http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com RSS feeds for Brave New Workshop 60 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/56/Josh-Eakright-is-a-new-Dad.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=168&ModuleID=648&ArticleID=56 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=56&PortalID=3&TabID=168 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/56/Josh-Eakright-is-a-new-Dad.aspx Congratulations to Josh Eakright and his wife, Alicia as they welcomed their daughter Bee Abigail Eakright into the world on Monday, May 2nd at 2:44am.  She weighed in at 7lbs 2oz. Bee and Alicia are doing great. Josh stated "My daughter is beautiful and my wife is bad ass." And that pretty much sums it up! Congrats Josh and Alicia, and welcome to the family Bee. Stephanie Tue, 03 May 2011 20:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:56 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/55/City-Pages--Brave-New-Workshop-seals-deal-on-new-downtown-digs.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=168&ModuleID=648&ArticleID=55 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=55&PortalID=3&TabID=168 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/55/City-Pages--Brave-New-Workshop-seals-deal-on-new-downtown-digs.aspx By Jessica Armbruster, Fri., Apr. 29 2011 @ 3:02PM Photo by taylor dahlin For the past couple months theater folks have been buzzing about Brave New Workshop's plans to set up a second space in downtown Minneapolis. Today the theater and improv company finalized plans to move into the old Hennepin Stages theater space. Located at 824 Hennepin Avenue, the business expansion is part of recent efforts to revitalize the downtown area. Once in its new space the BNW hopes to attract Twins fans and regular theater-goers who are used to attending shows at the nearby State, Pantages, and Orpheum theaters. Mayor R.T. Rybak also approves: "Fifty years after Dudley Riggs founded the Brave New Workshop, this groundbreaking theater is making yet another contribution to Minneapolis with an exciting move to a revitalizing Hennepin Avenue," he says. "Their move adds to the growing excitement on Hennepin and will bring 30,000 more theatergoers downtown to appreciate the wide variety of arts and entertainment available there." While all of the theater productions will be moving to the new space, the old Uptown digs will continue to host the improv school. The new space is set to open this fall. Stephanie Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:55 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/54/Brave-New-Workshop-closes-on-deal-to-buy-Hennepin-Stages.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=168&ModuleID=648&ArticleID=54 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=54&PortalID=3&TabID=168 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/54/Brave-New-Workshop-closes-on-deal-to-buy-Hennepin-Stages.aspx As expected, the Brave New Workshop closed its deal Friday to buy the former Hennepin Stages Theater. The property at 824 Hennepin Avenue went for $725,000, according to the city of Minneapolis, which owned the building. News first broke in early January that Brave New Workshop had put in a bid and the City Council approved the deal on Feb. 25. Things went smoothly after that and the comedy theater plans a grand opening this fall. John Sweeney, one of the co-owners of the Workshop, has big plans for the space, which once housed Hey City Theater. The place has two potential theaters — upstairs and downstairs. The downstairs room is more flexible and Sweeney sees a number of things going in there — banquets, meetings, workshops, training. Acquiring the downtown building is a big move for the Workshop. Shortly after purchasing the business from founder Dudley Riggs in 1997, Sweeney moved his cheese to Calhoun Square. He came back, limping a little, to 2605 Hennepin Ave., which has remained BNW headquarters since Riggs settled in the mid 1960s. He said in January that he feels the time is right now for expansion. The company will still use 2605 Hennepin for improvisation classes but shows will move downtown. "We could not be more exicted to add 824 Hennepin to the Brave New Workshop brand," Sweeney said in a press release. Mayor R.T. Rybak and Lisa Goodman, who chairs the city’s community development committee, both applauded the move. Rybak noted that Brave new Workshop has the potential of bringing 30,000 theatergoers downtown throughout the year. BNW’s current show, "Sarah Palin’s Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011" runs through June 24 at 2605 Hennepin. And for that matter, the Hennepin Theater Trust will continue with its current show in Hennepin Stages, "Girls Only: The Secret Comedy of Women," through June 26. By Graydon Royce, Star Tribune Artcettera Stephanie Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:54 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/53/Brave-New-Workshop-buys-Hennepin-Stages-building.