What Actually Happens at an Improv Comedy Show (and Why You Don’t Need to be “Funny”)

If you’ve never been to an improv comedy show, you might be wondering one very important thing:

“Am I going to get called on stage?”

Let us put you at ease right away — no one is ever forced to participate.

At Third Space Improv, audience participation is always optional, always gentle, and always meant to be fun. Most of the time, participation looks like calling out a suggestion from your seat — a place, a relationship, or a random word. That’s it.

The performers do the rest.

So… what actually happens?

• The cast comes out and plays improv games or creates unscripted scenes

• The audience offers suggestions (if they want to)

• Scenes, characters, and relationships are made up on the spot

• Laughter happens naturally — no pressure required

You don’t need to be funny.
You don’t need to be outgoing.
You don’t need to “know improv.”

You just need to show up.

Our shows are designed to be fun, inclusive, and welcoming, whether it’s your first improv show or your 50th. Families, visitors, locals, introverts, extroverts — everyone belongs here.

If you’ve ever avoided improv because you were nervous about participation, our Saturday night shows are the perfect place to start. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. (Once in a while we ask for an audience volunteer on stage – we only invite you if you want to be there!)

Come see what improv comedy is really like — and why so many people leave saying, “That was way more fun than I expected!”