Four Humors Theater

Twenty‑one years of beautiful foolishness.

America’s Very First Play poster

Four Humors + History Theatre

This is what we’re working on, and it’s coming in 2027.

Four Humors is teaming up with History Theatre for the world premiere of America’s Very First Play (And the Immediate Trial Thereafter), written by Four Humors and directed by History Theatre’s Artistic Director, Laura Leffler.

May 22 – June 13, 2027

Learn More at History Theatre

Past Shows

Lolita

Lolita

2013
Rasputin

Rasputin

2023
Mortem Capiendum

Mortem Capiendum

2008
TERMS

TERMS

2025
Commodus

Commodus

2019
Rule of Three

Rule of Three

2019
Importance of Being Earnest

Importance of Being Earnest

2017
Don Quixote

Don Quixote

2016
Ubu

Ubu

2016
Star City

Star City

2014
The Murderer Did It

The Murderer Did It

2013
Skinner Box

Skinner Box

2012
Wordsworth

Wordsworth

2011
Love is Blind and Furry

Love is Blind and Furry

2009
Bards

Bards

2007
Harold

Harold

Four Humors production Photo by Dan Norman

Four Humors makes comedy, original theater, and trouble in Minneapolis since 2005.

Four Humors cast

About

Ubu, 2016
Mission

Take comedy seriously.

Four Humors makes art that celebrates the humor, stupidity, and beauty of our world. The work trusts the audience and the artist both, equally.

Twenty‑one years in

Thirty‑four originals.

Founded in 2005. Collaboratively devised and newly adapted original work. Based in the Twin Cities, touring beyond.

Four Humors ensemble
Artists

The ensemble.

  • Mandi Johnson
  • Jon Kirchoffer
  • Ryan Lear
  • Brant Miller
  • Matt Spring
  • Allison Vincent

Press

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Plays the audience like a fiddle, always one step ahead in a way you only get from experienced artists at the height of their craft.

TwinCitiesGeek

Offers up such wit and hilarity that audience members will be doubled over in their seats.

Star Tribune

A way of tackling smart, ambitious shows in a manner that’s consistently fresh and entertaining.

TC Daily Planet

Laugh-out-loud funny, razor-smart, and executed with split-second precision.

Stages of MN

Simply flat-out funny from beginning to end.

City Pages

Best Theater for Comedy.

Star Tribune, 2014