Past Performances

Some of our critically-acclaimed unscripted performances.

Jane Austen UnScripted

An improvised play in the style of Jane Austen.

Directed by Brian Lohmann and Dan O’Connor

Reviews for Jane Austen UnScripted

“Eleven first-rate comedians…breathtaking wit…” — LA Weekly

“One of the funniest evenings in town… a stunning feat of performance and literary wizardry. And incidentally, it’s hilarious.” — Annie Gilbar, Los Angeles Times Magazine

4-STAR RATING by Los Angeles Times Readers

“ImproTheatre’s gift lies in far more than improv’s expected one-liners and zingers–rather, their gift is the more subtle and complex art of storytelling…Austen would be pleased, indeed.” — Laist.com

“I LOVED Jane Austen improv!” — CoolGrrrls.com

“Gorgeous period costuming and language…the players will make you laugh and then inspire you to read the classic works for yourself…you will want to come back for more.” — Kate West Reviews

“One thing that is for certain is the continued success of this outstanding group of actors and something absolutely not to be missed.” — SoCal.com

“A talented team of eight performers executes right before the audience’s eyes… Amusing…funny take of J.A. that really takes off!” — Accessibly Live

“Jane Austen UnScripted is a delicious combination of humorous wordplay and stiff upper lip mannerisms.” — Entertainment Today

Jane Austen only wrote six novels in her lifetime, but they are some of the most beloved tales of love and misunderstanding, wit and wisdom, and passion and betrayal ever written.

Now, for the first time in two centuries, Impro Theatre delivers a new Jane Austen story every night. Passionate, willful women flirt and verbally joust with handsome, brooding young noblemen. Hearts are broken, secrets are revealed and true love wins out in the end. Or does it?

The essence of Austen’s brilliant and timeless romantic comedies and social satires is brought faithfully to life by this expert team of funny and gifted actors, whose other explorations of great literary figures include Shakespeare, Dickens, Sondheim, and Tennessee Williams.

Tennessee Williams UnScripted

A world premiere improvised play in the style of Tennessee Williams


Directed by Brian Lohmann
Produced by Impro Theatre and CAFE Arts.

Reviews for Tennessee Williams UnScripted

“TENDERLY COMEDIC…savvy…lingers somewhere between satire and homage…a very smart choice.” —Steven Leigh Morris, LA Weekly

“IMPROV GENIUSES…Absolutely hilarious…a different show every time…they let loose their imaginations and the rest is magic.”
—Steven Stanley, StagesceneLA

“PLENTY OF LAUGHS…charming…delightfully manic…remarkably smooth.” —Jennie Webb, Backstage West

“Funny, moving and absolutely in keeping with Williams…Impro Theatre’s considerable agility and its infectious sense of play makes you want to go back again to see what else this group can conjure next out of Williams’ high humidity”. —Charlotte Stoudt, Los Angeles Times

Goldstar “Roar of the Crowd” Winner

Shakespeare UnScripted

An improvised play in the style of William Shakespeare

Directed by Brian Lohmann and Dan O’Connor

Reviews for Shakespeare UnScripted

“Shakespeare Unscripted is a superlative example of what theatrical improv should be.” — Improv Review.com

“The real fun lies in anticipating where this patchwork story is going to go next, and in watching the actors doing whatever it takes to keep the narrative afloat.” — L.A. Weekly

“DEATH-DEFYING STUNTS OF IMPROMPTU PARODY…Comically gifted performers (who) fracture the Bard with a right good will….the theatrical equivalent of circus aerialists…these remarkably clever performers fly through the show with the very greatest of ease… all involved keep the laughs coming and the cadence astonishingly Shakespearean.” — F. Kathleen Foley, L.A. Times

GO. “The wit, charm, energy and creativity on display are delightful and entertaining.” — Lovell Estell III, L.A. Weekly

“OUTSTANDLINGLY TALENTED…Hilarious…This is a company worth watching.” — Kate West Reviews