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Come see our IMPROV 101 Speedrun students show off their brand new comedy skills in this Sunday afternoon class show, hosted by Arcade Academy instructor Beth Geatches!
Come see Arcade's stars of tomorrow as they introduce a cavalcade of unique comedic characters from our CHARACTER WORK intensive, hosted by Arcade Academy instructor Sara Kanter!
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.
Come see our STAND-UP 102: Advanced Stand-Up Comedy students showcase their comedy skills in this Sunday afternoon stand-up slammer, hosted by Arcade Academy instructor Sean Collier!
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Sketch […]
There are all sorts of nervous symptoms comedians get, but only one makes it actually harder to do stand-up: dry mouth. At (Really, Really) Drybar, comics will have to do fresh jokes while their mouths are full of dry material. Come help us answer questions like: "Can you talk about love with dried dates in […]
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: TBA
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Sketch […]
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, January 16, at 10pm and witness some of Pittsburgh's most talented and available comics work through their material. An open mic is not […]
Hot Dog Accessories is back with an off-the-rails night of long form improv, and this time—we're going cinematic. Join us for Hot Dog Picture Show, where we take two real student films (yes, actual ones!) by Jeremiah Ion and use them as the inspiration for a wild, character-driven Slacker set that hops between story lines […]
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Sketch […]
After another year of goofing off in the laboratory and more than 68 laughing gas incidents, local comedy writers have experimented with an all-new set of madcap hypotheses. From dating fails to cryptids to drag queens, this sketch show blends comedic styles and subjects to deliver 13 laugh-out-loud scenes in one rigorously silly Report. Sketch […]
It’s musical mayhem as seven comedians improvise their way through a monster movie none of them have ever seen! Will they defeat their rivals or will the entire city be destroyed? Witness legendary battles and ballads with *BOOTLEG REBOOTS*Feat. TBADirected / Hosted by: Jeremiah IonFX / Tech by: James Jameson
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 […]
How long can you last? Do you know how to please a crowd, or are you a premature bomber? Five Minutes or Bust is a consensual comedy show where each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. Each month, a new Joke Master will […]
Join us for The Death Show - a improv show (team or teams) event!
Greetings from Select Start Island… where everything is made up and the laughs are non-stop! Buckle up for a completely improvised comedy adventure brought to you by Pittsburgh’s own Select Start, live at Arcade Comedy Theater.
This month’s test stage at Arcade Comedy Theater is a tasty snack! This month features a comedy duo, student films, and an experiment in inebriated improv. So sit back, relax, and laugh as we bring comedy to your table. INCUDED ACTS:- Malort Mayhem (with Tyler Ray Kendrick)- Student Films by Jeremiah Ion- Butter Hamlet (a […]
Watch veteran improvisers Fred Brown and Scott Pettis perform two very different improv styles. First, the form known as the "TJ & Dave," – patient, theatrical, naturalistic. Second, the "Zumpf" – fast, bold, always moving. Whether you're simply looking for an entertaining show or you're a dedicated improv nerd, this show will leave you thinking, […]
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 […]
A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for […]
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.
A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features an advanced-level house team jumping into the spotlight and bringing their unique brand of comedy. Some weeks, you will see lively short-form games with […]
The I.C.E. Melter Legal Defense Fundraiser is a way to help those affected by unconstitutional police activity while laughing your face off! Come join hosts Shannon Norman and Dave Stewart along with an absurd amount of Pittsburgh stand-up comedy talent! Co-Headliners Aarik Nesby and Chrissy Costa with, Asher O'Briant, Chelsea Hlasnick, Tyler Ray Kendrick, Matty […]
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 […]
Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month. We’ve all been there: acted out at a wedding when there was no cookie table, ordered fries on a salad at a fancy restaurant, or dared to move a parking chair – afterward wondering, “Am I […]
Level Up is a monthly show that highlights Pittsburgh's funniest comics and welcomes special guests from all over! This month we'll be joined by headliner Chrissy Costa, Christina McNeese, Stacey Fleurime, Mike DiGuglielmo, Roy Gloeckl, and host Cassi Bruno.
A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for […]
A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features an advanced-level house team jumping into the spotlight and bringing their unique brand of comedy. Some weeks, you will see lively short-form games with […]
Watch veteran improvisers Fred Brown and Scott Pettis perform two very different improv styles. First, the form known as the "TJ & Dave," – patient, theatrical, naturalistic. Second, the "Zumpf" – fast, bold, always moving. Whether you're simply looking for an entertaining show or you're a dedicated improv nerd, this show will leave you thinking, […]
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 […]
Comedy Bingo Night is back at Arcade and we're going back to school! Join for an evening of comedy, bingo, and remedial algebra -- featuring improv, characters, and PRIZES!
Co-Workers! Takes you behind the scenes to see the private lives of the people you spend more time with than your loved ones. A mix of short and long form improv comedy sheds some light on what really makes this economic time bomb tic. Come find out who has been stealing your lunch, stealing your […]
A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for […]
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, January 16, at 10pm and witness some of Pittsburgh’s most talented and available comics work through their material. An open mic is not […]
A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features an advanced-level house team jumping into the spotlight and bringing their unique brand of comedy. Some weeks, you will see lively short-form games with […]
The Moon Show is a late night-style comedy show hosted by Abby Evans an featuring a rotating line-up of female,femme presenting, LGBTQ performers of stand-up, drag, music, twerking, and everything else in between. Proceeds from this event benefit Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania (PPWP). Your generous support empowers PPWP to sustain its mission to provide […]
An evening of comedy featuring local independent improv teams! This month featuring: Date Night, Kevin's Garage, and resident host team: Hot Dog Accessories
A sketch show by Chris Duvall and Kate Miller that was written on paper then typed on a computer. Now, they are enacted. Chris Duvall and Kate Miller deliver sketches on friendship, religion, and the reality of "true crime girlies."
A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for […]
Five Minutes or Bust, a consensual comedy show, co-produced by Kimberly Bennett and Matty Malloy. How long can you last? Do you know how to please a crowd, or are you a premature bomber? Each comedian has a chance to shoot their shot and try to last a full five minutes on stage. Each month, […]
“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 […]
A Spotlight on Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features an advanced-level house team jumping into the spotlight and bringing their unique brand of comedy. Some weeks, you will see lively short-form games with […]
Raise a stein and prepare to laugh your lederhosen off! Join Select Start for a one-of-a-kind Oktoberfest-themed comedy night packed with high-energy short-form improv, local craft beer from Helltown Brewing, and Bavarian cheer. Our quick-witted performers will take your suggestions and spin them into hilarious scenes faster than you can say “Prost!” This isn’t just […]
It’s time to relive the magic, the drama, and the slow dances under the gym lights. HomeComedy is a night of fully improvised comedy inspired by the highs and heartbreaks of homecoming night. Think The Breakfast Club meets Ferris Bueller - fully made up on the spot. Your chaperones for the evening, musical improvisers String […]
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.
A live Dungeons & Dragons-inspired comedy showKnights of the Arcade invites you to join a one-of-a-kind comedy experience where epic quests meet gut-busting laughs! This monthly award-winning show brings together seasoned improvisers and comedians who weave a live Dungeons & Dragons game into a hilarious, unpredictable spectacle. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to […]
A Trio of Home-Grown Improv Teams Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Hot Spot — a show featuring a rotating set of our very own improv comedy teams. Each performance features house teams jumping into the hot spot and bringing their unique brand of comedy. See lively short-form games with plenty of opportunities for […]