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=168&ModuleID=648&ArticleID=53 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=53&PortalID=3&TabID=168 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/53/Brave-New-Workshop-buys-Hennepin-Stages-building.aspx Brave New Workshop buys Hennepin Stages building Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal - by Ed Stych, Web Producer Date: Friday, April 29, 2011, 12:21pm CDT Read more: Brave New Workshop buys Hennepin Stages building | Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal The Brave New Workshop has bought the Hennepin Stages Theater from the City of Minneapolis for $725,000, the city said Friday. The Brave New Workshop will continue to operate its improv classes at its long-time home at 2605 Hennepin Ave. in Uptown, but will use its new downtown location at 824 Hennepin Ave. for its comedy revenues and its business services division, Creative Outreach, according to a news release from the city. “Fifty years after Dudley Riggs founded the Brave New Workshop, this groundbreaking theater is making yet another contribution to Minneapolis with an exciting move to a revitalizing Hennepin Avenue,” Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak said in a prepared statement. “Their move adds to the growing excitement on Hennepin and will bring 30,000 more theatergoers downtown to appreciate the wide variety of arts and entertainment available there.” The new location is close to the Orpheum, State and Pantages theaters, and its not far from Target Field and Target Center. The city started shopping Hennepin Stages in July 2010, and Brave New Workshop owner John Sweeney showed interest in the location early this year. The property previously had been home to Hey City Theater, and before that, Hirschfield’s Paint and Wallcoverings. Read more: Brave New Workshop buys Hennepin Stages building | Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal Stephanie Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:53 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/52/City-Closes-on-Sale-of-Former-Hennepin-Stages-Theater-Brave-New-Workshop-Makes-New-Home-on-the-Avenue.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=168&ModuleID=648&ArticleID=52 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=52&PortalID=3&TabID=168 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/52/City-Closes-on-Sale-of-Former-Hennepin-Stages-Theater-Brave-New-Workshop-Makes-New-Home-on-the-Avenue.aspx Community Planning and Economic Development Department News Release Contact: Krista Bergert, Communications, (612) 673-5015; cell, (612) 360-8702 Ann Calvert, Business Development, (612) 673-5023 Stephanie Scott, Brave New Workshop, Director of Marketing, (612) 332-6620 Minneapolis City Goals: A Safe Place to Call Home ú Jobs & Economic Vitality ú Eco-Focused ú Livable Communities, Healthy Lives  ú Many People, One Minneapolis ú A City That Works     City Closes on Sale of Former Hennepin Stages Theater; Brave New Workshop Makes New Home on the Avenue   April 29, 2011 (MINNEAPOLIS) – The City of Minneapolis closed today on the sale of the former Hennepin Stages Theater, located at 824 Hennepin Avenue, to the Brave New Workshop.  The sale comes at a time when Hennepin Avenue is showing signs of revitalization, including a number of new restaurants that have opened, the ongoing work of Hennepin Theatre Trust, the expected September opening of the Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts and a proposed housing redevelopment project at 8th and the avenue. “Fifty years after Dudley Riggs founded the Brave New Workshop, this groundbreaking theater is making yet another contribution to Minneapolis with an exciting move to a revitalizing Hennepin Avenue,” said Mayor R.T. Rybak. “Their move adds to the growing excitement on Hennepin and will bring 30,000 more theatergoers downtown to appreciate the wide variety of arts and entertainment available there.” “Turning Hennepin Stages into the new home of the Brave New Workshop adds to the energy in the Hennepin Avenue Theatre District,” said Lisa Goodman, Chair, City of Minneapolis Community Development Committee. “The avenue is seeing more pedestrian traffic as fans make their way to Target Field; go to productions at the Orpheum, State and Pantages Theatres; and the Burnet Gallery at the Chambers Hotel is celebrating its fifth anniversary.” The acquisition of the Hennepin Avenue theater represents a major expansion for the Brave New Workshop. The company will continue to operate the Student Union school of improvisation from its long-standing home at 2605 Hennepin and use the new downtown location for their trademark comedy revues and fast-growing business services division, Creative Outreach.  “We could not be more excited to add 824 Hennepin to the Brave New Workshop brand,” said John Sweeney, co-owner of the Brave New Workshop. “Because of 52 years of support from this community we have become a world class theater and now we will have a world class location to engage our audiences! We have been on Hennepin since 1958, here’s to fifty more years of laughter on the Ave.!,” he added. A request for proposals was issued by the City of Minneapolis in July 2010, and the sale of the property to Into the Mystic Inc. (dba the Brave New Workshop) for $725,000 was approved by the City Council on February 25. The property has been most recently programmed by Hennepin Theatre Trust, was previously known as Hey City Theater and before that, Hirschfield’s Paint and Wallcoverings. The property is located near the Trust’s three historic theaters—the State, Orpheum, and Pantages—and within a few blocks of Target Center (NBA Arena) and Target Field (MLB). The Brave New Workshop will christen the stage with a new show and grand opening this fall. Until then, Girls Only: The Secret Comedy of Women, presented by Hennepin Theater Trust, will continue to be onstage at the theater through June 26. The Brave New Workshop’s current production of Sarah Palin’s Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011 will continue to run at the 2605 Hennepin space through June 24. # # # Stephanie Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:52 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/48/TAKE-A-LOOK-BACK-THROUGH-RIMLESS-GLASSES-WITH-SARAH-PALINS-MINNESOTA-or-HINDSIGHT-IS-2011.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=168&ModuleID=648&ArticleID=48 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=48&PortalID=3&TabID=168 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/48/TAKE-A-LOOK-BACK-THROUGH-RIMLESS-GLASSES-WITH-SARAH-PALINS-MINNESOTA-or-HINDSIGHT-IS-2011.aspx BRAVE NEW PRESS RELEASE BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP THEATRE founded by Dudley Riggs in 1958 2605 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Stephanie Scott, stephanie@bravenewworkshop.com, 612-332-6620 ********************************************************************************************************* TAKE A LOOK BACK THROUGH RIMLESS GLASSES WITH Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – January 11, 2010 – The Brave New Workshop Theatre opens its 273rd comedy revue, Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011. The legendary comedy theatre takes a look back at the last decade with insight on our great state from a new perspective. Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011 will begin with a VIP and media opening on Friday, February 11th, 2011 at the historic     Brave New Workshop theatre in the heart of MN-- Uptown Minneapolis. Sarah Palin joins the Brave New Workshop as she reveals the last decade's many myths, facts and mysteries of Minnesota for Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011. Audiences will enjoy the best of the best sketches from the last decade as only Sarah can narrate -- fact, fiction or funny. As Sarah explores the land of 10,000 lakes, she will be joined by the many interesting characters this great state and its lakes have to offer. This comic celebration offers longtime Brave New Workshop fans a chance to revisit favorite moments from past shows, while providing a perfect entry point for those theatergoers who are new to the Workshop. Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011 will feature the writing and performing talents of will feature the writing and performing talents of native and nonnative Minnesotans Lauren Anderson, Josh Eakright, Mike Fotis, Bobby Gardner, and Ellie Hino. Technician James Roop will light the stage, and Peter Guertin will direct the musical ride. The show is directed by Caleb McEwen. Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011 is written and performed by Lauren Anderson, Josh is written and performed by Lauren Anderson, Josh Eakright, Mike Fotis, Bobby Gardner, and Ellie Hino. Directed by Caleb McEwen. Music Direction and keyboards by Peter Guertin. Technical Direction by James Roop. Previews ($18) run Thurs. and Fri. February 3th and 4th @ 8pm, Sat. February 5th @ 7 and 10pm, and Thurs. February 10th @ 8pm. Opening night ($32) is Friday, Feb. 11th. This production runs Thursdays (8pm, $26), Fridays (8 pm, $29), Saturdays (7 pm and 10 pm, $29-$27). Closes June 25th. Tickets can be purchased at www.bravenewworkshop.org or by calling (612) 332-6620. For more information, images, or to schedule cast appearances/interviews, please contact