Lessons in Laughter

Lessons in Laughter

Some of Baltimore's funniest people will give you an expert lesson in improv comedy. Make your weekend funnier in Hampden!

By Highwire Improv

Date and time

Saturday, May 17 · 7 - 8:30pm EDT

Location

Zissimos Bar

1023 West 36th Street Baltimore, MD 21211

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Our expertly-trained performers will put together a master class in improv comedy for you to enjoy!

Marshmallow and Sour pairs up two experienced performers for a one-of-a-kind show filled with unforgettable characters.

Our Extra Credit hour brings together top students and their teachers to show off what the lessons from their Highwire Improv classes. See the future of comedy right before your very eyes.

Doors will open at 6:45 pm, show starts at 7 pm. Free and paid street parking is available throughout the area.

Fantastic drinks available all night!

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:

The Lou Costello Room has been a mainstay of the Baltimore comedy scene for over a decade, regularly producing standup, improv, and sketch comedy shows in collaboration with many production companies. They also frequently host music and variety events from their location on Hampden's 36th Street, 'The Avenue!'

This show is not wheelchair accessible, it is on the second floor of the bar up a full flight of stairs. 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?

No, but please feel to bring in outside food if you like. Check out one of the many great restaurants nearby before the show!

Will there be drinks available?

Yes, Zissimos has a full bar!

Is the performance space accessible?

No, the show is upstairs on the 2nd floor and only accessible via stairs. Check out our other shows for more accessible performances!

What parking is available?

There is street parking throughout the neighborhood!

Can I reach the venue via public transit?

Yes, Zissimos is directly on bus lines 21 and 94, as well as a 15-20 minutes walk from the Woodberry light rail station.

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!

Organized by

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