Improvised comedy & theater abounds throughout Bridge City with hilarious, talented performers. On this weekend, we’ve stacked two nights of unscripted entertainment that’s in-the-moment and unpredictable, highlighting six great groups— each with their own slant on this form we call improv.
Whether you’re a seasoned fan or checking it out for the first time, join us for a memorable night out, and see our discount weekend pass offer!
FRI JAN 9:
DUCK MUDDLE is comprised of two long-time improv vets of the Portland improv scene: Whitney Johnson and Kerry Leek— who are always trying to organize their ducks into nice, neat rows, but the ducks never seem to get the memo and end up wandering off. Come wade through life’s messy moments with them in a dynamic improv set that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
BRIDGE CITY IMPROV Since 2018, menuing ensembles of great talent and serving YOU the prime cuts. Tonight’s specials are: Tim Hunt, Catherine Olson, Marty Honig, Thomas Magee, Lisa Brousseau, Beau Brousseau.
CRITICAL MISCHIEF is a group cast with stalwarts in the metro improv community, and their genre-based, fantasy RPG improv will have you roaring in your seats. Critical Mischief is Brad Fortier, Erin Cunningham, Craig McCarty, Amy Gray, Eric Zipper, Bill Cernansky.
SAT JAN 10:
DANGER DORKS is Matt Roberts and Eric Schniewind, and this dynamic duo is that perfect blend of smart and silly— harnessing all their improv powers and experiences to create scenes and stories that will surpise and delight you.
DAME Elegant improv, comfortable shoes. DAME has been playing together since 2023 and performs at various venues throughout Portland. The ensemble members represent various backgrounds in age, sexuality, culture, family, and careers. DAME’s grounded and fun style explores identity, society, and the redefinition of expectations. DAME aims to engage in connected, relationship-driven scene work and storytelling. DAME is Kari Smit, Rebecca Rothery, Laurie Martin, Leann Ruth Johnson, Angela Michtom, Stephanie Wichman, and Georgia Gunesch.
HOT GOSS Hot Goss recreates beloved films they know nothing about. They use their limited knowledge of the plot, smash it together with their love of wacky, dynamic characters, and perform the director’s cut no one knew they needed. Hot Goss is Rebecca Feldman, Jason Hays, and Jessica Zodrow and is coached by Kristen Schier.
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