How a Conversation About Cake vs. Pie Made a Big Impact
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How a Conversation About Cake vs. Pie Made a Big Impact

What if a lighthearted debate about cake vs. pie could teach people how to have more respectful, meaningful conversations? Over 8,500 people have watched our comedic sketch as part of the Respectful Conversations Project, learning how ground rules and humor can transform difficult discussions.

At Danger Boat Productions, we specialize in creating engaging content that helps people communicate better. Read the full story and discover why structured conversations matter now more than ever.

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Why Every Workplace Needs an Improv Workshop (Hint: It’s Not About Comedy)
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Why Every Workplace Needs an Improv Workshop (Hint: It’s Not About Comedy)

Team-building activities often feel forced and ineffective—but what if there was a way to strengthen workplace collaboration while having fun? Improv-based training helps teams build trust, improve communication, and develop adaptability through interactive exercises. Unlike traditional corporate training, improv workshops create a safe and engaging environment where teams learn to connect, support one another, and embrace new ideas—all while laughing together. Learn why companies are turning to improv as a powerful tool for professional development.

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How Improv Helped Transform Campus Dialogue on Tough Issues
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How Improv Helped Transform Campus Dialogue on Tough Issues

How do you get students and faculty to engage in meaningful, civil discussions on complex issues? We found a creative solution: improv. Through a nationwide college tour, we used humor, debate, and interactive theater to break down barriers and foster dialogue on topics like free speech, media bias, and social change. The results? High engagement, fresh perspectives, and a new model for civic discourse. Read on to learn how creativity can drive real impact.

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Bridging Divides Through Constructive Dialogue: Our Workshop Featured in The Minnesota Daily
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Bridging Divides Through Constructive Dialogue: Our Workshop Featured in The Minnesota Daily

In today’s world, navigating difficult conversations is more important than ever. Whether at work, in the classroom, or around the dinner table, the ability to engage in respectful, constructive dialogue can bridge divides and foster understanding. That’s why we’re excited to bring our Constructive Dialogue Workshop to the public for the first time in partnership with the Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota. Recently featured in The Minnesota Daily, this interactive workshop will provide you with tools to engage in more open, thoughtful discussions—no matter the topic.

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How Sketches of Minnesota Uses Comedy to Bring People Together
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How Sketches of Minnesota Uses Comedy to Bring People Together

Can laughter bring people together? Sketches of Minnesota proves it can. This unique theatrical performance is based on real conversations collected from 10 towns across Minnesota, transforming local stories into improv-inspired comedy sketches. Tane Danger (Danger Boat Productions) and Trygve Throntveit (Minnesota Humanities Center) recently joined Minnesota Live to share how comedy fosters connection, highlights community voices, and helps people see each other in new ways. Now, those stories come to life in a live scripted show, with performances in St. Cloud on Feb. 11 and Minneapolis on Feb. 25. Don’t miss your chance to experience the humor, heart, and community spirit of Sketches of Minnesota!

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Political Valentines: A Minnesota Love Story (with a Twist)
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Political Valentines: A Minnesota Love Story (with a Twist)

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance—it’s for politics, too! Imagine if Minnesota’s leaders shared heartfelt (and hilariously pointed) Valentine’s Day cards. In this TPT Almanac essay, Tane Danger brings that vision to life, crafting clever love notes from Amy Klobuchar, the Minnesota GOP, recreational marijuana, and more.

Would Amy Klobuchar break up with Minnesota? Would light rail feel loved by the legislature? And what would Governor Walz say to recreational marijuana? The answers are both funny and surprisingly insightful.

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Almanac Interview with Sketches of Minnesota
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Almanac Interview with Sketches of Minnesota

Can laughter bring people closer? Sketches of Minnesota, a one-of-a-kind theatrical event, proves that comedy has the power to connect us. After traveling to 10 cities and gathering real stories from Minnesotans, this scripted show brings those experiences to life on stage. Join us for a live performance in St. Cloud on Feb. 11 and Minneapolis on Feb. 25!

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Bringing Life to the Conversation—Go Red for Women
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Bringing Life to the Conversation—Go Red for Women

How do you make complex topics engaging and unforgettable? With improv comedy! At the Go Red for Women Luncheon, The Theater of Public Policy brought CPR awareness to life—literally—by turning real expert insights into spontaneous, thought-provoking humor. The result? A performance that left audiences laughing, thinking, and inspired to take action.

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Bringing Minnesota’s Stories to Life Through Comedy
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Bringing Minnesota’s Stories to Life Through Comedy

What happens when you take real stories from Minnesota communities and turn them into comedy? You get Sketches of Minnesota! This unique production traveled across the state, gathering local voices and transforming them into a scripted comedy show filled with laughter, music, and insight. Now, these stories are coming to the stage in two free performances—one in St. Cloud on Feb. 11 and another in Minneapolis on Feb. 25. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of humor and connection. Reserve your free tickets now! 🚀 https://www.dangerboat.net/events

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