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SWIPE THROUGH to meet the teams appearing in this Saturday’s Three-Prov Show, hosted by Jen Koepnick!

Come and see them THIS SATURDAY, 10/24 at 8pm in La Paz Hall (1525 Santa Barbara St)! $10 Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov
SWIPE THROUGH to meet the teams appearing in this Saturday’s Three-Prov Show, hosted by Jen Koepnick! Come and see them THIS SATURDAY, 10/24 at 8pm in La Paz Hall (1525 Santa Barbara St)! $10 Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio) Rosie, Meg, and Alan are COUCH GRIND Come and see them THIS SATURDAY, 10/24 at 8pm in La Paz Hall (1525 Santa Barbara St)! $10 Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio) Eli, Sam, and Noah are THE OIL DOGS Come and see them THIS SATURDAY, 10/24 at 8pm in La Paz Hall (1525 Santa Barbara St)! $10 Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio) Grant, Cora, and Craig are GC SQUARED Come and see them THIS SATURDAY, 10/24 at 8pm in La Paz Hall (1525 Santa Barbara St)! $10 Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio) Alex, Brent, and Tom are THE WINGMEN Come and see them THIS SATURDAY, 10/24 at 8pm in La Paz Hall (1525 Santa Barbara St)! $10 Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio) Jen is director, organizer, and host extraordinaire! Come and see the Three-Prov Show THIS SATURDAY, 10/24 at 8pm in La Paz Hall (1525 Santa Barbara St)! $10 Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio)
Three-Prov is BACK: Join us for another night of silliness in groups of three THIS SATURDAY!

You’ll meet the teams soon, and you can buy your tickets even sooner!

⭐️ SB Improv’s Three-Prov Show
🗓️ Saturday, October 24th 
🕗 8:00-9:30 (
Three-Prov is BACK: Join us for another night of silliness in groups of three THIS SATURDAY! You’ll meet the teams soon, and you can buy your tickets even sooner! ⭐️ SB Improv’s Three-Prov Show 🗓️ Saturday, October 24th 🕗 8:00-9:30 (Doors ~7:40) 📍 La Paz Hall (1525 Santa Barbara St.) 🎟️ $10 at the door, through the QR code, or online at sbimprov.com/tickets (link in bio) No gen-ai was used in the making of this post ❌
Another great night of improv at SB Improv! Such a good cast of four teams: The Jents (@thejentscomedy), Steve (@steveimprov), The Schwackhammers (with special guest Rosie), and The Establishment 🔮 

We’ve got classes this week and then the Th
Another great night of improv at SB Improv! Such a good cast of four teams: The Jents (@thejentscomedy), Steve (@steveimprov), The Schwackhammers (with special guest Rosie), and The Establishment 🔮 We’ve got classes this week and then the Three-Prov Show is back on Saturday, 10/24!
We see fun in your future… Join us THIS SATURDAY for our monthly Longform Show featuring four returning teams: The Establishment, The Schwackhammers, Steve, and The Jents - plus some special guests!
⭐️ Longform Show 🔮
🗓️ Saturday, October 17
We see fun in your future… Join us THIS SATURDAY for our monthly Longform Show featuring four returning teams: The Establishment, The Schwackhammers, Steve, and The Jents - plus some special guests! ⭐️ Longform Show 🔮 🗓️ Saturday, October 17th 🕗 8pm (Doors ~7:40pm) 📍 1525 Santa Barbara St. 🎟️ $10 Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio)
Don’t be scared; Jam City is back this Saturday, October 10th at Santa Barbara Improv!

▶️ WANNA PLAY? Arrive by 7:45pm to register.

👀 WANNA WATCH? We start at 8pm! Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (linked in bio)
Don’t be scared; Jam City is back this Saturday, October 10th at Santa Barbara Improv! ▶️ WANNA PLAY? Arrive by 7:45pm to register. 👀 WANNA WATCH? We start at 8pm! Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (linked in bio)!
Fun was had with @carpinteriaimprov at our Shortform Show on Saturday night! Thanks all for coming out and see you this week for class and next Saturday for Jam City!
Fun was had with @carpinteriaimprov at our Shortform Show on Saturday night! Thanks all for coming out and see you this week for class and next Saturday for Jam City!
Come see our hilarious cast - freshly summoned from the beyond by director Alan Irwin and in collaboration with @carpinteriaimprov - THIS SATURDAY, 10/3! Tickets are $10 at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio)

⭐️ Shortform Show 🎃
Come see our hilarious cast - freshly summoned from the beyond by director Alan Irwin and in collaboration with @carpinteriaimprov - THIS SATURDAY, 10/3! Tickets are $10 at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio) ⭐️ Shortform Show 🎃 🗓️ Saturday, October 3rd 🕗 8pm (Doors ~7:40) 📍1525 Santa Barbara St. 🎟️ $10 🚫 No generative ai was used in the creation of this post 🚫
October at SB Improv is as full as your pillowcase after an epic Trick or Treat haul! shows every Saturday, Classes every week, and lots of fun along the way. Swipe through to see what’s playing, who’s teaching, and more!

