Causing Scenes: A Comedy Show

Causing Scenes: A Comedy Show

South Baltimore welcomes some of Baltimore''s funniest and most creative people as they create a show from audience suggestions.

By Highwire Improv

Date and time

Friday, June 20 · 7 - 9pm EDT

Location

Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church

1530 Battery Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Join Highwire Improv for a high-energy night of comedy with some of the city's best comedians.

We continue our celebration of Pride Month with We're Here, We're Queer, a curated collection from Baltimore's amazing LGBTQIA+ comedy community. They will take stories and turn them into hilarious scenes.

We then welcome Slasher Night Live, We are an improvised slasher film taking roughly 53 minutes. Don't get too comfortable because what looks normal may turn into deviant delight in the hands of these movie masters.

What is an improv show, exactly?

Improv is live theater created spontaneously by the performers with the inspiration of the audience. Unless noted otherwise, it’s a comedy show, made even more exciting, intriguing, and hilarious by the fact that none of it is pre-scripted! At an improv show you’ll see a wide range of creative and fascinating humans perform a highwire act by making comedy out of thin air! It can take many forms, including short competitive games, slice of life scenes, and full length sitcom or movie style performances!

A Highwire Improv show is truly a once in a lifetime performance, never done before and never to be done again!

About the venue:

Riverside Third Space is a gathering space open to the whole community. We host events in collaboration with the Salem congregation and other local partner organizations centered around social justice, wellness, and recreation. R3S is also open to the community to host private events and recurring programs.

The performance venue is partially accessible and has a chair lift - for any questions email highwireimprov@gmail.com!

Find out accessibility details about all of our venues here.

About Highwire Improv:

Highwire Improv’s mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater. Learn more at https://www.highwireimprov.com

Frequently asked questions

Is there food available?

Riverside Third Space doesn't serve food, but Highwire Improv will provide snack items at shows here (think chips, popcorn, fruit snacks). Check out some of the amazing restaurants in south Baltimore before or after the show!

Does Riverside Third Space serve alcohol?

No, and this is not a BYOB event. Highwire Improv will provide a variety of soft drink options during the show. Check out some of the fantastic bars in the neighborhood before or after the show if you'd like!

Is the performance space accessible?

Partially - there is a chair lift down to the basement, otherwise stairs are required to access the venue. The show space does have accessible restrooms. The main stage area is raised, but does not need to be used for performances.

What parking is available?

There is free street parking throughout the neighborhood. Be advised that this can be quite busy, so you may need to spend a few extra minutes finding a space.

Can I reach the venue via public transit?

Yes, the venue is within a 5 minute walk of the 94 and CityLINK Silver bus lines.

What if I want to perform?

Highwire regularly offers open jams and drop-in workshops, and you can also submit your team for one of our upcoming seasons - check out our website for more info!

What's this 'suggestion' I keep hearing about?

The suggestion (also called the input or the get) is when an improv group asks the audience for some inspiration for their show. This could be a single world, a short anecdote, or the answer to a question. It's a way to make each show specific to you - the audience!

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Highwire Improv

Highwire Improv's mission is to build and foster a community that brings all of Baltimore to the world through improvisational theater, and an organization that brings the best of the world to Baltimore. We envision a world where everyone feels included, heard, and represented without regard to race, gender, or orientation.

What sort of events do we host? Amazing live improv theater shows (comedic and dramatic) and classes and workshops that teach you the joy, craft, and magic of improv!

All classes and workshops are for participants ages 18 and older unless otherwise specified.

$10.38