The best improv streams to watch this weekend (April 30 - May 2)
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 (April 30 - May 2).
Friday, April 30
The (Virtually) Improvised Musical (Magnet Theater) - 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST (watch here)
Some of New York City's best improvisers will deliver an exciting musical with The (Virtually) Improvised Musical. After taking a suggestion from the audience, the crew will create a slew of memorable musical numbers. The whole thing goes down on Magnet Theater's Twitch channel. While the show is free, you can donate money in their virtual hat.
Saturday, May 1
Don’t Mess (The Pack Theater) - 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST (watch here)
Don’t Mess have been turning heads all over Twitch, so don’t miss out on this rising all-female improv group, which includes Karla Dingle, Brenna Judkins, Sarah Davis, Llaura Hughes, Monica Gaga, Simone Ellul, Fiona K.T. Howat, and M.J. Kang. You can donate to The Pack Theater on Venmo.
Eastside Noir (Impro Theatre) - 11:15 p.m. EST/8:15 p.m. PST (watch here)
After weeks of preparation, Eastside Noir will arrive on Twitch. The special improv show, which is a joint production between Impro Theatre and Company of Angels, will see nine actors switch things up between 27 different characters in three unique time periods. You can donate to Impro Theatre here.
Sunday, May 2
Lapkus and Tompkins: A Peleton Adventure (Dynasty Typewriter) - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)
Lauren Lapkus and Paul F. Tompkins will deliver a grand two-person improv performance this Sunday. The livestream will be available for one week for all ticketholders. Donate to Dynasty Typewriter here.