Addle Essence
Los Angeles group offering weekly improv workouts.

Ad-Libs
Dallas troupe with weekly shows and national tours. Pictures with fans, booking details and group history.

The Babbling Bishops
Ohio Wesleyan University company's site features a history and information on auditioning for the group.

Boom Chicago
Amsterdam improvisational troupe offers at their site show schedules, video clips, information on classes, and a menu from their restaurant.

The Charles Darwin Experience
University of Arizona troupe has multimedia files, cast profile, and info on shows and auditioning.

Chicago City Limits
New York City improv comedy revue details their Chicago origins to their present performances. Visitors can buy tickets through their Web site.

Comedie du Jour
Cambridge, MA, company performs every Friday, and has an email list for news updates.

Comedy Gears
Northern Virginia troupe provides visitors with their show schedule, group history, and member biographies.

The Comedy Store Players
Legendary British company that laid the groundwork for "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and launched the careers of Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton.

Friday Nite Improvs
Pittsburgh show in which not only are the suggestions coming from the audience, but so are the performers.

Improvisational Theatre
College of William and Mary improv troupe includes at their Web site a FAQ, show calendar, and information about past and current members.

Just Us
Orange County, CA, group specializing in both short and long form comedy includes information about upcoming shows and cast members.

Light Hearted Comedy Company Inc.
Decatur, GA, comedy troupe that specializes in Christian-based improv games and skits.

The Local Improv Troupe
Denver company that has show information and video clips.

Mama's Pot Roast
Washington University improv comedy troupe has info about and photos of their past and present members, as well as a list of the games they perform.

Melodramix
Alberta, Canada, improv troupe lists their schedule and information about auditioning.

Mission IMPROV-able
Washington, DC, group that bills itself as the "most dangerous comedy troupe."

National Comedy Theatre
San Diego company that specializes in improv games.

The New Wave Of Comedians
Paramus, NJ, improv game ensemble comprised of high school students.

OBT Laughing Stock
Salt Lake City's long-running improv comedy show that challenges you to avoid whacking Russ.

Pavlov's Dogs
Dallas-based troupe has info about shows and performers, as well as topical rants and links to other Web sites that intrigue them.

Polywumpus
Philadelphia improv ensemble includes show descriptions, performance schedules, and info on improv workshops.

SAK Comedy Lab
Orlando's long-running company that does short-form improv, as well as student shows. They also do "Slice of Life," in which you can arrange to have someone's life be reenacted on stage during a show.

Scared Scriptless Improv
Anchorage troupe features a performance schedula and info about current and former ensemble members.

Slow... Children at Play
Los Angeles group with a cute Web site. They specialize in short-form improv.

Sprout
London ensemble that offers short-form and narrative shows, as well as improv workshops.

The Viola Question
Yale University troupe provides info about their cast and shows, including a 12-hour improv marathon.

We Brake For Nobody
Bucknell group has video clips, schedules, and info about past and present members.

Well Hung Jury
Austin, TX, experimental improv group that performs such long-form shows as "Texas Chainsaw Musical" and "1,000 Words."

Mission IMPROVable
Chicago-based company that tours extensively with its long-form improv show.

ImproVision
Austin, Texas, company that uses audience suggestions to create send-ups of television shows, such as "Improv Request Live."

The Swarm
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater's house improv team in New York. Andy Daly of Mad TV is a member.

Problem Solved
Amsterdam group that does both Chicago-style and Theatersports-style improv shows in English and in Dutch.

Atomic Improv
Edmonton two-man troupe includes show and booking info, plus some nudity.

But Seriously Comedy Improv
Denver troupe includes information about their show and performers.

Sketchy People!
Lansing, MI, troupe offering regular performances and workshops. In addition to information about their shows, they also have a weekly comic strip, multimedia clips, and random pictures.

Canadian Improv Showcase
Ontario improv group with cool hockey jerseys features video clips, history and cast biographies, and schedule and booking information.

Sheer Idiocy
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute improv troupe has show and cast info, a news blog, and other random Idiotica.

Knock Your Socks Off
Salt Lake City troupe performing short and long form improv has a detailed history, as well show info and a message board.

Bare
Chicago two-man long-form improv group.

Little Man Improv
New York City troupe that formed at Georgetown and is now based at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater performs long-form shows and offers notes about their shows.

The Immediate Gratification Players
Harvard University's resident improv group does various different shows during the school year.

Loose Screws Improv Comedy
Hawaii improv troupe has show info and a detailed history that describes the various shows and formats they've performed.

Mission Improbable
Nottingham group performs short-form improv at various public and corporate venues.

Now This!
Maryland ensemble that performs in the greater Washington D.C. area does children-oriented shows and corporate events using various different formats, such as murder mysteries.

