Trouble Brewing for Craft Beermakers
with Bob Galligan, Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild
Twin Cities taprooms are facing stiff headwinds. The craft beer boom of the 2010s has been hampered by a global pandemic, fewer people consuming alcohol, and most recently, the disruption of Operation Metro Surge and the threat of THC regulation. Can our beloved beer scene weather the storm, or is the Land of Ten Thousand Lagers drying up?
Sit back with your beverage of choice and join us for an evening of imbibing and improv with Bob Galligan from the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. Danger Boat’s own Tane Danger will lead a lively onstage conversation about the state of the taproom, plus a few reasons to remain optimistic about the future of your favorite local watering hole. And our sparkling cast of improvisers will bring it all to life on stage with some comedic scenes they brew up on the spot.
Mark your calendars for an evening of great beers and great bits, and don’t forget to tip your bartender!
Tickets: $15 in advance/$20 at the door
Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm
Full restaurant and bar services are available at the theater. The venue is wheelchair-accessible. If you need additional accessibility accommodations, please contact info@dangerboat.net at least two weeks prior to the event.
About the Guest
Bob Galligan doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up. Born and raised in St. Paul, he graduated from the UMN/Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Acting program. He moved to Austin TX and began working in craft beer in 2011. Since then, he has done everything that can be done at a brewery besides own one. He joined the board of the MN Craft Brewers Guild in 2021 and was hired in 2022. He now represents the brewers of MN to stakeholders and legislators both in his home city and in Washington, D.C.
What is the Theater of Public Policy (T2P2)?
A civic comedy institution is returning at a moment when people are overwhelmed by serious issues and exhausted by bad public conversation. The Theater of Public Policy (T2P2) uses humor to take the pressure off of serious conversations, sparking real conversation and helping audiences see issues in new ways.
Here’s how it works:
Shows open with a lively conversation with a newsmaker or policy wonk.
That conversation inspires a team of Minnesota’s most talented improvisers, who create entirely spontaneous sketches based on the interview.
The expert guest then answers questions from the audience.
The show wraps with one last round of improv from the cast.
It’s a totally unique blend of learning and laughter — and each show only happens once. Seeing is believing, so get your tickets to the next T2P2 show today!