The best improv streams to watch this week (November 16 - November 22)
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 (November 2 - November 8).
Friday, November 20
Improv Bus: Turkey Trot - 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST (get tickets here)
Chicago improv group Improv Bus will celebrate Thanksgiving with their special Turkey Trot 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.
The Friday Night Sh*w - 8:30 p.m. EST/5:30 p.m. PST (watch here)
Confessions will be told during Magnet Theater's Friday Night Sh*w. A slew of NYC improvisers will act out the audience's secret confessions. While the show is free to view on Twitch, you can donate to keep Magnet Theater running here.
Sunday, November 22
Le Roundabout - 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST (watch here)
Impro Theatre's Le Roundabout features improvisers from around the world joining forces for an exciting narrative. This week's episode features Nadine Antler (Germany), Eric Carthen (Los Angeles), Leanna Dindal (Los Angeles), Paul Hungerford (Los Angeles), Ryan Smith (Los Angeles), and Marian Yesufu (Los Angeles). The cast is subject to change. You can donate money to Impro Theatre here.
Kornfeld & Andrews - 7:30 p.m. EST/4:30 p.m. PST (watch here)
Improv instructors Rick Andrews and Louis Kornfeld will deliver a fantastic duo performance on Magnet Theater's Twitch channel. Andrews delivered their expertise at festivals such as the Boston Improv Festival and Baltimore Improv Festival. Kornfield has been with Magnet Theater since its doors opened back in 2005. They're best known for their work on the podcast series The Truth.