Madison’s Favorite (And Funniest) Improv Troupe


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Upcoming Live Shows

Live Comedy. Every Week.


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Spring Improv Comedy

Spring Improv Classes!

Laugh, learn, and get funny. If you’re looking to get started in improv, or you’re an experienced performer and want to learn more, MBI has a class for you. If you like having fun, laughing, and trying new things, it’ll be as natural as breathing! Classes are taught by Madison’s most experienced instructors.


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Upcoming Shows.

We’re performing our award-winning improv every Saturday at Glass Nickel Pizza Company’s East location.

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Improv Classes.

Whether you’re looking to get started in improv, or you’re an experienced performer and want to learn more, MBI has a class for you. Check out our course offerings and get signed up today.

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Kids’ Classes.

Learn the fundamentals of improv comedy during our fun, interactive summer camps! We will focus on compelling storytelling and complex improv games. The last day of camp includes a free, 90-minute performance for family and friends.

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Private Shows.

Bring joy and delight to your work meetings, family parties, or friends’ happy hours with one of our private shows. If you can dream it, we can probably do it! Either way we are guaranteed to make you laugh.

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Corporate Playshops.

Schedule one of our custom, innovative and effective playshops for your business or organization today. Our customized, interactive training is designed to hone collaboration, sharpen team focus, and unleash creativity.

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Keynotes.

Hire Brad Knight to deliver a virtual keynote speech at your next event. As an improviser and small business owner, Brad has been saying “Yes, And” his whole life, and he’s skilled at teaching you how to leverage the power of improv in transformative ways in your life.


I seriously laugh the entire time, every time! Madison is lucky to have Monkey Business!

Casey Rowe



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Improv at the Glass Nickel in Madison

Improv Shows Madison, Wisconsin

Seeing one of our improv shows at The Glass Nickel Co. on Atwood? Here’s a list of helpful tips we’ve put together so you can get MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT from your comedy experience.

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2025 Auditions

Monkey Business Institute is holding auditions for new troupe members.

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3 Things to Know to Schedule Your Party Now

We’ve been here before, just last year in fact. But what’s different is the hope for more in-person events. Also different is the uncertainty of…

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We’re Back To In-Person Events!

Monkey Business Institute has, like many other organizations, spent the last 15 months existing in a virtual space. We’ve been surviving on virtual shows, virtual trainings,…