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Frankly Scarlett presents a fun and interactive night of improv with an amazing cast of women! Check out this mix of short-form games and long-form scenes, featuring the cast of Frankly Scarlett alongside special guests from around Pittsburgh.
Once a month, local independent improv teams come together and take over Arcade's stage for a once in a lifetime lineup! Produced by Resident Host Team: Moop Troop
Comedy is what’s on the menu! Veteran improvisers Kristy and Jethro Nolen, along with their special “Dinner” guests, craft original scenes and invent memorable characters from your suggestions in their long-form show, Dinner with the Nolens. This married couple has performed in Chicago, Amsterdam, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Dallas, Detroit and Austin. Voted "Best of […]
“Our Town” meets “Parks and Recreation”! Veteran improv team Kevin’s Garage guides you on a tour of a zany fictional town, its people, and their passions, culminating in a riotous town hall meeting — all inspired by your suggestions. This innovative new format mixes shortform games, longform storytelling, and immersive elements into a hilarious improvised […]
Join comedy troupe Select Start as they host a short form improv jam open to all performers! Join them on stage for a night of improv games. Performers can sign up at the box office when they arrive. Audience members can sit back, laugh, and inspire the comedy with all kinds of fun suggestions.
We are so back! After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab. Sketch Lab Report Vol 1 […]
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater's House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. Come see why these performers are the heartbeat of Pittsburgh's comedy scene as they turn your […]
We are so back! After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab. Sketch Lab Report Vol 1 […]
"Every comic knows that ""working blue"" means taking risks—and at Blue Light Special, Pittsburgh’s funniest comedians are turning the dial from mild to wild! Watch as they transform harmless quips into hilariously raunchy jokes whenever the stage light flips. Featuring:Host: Zivan VasquezShannon NormanBlair ParkerCass GoodworthJared HelferXazrianna Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind comedy experience at Arcade Comedy. […]
BETA STAGE IS BACK! Join us monthly as we showcase new and experimental acts, returning teams, and new ideas by familiar favorites! See the Arcade shows of tomorrow TODAY* *if today is the fourth Saturday of the month
Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don't miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs.
Join Knights of the Arcade for another hilarious D&D comedy adventure! One of Pittsburgh's longest running and best-selling comedy shows! A recurring cast of characters are joined by special guests and led by their maniacal dungeon master. Where they’re going, who they fight, and if they ultimately succeed is decided upon live dice that are […]
Join us on the fourth Sunday of each month for Lucky Draw! This is an interactive improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn on the spot at random. Arcade's Academy students, team members, or any other improvisers can put their names into the box and be picked to come on stage to […]
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater's House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. Come see why these performers are the heartbeat of Pittsburgh's comedy scene as they turn your […]
We are so back! After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab. Sketch Lab Report Vol 1 […]
In 2023 Select Start Stole the Show… now, down to only (Ocean’s) eight players, there’s something missing from this heist crew… so now we’re planning to Steal The Talent.
Veteran comedy troupe Irony City welcomes the audience to share some stories about some real Jagoffs – then turns those tales into a hilarious improvised performance!
We are so back! After a year of rigorous giggle-testing, local comedy writers have experimented with some wild hypotheses and the results are in! From slapstick to Jane Austen to leather daddies to puppets, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes from the lab. Sketch Lab Report Vol 1 […]
Stand-up comedy is all about finding the funny in everyday life. Usually, it doesn't matter if what you're saying is true as long as it's hilarious. 'Admit One' gives you, the audience, the chance to call comedians out! You'll hear four riotous tales, and it'll be your job to figure out if the comic is […]
Tonight, the A.C.T. stage is yours! Bring your improv teams, sketch group, or stand-up act for an open mic-style show where the lineup is created on the spot. A perfect opportunity for artists to try something new in a short set and for audiences to see some experimental and cutting edge comedy. The evening is […]
Where new jokes come alive! The Stand-Up Laboratory is a new incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every month, the Lab will present a mix of feature comics and a roster of comedians chosen from online submissions. Enjoy a night of comedy highlighting newer material from Pittsburgh's best comedians and its rising stars.
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater's House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. Come see why these performers are the heartbeat of Pittsburgh's comedy scene as they turn your […]
Arcade Comedy Theater's popular stand-up comedy showcase, Level Up Stand-Up, is back! Each month, see a new lineup of some of Pittsburgh's best comics alongside up-and-coming and touring guests. BYOB or grab a drink from our bar, and get ready for a fun and affordable night of comedy in the Cultural District.
Be silly! Get creative! A watch-and-play comedy show for kids! Arcade Comedy Theater presents Penny Arcade, an interactive comedy experience ideal for kids 4 to 8 years old! This 45-minute show encourages children and their parents to unleash their imaginations and sense of humor. Penny Arcade fosters collaboration, listening skills, and silliness for everyone at […]
SKETCH COMEDY INCUBATOR SPACE A staged reading for brand new sketch comedy. The Sketch Comedy Laboratory is an incubator space presented by Arcade Comedy Theater. Every other month, Sketch Lab features sketches from writers who have attended our writers room and are performed by a roster of comedic actors. See cutting edge comedy and new […]
The Arcade Hootenanny is styled after the classic Chicago-style improv show featuring monologist-inspired scenes. A storyteller tells real-life tales and improvisers present a fast & funny set inspired by elements from the story. Featuring special guest Mary Ann Augustine.
