Our Mission 

To create a place where theatre artists, of all disciplines, can thrive. 

Our Vision

We believe in the power of STORIES.

We believe in the MAGIC of the everyday.

We believe in COMMUNITY.

We believe the THEATRE is a place where STORIES, MAGIC  and COMMUNITY come together.

We believe these things are missing in many people's lives. 

We believe they want them back. 

Our Story

 Life is about leaping. Sometimes you just need to close your eyes, take a deep breath and jump.

In 2003 we lept. We left our homes, friends and families on the East Coast and moved to Minnesota to have an adventure. We didn't know anyone here, we'd only been to Minneapolis once before, but we came anyway, because everyone should scare the crap out of themselves just to see if they can. We started Swandive in 2004 and have never looked back.

Swandive gets it's name from Ani DiFranco's song "Swandive" (if you've never heard it give it a listen, it's really killer). That song embodies the spirit of this company. Taking risks, pushing ourselves and the artists we work with, not being afraid to fail, but not being afraid to make a grab for the brass ring either. This is what we strive to do.

So how did our leap of faith work out? Pretty great all things considered. We get to make art in a supportive, appreciative city with fabulously talented artists. But most of all we've learned the knack of the jump and we're trying to teach everyone.

Come on, we'll show you how.....close your eyes,                                                                                                    deep breath, AND........