The Life-Changing Magic of County Government

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Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater | Minneapolis

Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater
Publisher/HostBryant Lake Bowl & Theater
The Life-Changing Magic of County Government
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Guests: Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Irene Fernando (District 2), Marion Greene (District 3), and Angela Conley (District 4)
You see them on the ballot. You might even hear about them on the news. They represent you in government, but do you know their names?
On this week’s edition of The Theater of Public Policy, we’re bringing three Hennepin County Commissioners to the stage to finally answer the question: “What is it you all do, anyways?” (Hint: it’s way more than you think).
We’ll talk about the fight to fund HCMC, how seven people decide to spend 3 billion dollars, and why Hennepin County is shaped like the lovechild of Utah and Michigan. Then, Danger Boat’s cast of improvisers will perform on-the-spot comedy scenes about everything they’ve heard.
This unique event is everything you ever wanted: a comedy show and an inside look into Hennepin County governance all wrapped up in one!
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"Imagine C-SPAN suddenly swarmed by the cast of SNL" —The Minnesota Star Tribune
A civic comedy institution is returning at a moment when people are overwhelmed by serious issues and exhausted by bad public conversation.
But what is The Theater of Public Policy (T2P2)?
- Shows open with a lively conversation with a newsmaker or policy wonk.
- That conversation inspires a team of Minnesota’s most talented improvisers, who create entirely spontaneous sketches based on the interview.
- The expert guest then answers questions from the audience.
- The show wraps with one last round of improv from the cast.
It’s a one-of-a-kind mix of learning and laughter — and each show only happens once. Join us for our 20th season full of thoughtful insights and dynamic performances!
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Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.We do not do refunds or exchanges.
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Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater, 810 west lake st,Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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