Grown Up Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2024-09-21 20:00, 2024-09-14 20:00, 2024-09-07 20:00, 2024-08-24 20:00, 2024-08-17 20:00, 2024-08-10 20:00, 2024-08-03 20:00, 2024-07-27 20:00 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | 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.”
Show starts at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:15pm.
We’re cleaning up the basement… no more buffet! Still want pizza with your improv? Your MBI ticket gets you 10% off the Glass Nickel menu when you eat in the upstairs dining room (before the All Ages or after the Grown Up Show).
A specialized bar menu is available in the GN Basement during the show for bevvies, sodas, beer and cocktails for an additional fee. There is a 1 drink minimum for each attendee: please note that mocktails, sodas, or bottled water are options.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you have any COVID or flu symptoms, or test positive, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

All Ages Improv Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2024-09-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-31 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-03 17:30 - 18:30 and 3 more dates | 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.
Show starts at 5:30pm, doors open at 4:45pm.
We’re cleaning up the basement… no more buffet! Still want pizza with your improv? Your MBI ticket gets you 10% off the Glass Nickel menu when you eat in the upstairs dining room (before the All Ages or after the Grown Up Show).
A specialized bar menu is available in the GN Basement during the show for bevvies, sodas, beer and cocktails for an additional fee. There is a 1 drink minimum for each attendee: please note that mocktails, sodas, or bottled water are options.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you have any COVID or flu symptoms, or test positive, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

The Music Department @ Cafe Coda
2024-09-12 19:00 | Cafe Coda, 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703, 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 7pm.
Please arrive by 6:45.
$10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Improv Games Class Show [Summer 2024]
2024-09-09 19:30 | Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
There are hundreds of improv games out there and knowing how to play all of them is a daunting task. In this class we learned lots of improv games. We talked about what makes games work and what the common pitfalls are. There was even an opportunity to design and test their own improv game! This class was about exploring and having fun.
Featuring:
Noah Abrahamson
Jeana Bormett
Erica Christensen
Evan Driscoll
Daniel Gerdes
Erin Kernkamp
Stephanie Mueller
Maximillian Olmsted
Neil Priewe
Lisa Quam
Ben Rush
Stephanie Wright
Seating at 6:45pm, Show at 7:30pm.
@ Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center’s Yahara Room.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you have any COVID or flu symptoms, or test positive, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Level One Class Show [SUMMER 2024]
2024-09-08 19:30 | Madison Circus Space, 2082 Winnebago St, Madison, 53704, United States
Come see MBI’s newest improvisors show off their skills!
Featuring:
Jeana Bormett
Timothy Edwards
Jesse Gray
Alexander Kiszkiel
Anthony Leonard
Peter Malicky
Carl Messer
Nora Novich
Erika Poole
Bailey Redler
Sam Steinhofer
Aaron Steuck
Seating at 6:45pm, Show at 7:30pm.
At Madison Circus Space, Lower Studio.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you have any COVID or flu symptoms, or test positive, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Level Two Class Show [Summer 2024]
2024-09-04 19:30 | Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
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:
Devin Burke
Geordi Haerr-Hartmann
Steven Nelms
Laura Sweeney
David Thrall
Seating at 6:45pm, Show at 7:30pm.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you have any COVID or flu symptoms, or test positive, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

SOLD OUT - Grown Up Show @ Glass Nickel Pizza Co!
2024-08-31 20:00 | Glass Nickel Pizza Co., 2916 Atwood Ave, Madison, 53704
This show is sold out.

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.
We’re cleaning up the basement… no more buffet! Still want pizza with your improv? Your MBI ticket gets you 10% off the Glass Nickel menu when you eat in the upstairs dining room (before the All Ages or after the Grown Up Show).
A specialized bar menu is available in the GN Basement during the show for bevvies, sodas, beer and cocktails for an additional fee. There is a 1 drink minimum for each attendee: please note that mocktails, sodas, or bottled water are options.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you have any COVID or flu symptoms, or test positive, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

The Merge @ The Bur Oak (Part of Madison Comedy Week)
2024-08-09 21:00 | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
The Merge has been a staple of the Madison comedy scene and the Madison Comedy Week festival for years! Bridging the gap between improv and standup, The Merge is an excellent, well-rounded show that is literally a once in a lifetime experience every time.
Monkey Business Institute improvisers watch comedians perform and rework their premises and jokes into full-length scenes in a truly extraordinary fashion. This is one of the most fun, off-the-cuff style shows you’ll experience at the fest!
This show is hosted by comedian Vanessa Tortolano who is a staple in both arenas, the comedians join the improvisers after their sets and the scenes for improv games full of quips, quick-wit and surprises all around.
Our standups are:
Kristin Lytie
Grace Kilpatrick
Cassidy Kulhanek
Doors at 8:30 | Show at 9:00
$10 online | $15 at the door!
GET TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-merge-tickets-945170138327

Yes Ma'am @ Cafe Coda (Part of Madison Comedy Week)
2024-08-08 19:00 | Cafe Coda, 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Yes Ma’am is a joyful mashup of improv comedy and real-life storytelling from the women of Monkey Business, for audiences of all genders!
Cafe Coda on Williamson Street is known for hosting stellar jazz acts from all over the world, but on the second Thursday of each month they shift gears and welcome Monkey Business Institute to their stage.
Join us at Cafe Coda for a Ma’am-tastic night of improv!
Part of Madison Comedy Week.
Show starts at 7pm.
Please arrive by 6:45.
$10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Level One Class Show (Group B) [SPRING 2024]
2024-07-11 19:30 | Madison Circus Space, 2082 Winnebago St, Madison, 53704, United States
Come see MBI’s newest improvisors show off their skills!
Featuring:
Coty Brown
Clarisa Castillo
Joey Hylbert
Nancy Hylbert
Greg Radix
David Thrall
Megan Zuba
Seating at 6:45pm, Show at 7:30pm.
At Madison Circus Space, Upper Studio.
Many of our performance areas are small spaces with little air circulation. If you have any COVID or flu symptoms, or test positive, please stay home to keep others safe. Just notify us of the situation, and we’ll be happy to refund you the tickets.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.

Yes Ma'am @ Cafe Coda
2024-07-11 19:00 | Cafe Coda, 1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Yes Ma’am is a joyful mashup of improv comedy and real-life storytelling from the women of Monkey Business, for audiences of all genders!
Cafe Coda on Williamson Street is known for hosting stellar jazz acts from all over the world, but on the second Thursday of each month they shift gears and welcome Monkey Business Institute to their stage.
Join us at Cafe Coda for a Ma’am-tastic night of improv!
Show starts at 7pm.
Please arrive by 6:45.
$10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Contact info@monkeybusinessinstitute.com for any questions.