!nstant Theatre Co.
Vancouver experimental improv group who uses each season to riff off different themes to create unique shows, such as the Antiques Improv Roadshow.

Quipfire!
Princeton University ensemble based off the Franciscan tradition of improv.

Theatre on the Edge
Waterloo, ON, troupe that performs weekly and offers classes. They also have video clips with eye towards doing a Webcast of their shows.

The Troupe
Michigan Tech ensemble that performs shows of improv games.

Washington Improv Theater
Washington D.C. ensemble that offers workshops and classes in addition their shows.

Yellow Man Group
Formed in Chicago, this Japanese ensemble performs high-energy English-language shows.

Sirens
Chicago all-female troupe whose show "Chicken Scratch" uses each performers own monologues as starting points for improvised scenes.

The Improv Bandits
Aukland, New Zealand, company that performs original shows and Keith Johnstone formats both at home and abroad.

The Groundlings
Legendary Los Angeles improv company that launched the careers of such performers as Phil Hartman, Lisa Kudrow, Jon Lovitz, and Edie McClurg.

Amnesia Wars
New York City group dedicated to stretching the possibilities of long-form improv in such shows as "Psycheroticproviholicyesandsomethingvoodoo."

Bovine Metropolis Theater
Denver comedy theater that hosts "Improv Hootenanny" and "On the Spot." They also offer adult and teen improv workshops, and performance opportunities for high school and college troupes.

The Brody Theater
Portland, OR, theater that houses the long-form show Double Play and hosts area groups.

Eclectic Company
Buffalo ensemble that performs shows and teaches classes for corporate clients and other private bookings.

Houseful of Honkeys
Los Angeles improv troupe that launched the career of Wayne Brady.

Improvoholics
New York City mainstays strive to create new games and tweak old ones to amuse and entertain the audience.

Laughing Matters
Atlanta improv troupe does public performances and private bookings and workshops using such formats as murder mysteries and game shows to team-build and foster creativity.

Mile Hi-Larity
Denver ensemble performs the first and third Tuesdays of the month, as well as holds corporate workshops.

Mixed Signals Web World
College of New Jersey-based ensemble that performs shows both on- and off-campus.

The Oxymorons
San Antonio improv troupe with shows on Friday and Sunday nights.

Raleigh's Village Idiots
Raleigh, NC, ensemble that has regular performance on Friday nights.

Take 5
Richmond, VA, troupe plays around with traditional improv games and frequently bursts into song.

LunchLady Doris
Philadelphia ensemble performs Del Close-influenced long-form imrpov.

Extreme Improv
Charlotte, NC, troupe with Chicago roots performs a show of improv games. Check out their video clips and detailed cast bios.

Dirty South Improv
Improv group with short and longform improv shows in North Carolina and Chicago, as well as two national touring shows. Includes training center and show info.

All Jane No Dick
Portland, OR, three-woman improv ensemble that tours nationally. Their Web site includes contact info and a video clip.

The Collective
Minneapolis long-form ensemble features a detailed history and writings by the troupe members at their Web site.

Full Frontal Comedy
Kansas City group performs a number of different shows at the Chestnut Fine Arts Center.

goga
New York City-based all-female long-form improv troupe with an eye to spreading goga-energy all over the world.

Slap Happy
Toronto four-person long-form ensemble comprised of Second City and Theatresports cast members and alums.

The Tenderloins Improv Troupe
New York City-based, Del Close-trained long-form improv troupe that performs the Harold and the Armando Diaz. Their Web site includes a promotional film, as wel as clips from their movies.

Blue Blanket Improv
San Francisco troupe that performs free shows in various outdoor locations throughout the city.

Commedus Interruptus
University of Southern California improv group with an excellent cast bio page and info about their shows and organization.

East Bay Improv
Albany, CA, troupe and improv school with a monthly gig at Cafe Eclectica.

the fibbs
San Francisco genetically-engineered ensemble, featuring performers from Bay Area Theatresports, perform random acts of silliness on a regular basis.

The Improbable Improvisational Ensemble
Grass Valley, CA, troupe that performs regularly at the Holbrooke Hotel.

Late Bloomers
San Diego ensemble comprised of older performers.

The Liquid Radio Players
Los Angeles ensemble that performs an improv show with an old-time radio theme.

North Beach Improv
San Francisco-based improv ensemble.

The Oakland Playhouse Improv Troupe
Oakland ensemble performs regularly at the Black Box.

English Lovers
Vienna-based improv group with an international cast clad in black.

Blacktop Circus Improv Troupe
Atlanta African-American troupe that performs every Tuesday at the Uptown Comedy Corner.

Impromaniacs Theatre Company
Victoria, BC, long-running ensemble with group info, photos, and a brief history of improv.

Scared Scriptless
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, ensemble group in search of a new performance space. They perform short form-oriented shows with props.

