Formation | 2015 |
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Type | Theatre group |
Purpose | Improvisational comedy |
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Website |
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Blackout Improv is an improvisational comedy theatre troupe in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [1] Founded in 2015, the cast is completely black. Topics of monthly comedy performances include standard improv audience suggestions as well as a special focus on civil rights issues like police brutality, white privilege, and cultural appropriation. [2] Blackout Improv responded to the shooting of Jamar Clark [3] as well as the acquittal of police officer Jeronimo Yanez after the shooting of Philando Castile. [4]
Blackout founded the Black and Funny Improv Festival [5] with the intent to bring more people of color to the Twin Cities improv theater scene. [6] Blackout Improv regularly performs at HUGE Theater, Mixed Blood Theatre in Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis, and other venues throughout Minnesota. [2]
Blackout's founders are Alsa Bruno, Joy Dolo Anfinson, Andy Hilbrands, John Gebretatose and Kory LaQuess Pullam. [7]
Formation | 2015 |
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Type | Theatre group |
Purpose | Improvisational comedy |
Location | |
Website |
www |
Blackout Improv is an improvisational comedy theatre troupe in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [1] Founded in 2015, the cast is completely black. Topics of monthly comedy performances include standard improv audience suggestions as well as a special focus on civil rights issues like police brutality, white privilege, and cultural appropriation. [2] Blackout Improv responded to the shooting of Jamar Clark [3] as well as the acquittal of police officer Jeronimo Yanez after the shooting of Philando Castile. [4]
Blackout founded the Black and Funny Improv Festival [5] with the intent to bring more people of color to the Twin Cities improv theater scene. [6] Blackout Improv regularly performs at HUGE Theater, Mixed Blood Theatre in Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis, and other venues throughout Minnesota. [2]
Blackout's founders are Alsa Bruno, Joy Dolo Anfinson, Andy Hilbrands, John Gebretatose and Kory LaQuess Pullam. [7]