Chicago, IL
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. A comedy supergroup consisting mainly of former members of People of Earth, 3033 creates some of the liveliest, most consistently solid improv around." – The Chicago Reader
After nearly a decade of exploring the unknown together, these veteran improvisers re-unite to continue that journey.Starring: Bill Arnett, Alex Fendrich, Rush Howell, Danny Mora, Andy St. Clair
Chicago, IL
Colleen Doyle and Jason Shotts are a two-person improv group called "Dummy". Their shows are about people and why they stick together. You should see it, you robot.
"For years T.J. Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi have reigned as Chicago's must-see two-person improv team. After catching a recent set from Colleen Doyle and Jason Shotts at iO Theater, I think it's safe to say there's room on that improv pedestal for yet another pair of performers." - Chicago Tribune
Chicago, IL
Featuring: Bill Arnett, Alex Fendrich, Rush Howell, Danny Mora, Andy St. Clair, Jason Chin, Jason Shotts and Colleen Doyle. The best of the best, nuf said. Chicago all-stars in a Gainesville arena
Chicago, IL
After its smashing success at the Annoyance Theatre in Chicago, "An Unscripted Romance� brings it show to GIF. Follow the humor, heartache, highs, lows and everything in between as this modern-day couple incorporates the real-life relationships of its audience members into a story that follows the trajectory of a (mostly) typical relationship. Like all relationships, this one is unscripted.
Lake Worth, FL
AIT (An Improv Troupe) is Palm Beach Community College’s improv troupe. The group started in 2007.
Gainesville, FL
The Apprentice Group is Theatre Strike Force's introductory long-form improv team. With a combination of friendship, teamwork, and creativity, the AG is set to blow any audience away.
West Palm Beach, FL
Cheese & Crackers has had many and many incarnations over the years but was started by Dustin Sharpe, probably about 10yrs ago in WPB, Fl. 3/4 of the newest incarnation participated in last year's GIF (where one of them was farted on in an elevator). This year we're proud to be split evenly amongst the sexes with, Krys Parker and Mary Stucchi on the girls team and Zack Myers and Tate Brennalt playing for the boys.
Tampa, FL
Dear Aunt Gertrude performs in The Box theater in Tampa, Florida. Dear Aunt Gertrude has also performed at American Stage, Orlando Improv Festival 2011, and even with UCB:Tourco at the Palladium. Dear Aunt Gertrude, originally a short form group, has branched out into long form with its signature show 947, as well as its new long form show, Shel.
Gainesville, FL
Created in January 2009, THE DELTA GROUP is the intermediate-level long-form team of Theatre Strike Force. The team contains the rising stars in the UF improv community and focuses on a more thematic approach to improvisation, including performances of the Harold and Deconstruction.
Chicago,IL
Formal Apology has had multiple runs at The Playground Theater as well as having multiple shows at the following venues: Chemically Imbalanced Theater, Upstairs Gallery, Studio Be, Studio 44, and The Crocodile Lounge, Three out of the four members of Formal Apology play on the same Harold team at iO. Formal Apology is scheduled to play at this years Del Close Marathon on the UCB stage in New York. Zephian Michaels Is a native of Florida and grew up just outside Gainsville in Palatka FL. He would love an opportunity to do improv in his home state.
St. Louis, MO
K.A.R.L. Improv was founded in 2003 to promote the fundamental elements of improv: pandas, mustachios, and silly hats. We have performed all over the country doing short and long form comedy at the Southern Illinois Improv Fest (SoILL), the St. Louis Improv Fest for Charity (SLIC Fest), and the College Improv Tournament. We pride ourselves on short-form games with long-form scene work, brining new and exciting games to the stage every time we perform.
Jacksonville, FL
Mad Cowford was formed in June, 2006 and is Jacksonville�s premiere improv theatre group. For five years, Mad Cowford Improv has been entertaining audiences and teaching students through the art of improvisation. The troupe's name is a tribute to old Jacksonville, which was originally known by the backwater sounding �Cowford.�
Orlando, FL
OFFSIDES hails from Orlando and the surrounding areas. Her players perform at various places in and around the area including the theme parks and other theaters, but long form and OFFSIDES is their love. They continue to experiment and search for new ways to play.
Chicago, IL
Promise Ring consists of a mixed bag of performers from different comedy backgrounds that have bonded together as brothers. This team is all about forming a narrative improv experience that is energetic, physical, fun for the audience and the performers. No man is left behind in a theatrical experience that will use every inch of the theatre, multiple characters, and group work that connects immediately to form rich story lines. Promise Ring is a comedy tornado that takes stages by storm, wreaks havoc, then disappears as suddenly as it had arrived.
Chicago, IL
STACKED is an all-female musical improv ensemble featuring Jenna Steege, Katie Yore, Erin Goldsmith, Stacey Smith and Eric Bair on keys. "Stacked" refers to notes being harmonized on a musical staff, but also alludes to each singer's ample rack. The ensemble met during Dave Asher�s musical improv class at iO Chicago, and immediately knew they wanted to make babies together or at least music. These eccentric, motivated women have trained at Second City, iO, the Annoyance and Comedy Sportz.
Gainesville, FL
UF's premier long form improvisational troupe, The Sunday Group has been a stomping ground for members like Bill Arnett and Danny Mora for almost 20 years. Directed by Rudy Mendoza, The Sunday Group tackles forms from the Harold to an Armando to even more experimental forms. Recently, The Sunday Group made a trip to Black Box Festival, and received a fantastic reception. The Sunday Group's goal is to provide a professional style of improv to a college aged crowd.
Gainesville, FL
Theatre Strike Force is the University of Florida's premier improv and sketch comedy troupe. The style of improv performed by Theatre Strike Force is primarily short form, however several outlets for long form improvisation exist within the group. The primary purpose of Theatre Strike Force is to provide social and political commentary in a thought-provoking and comedic manner. This is achieved through performing improvisational and sketch comedy that is both entertaining and socially engaging. Membership within Theatre Strike Force currently exceeds 60 members.
Orlando, FL
The Third Thought brings something new and different to Tampa Bay as one of the region's only long-form improv groups. Since forming in 2011 through a random series of incidents, The Third Thought has been dedicated to creating smart and edgy truthful-comedy. The Third Thought has performed at American Stage, Coconut's Comedy Club, and the Del Close Marathon.
Orlando, FL
The Wholigans in Doctor Whose Line is it Anyway are made up from improvisers in the Orlando area. They share a love of Doctor Who and improvisation and thought to go ahead and combine the two!
Chicago, IL
Wolodarski has been performing together since late 2010. Collectively, they have performed at the Del Close Marathon, Second City Donny's Skybox, the Playground Theater, the Upstairs Gallery, and a number of bars around Chicago. They are made up of graduates of iO Theater, Second City's Conservatory, and the Annoyance Theater.
