Monkey Business Institute

Grown Up Musical Improv Show
2022-08-06 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Harmony Bar & Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
It’s a Grown Up Improv Show by Monkey Business Institute! Our Grown-Up Show features two acts of hilarious improv comedy. This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”
Show starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:15pm.
Required: Proof of Covid vaccine or negative clinic-administered Rapid Antigen OR PCR Covid test within 72 hours of the show must be shown for entry. Full details here. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

The Merge, part of Madison Comedy Week!
2022-08-07 19:00 | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Where Improv Meets Standup! Improv + Standup = Comedy Magic
Stand-up and improv comedy are longtime rivals, but they have more in common with each other than practitioners from either side would like to admit. “The Merge” blends quick-witted club stand-up comedians with Monkey Business Institute’s cast of professional improvisers to create a show that gives comedy aficionados the best of both worlds. Hosted by Vanessa “Pants” Tortolano.
This show is part of Madison Comedy Week!
Get tickets HERE!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-merge-tickets-387323062707

All Ages Improv Show @ Wil-Mar Center
2022-08-12 18:30, 2022-08-26 18:30, 2022-10-08 18:30 | Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Improv for all ages! This one-hour show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed and the content is appropriate for kids, as well as grown-ups who appreciate smart, clean comedy.
Show starts at 6:30pm, doors open at 5:45pm.
Required: This show is for ages 5 and above who can show proof of full Covid vaccination, or negative clinic-administered Rapid Antigen or PCR Covid test within 72 hours of the show. Full details here. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Improv Show @ Wil-Mar Center
2022-08-12 20:30 | Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
It’s a Grown Up Improv Show by Monkey Business Institute! Our Grown-Up Show features two acts of hilarious improv comedy. This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”
Show starts at 8:30pm, doors open at 7:45pm.
Required: Proof of Covid vaccine or negative clinic-administered Rapid Antigen OR PCR Covid test within 72 hours of the show must be shown for entry. Full details here. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

MBI and The Improv Lab in a "CoL-Lab" Improv Show @ Crystal Grand Music Theatre
2022-08-18 19:30 | Crystal Grand Music Theatre, 430 W Munroe Ave, Wisconsin Dells, 53965
It’s a CoL-Lab Improv Show as Monkey Business Institute performs with The Improv Lab on Thursday, August 18 at Crystal Grand Music Theatre in Wisconsin Dells!
Check crystalgrand.com for tickets when they become available!
There are no vaccine or mask requirements for this show.

Grown Up Improv Show @ Harmony Bar
2022-08-20 20:00 | Harmony Bar & Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States

Level One Class Show [Summer 2022]
2022-08-29 19:30 | Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Come see MBI’s newest improvisors show off their skills!
Featuring:
Megan Baker
Dylan Brogan
John Detloff
Srikrishna Seshadri Gopikrishnan
Kevin Harrity
Neil Priewe
Elizabeth Raboin
Tyler Sullivan
Jason Ugarte
Anumitha Venkatraman
Seating at 6:45, Show at 7:30.
Need beverages? You may bring two of your own into the show, as there are no beverage sales on the premises. Please be the responsible, wonderful audience member we know you are!
Covid Vaccine Requirements: This show is for ages 5 and above who can present proof of full Covid vaccination or negative Covid test within 72 hours of the show. Please have your vaccine card, electronic card, or results available with your ID upon entry. Click Here for full details on requirements. Masks strongly encouraged.
@ Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St, Madison, WI 53703 in Yahara Room

Characters Class Show [Summer 2022]
2022-08-31 19:30 | Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Characters are an essential part of great improvising. In this class, we have explored various ways to create characters on the spot. We also helped find ways to push past our comfort zone to create a wider variety of characters and to inhabit them more fully. And now we’re ready to put on a show for you!
Featuring:
Evan Driscoll
Kent Haeger
Shivam Patel
John Roth
Meredith Tollefson
Alison Wood
Seating at 6:45, Show at 7:30.
Need beverages? You may bring two of your own into the show, as there are no beverage sales on the premises. Please be the responsible, wonderful audience member we know you are!
Covid Vaccine Requirements: This show is for ages 5 and above who can present proof of full Covid vaccination or negative Covid test within 72 hours of the show. Please have your vaccine card, electronic card, or results available with your ID upon entry. Click Here for full details on requirements. Masks strongly encouraged.
@ Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St, Madison, WI 53703 in Yahara Room

