The Improv Shop - STL

The Improv Shop - STL

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Improv Theater and Training Center The Improv Shop aims to create original, dynamic and fun shows using the tools of Chicago-style improv.

Its training program is the only multi-level program of its kind in the city and is accessible to students of all ability and skill levels. Improv training is a powerful and necessary tool for the working actor, a fun way to become a more confident public speaker, and an exciting means of self-expression.

Photos from The Improv Shop - STL's post 08/10/2026

How is it already mid-August?? That really snuck up on us. Listen, it doesn’t really affect our programming this week. It’s just the year is going by kind of quickly, ok?

That means that there are only so many more improv shows in 2026 and we’d love to see you at one.

There’s a lot of cool and different stuff to choose from this week including a JAM where you can even try it if you want to. No pressure. But also it’ll be fun. But no pressure. You also might make friends. But no pressure.

Photos from The Improv Shop - STL's post 08/03/2026

We’ve got some new shows for you this week, so take a look and see what is speaking to you!

Are you feeling like a gremlin? Like you need a dose of tv? A little business, but also a little party? Maybe you feel like you need a good book read to you? Or to get the gang all back together?

Whatever your mood this week, bring it to us and we will feed you, hydrate you, and make you forget your troubles for approximately 105 minutes at a time. Thank you.

07/30/2026

Sorry for party rockin’ y’all we just need a little more time this evening to get food ready for you. Thank you for understanding!

Photos from The Improv Shop - STL's post 07/27/2026

Lookit all these shows! We’ve got queer-prov, musical-prov, -prov for lovers, -prov for -prov nerds, dnd-prov, medical-prov?, and a ton of other -prov staples eager to entertain you!

Hope you’re staying cool during this heat wave 😎

Photos from The Improv Shop - STL's post 07/20/2026

BIG NIGHT AND BIG WEEK AT THE IMPROV SHOP!

Every eight weeks there is a new graduating class at the Improv Shop. And tonight is that night! Students have been going through our program for about a year and tonight will be their last showcase show followed by a graduation ceremony!

That will be followed by a very special Leeker Takes You To: at 9 PM!!

This week also features the return of AmITheAsshole? - An Improv Show, a BLANK AND ANDY, a brand new Manifesto show, base.reality.check, The Merry-Go-Round, The Menagerie, and a fun Musical Shortform Jamboree! Also… more improv!

Hope to see you there ❤️

Photos from The Improv Shop - STL's post 07/13/2026

YYYYYYEAAAAHHHH this week we’ve got musicals and freestyle rap and stripping and Florida men and cagematch and student shows and menagerie and asterisk and merry-go-round and a debut of brand new POC teams!!

So come beat the heat in our moderately cooled building!

Photos from The Improv Shop - STL's post 07/01/2026

No, we’re not rebranding to be a motion capture studio. The floor just needed a little love, so we laid down a fresh coat of paint!

Our very expensive guest experience consulting firm tells us that this will improve your theater-going experience by about 263% so let us know how we did.

Thank you. 🖤

Photos from The Improv Shop - STL's post 06/29/2026

Tonight is the last night to catch shows for a whole WEEK at the Improv Shop! But… it’s a really great lineup! Two sets of student shows followed by an American Idol episode of !!

We also have Monday bar and kitchen specials like $7 chicken fried rice and $7 burger and fries to satiate you while you absorb live comedy.

After that our staff, faculty, and teachers are going to take the weekend off! We hope you find something fun and safe to do.

See you soon!

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3960 Chouteau Avenue
St. Louis, MO
63110

Opening Hours

Thursday 6pm - 1:30am
Friday 6pm - 1:30am
Saturday 6pm - 1:30am