When you join the BNI, you become one of thousands of students, improvisers and actors who have been sharing voices and creative gifts since Dudley Riggs opened the theatre in 1958. The Brave New Workshop has since become the longest running satirical comedy theatre in the country. We are here to help you discover and explore your own creative ideas through the play of improvisation and the art of acting. True to our name, the BNI is a "Workshop." We promise you an open learning environment--a place where you can discover your gifts, work your craft and find your individual path to spontaneous truth in your performance. For more information on how you can schedule an improvisation outreach workshop at your school or community organization, email Jenni at jenni@bravenewworkshop.com Past Outreach, Community & School BNI Improv Partnerships Include Anoka County Human Services Big Brothers & Sisters Blaine High School Breck School Bryant Square Park CAP Agency / Head Start Carver Scott Education Cooperative Edina High School Fred Moore Middle School Get Ready! Girl Scouts Jefferson Community Education Life University - Hennepin Co Mahtomedia Middle School Metro State University - Theatre Dept Minnetonka High School New Beginnings Northeast YMCA Odessey of the Mind Perpich Ctr for Arts Education (Arts H.S.) Project for Pride in Living St Catherine Center for Continuing Ed Univ of St Thomas - Student Life University of Utah - Theatre Dept

The Brave New Institute - "An Exceptional Place to Play!" Welcome to the Brave New Institute, the Brave New Workshop's complete training center for improvisation and acting. With more than 250 students weekly, and dozens of outreach and community programs, the Brave New Institute is one of the leading schools for improvisation on the planet. THE BRAVE NEW INSTITUTE IS . . . The Brave New Institute (BNI) is a non-profit organization that provides education, outreach and performance opportunities for anyone interested in improvisational and comedic acting, writing, and directing, or anyone who wants to use the specific tools of improvisation to improve their life. All BNI programs are funded by a combination of class fees and contributions. OUR MISSION Our mission is to provide "an exceptional place to play." We do this by creating a playful environment and 'creative gymnasium' that is totally safe, inclusive and supportive for all of the participants, and for all ideas. WE OFFER · Improvisation Classes for Adults · Improvisation Classes for Youth · Improvisation Outreach Programs · Comedy Sketch Writing for Adults and Youth · Improvisation / Music Classes · Special National Guest Workshops · Acting Workshops for Adults · Advanced Acting Programs for Adults · Student Performance Showcase Opportunities For more information on classes at the Brave New Institute, Click here For a current schedule of our classes, click here BRAVE NEW INSTITUTE TEACHERS All of the teachers at the BNI are part time or full time professional actors / directors / writers and musicians who have trained and worked across the globe. Most are also graduates of the various BNW stages. They all take their art seriously, and at the same time, know how to make students feel comfortable and classes fun. Our current staff includes: Ahna Brandvik (youth programs), Cheryl Moore Brinkley (acting program), Jane Brody (advanced acting workshops), Rachel Brogan (youth), Beth Chaplin (acting program), Pete Colburn, Julie Grover, Peter Guertin, Julie Grover, John Haynes (director), Jeff Hopkins, David Kappelhoff, Jenni Lilledahl, Phil Lusardi, Caleb McEwen, Katy McEwen, Cathy Morrison, Eriq Nelson, Jim Robinson, Butch Roy, John Sweeney, Tim Uren and Shanan Wexler. (LINK NOTE: clicking on one of the teacher links above will bring you to some of our teacher's corporate training bios...this is a temporary link until we have our BNI teaching bios completed...they are under construction) For more information on classes at the Brave New Institute, Click here For a schedule of our classes, click here To talk to the director of the BNI call John at (612) 332-6620 x205, or email him from the link below: haynes@bravenewworkshop.com