Zoo Improv Main Entrance

August 11, 2014

Summer might be winding down a little, especially for all you schoolish types out there, but we, as usual, are getting all wound up! Lots of information in this one! Friday Nights, Classes, Auditions, and THE FESTIVAL draws nigh! Come get some Improv!!

Friday Night Improv at SoDo Theatre

August 15th: Aubrey Does It With Anybody (doing it with Lisette Hall) & Double Date
August 22nd: Guys? & Hysterical - admission will be donated to ****
August 29th: 7 pm - Zoo Improv Interactive for Kids! 8 pm - Zoo Improv comedy for adults

Classes

Drop-in classes are available for beginning and experienced improvisers on August 14, 21, 28, & September 4. Class is led by a member of Zoo Improv and meets from 7-9 pm at SoDo Theatre on Thursdays. The class fee is $10 (cash or check). Pre-registration is requested but not required. Please arrive on time, wear close toed shoes and comfortable but conservative clothing. Parking is available for free in Christie parking lots after 6 pm. Pre-register by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Improv Basics class will take place again this Fall. The 8 week session will begin on September 18. Classes meet at SoDo Theatre, 7-9 pm on Thursdays. The class fee is $80. This class is ideal for beginning improvisers but improvisers with some experience will find it useful as well. Pre-registration by September 15 is required. Register by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Auditions

Zoo Improv will host auditions for new improvising members on September 8 & 11, 7-9 pm at SoDo Theatre.

Interested participants should notify Zoo Improv of your intent to attend an audition date by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Plan to arrive no later than 7 pm. Wear close toed shoes and comfortable but conservative clothing.

Resumes are welcome but not mandatory. Experience is desired but not required.

New members are asked to plan to make a minimum one year commitment. Zoo Improv holds rehearsals on Monday nights 7-9 pm and shows on Friday nights. Members are expected to regularly attend and participate in rehearsals and public shows as well as commissioned private and public workshops and performances. Of course, we understand people can not always be at every show every time but we work to share these responsibilities evenly.

Zoo Improv is a non-profit organization and we invite members to share additional talents and skills with the group, including marketing, graphic design, legal, technology, and organizational skills. To learn more about Zoo Improv and being a part of the team, check out our website and you tube channel, or come to a Friday night show and talk to a member of the group.

Zoo Improv's 6th Annual C-U Improv Festival

November 14 & 15, 2014

SODO Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St, Champaign, IL.

The stage is ready and we want to welcome your submissions to this year's festival.

Shows will be at 8 and 10pm on Friday and 6, 8, and 10pm Saturday night. This year's 6pm show will be a family friendly show featuring kids from our kids improv workshop.

Lunch will be provided from 12-1pm on Saturday, November 15, followed by workshops for adult improvisers from 1-4pm. Kids workshop will be from 4-5:45pm.

If your team would like to perform in this year's amazing festival, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the name of your group, where you are from, what kind of show you’d like to perform and send links to your website or other media. We will contact you with confirmation and performance times after submissions are closed.

Please submit your information by October 15.

We look forward to seeing you!