These days, the world often feels like it's split in two. The lines seem drawn, and the divides are getting deeper. On one side, you’ve got the "crazy climate terrorists," and on the other, the "backward right-wingers." Some are selfish meat-eaters, others self-righteous vegans. Oh, and let’s not even get started on political correctness ... While society is busy tearing itself apart or retreating into its own bubble, undemocratic forces are thriving off the polarization. We’re done with division. That’s why this year’s festival is all about collaboration and the things that connect us. Improvised theater is all about contact – diverse ideas, trust, courage, curiosity, and connection. That’s our big overarching story. And we tell it again and again in every show.