The best improv streams to watch this weekend (May 7 - May 9)
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 week (May 7 - May 9).
Friday, May 7
Radio Chekhov (Impro Theatre) - 4 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST (watch here)
Impro Theatre’s Impro LAB will unveil an engaging story influenced by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, who is best known for their acclaimed short stories. More Radio Chekhov performances will take place on Saturday, May 8 (11:15 p.m. EST/8:15 p.m. PST) and Sunday, May 9 (6:15 p.m. EST/3:15 p.m. PST). Donate to Impro Theatre here.
Pulp Playhouse Improvised (Impro Theatre) -11:15 p.m. EST/8:15 p.m. PST (watch here)
If you’re down with classic pulp novels, Pulp Playhouse Improvised is the stream for you. Members of the Impro LAB will dive into a strange situation thanks to a suggestion from the audience. This isn’t the only time you can catch Pulp Playhouse Improvised with performances on Saturday, May 8 (10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST) and Sunday, May 9 (5 p.m. EST/2 p.m. PST).
Tennessee Williams Improvised (Impro Theatre) - 12:30 a.m. EST/9:30 p.m. PST (watch here)
Students from Impro Theatre School's Conservatory program will find themselves trapped in the world of iconic playwright Tennessee Williams with Tennessee Williams Improvised. If you miss Friday’s performance or want to catch them again, another performance will be held on Sunday, May 8 starting at 7:30 p.m. EST/4:30 p.m. PST.
Saturday, May 8
The Liss n' Sams Show - 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST (get tickets here)
Two-person comedy act Liss n' Sams (Joe Liss and Marcus Sams) will bring their beloved show to an online audience. Since its inception, the San Francisco duo has performed at the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, the Improvaganza Festival, and the Chicago Improv Festival.
Lost Pilots (Moment Improv Theatre) 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST (get tickets here)
With the lack of content in today's world, some people are looking towards lost T.V. show pilots. The Moment Players from Moment Improv Theatre will improvise a lost pilot show, and there's no telling what will go down. If you want the YouTube link for the livestream, you'll have to register for free. You can support Moment Improv Theatre by picking up some merch here.
Romantic Comedy Improvised (Impro Theatre) - 12:30 a.m. EST/9:30 p.m. PST (watch here)
Romantic Comedy Improvised will deliver a brand new tale of love and laughter with the aid of students from Impro Theatre School's Conservatory program.
Sunday, May 9
Punjabiprov (Kaivalya Plays and Laal Button) - 12 p.m. EST/9 p.m. PST (buy tickets here)
If you’re looking for something different, Kaivalya Plays and Laal Button join forces monthly for Punjabiprov (Improv Theatre in Punjabi). This theatre jam allows viewers to join in the improv fun whether they speak Punjabi fluently or if they’re learning the language.