September 3, 1992 - On this special Midday program from the Minnesota State Fair, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a collection song, storytelling and controversial art.
August 13, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend talks with playwright Laurie Carlos and director Lou Bellamy on the Penumbra-Walker collaboration of Carlo’s "White Chocolate For My Father."
May 15, 1992 - MPR’s Bruce MacDonald talks with Lou Bellamy, artistic director at Penumbra Theatre, about productions of "The Mighty Gents" and "Dutchman." Bellamy compares the subject matter of plays to the angry unrest after Rodney King trial acquittals. Bellamy also shares his personal thoughts.
August 7, 1991 - Lou Bellamy, artistic director of Twin Cities Penumbra Theatre, talks about the Black Theater Fest held in Winston-Salem, N.C.
June 28, 1991 - MPR’s Bob Potter interviews Lou Bellamy, artistic director of The Penumbra Theatre, about August Wilson. Bellamy discusses Penumbra’s production of Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.”
May 27, 1987 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with Lou Bellamy, artistic director of The Penumbra Theatre, about August Wilson receiving a Pulitzer Prize Award.
August 2, 1982 - MPR’s Deborah Fisher reports on panel discussions after Penumbra Theatre play "Zooman."
November 10, 1977 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan reports on new theatre opening in St. Paul, called Penumbra. Fushan interviews Lou Bellamy, Penumbra’s company coordinator, about the theater and it’s focus on black talent.