Yes Ma'am @ Harmony Bar
2022-09-17 20:30 | Harmony Bar & Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Join the women of Monkey Business Institute for their next presentation of Yes Ma’am, a joyful mashup of real-life stories and improv comedy! Performers exchange imaginary Gifts which prompt unedited stories from real life, then a series of improvised scenes explore those themes in deeper, unexpected ways. Yes Ma’am features the formidable talents of a rotating cast of nine seasoned improvisers who each bring unique perspectives, styles, and skills to their performance. Expect seamless teamwork, delightful mind-melds, open hearts and sky-high energy.
Show starts at 8:30pm, doors open at 7:45pm.
Required: Proof of Covid vaccine or negative clinic-administered Rapid Antigen OR PCR Covid test within 72 hours of the show must be shown for entry. Full details here. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Grown Up Improv Show @ Harmony Bar
2022-10-01 20:30 | Harmony Bar & Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States

Grown Up Show @ Harmony Bar
2022-10-15 20:30 | Harmony Bar & Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States

All Ages Improv Show @ Sugar River Lanes
2022-10-27 18:30 | Sugar River Lanes, 807 River St, Belleville, 53508
Improv for all ages! This one-hour show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed and the content is appropriate for kids, as well as grown-ups who appreciate smart, clean comedy.
Show starts at 6:30pm, doors open at 5:45pm.
Required: This show is for anyone who can show proof of full Covid vaccination, or negative clinic-administered Rapid Antigen or PCR Covid test within 72 hours of the show. Full details here. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Murder Mystery Fish Fry!
2022-10-28 18:00 | The Lone Girl Brewing Company, 114 E Main St #101, Waunakee, WI, 53597, United States
CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS
Join us for an adults-only Wisconsin Fish Fry + Murder Mystery on Friday, October 28, brought to you by The Lone Girl and Monkey Business Institute.
Join us in The Landing to unravel a mysterious murder with a Prohibition times theme.
Costumes highly encouraged, but not required.
Tickets are $60 and include:

Lone Girl’s popular Fish Fry (choose from baked or fried haddock) with choice of potato*
Entertainment and Murder Mystery fun by Monkey Business Institute

Drink service is not included in the ticket price. There will be a full array of cocktails, wine, and Lone Girl beer available for purchase.
Admission will be limited to 50 guests. Meet new friends and enjoy community seating in our spacious event venue.
If you have questions, please email party@thelonegirl.com

All Ages Improv Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2022-11-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
Improv for all ages! This one-hour show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed and the content is appropriate for kids, as well as grown-ups who appreciate smart, clean comedy.
NEW! A buffet meal is included in the ticket price! Enjoy the award winning and world famous pizza of Glass Nickel Pizza Company with your improv show! The pizza buffet will include a variety of our pizzas including our specialty pizzas, meat pizzas, vegetarian pizzas and gluten free pizzas upon request. You will also have salad to go along with your ‘za.

Show starts at 5:30pm, doors open at 4:45pm.
Required: This show is for anyone who can show proof of full Covid vaccination, or negative clinic-administered Rapid Antigen or PCR Covid test within 72 hours of the show. Full details here. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Grown Up Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2022-11-05 20:00 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
It’s a Grown Up Improv Show by Monkey Business Institute! Our Grown-Up Show features two acts of hilarious improv comedy. This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”
NEW! A buffet meal is included in the ticket price! Enjoy the award winning and world famous pizza of Glass Nickel Pizza Company with your improv show! The pizza buffet will include a variety of our pizzas including our specialty pizzas, meat pizzas, vegetarian pizzas and gluten free pizzas upon request. You will also have salad to go along with your ‘za.
Show starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:15pm.
Required: This show is for anyone who can show proof of full Covid vaccination, or negative clinic-administered Rapid Antigen or PCR Covid test within 72 hours of the show. Full details here. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

All Ages Improv Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2022-11-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-11-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-11-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
Improv for all ages! This one-hour show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed and the content is appropriate for kids, as well as grown-ups who appreciate smart, clean comedy.
NEW! A buffet meal is included in the ticket price! Enjoy the award winning and world famous pizza of Glass Nickel Pizza Company with your improv show! The pizza buffet will include a variety of our pizzas including our specialty pizzas, meat pizzas, vegetarian pizzas and gluten free pizzas upon request. You will also have salad to go along with your ‘za.
Show starts at 5:30pm, doors open at 4:45pm.
Monkey Business Institute is currently following CDC guidelines in regard to our COVID-19 policy ***NOTE: EXCEPT FOR SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR CENTER: SEE BELOW!***. COVID vaccinations and masking while not eating are strongly recommended but are not required during our shows. However, we want all of our performers, support staff, and audience members to be safe. Because many of our performance spaces are small with little air circulation, we ask that if you test positive for COVID or have any COVID-like symptoms that you please stay home. Simply notify us of the situation and we’ll be happy to refund you for the tickets.
NOTE ON SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER: If you want to attend our shows but still prefer the audience around you to be vaccinated or masked, we are maintaining our proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test policies for that venue.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

All Ages Improv Show @ Wil-Mar Center
2022-11-12 18:30 | Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States

