http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com RSS feeds for Brave New Workshop 60 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/59/BNW-alum-Shanan-Custer-on-the-choices-artists-make-about-their-work.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=200&ModuleID=643&ArticleID=59 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=59&PortalID=3&TabID=200 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/59/BNW-alum-Shanan-Custer-on-the-choices-artists-make-about-their-work.aspx Frequent BNW performer Shanan Custer (last seen here in 2004's "Electile Dysfunction") has an article in the online magazine Minnesota Playlist that's been generating lots of attention.  It's about the choices theatre artists make about the types of work they take on... and how those choices are perceived... and why.  Check it out for a fun and interesting read.  Erin Wed, 18 May 2011 16:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:59 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/58/Improv-and-Sales-Training--featured-in-Sundays-Star-Tribune.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=200&ModuleID=643&ArticleID=58 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=58&PortalID=3&TabID=200 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/58/Improv-and-Sales-Training--featured-in-Sundays-Star-Tribune.aspx Here's an article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Sunday Business section about how Major League Soccer's been using improv training to build skills for their salespeople.   Just one of many examples showing how the Brave New Workshop can help businesses and organizations - check out BNW Creative Outreach to learn more! Erin Mon, 09 May 2011 16:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:58 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/57/Josh-Eakright-is-a-new-dad.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=200&ModuleID=643&ArticleID=57 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=57&PortalID=3&TabID=200 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/57/Josh-Eakright-is-a-new-dad.aspx Congratulations to BNW performer 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. Erin Wed, 04 May 2011 16:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:57 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/51/That-half-naked-guy-on-TV-sure-looks-familiar.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=200&ModuleID=643&ArticleID=51 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=51&PortalID=3&TabID=200 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/51/That-half-naked-guy-on-TV-sure-looks-familiar.aspx Yes, that is Brave New Workshop actor Josh Eakright in a recent Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union commercial.  Those of you who have seen Josh (and his unitard) in our current production, "Sarah Palin's Minnesota", may have already guessed that he is not shy, and this video will certainly confirm that notion.     Erin Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:51 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/50/Sweeney-onstage-with-the-legendary-Betty-White.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=200&ModuleID=643&ArticleID=50 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=50&PortalID=3&TabID=200 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/50/Sweeney-onstage-with-the-legendary-Betty-White.aspx Brave New Workshop owner John Sweeney got the amazing opportunity to interview legendary actress and comedienne Betty White in front of 1500 people as part of LaughFest, a fundraising event for the Grand Rapids chapter of Gilda's Club celebrating the chapter's 10-year anniversary.  How cool is that?!  Sweeney reports that she was every bit as wise, compassionate and hilarious as you might expect, and then some. Erin Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:50 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/49/Celebrating-Notness.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=200&ModuleID=643&ArticleID=49 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=49&PortalID=3&TabID=200 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/49/Celebrating-Notness.aspx Here's a little side project our own Mike Fotis has been working on.  Enjoy - or if you're feeling brave, share a notness moment of your own! http://yournotness.com/ Erin Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:49 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6/Brave-New-Workshop-New-Show.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=200&ModuleID=643&ArticleID=6 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6&PortalID=3&TabID=200 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6/Brave-New-Workshop-New-Show.aspx Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011  ::  Running through June 25th Join Sarah Palin at the Brave New Workshop as she reveals the last decade's many myths, facts and mysteries of Minnesota. 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. Reserve your tickets today! Erin Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/Video-Fun-from-the-Brave-New-Workshop-Holiday-show.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=200&ModuleID=643&ArticleID=7 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=7&PortalID=3&TabID=200 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/Video-Fun-from-the-Brave-New-Workshop-Holiday-show.aspx A video clip from the BNW Holiday show, Brett Favre's Christmas Spectacular II: The Second Coming. Enjoy! Stephanie Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:7 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/The-BNW-Crew-at-the-State-Fair.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=200&ModuleID=643&ArticleID=5 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5&PortalID=3&TabID=200 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/The-BNW-Crew-at-the-State-Fair.aspx The Brave New Workshop makes an appearance at the State Fair promoting their newest show. SuperUser Account Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/New-York-Times-Blog-Article-Toyotas-Problems-Inspire-Musical.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=200&ModuleID=643&ArticleID=12 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=12&PortalID=3&TabID=200 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/AboutUs/TheatreBlog/tabid/200/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/New-York-Times-Blog-Article-Toyotas-Problems-Inspire-Musical.aspx ...In truth, the “Can’t Fight This Feeling” hit-makers did not authorize the verse, nor did Toyota approve the product placement, but such formalities have not prevented “Toyota! The Runaway Musical Hit!” from becoming a hot ticket in Minneapolis. Produced by the Brave New Workshop, where Senator Al Franken, Democrat of Minnesota, cut his satirical teeth in a prior lifetime, the musical revue exploits the Toyota Prius’s recent voluntary recall as a springboard for sending up the day’s front-page news. “We batted around a few titles,” said Katy McEwen, the show’s director and the workshop’s artistic director. “But this one had the most pop.” Read the full article wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/03/toyotas-problems-inspire-musical/ Erin Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:12