Theatresports at Mopco

SUMMER/FALL 2026 SEASON
Saturday Nights | 8:00 PM | Schenectady, NY

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The Most Exciting Comedy Competition in Town

Check out the excitement!

Two teams of crack improvisers will face off in a high-energy contest, battling for points, glory, and your laughter. They perform scenes based on challenges, and a panel of judges scores them on narrative, technique, and entertainment — but watch out, judges can hand out penalties for boring scenes too.

All the thrill of a sporting event. All the hilarity and unpredictability of live improv. Your laughter helps decide the winner. Fast, funny, and completely unscripted — no two shows are ever the same.

Upcoming


Sept 5 - NO SHOW
Sept 12 - Little Italy Street Fest, Free special shows all day, on the hour, 12-8.
Sept 19 - Queen Bees vs. Beavers
Sept 26 - Apples vs. Beavers
Oct 3 - Queen Bees vs. Noyesmakers
Oct 10 - Semi Finals
Oct 17 - Semi Finals
Oct 24 - FINALS

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Getcher Tix!

The Record

  • July 11th: The Apples beat the Bees, 78-73.

  • July 18th: The Beavers over the Noyesmakers, 87-83

  • July 23rd: Apples prevailed over the Noyes, 87-81

  • Aug. 1: Beavers swatted the Queen Bees 86-75

  • Aug. 8: Beavers chomped the Apples, 70-61

  • Aug. 15: Big Noyes Drowned out the Bees, 103-99

  • Aug. 22: Apples sauced the Bees, 88-85

  • Aug. 29: Beavers 77, Big Noyes Noyesmakers 73

UNDEFEATED: Beavers.

Are Mr. Bumble’s Queen Bees in a no-win situation?

THIS WEEKEND, SEPT 5th NO SHOW LABOR DAY WEEKEND JOIN US SEPT 12TH FOR FREE SAMPLE SHOWS EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR FROM 12-8 PM—LITTLE ITALY STREET FEST

SEPT. 19TH: THEATRESPORTS RESUMES

How It Works

Theatresports is a structured improv competition format invented by Keith Johnstone and performed by comedy theatres around the world. At Mopco, here's what to expect:

  • Two teams take the stage and compete head-to-head

  • Judges score each scene on narrative, technique, and how hard you laugh

  • Penalties can be issued for scenes that don't land — no coasting allowed

  • You're part of the show — your reaction matters and the audience energy shapes every performance

  • Shows run approximately 2 hours with an intermission

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Upcoming Shows

Featured
Theatresports - September 19th
Sep 19
Theatresports
Theatresports - September 19th
Theatresports

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!

Read more →
Theatresports
Theatresports - September 26th
Sep 26
Theatresports
Theatresports - September 26th
Theatresports

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!

Read more →
Theatresports
Theatresports - October 3rd
Oct 3
Theatresports
Theatresports - October 3rd
Theatresports

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!

Read more →
Theatresports
Theatresports - October 10th
Oct 10
Theatresports
Theatresports - October 10th
Theatresports

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!

Read more →
Theatresports
Theatresports - October 17th
Oct 17
Theatresports
Theatresports - October 17th
Theatresports

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!

Read more →
Theatresports
Theatresports - October 24th
Oct 24
Theatresports
Theatresports - October 24th
Theatresports

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!

Read more →
Theatresports
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Sponsors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theatresports appropriate for kids? Yes! The show is family-friendly. We recommend it for ages 10 and up. Younger kids may find the pacing a bit fast, but it's all clean fun.

Do I need to know anything about improv to enjoy it? Not at all. If you've never seen improv before, Theatresports is one of the best introductions . The competitive format makes it instantly easy to follow.

Can I come every week? Absolutely, and many people do. Each show has a completely different matchup and set of scenes, so it never gets old.

Where do I park? Mopco is located at 10 North Jay Street in downtown Schenectady. We have a lot next to the theatre. See our Plan Your Visit page for details.

What if my team loses? There's always next season.