The Power of Improv in Business: Lessons from the New York Times and Danger Boat Productions
The New York Times recently highlighted how improvisation is transforming workplaces, showing that the skills traditionally used on stage—like collaboration, adaptability, and creative problem-solving—are becoming essential tools for businesses. At Danger Boat Productions, we bring these powerful principles to your team, helping you foster a "yes, and" mindset that drives innovation and connection.
A Vision on Wheels: Reflecting on Our Stained Glass Bus Project
Not all dreams take flight, but some are too powerful to forget. Discover how our vision for a stained glass tour bus—designed to connect rural and urban communities through art and storytelling—continues to inspire, even without funding.
When Improv Becomes Your Career
Tane Danger, founder of the Theater of Public Policy, shares how improv techniques are helping Americans engage in meaningful conversations about challenging topics like reproductive rights, gun control, and income inequality. Discover how his innovative approach is reshaping public discourse and fostering better understanding across divides.
Behold the Mighty Law Machine
At Danger Boat Productions, creativity and civic engagement collided with the Law Machine—a whimsical gumball machine that sparked conversations about governance through humorous, satirical "laws." This past project remains a shining example of how humor can inspire meaningful dialogue.
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.
Fostering Growth Through Uncomfortable Conversations
Learn how to navigate tough conversations with empathy and confidence. Our Constructive Dialogue Workshop, recently featured by MPR News, equips participants with tools to foster connection and understanding. Don’t miss your chance to join our upcoming session on February 20, 2025!
Danger Boat Featured on Marketplace
Tane Danger talks about his “Odd Job” on American Public Media’s Marketplace show.
Minnesota Now Quiz Show!
Co-Founder Tane Danger recently co-hosted with Cathy Wurzer, the MPR News’ Minnesota Now Quiz Show. In honor of the Minnesota Now third anniversary, they taped an event in front of a live studio audience at MPR News. Two teams went head to head with several rounds of Minnesota news trivia from the past year.
'Understanding, Empathy, Respect for Differing Perspectives'
This past August, we collaborated with the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs on the orientation for their incoming students. We co-developed a workshop based on their Constructive Dialogue initiative, to help students bridge divides and work collaboratively across their differences. Dean Nisha Botchwey of the Humphrey School, recently wrote a post about the initiative and how it went.
An Evening of Improv
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a guest on The Theater of Public Policy, John Inazu recently wrote about the experience for his Substack, Some Assembly Required. He also included some of examples of his thought process and messages and then showed clips of how the improv team used the ideas as inspiration.