Cultivating courageous dialogue around issues of inclusion and belonging in your workplace.

Actors performing in a Breaking Ice interactive workplace diversity performance
Breaking Ice company members Megan, Mage, and Sideeqah perform a scene.

What is Breaking Ice?

Breaking Ice is the award-winning program of Pillsbury House Theatre that for over 20 years has been “breaking the ice” for productive dialogue aimed at building inclusive workplaces where all employees feel seen, heard and valued.

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Our work in numbers

30

states

250+

orgs

40,000+

people

I’ve attended many diversity training events over the years, but nothing has come anywhere near the impact of Breaking Ice. It put into words and experience what is said, thought, felt. And it created a framework and environment for honest conversations sorely needed.”

Joel Spoonheim

Director of Health Promotions, HealthPartners

Why Breaking Ice

Breaking Ice interactive workplace diversity performance by Pillsbury House Theatre”

experienced

For 30+ years, Breaking Ice has sparked conversations in Fortune 100 and community-based organizations, alike.

Breaking Ice company members performing an interactive workplace diversity performance

customized

Each Breaking Ice performance is custom-created to address the unique issues that confront your organization.

Breaking Ice performers leading an interactive workplace dialogue through live theatre

flexible

From online gatherings to in-person events, Breaking Ice performances are adapted to meet your needs.

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