MNprov Mixers

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Free, drop-in improv workshops where neurodivergent adults connect, build confidence, and reduce stress through laughter, creativity, and community — no experience required.

An evening of improv fun, laughter, & friends! 

Social Emotional Learning through Improvisation

This video highlights how MNprov instructors use improv to build confidence and emotional awareness.

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  • MNprov is offering MNprov Mixer workshops for neurodivergent adults ages 18 and older.

    The workshops are free. I may make a donation to MNprov if I choose to do so.

    I should register before I attend a workshop.

    I do not need to register for all of the workshops. I can choose which workshop dates to attend.

    After I register, I will receive an email from MNprov with additional information I may need to attend.

    It is a good idea to save the email so the information will be handy when I need it.

  • In-person MNprov Mixer workshops will be on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

    In-person workshops will be held at:

    Youth Performance Company, 641 Fairview Ave. N. Suite 191, St. Paul, MN

    The front door will be locked. I can use the door code sent in an email from MNprov to get in.

  • Zoom MNprov Mixer workshops will be on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

    Zoom workshops are perfect for Greater Minnesota participants and adults who prefer online classes.

    I will receive a link to the Zoom MNprov Mixer after I register.

  • At the MNprov Mixer I can expect to feel safe, have fun, and meet some new people while playing improvisation games.

    There will be a limit of 12 participants for ZOOM workshops and 16 participants for in-person workshops.

    I can participate in the improvisation games as much or as little as I would like. Michael Bruckmueller, the teaching artist, is really flexible and understands that sometimes participants might need to watch for a bit before joining, or may need to take a break. It’s fine if I want to watch for awhile, or take a break if I need one. Michael will have a bag of sensory tools from the Autism Society of Minnesota if I’d like to use a sensory tool.

    The most important thing about improvisation games is the “YES, AND . . .” rule. All of the participants will say “YES” to my ideas, and I will say “YES” to the ideas offered by others. As we say “YES” to each other and add new ideas, we will create something brand new together.

    I can expect to laugh a lot which is a great way to decrease stress!

    I can also expect to feel belonging and build relationships as I practice accepting the ideas of other participants.

    Other outcomes might be:

    Increase self-confidence

    Become comfortable taking reasonable risks & making mistakes

    Improve communication and collaboration skills

    Learn to listen and accept new ideas

    Become more flexible and able to consider different perspectives

    Increase resilience and ability to tolerate uncertainty

    But, mostly, I can expect to HAVE FUN!

  • If I have any questions, I can send an email to info@mnprov.org

If the MNprov Mixer class is full, fill out this form to stay informed about new class offerings.

Registration

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Arts & Culture Heritage Fund

Standing Ovations

  • In improv, it's important to pretend you’re a kid again!

    MNprov Participant

  • Improv is: Exploring the "social unknown" in a safe environment.

    MNprov Participant

  • My favorite thing about improv is working on the communication part; being fun, crazy, and playing silly games.

    MNprov Participant