The best improv streams to watch this weekend (January 15 - January 17)
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 (January 15 - January 17).
Friday, January 15
Zoom For The Holidays - Impro Theatre - 8:30 p.m. EST/5:30 p.m. PST (watch here)
With Impro Theatre's Zoom For The Holidays, a family zoom meeting goes awry with endless twists and turns. Directed by Dan O'Connor & Mike Rock, the show will feature Eric Carthen, Gale Brennan, Rebekah Chang, Nicholas Daly Clark, Lisa Fredrickson, Jade Law, and Kelly Lohman. You can donate to Impro Theatre here.
Jane Austen Unscripted - Impro Theatre - 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST (watch here)
Impro Theatre's Jane Austen Unscripted returns for another tale of love and loss. Inspired by Jane Austen's novels, Helen Allemano, Susan Deming, Brian Michael Jones, Lauren Rose Lewis, Roberto Lewis, and Paul Vonasek will take the virtual stage for an unforgettable performance.
Saturday, January 16
The Love Circle - Nursery Theatre - 2:30 p.m. EST/11:30 a.m. PST (watch here)
The U.K.'s Nursery Theatre will deliver some hot and steamy improv with The Love Circle. Directed by Rhiannon Jenkins, this performance will follow people through the chaotic world of online dating with the help of improv team Hot Singles In Your Area. You can donate to The Nursery Theatre's Covid-19 appeal here.
Wild Horses - Dynasty Typewriter - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)
Improv group Wild Horses (Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus, and Erin Whitehead) will hold a special improv performance with special guest Naomi Ekperigin. If you enjoy what you see, donate to The Dynasty Typewriter here. All ticket holders can view the performance on-demand for one week after it airs.
Ladies' Night Improv Show - Fancy Hobo Improv - 11 p.m. EST/8 p.m. PST (watch here)
The ladies of Fancy Hobo Improv will come together for a night of sensational improv. Holly Scott, Catherine McGeoghegan, Grace Protzmann, Brenan Dwyer, Mikayla Nance, Gabi Galloway, Mernoosh Kiani, and Jac Floyd will be on hand for this occasion.
Sunday, January 17
Le Roundabout - Impro Theatre - 5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST (watch here)
With Le Roundabout, improvisers from around the world get together to tell one wild story. This week's cast includes Susan Deming, Leanna Dindal, Karen Forman, Joseph Limbaugh, Phil Whelans, and Marian Yesufu.