Oui Be Negroes
Los Angeles- and San Francisco-based African American improv and sketch comedy troupe.

Pan Theater Oakland Improv Theater Troupe
Oakland, CA improv troupe offering shows and classes for the Bay Area.

ComedyWorx
Raleigh, NC, show where a referee mediates two teams of comedians who are competing for the biggest laughs by performing scenes based on audience suggestions.

Chicago Improv Anarchy
Chicago-based improv comedy troupe. They know where your mom lives.

Preston & Volpe
Los Angeles comedy duo with a speciality in children's shows.

Reality Not Included
San Francisco Bay Area company that performs children's and corporate gigs.

The Really Spontaneous Theatre Company
Burbank ensemble that specializes in improvised one-act plays.

ScripTease Improv and Sketch Comedy
Santa Cruz, California company that takes off one piece of clothing every time they mess up. Cast profiles, reviews, and photo gallery provided.

The Spolin Players Northwest
Seattle company that performs games by the Mother of Improvisation, Viola Spolin. Her past students include Edie McClurg and Dan Castellaneta.

True Fiction Magazine
San Francisco long-form improv troupe with a swank Web site.

Ultimate Improv
Westwood, CA, ensemble comprised with performers from various other troupes in the greater Los Angeles area.

Zip Zap Zop
Kosice, Slovakia, improv group that performs in English.

Impulse Theater
Denver's long-running improv show.

No Parking Players
Based at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania, USA. Includes meeting schedule, photos, hall of fame, and resources.

The Have Nots!
Charleston based troupe performing along the East coast; includes member biographies, schedule of appearances, and a movie.

The We're Not Your Mother Players
Columbia, SC based ensemble that rose out of a group of actors using improv to sharpen performance skills; includes a show schedule and audio clips.

Next Big Broadway Musical, The
New York City improvised musical comedy troupe.

AB3 Improv
Troupe based in Santa Monica, CA providing cast biographies, show information and blog.

Full Frontal Nudity
Troupe from Columbus Ohio providing cast backgrounds, upcoming events, history, classes, pictures and contact information.

Monkey's Uncle
Denver improv troupe has a show schedule and excerpts torn from the pages of the cast member's journals.

Eight is Never Enough
Troupe from New York City. Includes show descriptions, cast, pictures, booking and contact information.

Just The Funny
Miami, Florida company featuring improvisations based on audience suggestions. Show details, cast biographies and contact information included.

Kundalini Komedy
Touring troupe based in New York City. Includes press releases, history and cast information.

Mikes of Chicago
Troupe specializing in open mic improv. Includes cast, history, show details, pictures and contact information.

Mod 27
Based in Palm Beach County, Florida. Includes show details, cast backgrounds, history and contact information.

New Kevin
Based in Tucson, Arizona providing troupe history, cast, schedule, contact information and email sign up.

Nuts and Bolts
Based in Rochester, New York providing history, photo gallery, reviews, show details and contact information.

The Attention-Starved Children
College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University improv troupe whose Web site features video clips, game lists, and an alumni page.

Unscrewed Comedy Troupe
Based in Tucson, Arizona. Pictures, cast information, booking and contact details.

Completely Made Up
UK based troupe providing details of upcoming shows, reviews, prices and venues.

(the) Zamboni Revolution
Troupe from Syracuse University, New York. Contact information, show details and cast biographies included.

The Shaun Cassidy Fan Club
SUNY Oswego improv group that performs every Saturday night during the academic year. They also have a descriptive index of the games they perform.

Too Many Larrys!
San Francisco improv troupe performs free shows every Saturday night.

The NAIADES Coven
Los Angeles, CA, improv comedy and nude performance art troupe. Site provides information about classes, interviews and videos.

Brown! New Orleans Improv Comedy
New Orleans, LA, shortform improv troupe. For over 9 years, audiences have flocked to BROWN! for the best in comedy and improvisation.

Screaming Havoc
Toronto, Canada, sextet performs longform, narrative improvisation. Site includes news, performance schedule and cast bios.

SPROUT ideas
London based improvisers. Experienced teachers, directors and performers. Site contains performance schedule, business services, and information about classes offered.

Out Of Our Heads Improv
Columbus, Ohio, improv troupe that performs sketch comedy, short films, shortform improv and puppeteering. Site contains show schedule, class information and multimedia clips.

National Comedy Theatre - New York
Nationally acclaimed shortform improv comedy group based in New York City. Clean, corporate entertainment, weekly performances, team building, college shows and improv workshops.

Throw Like a Girl
All-women longform improv troupe from Chapel Hill, NC. Site contains show dates.

The REALLY Spontaneous Theatre Company
Los Angeles, CA shortform improv group performs improvised comedy and music, based upon suggestions from the audience. Site contains reviews, bios and show dates.

