Sketches of Minnesota: A Civic Comedy Tour Photos
Thank you to everyone that came out to see Sketches of Minnesota: A Civic Comedy Tour.
The Danger Boat team collected stories in each of the ten communities they visited in the 2024 tour. Last night's show was a scripted (mostly) performance that reflects some of what we heard and learned across our state.
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!
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 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
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!
Danger Boat Productions Awarded TPT Grant to Share Minnesota’s Stories Through Improv Comedy
Danger Boat Productions is proud to announce our selection as a grant recipient for Twin Cities PBS's "The 250th Project: Sharing Minnesota’s Stories." This initiative celebrates Minnesota's rich diversity and cultural history through unique storytelling. Our contribution? Using improv comedy to spark meaningful community conversations. Learn more about this exciting journey and our vision for this special project.
Sketches of Community: Program Uses Laughter to Bridge Differences
A unique method of bridging differences made a stop in Austin Monday night, using laughter as a catalyst for unity.
An article from the Austin Daily Herald.
Laugh it out: Can humor ease tension in polarizing times?
From the sidewalk, the gathering at Winona’s Parlour Room on a recent Tuesday night looked like a big party.
Dozens of people drank wine, ate from heaping plates of pasta and chatted up and down long dinner tables inside the downtown storefront.
Paramount Center for the Arts and GREAT Theatre Win Bid To Host Sketches of Minnesota Improv Comedy Event
It’s described as a traveling civic-improv comedy tour. GREAT Theatre and the Paramount Center for the Arts actively applied to host the local event, which will take place on Thursday, July 25th.
Statewide civic-improv comedy tour looks to bridge divides in Minnesota communities
The Minnesota Humanities Center is partnering with a local improv production company to host a civic-improv comedy tour.
In each city or town, Danger Boat Productions will produce a unique event that brings residents together for meaningful conversation about their hometown.