Adult Everyday Improv 1!
Everyday Improv 1 class on Thursday evenings starting August 18th.
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Performance Track Auditions!
The next Performance Track auditions will be held on Wednesday, August 17th at 7:00pm.
The next Performance 1 class will begin Wednesday August 24th.
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Youth Summer Camps!
The Summer Youth Improv Camps are now open for registration.
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Sketch Writing!
The next Sketch Writing Class will begin Sat. Oct. 15th.
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Gift Certificates!
The BNI has gift certificates for sale!
Give the gift of improvisation to friends and family this holiday!
Call 612-332-6620 for more info!

Do you love improv? Are you over 55?
The BNI has partnered with Mpls. Community Ed.!
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Looking for more chances to play?
Check out the Improv Open Gym!
Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm.
Open to any current and former students of improv! Search for "Improv Open Gym" on Facebook

Follow the BNI on Twitter!
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Thinking about taking classes, but want to read a testimonial from a fellow student first?
Click here to find out why you should be taking classes! Thanks, Michele!

Still not convinced? Julie B. says: These classes were some of the most fun I've had in my life! I'm kind of a nervous sort, so I was surprised at how energized and stress free I felt after each class.

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WHO WE ARE

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 (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.

WHAT WE OFFER

Adult Improvisation Classes

Youth Improvisation Classes

Acting and Voice Classes with Cheryl Moore Brinkley

Jane Brody Advanced Acting Workshops

To talk to the directors of the BNI call Joe Bozic and Mike Fotis at (612) 332-6620 x202, or email.

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WHAT MAKES THE BNI DIFFERENT? History Since 1958 we’ve been performing and teaching improvisation and sketch comedy and in our long history we keep coming back to the same base principles which are time tested. Our founder, Dudley Riggs, is considered one of the founders of the performance art form of Improvisation in the U.S. Our own space Creative Safety Critical Mass lots of students which gives you the opportunity to meet others like yourself or unlike yourself. This leads to great networking and a place to meet others with whom you may perform. Opportunity to perform on the historic BNW stage Ego-less instructors and leaders Our instructors are from all walks of life and all perform / act and/or are committed to life long study of improvisation. Rub shoulders with best improv / sketch actors in TC and U.S. We are not married to ‘rules of improv’ – we believe in a ‘bigger / more global’ definition of improv. Truly help each individual student find their creative gifts. Believe everyone can improvise Believe students bring own expertise to the process – i.e., we/our instructors do not “know it all” Access to our other classes Professionally run theatre...high standards and expectations for our actors and employees. Real, live humans study with us…not just artsy freaks Lots of history and examples of our students doing unique, great things -- forming troupes, fringe shows, getting promotions, etc.