Tyson Forbes (Emerson), John Catron (Thoreau), Norah Long (Nature). Photos by Eric Melzer.

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“The first in time and the first in importance of the influences upon the mind is that of nature.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw it, bury it, unearth it, and gnaw it still.” —Henry David Thoreau

A Walking Play

The mythic telling of Emerson and Thoreau and their mutual love of the natural world

“The most moving theater experience of my life!”
—Audience Member

“A deeply illuminating story with fiercely magnetic characters.”
—Audience Member

“Nature is Transcendent!”
—Minnesota Playlist

“An incredible feast for the senses”
—Audience Member

“Striking performances mark
best in theater.”
—Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Humorous and yet poignant, passionate and promising.”
—Audience Member

the 2021 tour

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Interested in bringing Nature to your neck of the woods? nature@tigerlion.org

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.