That’s ri
October at SB Improv is as full as your pillowcase after an epic Trick or Treat haul! shows every Saturday, Classes every week, and lots of fun along the way. Swipe through to see what’s playing, who’s teaching, and more! That’s right: a show EVERY SATURDAY! We’ve got our usual monthly shows plus some returning favorites and a BRAND NEW one on All Hallow’s Eve. Individual show posters are coming soon, but make sure to mark your calendars now before you book up! Every show starts at 8pm and tickets are only $10 per person and available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio)! October 3rd: Shortform (Organized by Alan Irwin) October 10th: Jam City (Organized by Brent Leftwich) October 17th: Longform (Organized by George Schreiber) October 24th: Three-Prov (Organized by Jen Koepnik) October 31st: Midnight Mansion (Organized by Melissa Sandoz) Our weekly Drop-In class happens every Wednesday at 7:30pm. It’s only $10 and your first class is FREE! Eager to dip into the world of long form? Ask your Wednesday instructor about the latest class!
And with that, our September shows are done! We’ve still got classes, though, and then we have FIVE shows in October (that’s a show EVERY Saturday, folks)!!!
Thank you to our hilarious cast, our supportive audience, and to the wedding nex
And with that, our September shows are done! We’ve still got classes, though, and then we have FIVE shows in October (that’s a show EVERY Saturday, folks)!!! Thank you to our hilarious cast, our supportive audience, and to the wedding next door with the sick soundtrack.
Ahoy! Here’s a blast from the past: Eight years ago, we met the crew of the Jolly Rancher on their quest for the Oval Opal. It’s been quite some time since we’ve heard an update from their search, but it’s always great to retu
Ahoy! Here’s a blast from the past: Eight years ago, we met the crew of the Jolly Rancher on their quest for the Oval Opal. It’s been quite some time since we’ve heard an update from their search, but it’s always great to return to previous episodes. AND: You’ll recognize many of your favorite SB Improv performers as both regulars and drop-in characters. Whether it’s been a while since you’ve listened or it’s your first time, find “Argh Ye Kiddin’ Me?!” wherever you listen to podcasts today! 🏴‍☠️
THIS SATURDAY!
It’s our monthly Longform show featuring returning teams. Come see house favorites for an evening of humor with the SB Improv Community. 
🖇️ Longform Show
🗓️ Saturday, September 19th
🕗 8pm (Doors ~7:40pm)
📍 1525 Santa Barbara
THIS SATURDAY! It’s our monthly Longform show featuring returning teams. Come see house favorites for an evening of humor with the SB Improv Community. 🖇️ Longform Show 🗓️ Saturday, September 19th 🕗 8pm (Doors ~7:40pm) 📍 1525 Santa Barbara Street 🎟️ $10 Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio)
Let’s hear it one more time for our five incredible pairs! Thank you to our awesome audience and to host David for a great night! Swipe to see a shot from each set ➡️ 

Top Left: Jo Jo Jadget 
Top Right: The Other Sam And Dave
Center: George Mi
Let’s hear it one more time for our five incredible pairs! Thank you to our awesome audience and to host David for a great night! Swipe to see a shot from each set ➡️ Top Left: Jo Jo Jadget Top Right: The Other Sam And Dave Center: George Michael Bottom Left: Lady Parts Bottom Right: Predles
THIS SATURDAY!
Do you like PB&J? How about George Michael, The Other Sam & Dave, Lady Parts, Jo Jo Jadget, or Predles? Come watch two-person teams show why they’re the new “classic combination”. Crying & Laughing? Yes &a
THIS SATURDAY! Do you like PB&J? How about George Michael, The Other Sam & Dave, Lady Parts, Jo Jo Jadget, or Predles? Come watch two-person teams show why they’re the new “classic combination”. Crying & Laughing? Yes & Yes. What’s Two-Prov? Long Form Teams of two players! Two players get on stage and create a story on the spot based on your suggestions. 2 much fun! 2️⃣ Two-Prov Show 🗓️ Saturday, September 12th 🕗 8pm (Doors ~7:40pm) 📍 1525 Santa Barbara Street 🎟️ $10 Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio)
School’s back in session, alright! We had a blast with our fantastic cast, complete with lots of laughter and dancing to the Backstreet Boys! Thanks to all who came out - we’ll see everyone again soon!

