IMPROVATHON 2026 — A CARNIVAL OF COMEDY
27 Straight Hours • May 29–30, 2026 • TIM Comedy Theater
Marathon weekend is finally here! The Improvathon: A Carnival of Comedy takes over the theater from Friday evening through Saturday night. Whether you stay for one show or attempt the full marathon experience, there's something for everyone in this extraordinary 27-hour lineup.
SHOW SCHEDULE
FRIDAY NIGHT — May 29
6:30 PM
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Kick Off Jam — FREE!
Come try improv in a fun, safe environment — open to everyone
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7:30 PM
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The Soapbox Show w/ Frank Vidal
Four personal stories from a Tucson gem inspire TIM's premier improv team — just $5!
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9:00 PM
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LFT + The Deconditioned
Long-form improv takes over the night
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10:30 PM
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The Harold Midway Marathon
A celebration of improv's most iconic format
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12:00 AM
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Sideshow After Dark
Late-night chaos and annual bit shows
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3:00 AM
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The Overnight Team
Brave improvisers keeping comedy alive while Tucson sleeps
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SATURDAY — May 30
7:00 AM
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Sunrise Team
Fresh energy and morning improv to welcome the new day
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10:00 AM
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Pretendy Time
Interactive improv for kids — Family Block!
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11:00 AM
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Tootpole: A Musical Comedy Extravaganza
Songs, silliness, and musical improv magic
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12:00 PM
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Musical Improv Workshop
Taste of Improv — jump in and explore
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1:30 PM
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Improv 401 Student Showcase
Taste of Improv block continues
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2:30 PM
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Punball Wizards
House Team Showcase — dramatic wordplay
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3:30 PM
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Femme Drop Presents: Stand Up
Stand-up comedy showcase
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4:30 PM
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The Game Show Show
Shannon Estes & Jeremy Collins battle for *fabulous prizes
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5:30 PM
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TIMterns + 4th Ave Confessions + Roll for Initiative
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7:00 PM
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Slumber Party Massacre + SpOoOoOky Girls
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8:30 PM
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IMPROVATHON CARNIVAL OF COMEDY FINALE
All-Stars + Open Jam — one last celebration after 27 unforgettable hours!
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*prizes are not fabulous
FEATURED: THE SOAPBOX W/ FRANK VIDAL
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The Soapbox w/ Frank Vidal
(Re)telling Tucson's Story
Friday Night at 7:30 PM • Just $5!
Meet Frank Vidal — proud husband, loving dad, devoted servant to four demanding cats. By day he works at a park, bravely reminding squirrels to behave. Frank loves long walks on the internet, pizza (no pineapple!), and if you think Saving Private Ryan is great, he dares you to find him and change his mind.
Four short, personal stories from Frank will inspire TIM's premier improv comedy team. Stay after the free Kick Off Jam!
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TUCSON IMPROV MOVEMENT • SHOWS & CLASSES • SUMMER 2026
UPCOMING SHOWS
Date / Time
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Event
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Fri May 29 6:30 PM
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IMPROVATHON 2026 — Kick Off!
27-hour marathon begins — FREE Jam, full weekend of shows
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Sat May 30 8:30 PM
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IMPROVATHON 2026 — Grand Finale
All-Stars + Open Jam — closes out 27 hours of comedy
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Sun May 31 2:00 PM
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Sunday Matinee
No show this week
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Secure your seats at tucsonimprov.com
UPCOMING CLASSES
Category
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Course
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Start Date
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Instructor
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Improv Comedy
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Improv 101
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Wednesday, July 15th
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Alec Young
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Improv Comedy
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Improv 201
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Tuesday, May 26th
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Sean Bottai
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Stand-Up Comedy
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Coming Soon
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TBA
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Sketch Comedy
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Coming Soon
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TBA
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Register at tucsonimprov.com/classes
Come try improv in a fun, safe environment at the Jam — Friday at 6:30 PM! FREE & open to everyone. Then stay for the Soapbox for just $5!
TIM GYM — SUMMER 2026
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Treat Your Improv Like a Gym Membership!
Flexible summer learning while Comedy School is on hiatus. Take 90-minute weekly workshops with TIM coaches, each focused on a specific improv skill. One membership = unlimited classes.
$40 / month $70 for June + July
Runs June and July 2026
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JUNE SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 11
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6:00 – 7:30 PM
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Lindsay McEldowney
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Saturday, June 13
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1:00 – 2:30 PM
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Cristin Phibbs
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Thursday, June 18
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7:00 – 8:30 PM
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Adam Chen
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Monday, June 22
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6:00 – 7:30 PM
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Susan Leonetti
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JULY SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 1
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6:00 – 7:30 PM
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Kallie Siderewicz
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Thursday, July 9
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7:00 – 8:30 PM
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Czarina Naffarate
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Wednesday, July 15
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6:00 – 7:30 PM
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Sean Bottai
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Saturday, July 25
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1:00 – 2:30 PM
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Amanda Tennyson
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Monday, July 27
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6:00 – 7:30 PM
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Jess Hill
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À la carte — membership is non-transferable. No refunds or credits.
Sign up at tucsonimprov.com/tim-gym
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