The best improv streams to watch this week (December 14 - December 20)
While theaters are temporarily closed, improvisers have found a new home streaming on the internet. Through this venture, people from around the world can tune in to see these talented people tell amazing stories. If you’re looking to get lost in a great performance, check out these improv streams going down this week (December 14 - December 20).
Wednesday, December 16
Funny Girl Events Presents The Family Friendly Improv Show! - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)
Funny Girl Events will deliver some grand improv for families around the world. This performance will feature Lauren Pritchard (MADtv, True Blood) and Tom Clark (Fresh Off the Boat, Conan). There are only 100 tickets for this performance, so get yours ASAP.
3 For All - 11 p.m. EST/8 p.m. PST (more info here)
San Francisco improv troupe 3 For All (Rafe Chase, Tim Orr, and Stephen Kearin) will help raise money for Impro Theatre with a special livestreamed performance. While the show will be streamed for free on Zoom, you can help donate by sending a suggested donation between $10-$20 via PayPal to timorr@3forall.com.
Thursday, December 17
Not Yet Rated: An Improvised Horror Comedy... at Christmas! - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)
Improv group Not Yet Rated will give Christmas a haunting touch with scary stories this holiday season. Directed by Mike Marbach, the show will feature performances from Gab Bottoni, Kelly Conrad, Andrew Coppola, Wilfredo Diaz, Daralyse Lyons, Brendan Manklang Kingston, and Jon Plester with technical direction by Andrew Whitehead. This show will also air live on Friday (December 18) and Saturday (December 19) this weekend.
Friday, December 18
ImprovBus's Responsibly Socially Distanced Nondenominational Holiday Show - 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST (get tickets here)
Chicago improv group Improv Bus will celebrate the holidays with their Responsibly Socially Distanced Nondenominational Holiday Show. Improv Bus has been turning heads in the city with performances at The Second City and Small Town Brewery. This show will be free for all to attend. A link to view the performance will be sent before showtime.