UP NEXT AT SB IMPROV:
Classes this
School’s back in session, alright! We had a blast with our fantastic cast, complete with lots of laughter and dancing to the Backstreet Boys! Thanks to all who came out - we’ll see everyone again soon! UP NEXT AT SB IMPROV: Classes this week and then the Two-Prov show this Saturday, 9/12 at 8pm. Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio)!
Reminder: the Back-to-School Show is happening TONIGHT!, Sept. 5th, at 8pm! Location: 1525 Santa Barbara St. Tix $10 — buy them at the door or at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio). In the meantime, please enjoy these reimaginings of teen movies
Reminder: the Back-to-School Show is happening TONIGHT!, Sept. 5th, at 8pm! Location: 1525 Santa Barbara St. Tix $10 — buy them at the door or at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio). In the meantime, please enjoy these reimaginings of teen movies from the 1980s staring the lovely members of our cast!
Reminder: the Back-to-School Show is happening TOMORROW, Sept. 5th, at 8pm! Location: 1525 Santa Barbara St. Tix $10 — buy them at the door or at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio). In the meantime, please enjoy these reimaginings of teen movies
Reminder: the Back-to-School Show is happening TOMORROW, Sept. 5th, at 8pm! Location: 1525 Santa Barbara St. Tix $10 — buy them at the door or at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio). In the meantime, please enjoy these reimaginings of teen movies from the 1980s staring the lovely members of our cast!
Reminder: the Back-to-School Show is happening THIS SATURDAY, Sept. 5th, at 8pm! Location: 1525 Santa Barbara St. Tix $10 — buy them at the door or at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio). In the meantime, please enjoy these reimaginings of teen mo
Reminder: the Back-to-School Show is happening THIS SATURDAY, Sept. 5th, at 8pm! Location: 1525 Santa Barbara St. Tix $10 — buy them at the door or at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio). In the meantime, please enjoy these reimaginings of teen movies from the 1980s staring the lovely members of our cast!
This month at Santa Barbara Improv:

𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦
➡️ Short Form: Wednesdays @ 7:30pm - Drop-in - All levels welcome and your first class is FREE!
➡️ Long Form: Ask your Wednesday instructor!

𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗦
🍎 Back to School (Shortform) -
This month at Santa Barbara Improv: 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 ➡️ Short Form: Wednesdays @ 7:30pm - Drop-in - All levels welcome and your first class is FREE! ➡️ Long Form: Ask your Wednesday instructor! 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗦 🍎 Back to School (Shortform) - 9/5 @ 8pm 2️⃣ Two-Prov - 9/12 @ 8pm 🖇️ Longform - 9/19 @ 8pm 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗦 Stay tuned for more details! For more information, visit sbimprov.com (link in bio)
Our monthly Shortform show takes on one of the most anticipated themes of the year. That’s right: The Back to School Show is BACK! 
Host Cora Danielson has her latest batch of funny folks, and attendance is required for those seeking a fun nigh
Our monthly Shortform show takes on one of the most anticipated themes of the year. That’s right: The Back to School Show is BACK! Host Cora Danielson has her latest batch of funny folks, and attendance is required for those seeking a fun night out filled with laughs and perhaps even some knowledge. 🍎 The Back to School Show 🗓️ Saturday, September 5th 🕗 8pm (Doors ~7:40pm) 📍 1525 Santa Barbara Street 🎟️ $10 Tickets available at the door or online at sbimprov.com/shows (link in bio)
A blast as always here at SB Improv thanks to four fantastic Longform teams (The Gents, Steve, The Schwackhammers, & The Establishment) and our wonderful audience. 

That’s it for shows this month, but we’ve got classes! Visit sbimpro
A blast as always here at SB Improv thanks to four fantastic Longform teams (The Gents, Steve, The Schwackhammers, & The Establishment) and our wonderful audience. That’s it for shows this month, but we’ve got classes! Visit sbimprov.com (link in bio) to learn more.
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LOCATIONS

Primary Location for Workshops, Classes, and Performances

La Paz Hall - [MAP]

1525 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(closest to Santa Barbara Street)

Alternative (Backup) Location

Unitarian Parish Hall - [MAP]

1535 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(at W. Arrellaga Street)