summer improv camp begins in july

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kidprov registration open

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summer improv camp begins in july • kidprov registration open •

Dayton’s Home for Improv Comedy

Live shows every Wednesday-Saturday in downtown Dayton.
Upcoming Shows →

featuring jackie 0 and more of YOUR FAVORITE QUEENS FROM THE RUBI GIRLS

friday, June 12 — doors 7:30 pM

Featuring Jackie O and more of your favorite queens from The Rubi Girls

friday, June 12 — doors 7:30 pM

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Featured & Upcoming

Improv Musical - New singles every month
June 5, 2026 | Doors 7:30 PM

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Daddalogues - Real stories from real dads
June 20, 2026 | Doors 7:30 PM

Sketch Show - 3 Straight days of comedy
June 25-27 | Doors 7:30 PM

More Upcoming Shows →

SUMMER CAMP SIGN UPS

All of our improvisers started somewhere — actually, most of them started right here.

You can do improv, too.

All of our improvisers
started somewhere.
Actually, most of
them started right here.

Improv Classes
View fullsize PRIDEPROV IS BACK ON JUNE 12TH 🌈 Join us for improvised scenes featuring some of your favorite queens from @therubigirls. A portion of the night's proceeds will go to @closettransformation to support your local transgender clothing exchange and you
View fullsize Welcome to Cafe Black Box Where patrons enjoy improvised spoken word. The catch is, we need you to tell us what our poem will be about. We're setting the mood and putting you in a space of chill vibes and laughter. Snag tickets at daytonblackboximp
View fullsize Kevin: What have you guys been doing? Emmalee: I've constructed a clock that will tell us when doomsday will hit. Ben: And I've been looking at the time too long. THIS WEEK: Wednesday 7:30pm - BE WITH YOU SHORTLY Thursday 8pm - House teams + DIRECT
View fullsize The goal is to keep future historians guessing. We have new shows every Wednesday through Saturday, plus BOGO tickets on Thursdays! 🎟️ Shows, classes, summer camp, and more at daytonblackboximprov.com (link in bio) #bbimprov #improvclass #comedys
View fullsize PRIDEPROV IS BACK ON JUNE 12TH 🌈 Join us for improvised scenes featuring some of your favorite queens from @therubigirls. A portion of the night's proceeds will go to @closettransformation to support your local transgender clothing exchange and you
View fullsize Welcome to Cafe Black Box Where patrons enjoy improvised spoken word. The catch is, we need you to tell us what our poem will be about. We're setting the mood and putting you in a space of chill vibes and laughter. Snag tickets at daytonblackboximp
View fullsize Kevin: What have you guys been doing? Emmalee: I've constructed a clock that will tell us when doomsday will hit. Ben: And I've been looking at the time too long. THIS WEEK: Wednesday 7:30pm - BE WITH YOU SHORTLY Thursday 8pm - House teams + DIRECT
View fullsize The goal is to keep future historians guessing. We have new shows every Wednesday through Saturday, plus BOGO tickets on Thursdays! 🎟️ Shows, classes, summer camp, and more at daytonblackboximprov.com (link in bio) #bbimprov #improvclass #comedys
View fullsize Caption this... This Wednesday is Game Night, and we're not talking board games! Well - at least not all the time. Really, it's anyone's guess what happens on that stage. Guess you'll have to come find out for yourself! Doors open at 7pm. Snag tick
View fullsize Back in your feed, at your feet, asking you to ...check out our weekday shows. 😎 WEDNESDAY: Be With You Shortly @ 7:30pm THURSDAY: House Teams Imaginary Sardines & Affection Deprived, followed by DIRECTOR'S CUT ✂️ @ 8:00pm Doors open 30 minut

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