ARTS: “Men on Boats” Recasts American History (Literally!)

"Men in Boats" simultaneously amuses and challenges the audience, capturing American history and Americans at both our very best and our very worst.

By: Siena Iwasaki Milbauer

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: March 7, 2026

Words: 1,299

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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“We are all shaped by the society we live in. When I was growing up, I imagined white women as nurses, men as doctors, and explorers of the United States as white men.” That’s what Joy Dolo writes in her director’s notes for Men on Boats from Ten Thousand Things Theatre (TTT). The play re-imagines the real-life 1869 Green and Colorado River expedition of John Wesley Powell and his crew, but stars …

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