FEBRUARY 9: The Little Match Girl Passion with Borealis Chamber Artists
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The Little Match Girl Passion serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion and supporting those in need. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Chum a nonprofit organization that serves over 8,000 low-income, homeless, hungry, isolated, or otherwise marginalized community members annually in Duluth, MN. Additionally, a freewill offering will be collected during the performance to support their vital work. This is the regional premiere of The Little Match Girl Passion by David Lang.
Choral performance | Borealis Chamber Artists Choreography | Kayla Schiltgen with input from dancers Dance artists | Allisun Zagar, Kristen Hylenski, Kayla Schiltgen, Brianna Hall-Nelson Sunday, February 9 at 3:00pm Pilgrim Congregational Church, Duluth, Mn (performance not affiliated with the church) Kayla is a recipient of the Individual Artist Equity Grant, made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and culture heritage fund. |
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FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1: RAD Fest, Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival
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Kayla's screendance installation, object permanence is headed to Kalamazoo, MI for RAD Fest: Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival. She performs live with the installation throughout the festival.
Black Arts and Cultural Center, Kalamazoo, MI Durational Improvised Performances: Thursday, February 27, 4:00-6:30pm Friday, February 28, 2:30-4:30pm Saturday, March 1, 4:30-7:00pm FREE |
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APRIL 3-13: Every Brilliant Thing at Duluth Playhouse
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This moving and surprisingly hilarious immersive experience provides a life-affirming jolt of humanism, reminding audiences to pay attention to life’s smallest joys — and to each other. Every Brilliant Thing tells the story of a young child who creates a list of “everything worth living for” to cheer up their mother. What starts as a heartfelt attempt to bring comfort soon evolves into a lifelong project, with the list growing to thousands of entries, ranging from small, everyday pleasures to profound moments of connection.
Direction | Robert Lee Narrator | Kayla Schiltgen April 3-13, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm The Lab at Norshore Theatre, Duluth Playhouse, Duluth, Mn |
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APRIL-MAY: Visual Art Show at Cedar Coffee Company
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Kayla shares eight new works, along with some of her past favorites, at Cedar Coffee Company in Two Harbors, MN this April and May! Several pieces are available for purchase, including larger works on canvas and small works on paper. Every piece is created using second-hand materials. Stop by and take a look!
April & May FREE to visit |
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JULY 8 &11: is this magic? performance & workshops, Grand Marais, MN
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is this magic? is an experimental dance solo merging live performance and screendance film projections. is this magic? examines authentic self-performance as a radical act of personal acceptance. Prioritizing intuition, desire, resourcefulness, and play, each iteration of the work is a one-of-a-kind expression, offering nuance and meaning with every performance.
Performance & Artist Chat: Friday, July 11 at 7:30pm Studio 17, Grand Marais Art Colony, Grand Marais, MN Suggested donation $5-$25 at the door Access Info: ASL interpretation, masks, fidgets, ear defenders, quiet zone, and wheelchair accessible seating available to audience Free Dance & Creative Movement Workshop: Join Kayla for an evening exploring creative expression through movement activities used to create her original performance, is this magic?. Tuesday, July 8, 6:30-8:00pm Cook County YMCA, Grand Marais, MN Open to the community, 16+, no dance experience necessary, all abilities & bodies welcome Access Info: ASL interpretation available upon request, email [email protected] |
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JULY 31st-August 9th: RENT at Zeitgeist Theater
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In the late 1980s and early 1990s, friends in Manhattan’s East Village struggle to build the lives of their dreams. Pennilessness, drug abuse, HIV/AIDS, social tension, and political unrest, among other hardships, challenge the group physically and emotionally. Facing the problems head on, they make personal self-discoveries and find what really matters most in life.
Direction | Jess Hughes & Mary Fox Choreography | Kayla Schiltgen July 31, August 1-3 & 6-9 (all shows at 7:30pm, matinee Sunday at 2pm) Zeitgeist Theater, Duluth, Mn |
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AUGUST 9: Minnesota Ballet's Performing Artist Series, Duluth, MN
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Kayla presents a new work-in-progress alongside choreographer Brooke Bero, musician Trevor Charnley, and singer/songwriter Amanda Grace.
