What is an improv jam?
- It’s like an open mic for long-form improv
- Bring your own team (4-6 people) or come solo
- Solo players will be assigned to a group for the jam
Who can perform at a jam?
- Improvisers who have completed a long-form improv class are welcome to perform
- If you believe you qualify for an exception, please contact us
2 options to perform
At the jam, you will write your name on a card and place it under one of these options:
- Solo Player
- You’ll be assigned to a group for the jam
- Team
- You assemble a team of 4-6 people and perform together
For Performers
- Please arrive at 7:00 PM when the doors open
- Between 7:00 and 7:30 PM, an organizer will lead everyone in warmup exercises
- If you bring your own team, you can do any style of long-form during your set (montage, monoscene, living room opening, etc.)
- Solo players will perform the “montage” format. You’ll get a suggestion and launch into your first scene (no opening).
- Stage time is divided equally among the groups performing. For example, if there are five groups, then each group will do an 11 minute set.
For Audience Members
- Doors open at 7:00 PM
- Jam starts at 7:30 PM
- Seating is general admission
- Groups will perform long-form improv. They’ll ask for a suggestion and then improvise multiple scenes inspired by it.
- We won’t do any short-form improv games (like Whose Line Is It Anyway?). If you want to see short-form games, come to one of our shows!
Want to hear about future jams?
Join our Improviser email list to be notified when new jam dates are announced.
Other questions?
Feel free to contact us about jams.