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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
Making Networking Fun: A Look Back at Our BushCon Video for the Bush Foundation
Networking doesn’t have to be awkward! When the Bush Foundation asked us to create a video for their BushCon event, we took a creative approach—bringing networking tips to life in the style of a fun, vintage 1950s educational film.
From Community Conversations to the Stage: How “Sketches of Minnesota” Brings Stories to Life
Over the past year, we traveled across Minnesota, gathering real stories from real people and turning them into a night of comedy, reflection, and connection. Now, all of those moments come together in a scripted theatrical performance in St. Cloud and Minneapolis. Watch the video to see how it all happened, and get your tickets today!
Government Gridlock at the Minnesota Capitol? Revisiting Our 2021 Legislative Stalemate
Minnesota lawmakers are once again locked in a political stalemate, reminiscent of the 2021 legislative deadlock. As deadlines loom and decisions stall, we revisit a past video essay that captured the frustration of government inaction—with a satirical twist. Will history repeat itself, or will this time be different?