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


  • Oct 17 - Semi Finals

  • NINE PIN APPLES VS. BIG NOYES NOYESMAKERS Get Tickets

  • Oct 24th FINALS

  • Get tickets QUEEN BEES VS. ??????

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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

  • Sept. 19: Queen Bees broke the Beaver’s streak, 80-74

  • Sept. 26th: Beavers once again edged the Apples, 96-89

  • Oct 3: Bees stung the Noyesmakers, 96-89

  • Oct 10: SEMIFINALS Bees Swarmed again!

    • Mr. Bumbles Queen Bees 102, The 518 Beavers 100

  • BEES GO TO THE FINALS!

    • Oct 17: SEMIFINALS

      NINE PIN APPLES VS. BIG NOYES NOYESMAKERS Get Tickets

  • October 24th FINALS Get tickets QUEEN BEES VS.

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

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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.