The best improv streams to watch this weekend (February 26 - February 28)
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 weekend (February 26 - February 28).
Saturday, February 27
Vanier Improv Company - 7:30 p.m. EST/4:30 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)
Vanier Improv Company will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a special showcase filled with live and pre-recorded performances from alumni. The event will be hosted by Mike "Nug" Nahrgang and Kaitlyn Stollery.
The ShitShow with Keith Graber - 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST (watch here)
The ShitShow with Keith Graber delivers comedic improv in the form of a game show. The show will feature support from Zako Ryan, Sally Mullins, Jermaine Jackson, Anjelica Scannura, Ed Roesgen, and Kate Roesgen. A YouTube link to this free event will be emailed before the show begins.
Foolish Wit: Improvised Shakespeare - 11 p.m. EST/8 p.m. PST (watch here)
Held2gether will dive into the world of Shakespeare with Foolish Wit: Improvised Shakespeare. This show will feature graduates of the Improvised Shakespeare class. More information on Held2gether can be seen here.
Sunday, February 28
Le Roundabout (Impro Theatre) 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST (watch here)
With Le Roundabout, improvisers from around the world get together to tell one wild story. This week's cast includes Amos Glick (WandaVision), Kelly Lohman (Show Offs), Inbal Lori (Ron), Nick Massouh (Designated Survivor), Patti Stiles ("The Queen of Improvisation"), and Paul Vonasek (Bearded Men Presents D&D: The Improvised Campaign). Donations to Impro Theatre can be made here.
Eight is Never Enough 6 p.m. EST/3 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)
Improv comedy troupe Eight is Never Enough will deliver a night of laughs via Zoom. Hosted by Walt Frasier (Billions), the show will feature Amelia Fowler (Orange is the New Black), Evan Schultz (30 Rock), Thomas Burns Scully (Broad City), and Ivana Mendez (Wrecked).