Diverse Character Creation
Learn how to write diverse, authentic characters through ethical representation, research, and cultural consultation.
Improv at the Garten
2nd Thursday of Each Month (May-Oct)
Early Arrival at 6 PM
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Improv Show
Free & Open to the Public
Peter’s Biergarten | 54E 3 Street, Winona MN
May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8
Join Theatre du Mississippi for a night of improv and laughs!
Second Thursday of each month (May–October)
Hosts Tristan Miller and Rae Peter will guide you through an array of games and challenges. Whether you want to get up and play or sit back and watch the hilarity ensue!
No preparation needed! Just show up and have a good time!
Free and open to the public
Tasty food and cold drinks are available for purchase
Playwriting Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Playwrighting
Learn the core elements of playwriting, including character, conflict, and dramatic structure, through discussion and activities.
Playwriting for Social Change
Explore Theatre for Social Change and collaboratively devise a short performance addressing a social issue.
Improv at the Garten
2nd Thursday of Each Month (May-Oct)
Early Arrival at 6 PM
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Improv Show
Free & Open to the Public
Peter’s Biergarten | 54E 3 Street, Winona MN
May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8
Join Theatre du Mississippi for a night of improv and laughs!
Second Thursday of each month (May–October)
Hosts Tristan Miller and Rae Peter will guide you through an array of games and challenges. Whether you want to get up and play or sit back and watch the hilarity ensue!
No preparation needed! Just show up and have a good time!
Free and open to the public
Tasty food and cold drinks are available for purchase
Playwriting: The Art of Listening
Discover listening and play-based techniques to spark ideas, overcome writer’s block, and start writing with confidence.
Improv at the Garten
2nd Thursday of Each Month (May-Oct)
Early Arrival at 6 PM
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Improv Show
Free & Open to the Public
Peter’s Biergarten | 54E 3 Street, Winona MN
May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8
Join Theatre du Mississippi for a night of improv and laughs!
Second Thursday of each month (May–October)
Hosts Tristan Miller and Rae Peter will guide you through an array of games and challenges. Whether you want to get up and play or sit back and watch the hilarity ensue!
No preparation needed! Just show up and have a good time!
Free and open to the public
Tasty food and cold drinks are available for purchase
Creating a One Act
Discover listening and play-based techniques to spark ideas, overcome writer’s block, and start writing with confidence.
Improv at the Garten
2nd Thursday of Each Month (May-Oct)
Early Arrival at 6 PM
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Improv Show
Free & Open to the Public
Peter’s Biergarten | 54E 3 Street, Winona MN
May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8
Join Theatre du Mississippi for a night of improv and laughs!
Second Thursday of each month (May–October)
Hosts Tristan Miller and Rae Peter will guide you through an array of games and challenges. Whether you want to get up and play or sit back and watch the hilarity ensue!
No preparation needed! Just show up and have a good time!
Free and open to the public
Tasty food and cold drinks are available for purchase
Lustrous Lights
Get ready for an enchanting evening that’s all about self-expression, empowerment, and celebrating the artistry of performance art! Theatre du Mississippi is proud to host a spectacular showcase featuring new and rising talent as they take the stage with dazzling costumes, fun choreography, and plenty of personality. Whether it’s their first time performing, they’re just starting to explore the art, or they are seasoned performers, they are here to thrill and entertain with style and confidence.
Performances including cabaret, drag, burlesque, pole, and more!
Come cheer on these performers as they bring their creativity, humor, and talent to the stage. Grab a drink, settle in, and prepare to be inspired by the joy and daring of a dazzling debut!
Don’t miss this unforgettable night – a celebration of artistry, vulnerability, and the thrill of stepping into the spotlight for the first time!
Improv at the Garten
2nd Thursday of Each Month (May-Oct)
Early Arrival at 6 PM
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Improv Show
Free & Open to the Public
Peter’s Biergarten | 54E 3 Street, Winona MN
May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8
Join Theatre du Mississippi for a night of improv and laughs!
Second Thursday of each month (May–October)
Hosts Tristan Miller and Rae Peter will guide you through an array of games and challenges. Whether you want to get up and play or sit back and watch the hilarity ensue!
No preparation needed! Just show up and have a good time!
Free and open to the public
Tasty food and cold drinks are available for purchase
Improv at the Garten
2nd Thursday of Each Month (May-Oct)
Early Arrival at 6 PM
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Improv Show
Free & Open to the Public
Peter’s Biergarten | 54E 3 Street, Winona MN
May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8
Join Theatre du Mississippi for a night of improv and laughs!
Second Thursday of each month (May–October)
Hosts Tristan Miller and Rae Peter will guide you through an array of games and challenges. Whether you want to get up and play or sit back and watch the hilarity ensue!
No preparation needed! Just show up and have a good time!
Free and open to the public
Tasty food and cold drinks are available for purchase
Original New Works Staged Reading
Join us for an afternoon of storytelling and perspectives as we showcase eight original scripts by six regional playwrights. This afternoon brings together a mix of established and emerging voices, offering a range of styles and themes presented as staged readings.
Audiences will have the opportunity to experience new works in development, connect with local artists, and engage in the creative process. Whether you’re a longtime theater lover or simply curious about new writing, this event invites you into the heart of the region’s vibrant creative community.
Show up, enjoy some snacks, enjoy original new scripts, and provide much-desired feedback for new and emerging scripts!
Admission is free or sliding scale with online pre-registration, or $8 at the door. Light snacks will be provided. Come discover and support local talent and regional artists!
Intended for mature audiences.