Stephanie Scott, 612-332-6620, or stephanie@bravenewworkshop.com. Additionally, show images will be available for viewing/download at http://www.bravenewworkshop.org/mediaimages.htm. ********************************************************************************************************* LISTINGS SUMMARY: Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011 Where: The Brave New Workshop Theatre, 2605 Hennepin Avenue South in Uptown, Minneapolis The Brave New Workshop Theatre, 2605 Hennepin Avenue South in Uptown, Minneapolis When: Previews ($18) Thursday, February 3rd@ 8pm, Friday, February 4th @ 8pm, Saturday February Previews ($18) Thursday, February 3rd@ 8pm, Friday, February 4th @ 8pm, Saturday February 5th @ 7 and 10pm, and Thursday, February 10th @ 8pm. Opening Night ($32) is Friday, February 11th @ 8pm. Closes Saturday, June 25th. Regular Run: Thursdays @ 8pm ($26), Fridays @ 8pm ($29), Saturdays @ 7pm ($29) and Saturdays @ Thursdays @ 8pm ($26), Fridays @ 8pm ($29), Saturdays @ 7pm ($29) and Saturdays @ 10pm ($27). For Tickets: Book online at www.bravenewworkshop.com or by calling (612) 332-6620. Book online at www.bravenewworkshop.com or by calling (612) 332-6620. Media contact: Stephanie Scott at stephanie@bravenewworkshop.com or 612-332-6620. Stephanie Scott at stephanie@bravenewworkshop.com or 612-332-6620. ********************************************************************************************************* About the Brave New Workshop (BNW): The Brave New Workshop has been writing, performing and producing sketch comedy and improvisation since 1958-- longer than any other theatre in the United States. Founded by former circus performer Dudley Riggs and currently owned by husband and wife John Sweeney and Jenni Lilledahl, the little storefront theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis has become a legendary comedy institution, where audiences enjoy improv and sketch comedy nearly every night of the week. The company’s talented performers create satirical, irreverent, and intelligent original works. Alums of the Workshop stage include Louie Anderson, Pat Proft, Al Franken, Tom Davis, Mo Collins ("Mad TV"), Peter MacNichol ("Ally McBeal", “24”), Melissa Peterman ("Reba"), and Cedric Yarborough ("Reno 911", “The Boondocks”). The Brave New Workshop’s corporate services division trains and entertains companies like Microsoft, Yahoo!, Visa, and Target. Additionally, the Brave New Institute school of improvisation boasts the most comprehensive improv training curriculum in the country. ### Stephanie Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:48 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/Riding-the-Freakout-Train-to-Nowhere.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=168&ModuleID=648&ArticleID=11 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=11&PortalID=3&TabID=168 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/Riding-the-Freakout-Train-to-Nowhere.aspx John Sweeney, Brave New Workshop Creative Outreach, and John Haudan, Chief Executive Officer of Root Learning, discuss how leaders can bring employees who are freaked out by the present economic situation back into the Sanity Station. Stephanie Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:11 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/WHAT-BRAVE-NEW-WORKSHOP-NAMED-AS-FINALIST-IN-2009-AMERICAN-BUSINESS-AWARDS.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=168&ModuleID=648&ArticleID=10 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10&PortalID=3&TabID=168 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/WHAT-BRAVE-NEW-WORKSHOP-NAMED-AS-FINALIST-IN-2009-AMERICAN-BUSINESS-AWARDS.aspx Minneapolis, MN – May 28, 2009 – Take a break from your Twitter addiction and give yourself a five-minute respite from checking Facebook because this is some big time news! The Brave New Workshop (BNW) Corporate Services has been named a Finalist in the Interactive Multimedia category in the 2009 American Business Awards and is now going head-to-head with offerings created for NBC and Adobe. The work in consideration is the company’s new speaker sales video entitled “Pick Your Speaker.” The interactive video was written, performed, and directed by BNW writers and actors and shot and edited by Mojo Solo. The 20 full-time employees of the BNW are wearing berets today in honor of the achievement, although no one is quite sure why.  We’re told that the American Business Awards is the nation’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit entries to the ABAs – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small (emphasis on small for the purposes of this press release). Apparently, background checks are not part of the nomination process, whew! Stephanie Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10