We create authentic representations by prioritizing women writers and directors, transforming the creative landscape where women's stories achieve equal prominence, strengthening community bonds, and empowering future generations.
Women over fifty are rarely included in our culture’s stories, whether in the boardroom or the arts. In primitive cultures mature women were revered as sages and leaders but Western civilization regularly dismisses them as second-class citizens. We at PRIME are committed to the idea that the arts have the power to move the culture forward and we intend to be a contributor.
A good story, well told, can change the culture.
Everyone is welcome, onstage and off.
Excellence is the minimum standard.
— MAGGIE SMITH, ACTOR
Produce fully staged productions encompassing our mission and values.
Hire union talent from Day One.
Provide work to Twin Cities artists with pay.
Promote diversity, inclusion and equity.
Produce staged readings and develop community involvement in material selection.
Engage the community with the art.
Contribute to the conversation regarding mature women’s place in the culture.
Demonstrate and model respect to self and others.
Maintain personal and professional accountability.
Exhibit integrity at all times.
Be tenacious in the quest for excellence.
Encompass an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
Honor the value of the artist.
Alison (she/her) spent 40+ years in New York acting in theatre, film, TV and audiobooks before relocating to the Twin Cities in 2014. In New York City she performed at the Roundabout Theatre, the New York Shakespeare Festival and the Riverside Shakespeare Festival. Alison was the standby for Judith Light on the National tour of WIT. Regionally she has performed in numerous productions including: the regional premieres of WIT and SHADOWLANDS as well as WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, DOUBT, THE ROYAL FAMILY, 33 VARIATIONS, WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, THE LION IN WINTER, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST and too many Shakespeare productions to count. She spent four seasons at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival where she was an Artistic Associate. Since arriving in Minnesota, she has performed at the Guthrie, the Jungle, Park Square, Mixed Blood, Sidekick and Rochester Civic Theater. She is a member of Actor’s Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA.
Shelli (she/her) is no stranger to global industrials and corporate shows having served as Producer/Director for programs in North America, Europe and Asia. She developed shows for the Walt Disney Company, directed the NFLA Player of the Year Awards as well as awards/incentive programs for ADP, Hewlett Packard and Wells Fargo. Her specialty is speech coaching for executives.
She has worked with former Presidents, Senators, TV/film celebrities and iconic sports figures. Shelli has directed plays, musical revues and fashion shows worldwide. MN credits include Direction/Choreography for Old Log, Minnesota Jewish Theater Company, Theater Unbound and the Hennepin Theater Trust. She is an experienced actress with credits from Shakespeare to sit-com, and a member of Actor’s Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, & ATAS (Television Academy of Arts and Sciences). Education: BFA in Acting, Southern Methodist University.
Anne Marie Gillen, Chair
CEO of Gillen Group, LLC
Aaron Young, Vice Chair
Entertainment, Media, & Sports Law Attorney at Young Entertainment Law PLLC
Nancy Monroe, Secretary & Marketing Committee Head
Freelance writer/co-owner Restore Restaurant Holdings
Kelsey Pogue, Treasurer
Senior Tax Accountant at Myslajek Kemp & Spencer
Alison Edwards, Co-Artistic Director
PRIME Productions is proud of our multiple collaboration's with: THE ISLAND OF DISCARDED WOMEN the podcast!
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