At a time when schools are cutting back because of lack of resources, why should Twin Citians foot most of the bill for a new billion-dollar Vikings stadium? Because Americans love losers, says the character Zygi Wilf in a skit at the Brave New Workshop. "The Biggest Loser" is a highly rated TV show, for example. Why not reward the Vikings, who were 3-13 last year, with a new home?

Ouch.

That's just one of the pro-stadium arguments that Josh Eakright, who plays Wilf, delivers in "Occupy Arden Hills; or, Brother can you spare a dome?"

The production, now up at the Brave New Workshop's new home in downtown Minneapolis, shows that the company retains its satirical mojo as it moved from its weathered and worn facility in Uptown Minneapolis to pristine new digs in the former Hey City theater on Hennepin Av.

"Occupy" is chock full of the kind of send-ups that have been a company hallmark since its 1958 founding. This show taps two things on the zeitgeist: the Occupy protests, and the push for a new Vikings stadium. The Occupy protestors are portrayed as a conflicted and confused lot ("The Worst Generation"). The Vikings owner is portrayed as out of touch.

The show, which was a wee bit disjointed on opening, has some sharp jokes, including ones about politics. Topical references range from "The Hunger Games" to yoga. In one sketch, "Stroke of Enlightenment," Ellie Hino plays a person who has been negatively affected by yoga, but continues to be an advocate for it. The funniest part of this sketch is when she puts her legs -- well, I'd be giving it away.

"Occupy," with Peter Guertin as the keyboard-playing music director, also features the singing talents of Bobby Gardner. His tenor sounds like something you might here in a Broadway musical.

The show is noteworthy for two new talents: Taj Ruler, who has acted about town and is now a mainstage cast member, is revealing a whole different side of her talent. In addition to her comic timing, she shows that she is a surprisingly good singer.

Another new face is Andy Hilbrands, who plays bus conductor Bentley ("I may not get you there in time, but I will get you there in style"). Altogether, they provide a night of levity in "Occupy."

Rohan Preston • 612-673-4390