Want to get involved in Kansas City Improv?

Trust us on this, we have some inside information.

1. Most importantly, go see as many improv shows as you can, you will learn a lot from watching. Just click on the links to the right to find out show information for any group. Each group does something different.

2. Join the Improv Gym. This is a great place to just play without any pressure.

3. Take a great class from a great teacher at Roving Imp. This is the best place to take classes if you are a beginner. Right now, there is no other venue in town providing the kind of improv training that Roving Imp provides.

4. When you do go to the shows, hang out with the improvisers afterward...all they talk about is improv. Ask questions and you will get answers.

5. You want more answers...email questions to: kansascityimprov@gmail.com

Improv Gym

Talk about a New Year's Resolution. Want to trim the excess improv fat in your life? Then check this out:

Improv Gym: Putting the "e" in Improv

Every Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Eljays is hosting Improv Gym. For $2 a night participants get to explore the dynamic and exciting world of improvisational theatre and comedy. Whether you are a first time participant or a seasoned veteran, all are welcome to learn, get energized, and above all, have fun!


All ages are welcome. The first Improv Gym is January 8th.

Don't forget to join the Facebook group!

We'll Do It For You

We know that not a lot of people have time to look through all of the blogs that we link to, let alone all of the groups, and all of the venues.

We'll do it for you...you're welcome.

Trish Berrong talks about marketing a website for Tantrum.

Our very own Caroline Donnelly writes for mental floss when she isn't planning her wedding.

Tommy Todd is alive???

Nifer Honeycutt has risen from the phoenix ashes as well???

Pete Calderone celebrates the resignation of King Carl.

John Robison would make love to short form improv...really...

Jessica Robins is blogging with a picture every day.

Jenifer Harmon is getting better...duh!!

Did we miss anyone that has ties to Kansas City Improv?

Send us an email with a link or anything else that may seem relevant to kansascityimprov@gmail.com

Improv Thunderdome Season 3 Announced

Tina would be so proud.

Named Kansas City's "Best Comedy Show" in 2008 by the Pitch.

Thunderdome pits nine teams of local improvisers against each other in a four month battle. Each team will get 30 minutes to prove their worthiness. Audiences will decide each month which team shall move on to the championship match.

Season Three Schedule:

ROUND #1
Saturday, January 10th at 9:00 p.m.
HOLY COW IMPROV
vs.
KILL THE DJ
vs.
SCRIPTEASE

ROUND #2
Saturday, February 14th at ***8:00 p.m.
BABEL FISH
vs.
PROMPT AND CIRCUMSTANCE
vs.
STITCH TACTICS

ROUND #3
Saturday, March 14th at 9:00 p.m.
THOSE PEOPLE
vs.
THE TRIP THREES
vs.
TRIVIAL PROV-SUIT

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Saturday, April 11th at 9:00 p.m.
Rd 1 Winner
vs.
Rd 2 Winner
vs.
Rd 3 Winner

***Note the Time change

Individual show information (including team bios, ticket prices & reservation info) coming soon!!!

Past Champions-
Season One - LOADED DICE
Season Two - SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

December...Already???

December brings the end of the year...it also brings an excitement to Kansas City Improv. Groups start planning their shows for next year, and the festival planning committee starts planning the next festival. We here at Kansas City Improv had a great year blogging about what has been happening throughout the community. Here's to another year of building upon our success as a community.

If you want to learn more about each group, just click through to their page for show and group info. If you have any news, tips, video, pictures, or just want to chat.

Email: kansascityimprov@gmail.com

New Improvised Live Talk Show

Almost 9 years after it originally ended, BareTV hits the stage again completely re-vamped, re-assembled, and re-energized. The cast will take one audience suggestion and create an improvised late-night talkshow, complete with host monologues, guests and live music.


As part of Improv Comedy on "Second Saturdays" at the Westport Coffeehouse Theatre.


Cast details coming soon!!!!


Saturday, April 11th at 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 13th at 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 8th at 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 10th at 6:30 pm

Did we mention that this show will also be recorded for the internet...sources say it may be broadcast live!

New Sketch Group

Straight from their mouths:

Kansas City's latest and greatest sketch comedy group!! We are a troupe formed by the members of Hype 7, Improv-Abilities, ComedyCity, Babel Fish, Loaded Dice, and former members of Monkeys with Hand Grenades. Our sketches and talents expand across many genres and inspiration, and our sketches are definitely for adult audiences only!


The disturbed minds of Sketchy Thoughts include
Nick Rigoli
Aaron Bagby
Clay Morgan
Jenifer Harmon
Jessica Robins
Joe Henley
Mandy Bannon
Matt Massey

For more information click on their group link. Sketchy Thoughts

If you know of a new improv or sketch group or if you just have any information about Kansas City Improv, email: kansascityimprov@gmail.com