Standard tickets are now sold out. A waitlist is now available. Click the “get tickets” button and follow the prompts to complete your registration.
“Mesmerizing theatre for the 21st century.” —Flavorpill
Spy thriller meets participatory performance art in this immersive, site-specific work. Co-created by Brooklyn-based theater artist Ivan Talijancic and Minnesota-based playwright Rachel Jendrzejewski, TRACES unfolds in real time across downtown Minneapolis. This roving theater piece is based on the opus of French conceptual artist Sophie Calle and follows a fictional character through a series of public locations. In intimate, one-on-one encounters, lone audience members trace her journey, documenting their experiences via audio, photo, and video—ultimately leading to a reflection on the nature of mortality and human connection.
TRACES (presented October 28–November 11) is a related event for the Walker exhibition Sophie Calle: Overshare (October 26, 2024–January 26, 2025). Presented in association with the Playwrights’ Center, University of Minnesota, Hennepin County Libraries, Hewing Hotel, and Hotel Emery.
Ticketing Information
Standard tickets are now sold out. A waitlist is now available. Click the “get tickets” button and follow the prompts to complete your registration.
Due to the nature of this performance, there are fewer than 125 tickets available. VIP “early bird” tickets ($300/$240 Walker members) will be available for pre-sale starting September 12. These priority ticket buyers get first choice of their preferred performance date and time. All remaining tickets will go on general sale at a lower price ($60/$48 Walker members) on September 18.
Please note: The final TRACES performance on each day of the run is prioritized for individuals with disabilities or access needs (including, but not limited to, hearing, vision, mobility, sensory, or other needs). You will have the opportunity to share any relevant information about your access requirements during checkout.
By purchasing a ticket, you are agreeing to a highly participatory individualized experience serving as an informant to a private investigation that will unfold at various locations in downtown Minneapolis.
Preshow Information
This performance is created for one audience member at a time. It takes place in site-specific locations throughout downtown Minneapolis and is a highly participatory and interactive experience. Within 48 hours of purchase, participants will receive a text message linking to the TRACES website for more information. This is the beginning of the experience. Prior to the performance start, you will be given further instructions.
Accessibility
This performance experience is created for one audience member at a time based on access needs. It is highly interactive and moves throughout downtown Minneapolis streets, buildings, and into vehicles. The final TRACES performance on each day of the run is prioritized for individuals with disabilities or access needs (including, but not limited to, hearing, vision, mobility, sensory, or other needs). You will have the opportunity to share any relevant information about your access requirements during checkout.
For more information about accessibility, visit our Access page.
For questions on accessibility, content and sensory notes, or to request additional accommodations, call 612-253-3556 or email access@walkerart.org.
Spy on TRACES
View fragmented surveillance footage from select live performances of TRACES on the traces.website.
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