“Invisible Fences” and On Stage

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By Kaia Ryden on March 2025

Last week, Lucas Erickson, the visionary behind On Stage: Creating a Community Dialogue Around Theater, reached out to share details about an upcoming play they’re showcasing this week, running from March 6 to March 15.

On Stage is a theater outreach and audience development program that brings actors into classrooms and community spaces across the Twin Cities. Through engaging discussions and reading scenes from plays, it fosters meaningful connections. Designed to enhance in-class learning, make local theater accessible to nontraditional audiences, and inspire future theatergoers, On Stage tackles important topics such as racial violence, LGBTQ+ discrimination, cultural diaspora, and more.

Recently, On Stage collaborated with Metro State University in a meeting aimed at fostering community dialogue through theater. By partnering with universities and community centers across the Twin Cities, On Stage seeks to shine a spotlight on theater, broaden its reach, and cultivate a new generation of theatergoers.

Caption: On Stage engaging with students and faculty at North Hennepin Community College and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities


Invisible Fences is a heartwarming musical fable that celebrates friendship and cultural diversity. Written and performed by the exceptionally talented Gaelynn Lea and Kevin Kling—both esteemed members of the Disability Community and internationally acclaimed artists—it offers a powerful and inspiring narrative.

The play follows the journey of two unlikely friends—a Grasshopper and a Largroff (or as Erickson exclaimed, ‘…a what?!’)—as they venture to the ‘big city’ to secure the grasshopper’s well-deserved retirement. This delightful musical fable weaves a charming story while offering thoughtful commentary on diversity, culture, and the power of friendship. Performances run through March 15.

It seems to be a wonderful musical play with a cute story that plays commentary to diversity culture and friendship. The shows start today and go on until the 15th. I encourage you to go and watch this wonderful story of identity, accessibility, and the stories we tell ourselves.
You can purchase tickets here.