Why Improv Comedy?

Improv Comedy is comedy made up on the spot. The audience shouts out suggestions and the comedians instantaneously turn them into hilarious scenes, games, or songs. Since the audience is making the suggestions, the shows are different, topical, and deal with what the audience wants to see.

One of the problems in dealing with entertainment for a group of people is that you definitely don’t want to offend anyone, but you want it to be exciting and funny at the same time. We understand that, and offer a great solution - Improv by Chicago Improv Associates!

Too Bland? Seeing comedy created on the spot is exciting! And being part of the comedy is even more amazing! There are many ways audience members can participate in our show. They can shout out suggestions and see their ideas come to life. Specific improv scenes have the audience asking questions or filling in spaces with words and phrases. Getting audience members up on stage brings an added energy and element of fun. Of course, quiet members of the audience need not do anything if they prefer not to— they can just watch and enjoy the fun.

Too Offensive? Since the suggestions come from the audience members, they have the sense that they are “writing” the entire show, yet control is actually in the hands of the improvisers. Experienced and mature improvisers can adeptly lead the suggestions away from inappropriate content, yet still create exciting and uproarious comedy. (see the "Why CIA?" page)