Arcade Comedy Theater invites you to invites you to peek behind the curtain at the lives of the people you work with. Combining short-form and long-form improv to create a full-length narrative show of the most exciting kind of entertainment...Middle Management Improv!
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Comedy Confidential, a showcase of Pittsburgh’s brightest comedic talents! Brittany Alexis brings some of her funniest few friends to the stage for an entertaining night of stand-up. This show promises a lineup of hilarious performances that will keep you laughing long after the show ends. Whether you’re a lifelong comedy fan […]
Join the Well Known Strangers as they host the Pittsburgh Improv Jam, a now-monthly jam presented at the Arcade Comedy Theater and open to all performers! Each month, performers can sign up to be randomly placed on an improv ensemble team that will exist for just one night only. As an audience member, you'll see […]
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater's House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. Come see why these performers are the heartbeat of Pittsburgh's comedy scene as they turn your […]
Come celebrate Valentine's day with a fun and laughter filled evening of Bingo and comedy, where audience members will be invited to play Bingo between comedy acts. Featuring comedy, characters, and improv from your hosts for the evening, Barbara, a Mother! Laugh, play bingo, win prizes!
Once a month, local independent improv teams come together and take over Arcade's stage for a once in a lifetime lineup! Produced by Resident Host Team: Moop Troop
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with some of the Burgh's finest BIPOC comedians! Whether you're a deadpan fan, one-liner lover, or need a good story, these talented comics will surely satisfy your laugh-palette:Featuring:Zivan VasquezStacey FleurimeJo CrawfordBrittany AlexisWhitney Morand Brandon Johnson!
Join comedy troupe Select Start as they host a short form improv jam open to all performers! Join them on stage for a night of improv games. Performers can sign up at the box office when they arrive. Audience members can sit back, laugh, and inspire the comedy with all kinds of fun suggestions.
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? - a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! Join us in our black box theater upstairs Thursday, February 20, at 10pm and witness some of Pittsburgh's most talented and available comics work through their material. An open mic is not […]
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater's House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. Come see why these performers are the heartbeat of Pittsburgh's comedy scene as they turn your […]
Join comedians and best friends, Derek Gaines (Netflix, CBS) and Dave Temple (TruTV, BET) for an electrifying live podcast experience like no other! Known for their unfiltered, high-energy style, come out for a lively, no-holds-barred night of conversation around pop culture, current events, life's annoyances and personal stories with a comedic twist. Expect hilarious street […]
An Improv Show from the Global Majority
BETA STAGE IS GETTING CRAFTY! Get ready for a whirlwind of creativity in Crafty, an improv show where performers take audience-created arts & crafts and turn them into a one-of-a-kind blend of comedy and crafting chaos!
Experienced improvisers Well Known Strangers get a suggestion from the audience to inspire laugh-out-loud stories and characters. Don't miss this night of clever and absurd scenes by this fun-loving team of goofs.
Join Knights of the Arcade for another hilarious D&D comedy adventure! One of Pittsburgh's longest running and best-selling comedy shows! A recurring cast of characters are joined by special guests and led by their maniacal dungeon master. Where they’re going, who they fight, and if they ultimately succeed is decided upon live dice that are […]
Join us on the fourth Sunday of each month for Lucky Draw! This is an interactive improv comedy show where half of the cast is drawn on the spot at random. Arcade's Academy students, team members, or any other improvisers can put their names into the box and be picked to come on stage to […]
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's newest improv performers take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 101: Foundations class show! Instructor: Beth Geatches
Come see the best work of our Intro to Sketch Writing students in staged readings featuring a cast of professional actors! Instructor: Frank McDade
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 102: Scenework class show! Instructor: Tyler Ray Kendrick
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's rising stars take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 201: Short Form Technique class show!Instructor: Fred Frances
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's newest improv performers take the stage to show off what they have learned in their Improv 101: Foundations class show! Instructor:
Come see Arcade Comedy Theater's newest stand up comics debut the material they developed in our 8-week Stand Up 101 class! Instructor: Suzanne Lawrence
Ignite your Friday nights at 7 pm with Arcade Comedy Theater's House Team Hot Spot! Our talented house teams will light up the stage with spontaneous hilarity, quick-witted banter, and scenes that are sure to leave you in stitches. Come see why these performers are the heartbeat of Pittsburgh's comedy scene as they turn your […]
In 1980s Pittsburgh, amateur D&D and improv group, Select Start, witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. Throughout the show, they’ll be searching for answers by using a variety of short form improv games to unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries. Come on down to the Arcade Comedy Theater and take a journey through the […]