Grown Up Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2022-11-12 20:00, 2022-11-19 20:00, 2022-11-26 20:00 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
It’s a Grown Up Improv Show by Monkey Business Institute! Our Grown-Up Show features two acts of hilarious improv comedy. This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”
NEW! A buffet meal is included in the ticket price! Enjoy the award winning and world famous pizza of Glass Nickel Pizza Company with your improv show! The pizza buffet will include a variety of our pizzas including our specialty pizzas, meat pizzas, vegetarian pizzas and gluten free pizzas upon request. You will also have salad to go along with your ‘za.
Show starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:15pm.
Monkey Business Institute is currently following CDC guidelines in regard to our COVID-19 policy ***NOTE: EXCEPT FOR SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR CENTER: SEE BELOW!***. COVID vaccinations and masking while not eating are strongly recommended but are not required during our shows. However, we want all of our performers, support staff, and audience members to be safe. Because many of our performance spaces are small with little air circulation, we ask that if you test positive for COVID or have any COVID-like symptoms that you please stay home. Simply notify us of the situation and we’ll be happy to refund you for the tickets.
NOTE ON SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER: If you want to attend our shows but still prefer the audience around you to be vaccinated or masked, we are maintaining our proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test policies for that venue.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Level Two Class Show [Fall 2022] [CANCELLED, WILL RESCHEDULE]
2022-11-14 19:30 | Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
This show has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. Watch for the new date!

Our Level Two class jumps into the fray and performs for you! They’ve learned some brand-new improv games and techniques which are guaranteed to be a blast.
Featuring:
Neil Priewe
Anumitha Venkatraman
Kevin Harrity
Megan Baker
John Detloff
Elizabeth Raboin
Tyler Sullivan
Esther Martin
Seating at 7:00pm, Show at 7:30pm.
Covid Vaccine Requirements: This show is for anyone who can present proof of full Covid vaccination or negative Covid test within 72 hours of the show. Please have your vaccine card, electronic card, or results available with your ID upon entry. Click Here for full details on requirements. Masks strongly encouraged.
@ Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S. Brearly St, Madison, WI 53703, in Yahara Room.

Level One Class Show [Fall 2022]
2022-11-17 19:00 | Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Come see MBI’s newest improvisors show off their skills!
Featuring:
Adam Jun
Karan Rao
Ayman Kalada
Jack Turino
Adam Frees
Lauren Schuhler
MP Bausch
Andrew Katz
Noah Abrahamson
Peter Kolanowski
Eddie Snyder
Thomas Rechtman
Seating at 6:30, Show at 7:00.
Covid Vaccine Requirements: This show is for anyone who can present proof of full Covid vaccination or negative Covid test within 72 hours of the show. Please have your vaccine card, electronic card, or results available with your ID upon entry. Click Here for full details on requirements. Masks required at Broom Street Theater.
@ Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703

The Music Department @ Harmony Bar
2022-11-18 21:30 | Harmony Bar & Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Monkey Business Institute is proud to present The Music Department, a fully improvised Broadway musical! We start with your suggestion and go from there. Look for big musical numbers, crazy characters, and outrageous dancing!
Show starts at 9:30pm, doors open at 9:00pm.
Monkey Business Institute is currently following CDC guidelines in regard to our COVID-19 policy ***NOTE: EXCEPT FOR SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR CENTER: SEE BELOW!***. COVID vaccinations and masking while not eating are strongly recommended but are not required during our shows. However, we want all of our performers, support staff, and audience members to be safe. Because many of our performance spaces are small with little air circulation, we ask that if you test positive for COVID or have any COVID-like symptoms that you please stay home. Simply notify us of the situation and we’ll be happy to refund you for the tickets.
NOTE ON SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER: If you want to attend our shows but still prefer the audience around you to be vaccinated or masked, we are maintaining our proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test policies for that venue.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

All Ages Improv Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2022-12-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
Improv for all ages! This one-hour show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed and the content is appropriate for kids, as well as grown-ups who appreciate smart, clean comedy.
You have three options to enjoy the award winning and world famous pizza of Glass Nickel Pizza Company with your favorite improv show!

Option 1 – Dinner and a Show – Standard Buffet
A pizza buffet is now included with your MBI ticket price. The pizza buffet will include a wide variety of delish GN pizzas including vegetarian pizzas. You will also have salad to go along with your ‘za
Option 2 – Vegan & Gluten Free Pizza Options with your Buffet and Show. This is the same as Option 1, but with vegan and GF options added to the buffet.
Option 3 – Dine in at Glass Nickel Pizza before your show.
Do you prefer to order off the menu and hang out upstairs before the show? Show your e-ticket to your server in the upstairs dining room prior to your MBI improv show and we will apply your buffet fee to your bill. We recommend that you arrive in the upstairs dining area an hour and a half prior to show time to make certain you are there for the opening curtain.

