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The iOWest Theatre

The iOWest Theater
(formerly the Improv Olympic West)

Not only is the iOWest the home of Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! – it also boasts three stages on Hollywood boulevard that run 7nights a week – as well as classes in long form improvisation and comedy writing. 

Follow this link for their official site and schedule!

The Second City

The Second City Training Center Los Angeles

Run by Opening Night’s very own Joshua Funk, the Second City Training Center Los Angeles offers all variations of improv/sketch comedy training and offers both improv and written shows most nights of the week.

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Beer Shark Mice

Beer Shark Mice

For years, Beer Shark Mice has been performing to sold out houses at the IO West theatre in Los Angeles.  Tthe cast boasts an impressive list of credits, both collectively and individually (Scrubs, Anchorman, Seinfeld, American Body Shop, How High, My Boys, Ed, Mean Girls, Thank You for Smoking, SNL, among many others).

As their official webpage appears to be dead, check out the iOWest webpage for their schedule!

Cherry

Cherry in Cherry Crush!

Every Monday night Cherry throws a mixer of teams they’re sweet on! But only the audience’s true crush will come back to the Mainstage next week. So come and vote for your favorite Cherry Crush.

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Dr. God

Dr. God

Deity. Medical professional. Improv team.  Dr. God is all of these things, and more. Grab a seat on the pews, have your HMO card handy, open up and say “Ahhh-men!”

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Extra Strength

Extra Strength

This daring and energetic team of veteran players performs “3 Mad Rituals,” which consists of a Harold, a Deconstruction and a Slacker, back-to-back-to-back and non-stop over the course of an hour.

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The Friday Forty

The Friday Forty

Los Angeles’ finest sketch comedy/current affairs/drinking game/game show. 3 contestants attempt to answer 40 questions about the events of the last 7 days as they enjoy 40 ounces of delicious Budweiser products. Along the way, LA’s finest comics and some of the week’s newsmakers stop by to work the crowd.

As their official webpage appears to be dead, check out the iOWest webpage for their schedule!

Kick Drum Decade

Kick Drum Decade

Kick Drum Decade is a long-form improv troupe that performs the Harold at the iOWest.

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Kitty Porn Comedy

Kitty Porn Comedy

Kitty Porn Comedy is a long-form improv troupe that performs the Harold at the iOWest.

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Mainstage Sketch Comedy

The Mainstage Sketch Show

The homegrown acting and writing talent of the iO West write and perform sketch comedy based on previous audience suggestions. 

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The Lampshades

The Lampshades

Kate Flannery & Scot Robinson perform the world’s best lounge act!  Take pleasure in loving the Lampshades.

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Top Story Weekly

Top Story Weekly

SNL meets The Daily Show in this constantly changing news-driven sketch romp through a week’s worth of headlines.  Put together by a staff of top writers and actors trained at the country’s best comedy programs and featuring top names from film and television as guest performers, “Top Story! Weekly” is the most current, up-to-the-minute sketch show in LA.

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Trophy Wife

Trophy Wife

Trophy Wife performs “The Harold”, the signature improvised piece of the iOWest, every Wednesday at 9pm. Based on a single audience suggestion, each show is broadcast worldwide via the group’s popular podcast.

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U.S.S Rock and Roll

USS Rock N Roll

Not only does the USS Rock N Roll perform long form improve, they also run a popular blog.

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