The Comedy Clinic - Tulsa's Comedy Troupe
Tulsa, OK troupe performs shortform improv and original sketch comedy. Site contains show and ticket information.

1 Trick
Two-woman, Chicago based improv/sketch Group dedicated to delivering thought-provoking material with a smile.

Guerilla Improv
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's improv comedy troupe. Site contains show information, bios and multimedia clips.

Homepage of the Sideliners!
Los Angeles, CA improv comedy group focuses on short-form improv games with the occasional sketch added in. Site contains show and booking information.

Not the Imposters!
Shortform improv troupe performs at the Spaghetti Warehouses in Toledo and Columbus Ohio.

Not Quite Right - Where Scripts are Superfulous
Melbourne, Florida shortform improv troupe based at the Henegar Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Melbourne. Site contains bios, show dates and booking information.

The Brain Trust
Shortform improv for private events in western Washington. Professional improv comedians will make up scenes based on your suggestions, plus volunteers from the audience will join the fun.

Neutrino Nation
New York, NY longform team spawned from Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Troupe performs Neutrino Harold shows and Neutrino Video Project improvised movies.

BassProv
Fully improvised, one-act comedy created by veteran Chicago improvisers Joe Bill and Mark Sutton.

Mister Diplomat
Dirty South Improv longform house team from Chapel Hill, NC.

Live Nude People (With Clothes On)
University of California, Irvine's shortform improvisational comedy troupe. Includes show info and player bios.

Slurred Vision
Improv comedy troupe located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

The Stage Door Theatre
Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina providing scripted and improvisational shows. Show schedule and contact information included.

Titanic Players, The
Northwestern University long-form improvisational comedy group.

Jet City Improv
Seattle shortform improv troupe offers all-ages shows and classes. Site contains schedule, player bios, reviews and ticket information.

Bad Dog Theatre Company
Toronto based troupe, includes contact information, schedule, workshops and cast profiles.

Tilt: Ann Arbor's Improv Comedy Group
Ann Arbor, MI, shortform improv troupe. Site contains show and class info, cast bios, and promotional information.

Improv Shmimprov
Orange County, CA, based shortform improvisation troupe. Site contains cast bios, show information and photos.

Kitsch In Sync
Boston, MA, shortform improv troupe. Site contains show, history and audition information.

Born in a Taxi
Troupe based in Melbourne, Australia. Includes news, history, and workshops.

The Barrow Gang
Scottsdale, Arizona troupe performing both short and long form. Cast, shows, and workshops presented.

The Improverts
Edinburgh group performs late night shows. Includes player photo gallery, crew, and gigs.

Mandatory Friends
Las Vegas, Nevada troupe performing free weekly shows. Cast bios, news, photo gallery, press, and mailing list provided.

Wild West Express
Southern California based troupe. Features national tour schedule, press releases, cast member photos, and booking information.

The Outsiders
Chicago based group. Includes bios, upcoming shows, mailing list, and links of interest.

JoKyR and Jesster
Salt Lake City, Utah duo. Includes bios, video, schedule, and reviews.

Stevie Ray's Improv Company
Providing cabaret, instruction and corporate services, base in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Schedule, services and contact information included.

Creative Urges
San Diego based troupe. Includes performance schedule, photo album, and workshops.

Sisters of Sal
Seattle based long-form troupe. Performance schedule, fan area, and media provided.

National Comedy Theatre of Austin
Austin, Texas branch. Includes information about reservations, workshops, defensive driving, and corporate training.

Rare Bird Show
Philadelphia longform group. Includes bios, photos, shows, and reviews.

Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Theatre
Miami troupe performs late night shows every Friday and Saturday night and offers introductory classes for non-actors.

Off The Top
Carnegie Mellon long-form troupe whose Web site features detailed information about improv warm-ups and staging scenes.

NorthWest goga Theatre
All-female longform group using the goga format originated in New York. Includes bios, performance schedule and workshop schedule.

Twisted Flicks
Seattle group performs an all-new soundtrack for an old B-movie using audience suggestions.

Dead Parrots Society
Student group from Western Washington University. Show schedule, cast list, photos, video clips and message board.

Scatterbrains
Olympia, WA based shortform group performs around Western Washington. Show schedule, cast bios and booking information.

Seattle goga
Seattle-based all-woman longform group. Includes cast bios, schedule and reviews.

Comedy Court
Seattle-based fast-paced show set in the genre of a courtroom. Site has a show schedule, cast bios, photos and a group history.

Fools Play
Olympia, WA group offering a variety of shortform and longform. Includes show schedule, directions, ticket information.

The Seattle Neutrino Project
A west coast extension of New York's Neutrino Nation, performing longform improvised movies "in the time it takes to watch it."

Barren Mind Improv
Arizona State University improv group featuring members of the Farce Side sketch comedy group that performs a late night show every Thursday night.