The Peoples Improv Theater is proud to host NYC’s premier comedy festivals for solo shows, improv, and sketch.

 

March Madness Improv Tournament:

A knockout-style improv competition.

Congratulations to this year’s winner: Really, Chef?!

SOLOCOMNYC:

A festival dedicated to solo performances.

Congratulations and Thank You to our SolocomNYC’24 performers!

Indie-pendence Fest:

A celebration of independent improv teams.

Indie Fest will run July 3rd & 4th.

Sketchfest:

A 4-day festival dedicated to sketch comedy performance and writing.

Sketchfest 2024 will run October 17th-20th.

 

Go to the individual festival tabs for more information and full schedules.

Stay tuned for more announcements and upcoming dates!

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LET THE IMPROV MADNESS BEGIN!

Over the course of 4 weeks 32 improv teams have competed for 1 of 16 bracket slots. Now, March 11th-16th watch those 16 teams battle it out over five days to see who will become the March Madness Improv Champion. The winning team will receive a 3-month residency at The PIT, a cash prize, and eternal glory!

 

CONGRATULATIONS to this year’s winner: Really, Chef?!

The Peoples Improv Theater proudly announces the 10TH ANNUAL SOLOCOM!

SolocomNYC has launched over 400 new solo comedies that have gone on to longer runs, tours and festivals around the world (including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.)

SolocomNYC is a festival of new solo work. All shows presented are 75% – 100% new material, and are created specifically for the festival. SOLOCOM’s goal is to push artists to create a show that is meaningful, personal and to follow the fear.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2024 solo performers!

Indie Fest

Spanning four days, this festival will feature international, national and local teams! Teams that debuted at IndieFest have gone on to successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Off-Broadway, and more!

NYC SketchFest

NYC Sketchfest is New York City’s premier sketch comedy festival and one of the nations largest. The festival is focused on highlighting local, national, old, and new sketch teams and bring them all together again! This 4-day sketch-tacular programming that will not only include incredible sketch shows, but panel discussions, writer’s rooms, and more!