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Theatresports on Saturday Nights!

  • Mr. Bumbles Queen Bees vs. The 518 Beavers

  • The Nine Pin Apples vs. The 518 Beavers

  • Mr. Bumble’s Queen Bees vs. Big Noyes Noyesmakers

  • Suspense!

  • The suspense builds…

  • It all comes down to this one match!

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Monday Workout Night at the Mopco
Sep 14
Monday Workout Night at the Mopco

In a fast paced class packed with games and exercises, you will  learn to create and collaborate with a team.

Monday, September 14th, 7:00-9:00 PM

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The Improv Gym: Coffee, Improv & Networking
Sep 15
The Improv Gym: Coffee, Improv & Networking

Introducing, the Improv Gym!
Curious about how the skills and mindsets of improv can help you become a better colleague, team member, and leader? Drop in to one of our free weekly 60-minute workout sessions on Tuesday mornings at the Mopco Theatre.

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Tell Your Story! 5 Week Storytelling Adventure
Sep 20
Tell Your Story! 5 Week Storytelling Adventure

Tell Your Story! A 5-Week Storytelling Adventure at the Mopco

Storytelling isn’t a talent. It’s a skill. And skills can be practiced.

You tell stories all day long — at work, at dinner, in the group chat, in the car. Some land. Some… wander. This class is about getting good at it: building the muscles that make people lean in, no matter what you’re telling or who you’re telling it to.

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Monday Workout Night at the Mopco
Sep 21
Monday Workout Night at the Mopco

In a fast paced class packed with games and exercises, you will  learn to create and collaborate with a team.

Monday, September 21, 7:00-9:00 PM

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The Improv Gym: Coffee, Improv & Networking
Sep 22
The Improv Gym: Coffee, Improv & Networking

Introducing, the Improv Gym!
Curious about how the skills and mindsets of improv can help you become a better colleague, team member, and leader? Drop in to one of our free weekly 60-minute workout sessions on Tuesday mornings at the Mopco Theatre.

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Monday Workout Night at the Mopco
Sep 28
Monday Workout Night at the Mopco

In a fast paced class packed with games and exercises, you will  learn to create and collaborate with a team.

Monday, September 28, 7:00-9:00 PM

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The Improv Gym: Coffee, Improv & Networking
Sep 29
The Improv Gym: Coffee, Improv & Networking

Introducing, the Improv Gym!
Curious about how the skills and mindsets of improv can help you become a better colleague, team member, and leader? Drop in to one of our free weekly 60-minute workout sessions on Tuesday mornings at the Mopco Theatre.

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Improv Comedy Shows, Classes and Events
for everyone!

This weekend’s Shows:

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Moving On : Curated Personal Story Evening
Sep 18
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Moving On : Curated Personal Story Evening
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Everything shifts.

We let go of things; we chart new paths. Whether with intention or unexpectedly, with clarity or stumbling around in the dark, these moments of change and transformation can surprise and delight, bring hope, healing, and teach us about what’s possible,


Join us as we continue our series of curated personal story evenings with a lineup of real-life stories told by real people — poignant, funny, or heartwarming tales that showcase what it means to move on.

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Theatresports - September 19th
Sep 19
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Theatresports - September 19th
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Two teams of crack improvisers face off in a high-energy contest,  battling for points, glory, and your laughter.

All the thrill of a sporting event and the hilarity and unpredictability of live improv combine in our favorite format!  Your laughter helps decide the winner. Fast, funny, and fun—don’t miss the most exciting comedy competition in town!

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What the F*** Friday
Sep 25
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What the F*** Friday
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What The F**k Friday brings together some of MopCo’s most off-the-wall improvisers in an evening of snappy scenes and clever call backs that will leave you saying “Truly, what the F***?” in the best way possible.

Jukebox Jam: Stick around for a chance to rock out on stage in scenes inspired by songs.

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Theatresports - September 26th
Sep 26
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Theatresports - September 26th
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Two teams of crack improvisers face off in a high-energy contest,  battling for points, glory, and your laughter.

All the thrill of a sporting event and the hilarity and unpredictability of live improv combine in our favorite format!  Your laughter helps decide the winner. Fast, funny, and fun—don’t miss the most exciting comedy competition in town!

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Mopco Presents: Stand-Up Comedian Andrew Della Volpe
Oct 2
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Mopco Presents: Stand-Up Comedian Andrew Della Volpe
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Recently named a “Comedian on The Rise,” by The Boston Globe, Andrew got his start working as an intern at Sacha Baron Cohen’s Four by Two Films and never considered a straight job again. Featured on CBS, and a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival, Andrew has been seen clubs and theatre’s across New England and beyond.

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Theatresports - October 3rd
Oct 3
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Theatresports - October 3rd
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Two teams of crack improvisers face off in a high-energy contest,  battling for points, glory, and your laughter.

All the thrill of a sporting event and the hilarity and unpredictability of live improv combine in our favorite format!  Your laughter helps decide the winner. Fast, funny, and fun—don’t miss the most exciting comedy competition in town!

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Theatresports - October 10th
Oct 10
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Theatresports - October 10th
Shows

Two teams of crack improvisers face off in a high-energy contest,  battling for points, glory, and your laughter.

All the thrill of a sporting event and the hilarity and unpredictability of live improv combine in our favorite format!  Your laughter helps decide the winner. Fast, funny, and fun—don’t miss the most exciting comedy competition in town!

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Skunkworks: Open Mic
Oct 11
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Skunkworks: Open Mic
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Attention singers, songwriters, poets, storytellers, comedians, and musicians of all kinds looking for a stage to share their craft- join us for a special open mic as part of our Skunkworks series of programing.

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Student Testimonials

  • "I discovered MopCo last year. The workout nights and the classes have given me confidence, joy, and a whole new group of friends. There are not many places where adults can play while learning and growing as people. MopCo is one. Thanks, all!"

    — Joanne

  • "Improv is the therapy I didn’t realize I so badly needed. Despite having zero acting experience, I began taking classes at Mopco on a whim. Under Michael Burns' excellent tutelage, I now take every class I can and, in less than a year, have even begun performing live. Through improv at Mopco, I’ve rediscovered a better version of myself, one I thought I’d lost long ago to overwork and social isolation. I feel like I’m whole again."

    —KNS

  • "The Mopco is home to a motley crew of clowns, dramaturgs, and regular folks, all led by Michael Burns, a man who is really only cantankerous on stage. It is an inclusive community of talented folks and the classes are well worth the price."

    —Ben

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