Theatresports at Mopco
Every Saturday night | 8:00 PM | Schenectady, NY
The Most Exciting Comedy Competition in Town
Two teams of crack improvisers 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.
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Standings
Four teams are competing for the championship this season. Follow along — the standings update every week.
| Team | Wins | Losses | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hammocks | 4 | 1 | ||
| The Apples | 2 | 3 | ||
| The Perishables | 2 | 2 | ||
| The Queen Bees | 1 | 3 |
Standings updated weekly. Check back every Sunday.
Recent Results
March 7: Queen Bees 86, Perishables 96
Feb. 28: Apples 62, Hammocks 78
Feb. 21: Queen Bees 80, Hammocks 82
Feb. 14: The REMATCH — Apples 95, Perishables 94
Feb. 7: Queen Bees 88, Perishables 98
Jan. 31: Hammocks 106, Apples 107
Jan 24: Bees 110, Hammocks 111
Jan 17: Apples 98, Perishables 98 - Perishables won the tie breaker
Jan 10: Perishables 77, Hammocks 87
Jan 3: Bees 108, Apples 103
Upcoming Shows
Meet our Judges for this week
LAURIE STURGIS
A proud grandmother of two young boys, Laurie lives in Altamont, NY, where she is a passionate steward of the land. She’s an avid world traveler who has explored over 20 countries, she loves active vacations: hiking in the Himalayas, the Alps, the Canadian Rockies, and the Cascades; biking through Vietnam; and kayaking in the Galápagos. Whether on stage, on the land, or somewhere far off the beaten path, she’s always up for the adventure.
LEILANI PRUSKI
Leilani is a working mom, wife, and full-time chauffeur to two awesome boys (12 & 10). Based in East Berne, NY, where she’s outnumbered by boys and two mini dachshunds who run the house. She’s a Peloton enthusiast (okay…borderline obsessed), and always on the move, preferably with good music, because sweat therapy is real.
JO VARGONEN
Jo Vargonen is student at Hudson Valley Community College and works full time at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the Albany International Airport. They are studying history, leading a game of Dungeons and Dragons, and are very fond of Hatsune Miku. Jo Vargonen.
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 no intermission
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 week.