How the Danger Boat Productions and the Humphrey School are Teaching Students to Bridge Political Divides
In a time of rising polarization, the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs is piloting a unique approach to civic education: teaching graduate students the skills of constructive dialogue. Featured recently on PRX’s North Star Stories, the program creates space for students to practice respectful, curiosity-driven conversations across differences.
Connecting Communities Through Improv – Fox 9 Feature
Danger Boat Productions co-founder Tane Danger joined Fox 9’s Afternoon Shift to share how improv builds connection, teaches listening, and transforms tough conversations.
TV Interview: Sketches of Minnesota Comes to Rochester
On August 28, the Rochester Art Center will host Sketches of Minnesota — a free community dinner and improv comedy performance where your stories take center stage.
Sketches of Minnesota on the Side by Side Podcast
Danger Boat’s Tane Danger and the Tryg Throntveit, formerly of the Minnesota Humanities Center, sat down with the University of Minnesota’s Side by Side Podcast to talk about Sketches of Minnesota—how improv, history, and humor are bringing communities together to reimagine democracy across the state.
Sketches of Minnesota 2025 Tour Stops
The Sketches of Minnesota 2025 Tour is upon us! Check out the summer and fall tour dates and see if we’ll be coming to y our community.
How Improv Is Helping Doctors at Mayo Clinic Communicate, Connect, and Care Better
A recent MPR New article about Tane Danger discussed how Mayo doctors use improv to improve empathy, listening, and teamwork in patient care.
Applications Open -Sketches of Minnesota 2025
Want your community’s stories center stage? The 2025 Sketches of Minnesota tour is now accepting host applications! This one-of-a-kind civic comedy event blends heartfelt storytelling and quick-witted improv to bring your town’s personality to life. Learn how to apply.
Welcome to the Team: Brian Gioielli, Production Manager
We're excited to officially welcome Brian Gioielli as our new Production Manager at Danger Boat Productions!
Brian is a professional problem-solver, relationship-builder, and all-around get-it-done guy. With a background spanning philanthropy, event management, and operations, Brian knows how to keep things running smoothly while making sure everyone’s having a great time.
Bridging Communities Through Laughter and Conversation
Danger Boat Productions is using improv comedy to turn civic discussions into engaging performances across Minnesota. As part of Twin Cities PBS’ (TPT) America 250 initiative, Sketches of Minnesota brings communities together through humor, conversation, and storytelling.
Throwback: Our 2012 Interview on We the People
What happens when you mix public policy with improv comedy? In 2012, The Theater of Public Policy set out to prove that big ideas don’t have to be boring. That summer, we had the chance to share our mission on We the People, a local TV program hosted by Joan Higginbotham and produced by the League of Women Voters. Now, more than a decade later, we’re revisiting that moment and why it still matters today.