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Playing to Learn - Learning to Play

The Hive Collaborative 677 Hamline Ave N

Tues/Wed April 22nd & 23rd 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Free Programs for Neurodivergent Adults & Teens

NO Experience (zero, zip, nada) Necessary!

Mission

Through the art of improv, we empower neurodivergent individuals to discover their strengths, build social-emotional skills, confidence, connection, and resilience.

Vision

We envision a world where neurodivergent individuals can connect, grow, and thrive in spaces that value creativity, inclusivity, and play.

Values

  • Welcoming Everyone

    We believe everyone has something valuable to contribute, and we work to create spaces where all voices are heard and celebrated.

  • Working Together

    Improv is all about saying “Yes, And…” — we grow by building on each other’s ideas, sharing trust, and creating something amazing together.

  • Building Confidence

    We help people discover their strengths, embrace who they are, and connect with others in meaningful ways.

  • Embracing the Unexpected

    We lean into life’s unpredictability, showing that improv – like life – is about adapting, learning, and celebrating mistakes as part of growth.

  • Finding Joy

    Laughter and play aren’t just fun — they’re powerful tools for learning, growing, and bringing people together.

MNprov workshops offer Fun, Safe, Authentic Learning

  • Students practice life skills while having fun.

  • Teachers learn to use applied improvisation strategies to support students’ social emotional learning and mental wellness.

A Promise to Improve Learning…While Laughing

MNprov uses improv with students in elementary grades to adulthood. What’s silly and fun can also be profound! Our safe and creative educational play has helped develop communication and learning skills among diverse students—social emotional learning that also is the foundation for mental wellness. 

Impact Stories

Special Education Teacher: Learning That’s Fun, Not Work

Learning for special education students often is hard, serious work. Stress can be a roadblock. Improv is different learning. It’s fun. Read story

Autism Advocate Traces Success to Improv

Jillian admits it’s difficult to explain what it is like to be autistic. “I don’t know what ‘normal’ life is like,” she says. Read story

Learning Through Improv Helped Levi Gain Confidence

Levi, a student from Minnetonka High School, participates in MNprov. Here is how he describes the experience, in his own words. Read story

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