“Intermediate Physical Comedy for Advanced Beginners” presented by Comedy Suitcase at U of M Rarig Center Thrust as part of the 2017 Minnesota Fringe Festival.

Meet the Cast

Joshua English Scrimshaw

Joshua is co-founder of the all-ages theater company Comedy Suitcase, as well as the dance and physical comedy troupe English Scrimshaw Theatrical Novelties. Joshua has been called “a clever and inventive voice in Twin Cities comedy theater” by The Star Tribune, and “a modern day Buster Keaton” by mnartists.org. When not making theater or listening to old radio shows, Joshua can be heard on the Doctor Who podcast Get Off My World (along with many Twin Cities theater nerds).

Levi Weinhagen

Levi Weinhagen is a writer, producer, performer, podcaster, educator, coach, and licensed therapist. He co-founded the all-ages theater company Comedy Suitcase and has created multiple original shows that were in the top 10 of ticket sales at the Minnesota Fringe Festival. In 2012 Levi was named an Artist of the Year by City Pages. He was the first ever Artist in Residence for the Walker Art Center’s Education and Family programs department in 2014-2015. He is a teaching artist with COMPAS. Levi produced and hosted a podcast called ‘Not About You’ that is a serious yet entertaining look at social justice issues in America. Levi also runs Routine Maintenance, a race and gender justice focused consulting firm.