The best improv streams to watch this week (November 2 - November 8)
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).
Monday, November 2
Lapkus and Tompkins and the Big Bake Sale Mystery! - Dynasty Typewriter - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)
Lauren Lapkus and Paul F. Tompkins will deliver a hilarious two-person improv set courtesy of Dynasty Typewriter. Lapkus has been busy unveiling a plethora of podcasts through their Patreon and appearances on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Star Trek: Lower Decks. Recently, Tompkins appeared in shows such as The Twilight Zone and Brockmire. Lapkus and Tompkins both appeared on a recent episode of Corporate titled "Good Job." The show will be available on-demand for one week after it airs. You can help raise money for The Dynasty Typewriter here.
Friday, November 6
The (Virtually) Improvised Musical - Magnet Theater 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST (watch here)
Some of New York City's best improvisers will deliver an exciting musical with The (Virtually) Improvised Musical. After taking a suggestion from the audience, the crew will create a slew of memorable musical numbers. The whole thing goes down on Magnet Theater's Twitch channel. While the show is free, you can donate money in their virtual hat.
Casting Call - The Pack Theater - 1:30 a.m. EST/10:30 p.m PST (watch here)
It's hard to find an actor that hasn't had a bad casting call. Six improvisers will share some of the wildest casting calls they've found online in this hour-long laugh fest. If you enjoy the show, you can donate to the theater on Venmo at @Pack-Theater.
Saturday, November 7
Lost Pilots - Moment Improv Theatre - 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST (register here)
With the lack of content in today's world, some people are looking towards lost T.V. show pilots. The Moment Players from Moment Improv Theatre will improvise a lost pilot show, and there's no telling what will go down. If you want the YouTube link for the livestream, you'll have to register for free. You can support Moment Improv Theatre by picking up some merch here.
Sunday, November 8
Le Roundabout - Impro Theatre - 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST (watch here)
With Le Roundabout, improvisers from all over the world come together to perform an improvised contemporary play. This week's performance features Eric Carthen (Los Angeles), Laurie Jones (Los Angeles), Jully Lee (Los Angeles), Joe Liss (Oakland), Veena Sood (British Columbia), and Michele Spears (Los Angeles). The cast is subject to change. Head here to donate to Impro Theatre.