"The Second City congratulates John Sweeney, Mark Bergren and Jenni Lilledahl as they assume the leadership of Dudley Riggs' Brave New Workshop. We wish them the best of luck in carrying on Dudley's wonderful legacy..."
--Andrew Alexander, Executive Producer, The Second City

"Dudley Riggs' Brave New Workshop has been the most fertile training ground for actors in the Twin Cities, due in large part to the legacies of Mark Bergen and John Sweeney, who are both creators of and products of that theater. I'm thrilled to know that the theater will have a new infusion of the old, vibrant legacy. I'm also excited that there will be a return to a focus on training, and Jenni Lilledahl's set of experiences make her uniquely qualified to lead that charge."
--Casey Stangl, Artistic Director, Eye of the Storm Theater

"In a time in Minneapolis when indigenous theaters are losing out on road shows, I expect John and Jenni will revitalize a part of the Minneapolis theater scene. Their dedication to the Twin Cities and their long term thinking should make the Brave New Workshop one of the most competitive improvisational theaters in the country. It's refreshing to find young people with more art and entertainment in their mind, than money."
--Jane Brody, Award Winning Casting Director, Fargo

"God bless John Sweeney and the Brave New Workshop. Anyplace you can go for a laugh is a good place as far as I'm concerned."
--Chris Farley, Star of Beverly Hills Ninja, Black Sheep, Tommy Boy, Saturday Night Live

"What's exciting about this shift is bringing in three people who have creative energy and administrative knowledge, along with a commitment to the best of the past and a strong vision for the future."
--Cordelia Anderson, President, Sensibilities, Inc.

"John Sweeney has succeeded at long form improvisation in Chicago, the trademark of Improv Olympic, and I know he'll use the same energy he has on stage to spread this form of improvisation to the Twin Cities."
--Charna Halpern, Co-Director and Producer, Improv Olympic, Chicago

"Jenni Lilledahl was one of the most dynamic project managers in the history of the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission. Her creativity and twist of enthusiastic satire drove projects from inception to successful conclusions."
--Paul Erickson, Executive Director, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission

"Mark Bergren is one of the funniest, most talented and supportive directors with whom I've ever has the privilege of working. He has the unique ability to translate his often brilliant vision into direction that is easily understood and assimilated, while remaining extremely creative and funny in the process. Our great loss is Minneapolis' great gain. I wish him the incredible success he deserves with his new venture."
--Holly B. McBride, Club Owner, The Comedy Warehouse