July 17, 2011, Sunday - In Conversation with Rainn Wilson at the Guthrie

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Wurtele Thrust Stage, Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South

An In Conversation with former company member and Emmy Award nominee Rainn Wilson and Guthrie Director Joe Dowling as the two discuss Wilson's celebrated career in theater, television and film.

Best known for his roles as Dwight Schrute on the award-winning series "The Office" and as Arthur Martin in the HBO hit drama "Six Feet Under," Rainn Wilson first made his mark at the Guthrie during Joe Dowling's inaugural season in 1996, appearing in Philadelphia, Here I Come! and in 1998 with stand-out performances in The Venetian Twins and The Importance of Being Earnest. In addition to the Guthrie, Wilson's theater credits include performances in two Broadway plays, London Assurance and The Tempest, along with several roles in off-Broadway productions. Over the years he has been involved in a variety of independent and blockbuster films as well as numerous guest appearances on multiple TV shows.

The Guthrie's In Conversation series invites patrons to hear directly from playwrights, artists and cultural leaders. Each event concludes with a Q & A session with the audience.