FORT WAYNE’S PREMIER LIVE COMEDY THEATER AND TRAINING CENTER
Our Next Mainstage Show
For ONE NIGHT ONLY (because they’re visiting from the Chicago suburbs), join the cast of Brilliant for an improvised show!
Brilliant has been performing together for over five years, and their trust of one another onstage has led them to new heights in improv. Earlier in the day, there will be a workshop for all you Dungeons & Dragons (or other TTRPG) players. The workshop will be taught by Phil Green, one of the members of Brilliant and a co-producer of the successful TBD&D improvised show.
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)
What people are saying.
Tonight was my first night coming, and I had so much fun!! Would highly recommend coming to a show! It made me laugh so hard, and was a perfect night!
-Rebekah A.
Always a great time at Fort Wayne Improv. The performers always produce unexpected scenarios that erupts into laughter. Try out this small venue and experience a unique show.
-Susan C.
Great group of actors!!!!! Lots of laughs while relaxing with drinks. Great date night.
-Joy J.