Mankato Native Katie Phillips Takes Center Stage as Assistant Scenic Designer for Children's Theatre Company's 'Twelve Kinds of Ice'

Mankato native Katie Phillips is serving as assistant scenic designer for the Children's Theatre Company's new production, 'Twelve Kinds of Ice,' bringing all her skills together in a role that utilizes them all, sometimes in new ways. The production is currently showing at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Phillips, who hails from Mankato, Minnesota, has a background in scenic design and is now applying her expertise to this new show. The Children's Theatre Company is a renowned institution in Minneapolis, known for its innovative productions. 'Twelve Kinds of Ice' is a play adapted from the memoir by Ellen Bryan Obed, which celebrates the magic of winter and ice skating.

This role marks a significant step in Phillips's career, bridging her hometown roots with professional theater. The production has garnered attention for its creative scenic design, and Phillips's contribution is part of a team effort to bring the story to life. The show runs through the holiday season, and further details about Phillips's future projects are awaited.