| Blackout Improv | |
| Formed: | 2015 |
| Genre: | Improvisational comedy |
| Location: | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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]