As always, a full bar is available in the GN Basement for bevvies, sodas, beer and cocktails for an additional fee. We do not have a required drink minimum at our comedy club.
Show starts at 5:30pm, doors open at 4:45pm.
Monkey Business Institute is currently following CDC guidelines in regard to our COVID-19 policy ***NOTE: EXCEPT FOR SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR CENTER: SEE BELOW!***. COVID vaccinations and masking while not eating are strongly recommended but are not required during our shows. However, we want all of our performers, support staff, and audience members to be safe. Because many of our performance spaces are small with little air circulation, we ask that if you test positive for COVID or have any COVID-like symptoms that you please stay home. Simply notify us of the situation and we’ll be happy to refund you for the tickets.
NOTE ON SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER: If you want to attend our shows but still prefer the audience around you to be vaccinated or masked, we are maintaining our proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test policies for that venue.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Grown Up Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2022-12-03 20:00 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
It’s a Grown Up Improv Show by Monkey Business Institute! Our Grown-Up Show features two acts of hilarious improv comedy. This show is for people who like their improv a little bit saucy, so content is usually rated PG-13 with an occasional dip above “PG-17.”
You have three options to enjoy the award winning and world famous pizza of Glass Nickel Pizza Company with your favorite improv show!

Option 1 – Dinner and a Show
A pizza buffet is now included with your MBI ticket price. The pizza buffet will include a wide variety of delish GN pizzas including vegetarian pizzas. You will also have salad to go along with your ‘za
Option 2 – Vegan & Gluten Free Pizza Options with your Buffet and Show. This is the same as Option 1, but with vegan and GF options added to the buffet.
Option 3 – Dine in at Glass Nickel Pizza before your show.
Do you prefer to order off the menu and hang out upstairs before the show? Show your e-ticket to your server in the upstairs dining room prior to your MBI improv show and we will apply your buffet fee to your bill. We recommend that you arrive in the upstairs dining area an hour and a half prior to show time to make certain you are there for the opening curtain.

As always, a full bar is available in the GN Basement for bevvies, sodas, beer and cocktails for an additional fee. We do not have a required drink minimum at our comedy club.
Show starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:15pm.
Monkey Business Institute is currently following CDC guidelines in regard to our COVID-19 policy ***NOTE: EXCEPT FOR SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR CENTER: SEE BELOW!***. COVID vaccinations and masking while not eating are strongly recommended but are not required during our shows. However, we want all of our performers, support staff, and audience members to be safe. Because many of our performance spaces are small with little air circulation, we ask that if you test positive for COVID or have any COVID-like symptoms that you please stay home. Simply notify us of the situation and we’ll be happy to refund you for the tickets.
NOTE ON SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER: If you want to attend our shows but still prefer the audience around you to be vaccinated or masked, we are maintaining our proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test policies for that venue.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

All Ages Improv Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2022-12-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
Improv for all ages! This one-hour show is packed with fast-paced, classic, short-form improv comedy! Audience participation is guaranteed and the content is appropriate for kids, as well as grown-ups who appreciate smart, clean comedy.
You have three options to enjoy the award winning and world famous pizza of Glass Nickel Pizza Company with your favorite improv show!

Option 1 – Dinner and a Show
A pizza buffet is now included with your MBI ticket price. The pizza buffet will include a wide variety of delish GN pizzas including vegetarian pizzas. You will also have salad to go along with your ‘za
Option 2 – Vegan & Gluten Free Pizza Options with your Buffet and Show. This is the same as Option 1, but with vegan and GF options added to the buffet.
Option 3 – Dine in at Glass Nickel Pizza before your show.
Do you prefer to order off the menu and hang out upstairs before the show? Show your e-ticket to your server in the upstairs dining room prior to your MBI improv show and we will apply your buffet fee to your bill. We recommend that you arrive in the upstairs dining area an hour and a half prior to show time to make certain you are there for the opening curtain.

As always, a full bar is available in the GN Basement for bevvies, sodas, beer and cocktails for an additional fee. We do not have a required drink minimum at our comedy club.
Show starts at 5:30pm, doors open at 4:45pm.
Monkey Business Institute is currently following CDC guidelines in regard to our COVID-19 policy ***NOTE: EXCEPT FOR SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR CENTER: SEE BELOW!***. COVID vaccinations and masking while not eating are strongly recommended but are not required during our shows. However, we want all of our performers, support staff, and audience members to be safe. Because many of our performance spaces are small with little air circulation, we ask that if you test positive for COVID or have any COVID-like symptoms that you please stay home. Simply notify us of the situation and we’ll be happy to refund you for the tickets.
NOTE ON SHOWS AT THE WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER: If you want to attend our shows but still prefer the audience around you to be vaccinated or masked, we are maintaining our proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test policies for that venue.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.
