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 (May 14 - May 16).

Friday, May 14

The Blast Off (Magnet Theater) - 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST (watch here)

The Blast Off is a monthly program showcasing the best improv from around the world. For this show, Fabio and Old Hookers Social Club will be taking the virtual stage. While the show is free on Twitch, viewers can drop a few dollars in Magnet Theater’s virtual hat.

Saturday, May 15

Puppet Improv Kid Time! (Baton Rouge Improv Fest) - 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST (watch here)

Puppet Improv Kid Time will bring something different to the table. Some of the best puppet performers out there will join Brian Jones (The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted, Brian Henson's Puppet Up!) for an event made for the whole family.

Improvising Shakespeare (Impro Theatre) - 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST (watch here)

Students from Impro Theatre’s Advanced Shakespeare class will show off their skills with an improvised play that Shakespeare would enjoy. The group will hold a second performance on Sunday, May 16 at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST. Donate to Impro Theatre here.

Ratas de Dos Patas (Baton Rouge Improv Fest) - 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. EST (watch here)

Hailing from Chicago, Ratas de Dos Patas have been turning heads in the region with performances at Femprovisor Fest and Melanin Festival. For the Baton Rouge Improv Festival, they’re paying homage to Sabado Gigante with Ratas Gigante.

Sunday, May 16

Impro Theatre’s Pulp Playhouse (Baton Rouge Improv Fest) - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. EST (watch here)

Impro Theatre will bring their Pulp Playhouse to Baton Rouge Improv Festival for a special performance. Directed by Brian Lohmann, the Pulp Playhouse dives into the wild stories found in pulp novels with help from the Impro LAB Ensemble.