WHAT IS IT?
START WITH A LAUGH!™ is a high-energy, custom-written comedic sketch.

HOW LONG IS IT?
It's up to you. We recommend between 5 and 20 minutes. Most of our clients seem to prefer about 10.

WHAT WILL THE SKETCH BE ABOUT?
Again, it's up to you. But we will make recommendations based on our initial intake meeting with you.

WHO WRITES THE SKETCH?
Our team of experienced writers. We've been developing custom presentations for corporations for over 20 years.

HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN OVERSIGHT OF CONTENT?
We work on a 3 point system. Before we come up with even the first draft, we will meet with you and learn as much as we can about your company and your event. We then present, for your approval, several different scenarios. Once you have chosen the approach, we will then develop a first draft, which we will submit to you for your feedback. Once your additions have been integrated into the script, we will offer the final draft for your approval, making any changes you require.

HOW MANY TIMES WILL WE MEET WITH YOU.
This package includes: 2 1 hour creative meetings, plus 2 teleconferences. (all the emails and phone calls you want). Additional creative meetings or conference calls will be billed.

HOW MUCH TIME WILL THIS TAKE US?
We can turn these events around very quickly. Some clients want to be closely involved; some just want to see the finished product. Usually, it goes like this: We meet with you for an hour or so. We email you some ideas. You pick between them. We teleconference. We email you a draft. We teleconference. We coordinate on the event venue.

WHO ARE YOUR ACTORS?
We have a stable of the best and most experience comedic actors in the Twin Cities. Bar none. Period. We don't use struggling actors; we hire professionals, many of whom have been with us for almost 20 years.

WHAT DOES START WITH A LAUGH™ INCLUDE?
In addition to the script, this package includes: the finished script, rehearsals, 4 actors, a stage manager, sound system, sound fx and, of course, the performance.

WILL I BILLED FOR ANYTHING ELSE?
There are no hidden costs.

If you would like to discuss START WITH A LAUGH™ or any other entertainment or training options for your group, please call Peter Simmons or Lee Adams at Mystery Café. We’re happy to help. And if you’re not sure if you want to use us, but are intrigued and would like to chat about this stuff, that’s cool, too. We’re not going to pressure you into buying anything.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Please call for pricing. 763-566-2583