Overview

When the logging town of Oakpine Falls falls victim to a polar vortex that quarantines the populace and freezes her mother in a ball of ice, young Betty Kensack sets out on a quest to bring the legendary Paul Bunyan out of retirement. Heartwarming hilarity ensues as Betty, Babe the Blue Ox, and a crew of rowdy lumberjacks joins Minnesota's famous folk hero on a quest to melt the ice and bring back the sun.

This comic music-theatre contraption will have it all — including a trio of musical lumberjacks, a bouncing ice ball, and eight indie theatre superstars! LOG JAM! is a witty and subversive riff on a local legend and perfect for a night out with friends and family.

Additional Information

Tickets & Admission

Tickets are $15-30 and include museum admission before the show.

Creative Team

• Script and music by Josef Evans
• Directed by Joel Sass
• Puppet madness by Steve Ackerman
• Costumes by Kathy Kohl
• Featuring Maren Ward as Paul Bunyan and Antonio Rios-Luna as Babe the Blue Ox
• With Jay Albright, Ellie Fregni, Anna Hashizume, Suzie Juul, Jared Mogan, Shandi Moretenson, Tom Reed, France A. Roberts & Eric Smedsrud

Performance Details

• Run Time: 40 minutes, no intermission
• Age Recommendation: All ages
• This is Open Eye's second production on the green roof of The Bakken Museum.

What to Bring

Grab your lawn chair and your favorite plaid shirt and meet us outdoors for a REAL LIVESHOW!