13 Improv Groups You Can Hire in the Twin Cities
Having been in the business for over a decade, we know what to look for when hiring good entertainers who would work well in a professional space. Here are 13 improv groups in the Twin Cities to consider if you’re looking to bring energy, humor and connection to your event.
How People Find Local Events: Lessons from the Sketches of Minnesota Tour
Sketches of Minnesota is a community-inspired civic improv comedy tour created by Danger Boat Productions in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center. In 2025, we visited nine locations: Braham, New Ulm, Rochester, Kingfield, Rosemount, Fergus Falls, Bigfork, Fosston, and New York Mills.
We tried a bunch of different marketing methods to draw attendees to these shows. At each event, we placed paper surveys on the tables at our events and asked attendees to fill them out at the end. Here’s what we found.
14 Places to See Improv Comedy in Minnesota
Minnesota is known for its robust theater scene and burgers that ooze cheese. Avoid scalding your mouth and see an improv show instead!
Whether you’re looking for short-form games, experimental long-form, family-friendly comedy, or a late-night show, you’ll find plenty of places to see live improv across the state. There are dozens of venues that host a variety of different live theater or comedy shows, but here are 14 places where you can consistently see improv in Minnesota.
12 Places Where You Can Take an Improv Class in the Twin Cities
When we finish an improv workshop, one of the most common questions from attendees is, “Where can I learn more?” While Danger Boat Productions offers workshops that focus on applying improv skills in the workplace and beyond, we don’t offer “Improv 101” classes geared towards performance. That’s why we’ve created this list to serve as a guide where you can learn more about what improv courses are available in Minnesota.