Saturday, August 9 7:00pm Studio Four, Saint Louis County Depot Tickets: $10, available soon |
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SEPTEMBER 20: is this magic? performance & workshop, Detroit Lakes, MN
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is this magic? is an experimental dance solo merging live performance and screendance film projections. is this magic? examines authentic self-performance as a radical act of personal acceptance. Prioritizing intuition, desire, resourcefulness, and play, each iteration of the work is a one-of-a-kind expression, offering nuance and meaning with every performance.
Performance & Artist Chat: Saturday, September 20, 7:00pm Summit Dance School, 714 Lake Ave, Suite 102, Detroit Lakes, MN Suggested donation $10-$20 at the door Access Info: ASL interpretation, masks, fidgets, ear defenders, personal amplifier, quiet zone, and wheelchair accessible seating available to audience Free Dance Workshop: Join Kayla to explore personal expression through movement activities used to create her original performance, is this magic?. Light snacks and conversation following. Saturday, September 20, 10:00-11:30am Summit Dance School, 714 Lake Ave, Suite 102, Detroit Lakes, MN Open to the community, 14+, no dance experience necessary, all abilities & bodies welcome |
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SEPTEMBER 21: is this magic? performance & workshop, Fergus Falls, MN
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is this magic? is an experimental dance solo merging live performance and screendance film projections. is this magic? examines authentic self-performance as a radical act of personal acceptance. Prioritizing intuition, desire, resourcefulness, and play, each iteration of the work is a one-of-a-kind expression, offering nuance and meaning with every performance.
Performance & Artist Chat: Sunday, September 21, 3:15pm Bakken Building, Fergus Falls School of Dance Studio 115 1/2 W Lincoln Ave. Fergus Falls, MN Suggested donation $10-$20 at the door Access Info: ASL interpretation, masks, fidgets, ear defenders, personal amplifier, and quiet zone available to audience Free Dance Workshop: Join Kayla to explore personal expression through movement activities used to create her original performance, is this magic?. Light snacks following. Sunday, September 21, 1:00-2:30pm Bakken Building, Fergus Falls School of Dance Studio 115 1/2 W Lincoln Ave. Fergus Falls, MN Open to the community, 14+, no dance experience necessary, all abilities & bodies welcome |
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OCTOBER 11: is this magic? performance & workshop, Ely, MN
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is this magic? is an experimental dance solo merging live performance and screendance film projections. is this magic? examines authentic self-performance as a radical act of personal acceptance. Prioritizing intuition, desire, resourcefulness, and play, each iteration of the work is a one-of-a-kind expression, offering nuance and meaning with every performance.
Performance & Artist Chat: Saturday, October 11, 7:00pm Vermilion Fine Arts Theater, 1900 E Camp St, Ely, MN Suggested donation $10-$20 at the door Access Info: ASL interpretation, masks, fidgets, ear defenders, personal amplifier, and quiet zone, and wheel chair accessible seating available to audience Free Dance Workshop: Join Kayla to explore personal expression through movement activities used to create her original performance, is this magic?. Saturday, October 11, 10:00-11:30am Ely Community Center, 27 S 1st Ave E, Ely, MN Open to the community, 12+, no dance experience necessary, all abilities & bodies welcome Access Info: ASL interpretation available upon request, email [email protected] |
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OCTOBER 15-18: Dance TV Halloween, Duluth, MN
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Kayla joins the cast of Dance TV, a live theatrical production that takes you behind the scenes of a fictional hit television show, Dance TV. Written and developed by all local artists, Dance TV’s shows are filled with hilarious scripts, all original music, 13 production numbers per show, an incredible cast, audience participation, and of course...amazing dancing.
October 15 & 16 at 7:30 PM October 17 & 18 at 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM Zeitgeist Theater, Duluth, Mn |
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NOVEMBER 15: The Little Match Girl Passion at ACDA-MN State Conference
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The Little Match Girl Passion has been selected to be performed at the American Choral Directors Association State Conference.
Choral performance | Borealis Chamber Artists Choreography | Kayla Schiltgen with input from dancers Dance artists | Allisun Zagar, Kristen Hylenski, Kayla Schiltgen Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:30-3:30pm Saint Andrews Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN |
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