restrooms are located on the 3rd floor and are accessible via elevator. Multistall accessible restrooms are available on the basement level, also accessible via elevator. 
Water fountain and water bottle refill station are available on site.
Parking
The 21st Avenue Ramp: Enter on 21st Avenue, near the corner of S. 4th Street. Covered parking available, handicap spaces available, accepts credit cards and cash. Fees determined by UMN Parking & Transportation Services. Regular rate is $1/hour up to $13 maximum, event rate is $10.
Lot 94: Enter on S. 5th Street, near 21st Avenue. Handicap spaces available, accepts credit cards and cash, approx .2 miles from Rarig Center. Fees determined by UMN Parking & Transportation Services. Regular rate is $1/hour up to $6 maximum, event rate is $10.
Riverside Avenue. Street metered parking is sometimes available on Riverside Avenue. Accepts cash and MPLS Parking App.
19th Avenue Ramp: Enter on S. 3rd Street. Covered parking available, handicap spaces available, accepts credit cards and cash, approx .2 miles from Rarig Center. Fees determined by UMN Parking & Transportation Services. Regular rate is $1/hour up to $13 maximum, event rate is $10.
On Saturday, Aug 2nd from 6 am - 2 pm, 4th Street (the east / west street directly in front of Rarig) will be closed between 19th and 20th Ave. This should have little to no impact on the festival. Patrons will still have full access to Rarig, Barker, and the parking facility. Detours will be posted.
On Saturday, Aug 9th and Sunday Aug 10th, facilities will be working in the parking ramp starting around 6 pm each night. 
Bus and bike
Closest bus stop is Riverside Ave & 20th Ave S. Served by bus routes 2, 7.
METRO Green Line: West Bank station (~5 minute walk to the theater)
Bike rack located at the front of the building.
More Information
This is a Fringe managed venue.
Vending machines for cold drinks are accessible on site, however, food is not available. Food and drink is not allowed into the house.
Shows at Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre
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                  Adulting SucksBy: Winnie Wenglewick/Dangerous Theatre Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Description: Join a middle-aged woman, whose name sounds like a Disney Character, humorously share her journey to her current status as an “adult”. Is it really all about deciding if you... Go to this Show's Page 
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                  Against My WillBy: Michael Quadrozzi Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Description: A comedic, emotionally raw solo performance journey through family dysfunction, childhood memories, mental health struggles, and self-discovery. For anyone who has asked themselves, Am I going to be ok? Go to this Show's Page 
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                  Duluth: An Improvised Midwest MurderBy: Duluth Improv Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Description: "Duluth" is a hit improvised true-crime show set in the Midwest—equal parts hilarious and horrifying. A top act at Chicago's iO Theater, this award-nominated ensemble will have you laughing 'til... Go to this Show's Page 
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                  Fall of the High School ValedictorianBy: Philip Simondet Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Description: A multimedia solo show that looks at the American education system through the eyes of the artist's mental illness. TRIGGER WARNINGS: child sexual abuse, self harm, suicide. Go to this Show's Page 
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                -2025-06-29-21-27-39.png?&width=750&height=490&algorithm=fill&mode=stretch)  Holidating: The Improvised RomcomBy: JimJam Media Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Description: An improvised musical love story inspired by today's holiday! Holidating celebrates the spirit and magic of Hallmark Holiday Movies all year round. Go to this Show's Page 
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                  Journey to Joy, AgainBy: Marie Cooney Stories Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Description: In this one woman show, Marie dives into her deeply personal journey through devastating loss & despair to finding hope, reasons to live, and joy again, after sustaining a life... Go to this Show's Page 
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                -2025-06-29-12-48-22.png?&width=750&height=490&algorithm=fill&mode=stretch)  Manasu - Echoes of the MindBy: SAATH Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Description: Manasu is a South Asian queer story that delves into the emotional complexities of chosen family, non-traditional parenthood, and complex love. Go to this Show's Page 
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                  Mind ReaderBy: Steven Nicholas Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Description: Mind Reader is not a show to simply watch, it’s an experience to be a part of. Your will experience incredible feats of memory, discovery of new abilities, and of... Go to this Show's Page 
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                  Songs Without Words (or, The Mendelssohn Play)By: Jennifer Vosters Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Description: This award-winning solo performance grapples gender, genius, and family in the extraordinary true story of sibling composers Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, two very different artists sharing one artistic soul. Go to this Show's Page 
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                  Trust ̶E̶x̶e̶r̶c̶i̶s̶e̶s̶ ExorcisesBy: Raffish Ripoff Productions Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Description: Phil Gonzales spins his Wonder Wheel of Wonder and spins a few tales of his messed up high school theater experience. Storytelling + improv + pathos + trauma + acting... Go to this Show's Page 
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                  Withering Lows: A Love Story Better Off DeadBy: Nichole Carey & Company Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Description: A lonely traveler stirs up the ghosts of literature’s most dysfunctional couple in this gothic send-up full of brooding and buried secrets. Come for the melodrama, stay for the unnecessary... Go to this Show's Page 
Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre Showtimes on: Aug 05, 2025
| Favorite Show | Show Name | Date | Time | Venue | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songs Without Words (or, The Mendelssohn Play) | 08/05 | 5:30 PM | Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre | |
| Holidating: The Improvised Romcom | 08/05 | 7:00 PM | Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre | |
| Withering Lows: A Love Story Better Off Dead | 08/05 | 8:30 PM | Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre | |
| Manasu - Echoes of the Mind | 08/05 BFF | 10:00 PM | 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre | 
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                  Songs Without Words (or, The Mendelssohn Play)By: Jennifer Vosters Venue: Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre 08/05 5:30 PM Description: This award-winning solo performance grapples gender, genius, and family in the extraordinary true story of sibling composers Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, two very different artists sharing one artistic soul. Go to this Show's Page Favorite Show Add to Schedule Ticket Options Quantity Purchase Songs Without Words (or, The Mendelssohn Play) 08/05 5:30 PM Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre 
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                -2025-06-29-21-27-39.png?&width=750&height=490&algorithm=fill&mode=stretch)  Holidating: The Improvised RomcomBy: JimJam Media Venue: Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre 08/05 7:00 PM Description: An improvised musical love story inspired by today's holiday! Holidating celebrates the spirit and magic of Hallmark Holiday Movies all year round. Go to this Show's Page Favorite Show Add to Schedule Ticket Options Quantity Purchase Holidating: The Improvised Romcom 08/05 7:00 PM Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre 
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                  Withering Lows: A Love Story Better Off DeadBy: Nichole Carey & Company Venue: Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre 08/05 8:30 PM Description: A lonely traveler stirs up the ghosts of literature’s most dysfunctional couple in this gothic send-up full of brooding and buried secrets. Come for the melodrama, stay for the unnecessary... Go to this Show's Page Favorite Show Add to Schedule Ticket Options Quantity Purchase Withering Lows: A Love Story Better Off Dead 08/05 8:30 PM Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre 
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                -2025-06-29-12-48-22.png?&width=750&height=490&algorithm=fill&mode=stretch)  Manasu - Echoes of the MindBy: SAATH Venue: 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre 08/05 10:00 PM Description: Manasu is a South Asian queer story that delves into the emotional complexities of chosen family, non-traditional parenthood, and complex love. Go to this Show's Page Favorite Show Add to Schedule Ticket Options Quantity Purchase Manasu - Echoes of the Mind 08/05 BFF 10:00 PM 2025 Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre 
 
    




 
								 
								 
								 
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