SHOW: Musical Improv at Riverside Comedy Night with Highwire Improv
Join us and Highwire Improv for a high-energy night of comedy with some of the city's best comedians.
Tickets are $8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riverside-comedy-night-tickets-872253723367 (Your ticket supports our non-profit mission to bring improv and musical improv to the Baltimore region)
Never been to an improv show? It's spontaneous theater, off-the-cuff laughs, and a real good time! You'll get to see three of Baltimore's best improv comedy troupes do what they do best!
Our lineup - show starts at 7pm ET:
Summer Fling performs the Pretty Flower improv form originating from a source monoscene. Their shows are full of fun, committed, and anarchic energy.
Bad Karaoke Experience is a long-running musical improv team from Baltimore who produces completely spontaneous musical theater shows!
Local Spot begins with an audience suggestion from a color swatch book to create a show focused on interesting character dynamics and frequent entrances and exits. Secrets come out, alliances are made and broken, and someone usually falls in love. It’s always a rollercoaster!
What is an improv show, exactly?
Improv is live theater created spontaneously by the performers with the inspiration of the audience. Unless noted otherwise, it’s a comedy show, made even more exciting, intriguing, and hilarious by the fact that none of it is pre-scripted! At an improv show you’ll see a wide range of creative and fascinating humans perform a highwire act by making comedy out of thin air! It can take many forms, including short competitive games, slice of life scenes, and full length sitcom or movie style performances!
A Highwire Improv show is truly a once in a lifetime performance, never done before and never to be done again!
About the venue:
Riverside Third Space is a gathering space open to the whole community. We host events in collaboration with the Salem congregation and other local partner organizations centered around social justice, wellness, and recreation. R3S is also open to the community to host private events and recurring programs.
The performance venue is partially accessible and has a chair lift - for any questions email highwireimprov@gmail.com!
Find out accessibility details about all of our venues here.
About Highwire Improv:
Highwire Improv’s mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater. Learn more at https://www.highwireimprov.com
Frequently asked questions
Is there food available?
Riverside Third Space doesn't serve food, but Highwire Improv will provide snack items at shows here (think chips, popcorn, fruit snacks). Check out some of the amazing restaurants in south Baltimore before or after the show!
Does Riverside Third Space serve alcohol?
No, and this is not a BYOB event. Highwire Improv will provide a variety of soft drink options during the show. Check out some of the fantastic bars in the neighborhood before or after the show if you'd like!
Is the performance space accessible?
Partially - there is a chair lift down to the basement, otherwise stairs are required to access the venue. The show space does have accessible restrooms. The main stage area is raised, but does not need to be used for performances.
What parking is available?
There is free street parking throughout the neighborhood. Be advised that this can be quite busy, so you may need to spend a few extra minutes finding a space.
Can I reach the venue via public transit?
Yes, the venue is within a 5 minute walk of the 94 and CityLINK Silver bus lines.
What if I want to perform?
Highwire regularly offers open jams and drop-in workshops, and you can also submit your team for one of our upcoming seasons - check out our website for more info!
What's this 'suggestion' I keep hearing about?
The suggestion (also called the input or the get) is when an improv group asks the audience for some inspiration for their show. This could be a single world, a short anecdote, or the answer to a question. It's a way to make each show specific to you - the audience!