Tucson Improv Movement SHOWS | EVENTS | CLASSES

SHOWS  |  EVENTS  |  CLASSES

Tucson Improv Movement

TIM Comedy Theater  |  414 E. 9th Street, Tucson, AZ 85705

Weekend of October 16–18, 2026

A stellar weekend of comedy at the TIM Comedy Theater, with improv, stand-up, sketch and storytelling on stage, plus classes and the upcoming Tucson Comedy Arts Festival.

This Weekend’s Shows

FRIDAY, OCT. 16 6:30 p.m. Improv Jam 7:30 p.m. The Soapbox with Alex Demeroutis 8:30 p.m. Femme Drop

SATURDAY, OCT. 17 6:30 p.m. Haunted Happy Hour 7:30 p.m. Comedy Triathlon 8:30 p.m. Slumber Party Massacre + SpOoOoOky Girls

SUNDAY, OCT. 18 1:00 p.m. Improv 201 Student Showcase

Show Details

•     Comedy Triathlon. All three comedic arts on one stage: stand-up from Jenn Thomas, a sketch written by Kurt Lueders and performed with Cristin Phibbs, and stand-up from the all-female team the Ovarachievers. The show joins the regular performance schedule in January 2027.

•     Slumber Party Massacre + SpOoOoOky Girls. Slumber Party Massacre ends its run at the theater in 2026, so only a few performances remain.

•     Haunted Happy Hour. The Halloween-season show continues to scare up laughs, Saturdays at 6:30 p.m.

•     The Soapbox. A guest shares three short, personal stories that inspire Tucson’s premier improv comedy team. Stay after the Improv Jam for just $5.

•     Improv Jam. A free, fun and safe place for anyone to try improv. Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming Classes

•     Improv 301: Game of the Scene. Starts Wed., Oct. 21 (through Nov. 25), 6:00 p.m. Taught by Cristin Phibbs.

•     Improv 501: Harold, Advanced Techniques. Starts Tue., Oct. 27 (through Dec. 1), 6:00 p.m. Taught by Justin Lukasewicz.

•     Improv 201: Scene Work and Characters. Starts Mon., Nov. 2 (through Dec. 7), 6:00 p.m. Taught by Susan Leonetti.

•     Stand-up and sketch comedy classes: coming soon.

Tucson Comedy Arts Festival  |  November 6–14, 2026

Nine days of comedy featuring visiting teams from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Flagstaff, Mesa, Phoenix, Nevada, North Carolina and Chicago, along with teams from across Tucson. The schedule and workshop list will be announced soon.

Tickets and Information

Shows are just $5. Reserve seats and register for classes at tucsonimprov.com (class sign-up: tucsonimprov.com/classes). Phone 520-314-7299  |  info@tucsonimprov.com.

 

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NOW HIRING Dance Teaching Artist

NOW HIRING Dance Teaching Artist – Tucson, AZ Future Hearts, Minds & Dreamers (FHMD)

Future Hearts, Minds & Dreamers (FHMD) is looking for a fun, energetic Dance Teaching Artist to lead dance workshops for middle school students in grades 6–8!

CLASS DETAILS

• Location: Tucson, AZ
• Students: 6th–8th grade (5–17 students)
• Dates: Saturdays, October 31 and November 14
• Time: 9:30–11:30 AM
• Pay: $40/hour ($80 per workshop)

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. Don't have one yet? FHMD will cover the cost!
• Enjoy working with middle school students.
• Have experience teaching dance and creating engaging, age-appropriate classes.

This is a great opportunity for a dance instructor looking for a short-term teaching opportunity!

Interested? Send your resume and a little information about your dance background to FHMD@FHMDFHMD.COM

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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UNSCREWED THEATER, A Weenie Halloween - A Children's Adventure! (and more)

UNSCREWED THEATER Shows, Classes & Events Weekend of October 16–18, 2026  •  Plus upcoming highlights 4500 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712

FEATURED FAMILY EVENT

A Weenie Halloween – A Children’s Adventure! Sundays, October 18 and 25 at 1:00 PM In the Kingdom of Niceness, Fairy Princess Sweetie Poo has outlawed Halloween because it’s scary, and she only likes pretty things and white dresses. Her bewitched subjects don’t remember Halloween or candy, but one little girl remembers that she had a black cat who was banished from the kingdom along with all things black or scary. When our heroine goes on a quest to find her beloved kitty, she faces adventure and rediscovers the fun of Halloween. Presented by Active Imagination Theatre on the Unscrewed Theater stage, children of all ages are invited up on stage to participate in stories created to inspire imagination and storytelling skills. Come in costume and be part of the fun! Tickets are on sale through Unscrewed Theater. https://unscrewedtheater.org/event/weenie-2026-10-18/

THIS WEEKEND: OCTOBER 16–17

Show	When	Rating	Details
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed (NBOJU)	Friday, Oct 16 • 7:30 PM	Family-Friendly	Improv fun for all ages
The Carousel	Friday, Oct 16 • 9:00 PM	Uncensored	Up-and-coming troupes and improvisors, plus some old favorites
Comic Chaos	Saturday, Oct 17 • 6:00 PM	Family-Friendly	Unscrewed Family Hour
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed (NBOJU)	Saturday, Oct 17 • 7:30 PM	Family-Friendly	Improv fun for all ages
The Backyard	Saturday, Oct 17 • 9:00 PM	Uncensored	Up-and-coming troupes and improvisors, plus some old favorites

COMING UP

Keep Tucson Sketchy – Best Of

Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 PM

A night of laughs featuring the best live sketches from the years, plus video sketches dating back to the troupe’s first show in 2019 — including a brand-new series of video sketches you won’t want to miss. Keep Tucson Sketchy has landed a primetime slot!

