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We're back! Some of the best longform improv teams from Chicago and the Raleigh area unite to take over the ComedyWorx stage. 

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April 28-30, 2023

Six Shows.
Three Workshops.
One stage.

Come to watch or come to play! There will be six amazing shows with 15+ teams that will take an audience suggestion to create a never before seen comedic delight. Or you can play in our jam or three workshops!

Festival Shows

  • Chicago Raleigh Improv Festival - Longform Showcase
    Apr 29, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    Raleigh, 3801 Hillsborough St # 121, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
    A CRIF longform showcase - hosted by Holy Goat and featuring THEMALL, Newt Work Comedy, Bianchi & Byland, and Diabolical Fishbank!
  • Chicago Raleigh Improv Festival - Longform Showcase
    Apr 29, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Raleigh, 3801 Hillsborough St # 121, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
    Hosted by Adam Bakst and featuring Triple Bunk, Now Are The Foxes, Teen Nick, and Ladies of the Unknown!
  • CRIF's Capital City Culture Club
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 29
    Raleigh
    Apr 29, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Raleigh, 3801 Hillsborough St # 121, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
    A special Capital City Culture Club performance featuring stories from special guests Joe Bill and Jorin Garguilo!
  • Chicago Raleigh Improv Festival Jam (18 and older ONLY)
    Apr 29, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Raleigh, 3801 Hillsborough St # 121, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
    CRIF's version of an improv jam, hosted by Newt Work Comedy! Only open to members of the public age 18 and older.
  • A Conversation with Joe Bill
    Apr 29, 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
    Raleigh, 3801 Hillsborough St # 121, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
    Free! A chance for people to ask questions and learn from renowned improviser Joe Bill in a casual setting.
  • Chicago Raleigh Improv Festival - Longform Showcase
    Apr 28, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    Raleigh, 3801 Hillsborough St # 121, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
    Hosted by veteran improviser Jorin Garguilo and featuring the Chicago/Raleigh Super Team, Holy Goat, Mmm Hmm, and Out to Lunch!
  • Chicago Raleigh Improv Festival - Longform Showcase
    Apr 28, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Raleigh, 3801 Hillsborough St # 121, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
    Hosted by Diabolical Fishbank and featuring Butler & Bill, Maid of Honor, Teenage Heartthrobs, and Feel'n Randy!

Festival Workshops

  • Workshop - The Performer's Playground with EB
    Sat, Apr 29
    Raleigh
    The theater is your playground - now let's explore the hell out of it!
  • Chicago Raleigh Improv Festival Workshops - Joe Bill
    Sat, Apr 29
    Raleigh
    Check out one of two fantastic workshops taught by renowned improviser and Annoyance co-founder, Joe Bill - or check out both for a discounted price!
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