Walking Shadow Theatre Company is a Minneapolis-based professional non-profit theatre ensemble founded in 2004. They specialize in producing well-staged, carefully researched, and thought-provoking original theatre productions. The company is known for selecting shows that are smart, exciting, savvy, and often quirky or subversive. They aim to create engaging experiences that promote idea exchange through storytelling, using both new and established material with bold artistic expression. Their mission includes developing artists, nurturing audience commitment to the arts, facilitating community dialogue, and examining local culture globally. Walking Shadow has also developed a unique format called "Plays with Puzzles," which combines immersive environments, intricate puzzles, and compelling narratives.