FORT WAYNE’S PREMIER LIVE COMEDY THEATER AND TRAINING CENTER
Our Next Mainstage Show
It’s almost fall, and that means a few things are on the horizon:
- Pumpkin spice getting into EVERYTHING.
- Football season disappointing us.
- Cooler weather.
- Pub crawls.
We thought we might be able to help with the last item on the list. In conjunction with our East State Village neighbors, we’re hosting our inaugural pub crawl this fall. We will have a shotgun start, so as not to overwhelm the amazing bartenders at each stop.
On deck for FWI.
What we do.
What is long-form improv comedy?
Long-form improvisational comedy is a spontaneous, creative artistic expression usually inspired by one audience suggestion at the beginning of the show usually consisting of a scene or series of connected scenes. In general, most people think of improv as funny, but it doesn’t have to be. In long-form improv, an improviser is free to explore the performance to find the interesting parts. It is completely made up on the spot. (Examples: Murderville, Middleditch and Schwartz)
What is short-form improv comedy?
Short-form improv comedy is very interactive and relies more heavily on audience participation than long-form. Generally performed as a series of games with rules that the actors follow, it is completely improvised on the spot. (Examples: Whose Line Is It Anyway?)
What is sketch comedy?
Sketch comedy has its roots in vaudeville and consists of short–usually between 10 seconds and 5 minutes–scripted vignettes which are written by a writer or group of writers and usually rehearsed, performed, and perfected. (Examples: Saturday Night Live, Key & Peele, The Kids in the Hall, Mad TV, Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, and many, many more)
Who we are.
Fort Wayne Improv is a theater established in 2024 founded on the principle of fostering a love of improv and sketch comedy in the Fort Wayne and surrounding Indiana area. With a mission to engage the community through laughter and creativity, the group hosts regular workshops, performances, and community events that highlight the talent of local comedians and performers.
The founders, Michael and Kelsey Bradt, used their decades of improv experience to envision a space where individuals of all ages could explore their comedic potential, regardless of their experience level. Each workshop is designed to be inclusive and fun, encouraging participants to step out of their comfort zones and embrace the spontaneity of improvisation.