FORT WAYNE’S PREMIER LIVE COMEDY THEATER AND TRAINING CENTER

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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.

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What people are saying.

Khin W.

I had so much fun learning how to improv and making new friends. As adults we rarely have opportunities to make a fool of ourselves and play make belief.

Joy J.

Great group of actors!!!!! Lots of laughs while relaxing with drinks. Great date night.

Julie

Hysterical! Go support them and enjoy!

Brian

Amazing show. Highly recommend!!

Madelyn B.

Laugh out loud funny! Run to get your tickets

Shawn W.

Hilarious. We will definitely be back!

Frank N.

So glad this place has opened up in Fort Wayne. The talent in this town is great!

James M.

Went to their Valentine’s Day show with my wife and had an absolute blast!!! So much fun!

Jenna M.

Such a fun show and great jokes!

Valerie M.

We went to the Impov show on Valentine’s Day.
It was a very fun evening. Lots of laughs.
Everyone in the show did great! Go check it out!

Matthew R.

Incredibly funny improv shows! Always a great time!

Paul P.

Such a fun night of improv. Laughed so much. Can’t stop thinking about “Mega-Sharon” – 5 stars !

Grace F.

Such a hilarious and fun crew!! We attended the first two shows after opening day and absolutely loved both. Fort Wayne is so lucky to have you!

Mohamad A.

Loved the show we saw here! We were lucky enough to get tickets from the waitlist for the grand opening show and are so glad we did! The performers did an amazing job interacting with the audience and each other, building laugh after laugh with each new idea. I cannot wait to go to another show soon!

Rusty S.

Wasn’t sure what to expect for the opening show but left laughing so much! Loved the crowd work and Bobbi’s story on stage (Sorry if I butchered your name) was something to laugh at!

Phil S.

Good energy and a great time. Talented folks! 👏

Fer H.

This is a fun experience! If you live in Fort Wayne or the surrounding area, this is a must if you like having a good time.

Steve S.

Unlike anything I’ve seen in the Fort! You’ll be guaranteed a good show here. The classes are great, too!

Nicki N.

Great classes, great shows. So happy to Fort Wayne improv come to town!

Megan S.

Great company and shows!

Nick Y.

Their opening night event on 1/31 was a heckuva lot of fun. Great improv, great environment.
Beyond that, Michael is an excellent improv instructor/teacher/coach. The classes are fun, communal, and really help develop your improv skills, regardless of previous improv experience.
Highly recommended!

Kristin P.

Started with the Intro to Improv class and loved how welcoming and encouraging my instructor and classmates were. I returned for both the Noon Years Eve and Grand Opening shows, and was very impressed with the level of performance Michael and his team deliver. Fort Wayne finally has the amazing improv space it was missing!

Rob C.

A great experience. I was nervous at first, but Michael created a happy and safe environment to be silly, and to try anything without judgement. Glad I pushed outside my comfort zone, highly recommended.

Zach M.

Fort Wayne Improv is such a fun, welcoming improv theater. Whether you’re brand new to improv or have some experience, they make it super easy to jump in and feel like part of the group. The jams are a blast and there’s a real sense of community here (especially through the classes). You can tell FW Improv cares about building something special in Fort Wayne. Definitely worth checking out if you’re even a little curious. This is the BEST improv resource in Fort Wayne by a mile.
I did the intro the improv class not knowing anyone, and left with some amazing new friends!

Josh W.

So fun and learned a lot. Built some transferable skills (confidence, listening, creativity) while having a good time, too. I didn’t expect the diverse class, but it was a welcome surprise. And Michael is maybe the nicest person you’ll meet.