A Weenie Halloween returns Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 PM. Even more improvisors will be in costume before October wraps up!

CLASSES & DROP-IN

•     Improv Drop In: Mondays at 6:30 PM, in person and online (next session October 19). Online login is provided by Unscrewed Theater.

•     NEW – Off-site classes in Oro Valley: beginning later this month. Email unscrewedtheater@gmail.com for details.

SUPPORT LOCAL IMPROV: RAFFLE

The Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle is back! 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales stay with Unscrewed Theater.

Prize	Award
Grand Prize	2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4x
2nd Prize	Two first-class, round-trip airline tickets to anywhere in the world (restrictions apply)
3rd Prize	$5,000 cash

Tickets: $25 each, or 5 for $100.

RENT UNSCREWED THEATER

Need space for a special event or weekly meeting? Unscrewed Theater is available to rent for companies, HOAs, nonprofits, clubs, schools and other organizations. Email unscrewedtheater@gmail.com, or refer us to whoever books meeting space at your organization.

 

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F*ST! FEMALE* STORYTELLERS PRESENT Chosen Family

F*ST! FEMALE* STORYTELLERS PRESENT

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

Chosen Family

An evening of true stories, live in Tucson

We have the family we’re born into and the one we assemble as we navigate through life. Ride or die is not about blood lines. Who’s always there when you need them – for belly laughs at 2 a.m., tears over diner coffee and pie, posting bail? Who makes up your chosen family?

Join F*ST! for an evening of real-life stories about exactly that, each one told live in 10–15 minutes by women and people of marginalized genders from our community.

DATE & TIME Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Doors open 6:30 p.m. Show begins 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $10, sold at the door only Cash and tap-to-pay accepted. Swipe-only cards may take extra time for manual entry.

LOCATION The Rock 136 N. Park Ave. Tucson, AZ rocktucson.com

About F*ST! Female* StoryTellers

Founded in 2012, F*ST! gives women and people of marginalized genders a stage to share their real-life stories and have their voices heard in the greater Tucson community. Each month brings a new theme, and the mission stays the same: give people a space to speak and share. Proceeds from monthly ticket sales are donated to local nonprofits that promote women, children, social justice and equity, and the arts.

 

SHARE YOUR STORY Submissions for Chosen Family are due Thursday, October 22. Stories on any topic are also welcome for Unclenched on a rolling basis. fstorytellers.com/unclenched

STAY CONNECTED Mailing list and questions storytelling@fstorytellers.com Coming next: Keeping the Faith, Tuesday, December 1

 

 

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Old Pueblo Playwrights weekly meeting 10-12-26

 

From: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2026 3:39 AM
Subject: Reminder/Invitation to attend OPP weekly meeting 10-12-26

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights cordially invite you to attend their weekly meeting Monday, October 12. 2026 beginning at 7 pm. This will be a Hybrid meeting which means you can join in the fun online in our Zoom room (link below) or in person at St. Francis in the Foorhills, room 50 ( campus map attached)

 

 FEATURED PLAYWRIGHT: LESLIE POWELL

               " Impulse" by Leslie Powell (New title, 2nd read)

              Cast : TBA

                 Stage directions/facilitator - Ron Pullins 

       

                       * * * * * * *

OCT     12 HYBRID new title "Intrigue” by Leslie Powell

                (full-length play 2ND read

OCT     19 HYBRID Three ten-minute plays by Sharon Otstot  

                  “My Wonderful Life” (vote)

                  “The Burden”  1st read

                  “Happy New Year”  1st read 

        Per OPP president:  Member votes on these proposed changes.

   1. No member of OPP will sign a contract or agreement with any venue or vender without full review and approval by the board via email or meeting.

      2. The Treasurer will not issue payments for any event or promotion without full review and approval of the expenditures by the board via email or meeting.              This excludes ongoing expenses like the PO Box.

      3. The playwright may speak during the critique of their play to answer questions. Or choose not to speak. 

OCT     26 ZOOM three plays by Mel Hector

               “Water Rising, Locally”

              “Not So Spontaneous Regression” 

              "Parts Apart"

NOV      2  HYBRID OPP ELECTIONS  

John Vornholt will not stand for re-election as OPP President.  (Anticipating a brief election segment)

“Mary Queen of Shots” by Adrian Cory  (70 minutes 1st read)

NOV       9    HYBRID “Barbeque the Loin” by Ron Pullins  (2nd Read- VOTE)

NOV     16 HYBRID “Verify You Are Human” by Devyn Kravet  (2nd read)

NOV     23 ZOOM “Illuminati” by Mel Hector  (2nd read) 

NOV     30 ZOOM “Screwed Up” by Mel        Hector                                 

DEC      7   HYBRID Two shorts by Sharon Otstot (2nd reads –                                                       votes)                                      

                         "The Burden"

                                                                 "Happy New Year"

DEC     14 HYBRID OPEN

DEC     21 HYBRID OPEN

DEC     28 ZOOM OPEN

DEC     14 HYBRID “Support and Defend” by Liisa Rose  2nd read – vote 

DEC     21 HYBRID “His Father’s Son” by David Zinke

     (Re-write of play voted eligible in  2025  re-vote required)

DEC     28 ZOOM OPEN

THURSDAY DEC 31 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Jan       4 HYBRID OPEN

JAN       11 HYBRID OPEN

JAN       18 HYBRID Auditions for New Play Festival?

JAN       25 ZOOM OPEN

 

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