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.
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.
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?
Mayorapolis: 2017 Interview with Jacob Frey
In 2017, we created the podcast Mayorapolis, where The Theater of Public Policy host, Tane Danger, interviewed all of the leading candidates who were running for mayor.
Current Minneapolis Mayor, Jacob Frey, won and is in his second term. Just yesterday he announced that he will be seeking a third. Listen to, or read the transcript of our conversation to see what his initial promises were and whether he lived up to them.
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.
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.
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.