John Heimbuch
Writer, Actor, Director

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S. Gunter Klaus and the Story Before

Set in a remote village at the northern edge of the world, S. Gunter Klaus and The Story Before tells the fantastic tale of a lonely toy-maker engaged in an epic battle with the dark of winter.  This magical new story combines ancient folklore with modern clown to find the true origins of Santa Claus long before we told them. CAST 3 men, 3 women, 5 children. RUNTIME About 80 minutes. SELECTED REVIEWS Movement and storytelling mix evocatively in a north-woods epic about children, Santa and very sarcastic trolls ... a charming Norwegian-inflected story about the origins of Santa. - Claude Peck, Minneapolis Star Tribune S. Gunter Klaus is a rich and surprisingly challenging show. - Jay Gabler, TC Daily Planet PRODUCTION HISTORY Jon Ferguson Theater (at the Southern Theatre), Minneapolis MN, 2009   LINKS Jon Ferguson Theater Click here to email me