Theater, which includes "Minneapolis' finest and most experienced improvisers." A few of the performers looked familiar to me, likely from Fringe (where I typically experience non-traditional theater) or Brave New Workshop. There were about a dozen performers on HUGE's tiny stage, with nothing but two chairs for props. Based on a one-word suggestion from the audience, they created a hilarious series of sketches, some of which tied together to tell a story, some of which were wonderfully random. The first act saw the appearance of Maya Angelou's ghost, the second act an awkward 12-year-old boy's birthday party and a way too attentive movie theater staff. It's incredible how these artists create a world out of nothing, with such comfort and ease and confidence, especially considering they have no script to fall back on. And such bizarrely funny worlds too! Show X improvisers are quick on their feet, clever, and hilarious.
The moral of the story is - go out and see some improv, or some kind of theater or performance you don't usually see. It's a delight to experience and enjoy artistic talent of all kinds, and the Twin Cities is a great place to live for just that sort of thing!
