The Next Chapter has improvisers riffing on a local author's work – with the author starting the antics off. Directed by
Justin Davis, this series of literary transmogrifications runs for two months with
Manuel Gonzales,
Matt Sturges,
Katherine Catmull,
Beth Kander,
Suzy Spencer, and
Daniel Quinn among the authors who'll be featured.
Fridays, 8pm. Through June 28. $12.
The Suitcase In which
Asaf Ronen presents an immersive show where the audience follows the characters into fabricated environments – a makeshift studio apartment, a parked convertible – to sit up-close and personal while the cast of lowlifes improvises a narrative
from objects the audience has provided. Recommended!
Fridays, 10pm. $12.
Key Party Established improv couples swapping partners.
Saturdays, 8pm. Through May 25. $7.
Triple Scoop Three different improv troupes gone wild, and stand-up hosted by
Maggie Maye.
Saturdays, 10pm. $5.
The Rubber Room is an open improv
jam, yo, so join in – if you dare.
Sun., May 26, 8pm. Free.