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An Improviser’s Call to Action

Monkey Business Institute strongly supports the fight to end systemic racism in our country. As one step toward that end, we are offering two scholarships…

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Yes, And…to COVID-19?

How to apply the principles of improv to life’s difficulties   What is “Yes, And…” Anybody who knows anything about the art form of improvisational…

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The Show Must (sort of) Go On

Monkey Business Institute closures in response to the COVID-19 situation As the situation around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) evolves rapidly, the response from Monkey Business Institute…

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Mirth Madness is Here!

House Blend Shakes It Up Tuesdays & Wednesdays this March Here at Monkey Business Institute, the month of March brings a special form of House…

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Vote MBI for MadFaves 2019

The voting for Isthmus’ MadFaves 2019 reader poll is currently underway. Vote for Monkey Business Institute in the Favorite Performance Group category and help us land…

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Vote MBI for Best of Madison 2019

The second and final round of voting for Madison Magazine’s Best of Madison 2019 reader poll is currently underway. Vote for Monkey Business Institute in…

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Playshop at UW-Madison's School of Business

Playshop at UW School of Business

MBI Meets Up With Future MBAs Business is our middle name. Literally. So, naturally, MBI felt right at home during a recent playshop held for…

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House Blend

House Blend – Monkey Business Institute’s brand new weekly show – makes its stage debut on September 4th at 7pm. Brewed fresh each Tuesday, House…

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Brad Knight: Keynote Speaker For Hire

Learn the Secrets of the Improv Mindset What if everyone in your workplace communicated more clearly? That would be pretty sweet. But how do you…

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Sheila Robertson, improv comedian and cast member of Monkey Business Institute

Sheila Robertson

Behold! Sheila Robertson, Professional Fun Haver Bringing Improv To the People Sheila Robertson has been performing improv, making things up, and – in general –…

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