Saturday 7pm Show
Benign Nuisance, Snooze Button, Wet Pizza, Messing with Lehr
Benign Nuisance (Denver, CO) Benign Nuisance is a group of mischief-makers bringing you some of the best long-form improv comedy in Denver. Performing shows completely made up on the spot we create surprising, silly, and slightly strange scenes that will keep you laughing.
Snooze Button (Kansas City, MO and Portland, OR) We invite an audience member to join us on stage, ask them about a minor annoyance in their life, and then proceed to make them the hero of their very own story with us narrating and playing side characters as we mythologize their life!
Wet Pizza (Chicago, IL) Formed from iO's New Team Smell program, Wet Pizza has been performing together across Chicago since 2023. Wet Pizza uses character-driven improv to deliver a fast-paced show focused on building group mind and support. Our team is full of talented performers who excel in a range of qualities from physicality to wit, and our loose form allows each team member to shine.
Messing with Lehr (Chicago, IL)
ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD THROUGH DICO AS PART OF THE DETROIT IMPROV FESTIVAL. ALL TICKETS ARE GENERAL ADMISSION. FOR ANY TICKET OR SHOW QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL info@detroitimprovfestival.org
Saturday 9:30pm Show
Local Spot, Quicksand, Impronol, Played Out
Local Spot (Baltimore, MD) Local Spot performs a character-driven monoscene that starts slow and grounded using an audience suggestion from a color swatch book and a scene paint, but picks up quickly. The show focuses on interesting character dynamics and frequent entrances and exits, allowing the audience to see how characters interact when they’re alone vs. when they’re with others. Secrets come out, alliances are made and broken, and someone usually falls in love. It’s always a roller coaster!
Quicksand (NYC, NY) James Quesada & Julia Schroeder are a couple IRL (brag) and a seasoned duo on stage (BRAG!). As Quicksand, their blend of improv and clown has been called ‘child-like pure play’ and ‘joyfully absurd’. They have performed in festivals all over the country, including NYC, Detroit, Omaha, Providence, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, and Chicago.
Improñol (Chicago, IL) Improñol is a groundbreaking improvisational duo that masterfully blends the cultural and linguistic nuances of the U.S. and Venezuela into an enthralling narrative. This unique performance transcends conventional storytelling by erasing linguistic barriers, allowing English and Spanish to flow together as one. The duo expertly crafts memorable characters and relationships, thrusting them into a whirlwind of scenarios that unfold in a fast-paced, dynamic showcase. Their ability to switch languages seamlessly not only entertains but also bridges cultural gaps, offering audiences a rich, inclusive experience.
Played Out (Toronto, ONT)
ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD THROUGH DICO AS PART OF THE DETROIT IMPROV FESTIVAL. ALL TICKETS ARE GENERAL ADMISSION. FOR ANY TICKET OR SHOW QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL info@detroitimprovfestival.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD THROUGH DICO AS PART OF THE DETROIT IMPROV FESTIVAL. ALL TICKETS ARE GENERAL ADMISSION. FOR ANY TICKET OR SHOW QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL info@detroitimprovfestival.org
Pre-purchasing your tickets for shows is highly suggested. We recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime.
Drink service is at your table throughout the show.
SEATING
For the Detroit Improv Festival, seating is general admission.
DISCOUNT
TICKETS ARE SOLD THROUGH DICO AND NO GO COMEDY! IMPROV THEATER DISCOUNTS APPLY
PAYMENT
Forms of payment accepted at the box office: CASH, VISA/MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DISCOVER
PARKING
Free Parking is available in our lot and the Courthouse next door after 5 pm. Metered Parking is available on 9 Mile and in a lot across the street. The meter expires at 9 pm and is free on Sundays.
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