Get ready for the 4th annual Mirth Madness Improv Bracket Tournament! This virtual event, streamed on YouTube, features 8 teams competing in a playoff-style bracket. Teams need to be available on specific April dates if they keep winning. Shows are 20-minute, fully improvised sets performed on Zoom. Sign up by April 7th, and may the best improv team win!
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Action Coaching of Madison interviews Brad Knight, founder of an improv comedy company. Learn about their services, target markets, and how they've successfully pivoted to online offerings. Discover the valuable lessons learned about balancing growth, risk-taking, and professional brand identity in the face of unexpected challenges.
Get ready for screams and laughs with the Monkey "Boo!-sness" Institute's Livestreamed Halloween Special! Our cast will bring you spine-chilling improv featuring ghost stories, haunted houses, exorcisms, and more. Experience the spooky season with interactive "Pay-to-Play" options all from your screen.
Spark creativity and confidence in your child with live online improv classes from the City of Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation and Forestry. Partnering with the Monkey Business Institute, these sessions teach fundamental improv skills in a fun, engaging environment starting November 3rd.
In this powerful piece, the founder of Monkey Business Institute addresses the urgent need to confront systemic racism. Drawing from the core values of improvisation, the author calls for ethical action and solidarity. The institute is launching scholarships for students of color to promote equity within the improv community and beyond.
Discover how the core principle of improv's "Yes, And..." can be applied to navigate life's toughest challenges, including the current global pandemic. Learn to accept difficult realities and build positive futures by embracing "Yes, And" to move forward with resilience and hope.
The Monkey Business Institute is temporarily suspending all public performances and classes due to COVID-19 concerns. While in-person events are paused, the institute is developing exciting online streaming alternatives for improv shows and classes. Support their mission during this challenging period through merchandise, gift cards, and virtual attendance.
Get ready for Mirth Madness! This March, two House Blend improv teams battle it out each week in a knockout-style competition. Witness hilarious performances and vote for your favorites. Grab a bracket sheet to predict the ultimate champions. Shows run Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Join us for a spectacular holiday celebration filled with festive cheer! Enjoy cocktails, caroling with the Monkey Tabernacle Choir, and a hilarious improv comedy show. The night concludes with an optional white elephant gift exchange with the MBI cast. Get your tickets now for this unforgettable holiday extravaganza!
Isthmus' MadFaves 2019 reader poll is live! Vote for Monkey Business Institute as Favorite Performance Group and help us win. We've also nominated MBI members and friends for other categories. Cast your ballot and spread the word before July 31st! Your vote makes a difference.