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The best improv streams to watch this weekend (January 8 - January 10)

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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 (January 8 - January 10).

Friday, January 8

The N Crowd (Fundraiser for Steel River Playhouse) - The N Crowd - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST (watch here)

Philadelphia improv troupe The N Crowd will hold a special fundraiser for Steel River Playhouse, which is where they'd normally go for their annual Pottstown Show. Fortunately, they'll be bringing this special show to audiences around the world. While the show will be free to watch, you can head here to donate to the cause.

Zoom For The Holidays - Impro Theatre - 8:30 p.m. EST/5:30 p.m. PST (watch here)

Directed by Dan O'Connor & Mike Rock, Zoom For The Holidays showcases the unpredictable things that can go down during a zoom session during the holidays. The cast for this event includes Leanna Dindal, Kelly Holden Bashar, Tom Huang, Andrew Pearce, Jeffrey Thompson, and Marian Yesufu. You can donate to Impro Theatre here.

Hazards & Hijinks: D&D Improv - Fancy Hobo Improv - 11 p.m. EST/8 p.m. PST (watch here)

The second season of Hazards & Hijinks: D&D Improv will kick off this weekend, and viewers are asked to participate in the madness. Through tips, they can either help or hurt these adventurers. You can watch the first season of Hazards & Hijinks: D&D Improv on Fancy Hobo Improv’s YouTube channel.

Sunday, January 10

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 Lena Breuer, Kirsten Farrell, M.J. Kang, Jonathan P. Sims, Jeffrey Thompson and Paul Vonasek.

Fabio and Friends - Magnet Theater - 6 p.m. EST/9 p.m. PST (watch here)

Fabio didn't inspire people to look fit for romance novel covers. They also inspire improv groups such as Fabio. With Fabio and Friends, the improv group will share the stage with other improvisers for a grand time. While the show is free to watch on Twitch, you can donate to Magnet Theater here.