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Improv Comedy Shows, Classes and Events
for everyone!

Celebrating 30 years of Mopco: Join us!

Celebrating 30 years of Mopco: Join us!

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Friday, Jan. 23:

MAESTRO

Only one Improviser will be crowned the MAESTRO!

Fourteen will enter but only one will be crowned the maestro; you are in charge as they vie vie for the crown! This is NOT A FAIR GAME! But don't worry, the contestants know that! it's all in fun, and the laughs keep coming!

A fast paced romp that is fun for the whole family! Refreshments, food, soda, beer, and wine are available. This show has been known to sell out, so get your tickets early!

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Saturday, Jan. 24:

The QUEEN BEES vs.

The HAMMOCKS

Theatresports

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS,

Hammock Way of Life and Mr. Bumbles Cafe

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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SUNDAY, JAN. 25th:

Bring us your music, standup, poetry, improv, experimental work—whatever it is you want to put on stage.

Signups - 1:30 PM (First come, first serve)

This is a supportive open mic for developing artists of all ages! Each performer gets up to 10 minutes (including any setup and breakdown).

The Fine Print:

Please do your part to create the welcoming space we maintain at Mopco. Acts promoting harassment, intimidation, oppression, or exploitation do not align with our standards. Excessive profanity and explicit sexual themes are also outside our comfort zone. NO MESSES! That means glitter, sticky stuff, stage blood, all that goopy stuff.

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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