The new Hinckley Fire musical that premiered to standing-room-only crowds, returns to the Hinckley Fire Museum to commemorate the 131st Anniversary of the Fire! Featuring music of the era, harrowing first-hand accounts of the survivors, and poignant tributes to those who perished.

Survivors of the Fire is a moving, meaningful, and at times surprisingly joyful new theatrical experience commemorating the Anniversary of the Great Hinckley Fire: featuring toe-tapping, heart-string-plucking music of the era, harrowing first-hand accounts of the survivors, and moving tributes to those who perished. It’s a celebration of life— its joys and sorrows— and a heartening reminder that those we hold dear are never lost.

Written by playwright and Hinckley native Jeremiah Gamble, directed by Jeff Miller, and featuring a talented cast of Minnesota musicians and storytellers, this piece retells some of the Great Hinckley Fire stories that are traditionally in the foreground, while also highlighting some of the less-emphasized narratives— particularly that of a young Ojibwe heroine named Makadegwon.

• Saturday, August 30th
11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

• Sunday, August 31st
11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Hinckley Fire Museum
106 Old Hwy 61 S.
Hinckley, MN

Free Admission! (for the Museum and the performance)

To secure a seat, you can show up at the Museum on the day of the performance you want to attend, (the Museum opens at 10am) and request and receive (up to six) tickets for one performance that same day. Tickets for Sunday’s shows will only be available on Sunday. For more information, call the Hinckley Fire Museum at (320) 384-7338, or contact us at  info@bucketbrigadetheater.com.

Runtime: 45 minutes (without intermission)

This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council with funds appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature from its general fund.

Appropriate for ages 8+, perhaps 6+, depending on the child. There are some emotionally intense moments, but nothing visually, or textually they can’t handle.