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Finding joy and community in amateur holiday performances

From local Nutcrackers to community choir concerts, ‘tis the season for holiday shows put on by your friends and neighbors.

Across Minnesota, stages are booked with theater, dance and music performances — and many of the people in the spotlight aren’t even paid professionals.

They’re adults with day jobs who rehearse after dinner, all for the joy and community they find in amateur arts groups.

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what tapping into your inner performing artist does for your own well-being and how these local productions enrich our communities.

Guests:

G. Phillip…

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