It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Stupidity is the New Improv Heavy Show at Dudley Riggs Theatre

Brave New Workshop, the company known for its sketch and improv comedy shows, is doing something a little bit different with this summer’s production, It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Stupidity. This show, unlike previous shows since their return from covid, is entirely made up of Improv, there are no pre-written sketches. Not only that but the performers are changing throughout the Run. What this means, every show is different. When you go, you’ll be seeing something nobody else has seen other than those in the audience with you for that performance. You know what else that means? It’s really hard for me to review the show in a way that’s useful to you. Nothing I saw is something you’re going to see. In fact, the performers I saw you may see some of them but not all of them. I saw three performers that I’ve seen in Brave New Workshop shows before, Caleb McEwen, Doug neithercott, and Isabella Dunsieth. Not present at the performance I attended were regulars, Denzel Berlin, and the great Lauren Anderson, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be at your performance. The show I attended had Dorian Beal and Richie McLarn, neither of which I had seen before but we’re both hilarious. The special treat for me and the reason I chose this performance was that Nissa Nordland would be performing. Faithful readers will know, Ms Nordland it’s one of those performers that I try to see everything she’s in.

Since I can’t tell you anything specific about what you’ll see when you buy tickets for It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Stupidity, the best I can do is to assure you that I’ve never attended a Brave New Workshop show that I didn’t wet my pants just a little bit from laughing so hard. It isn’t going to matter who you get because Brave New Workshop the company brings in the very best. If you want more assurance, I can tell you that the June 30th and July 1st performances will feature Duck Washington and that alone will be worth the price of the ticket. I can say with little fear of being contradicted that Duck will not be performing a solo show either of those days. So, when you think about it, those ones you’ll probably make money going to. Don’t think too hard about that, just roll with it. One thing holds true, whatever performance you attend you’ll be in the very capable hands of Musical Director, Jon Pumper, and Technical Director, Matthew Vichlach.

It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Stupidity is recommended for audiences 14 and older. The show runs through August 5th at The Dudley Riggs Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. Show dates and times vary, for more information and to purchase tickets click here https://hennepintheatretrust.org/events/its-not-the-heat-its-the-stupidity/

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