Friday, May 29, 2026

IMPROVATHON 2026 - A CARNIVAL OF COMEDY

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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

Kick Off Jam — FREE!

Come try improv in a fun, safe environment — open to everyone

7:30 PM

The Soapbox Show w/ Frank Vidal

Four personal stories from a Tucson gem inspire TIM's premier improv team — just $5!

9:00 PM

LFT + The Deconditioned

Long-form improv takes over the night

10:30 PM

The Harold Midway Marathon

A celebration of improv's most iconic format

12:00 AM

Sideshow After Dark

Late-night chaos and annual bit shows

3:00 AM

The Overnight Team

Brave improvisers keeping comedy alive while Tucson sleeps

 

SATURDAY — May 30

7:00 AM

Sunrise Team

Fresh energy and morning improv to welcome the new day

10:00 AM

Pretendy Time

Interactive improv for kids — Family Block!

11:00 AM

Tootpole: A Musical Comedy Extravaganza

Songs, silliness, and musical improv magic

12:00 PM

Musical Improv Workshop

Taste of Improv — jump in and explore

1:30 PM

Improv 401 Student Showcase

Taste of Improv block continues

2:30 PM

Punball Wizards

House Team Showcase — dramatic wordplay

3:30 PM

Femme Drop Presents: Stand Up

Stand-up comedy showcase

4:30 PM

The Game Show Show

Shannon Estes & Jeremy Collins battle for *fabulous prizes

5:30 PM

TIMterns + 4th Ave Confessions + Roll for Initiative

7:00 PM

Slumber Party Massacre + SpOoOoOky Girls

8:30 PM

IMPROVATHON CARNIVAL OF COMEDY FINALE

All-Stars + Open Jam — one last celebration after 27 unforgettable hours!

*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!

 


 

TUCSON IMPROV MOVEMENT  •  SHOWS & CLASSES  •  SUMMER 2026

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

 

Date / Time

Event

Fri May 29  6:30 PM

IMPROVATHON 2026 — Kick Off!

27-hour marathon begins — FREE Jam, full weekend of shows

Sat May 30  8:30 PM

IMPROVATHON 2026 — Grand Finale

All-Stars + Open Jam — closes out 27 hours of comedy

Sun May 31  2:00 PM

Sunday Matinee

No show this week

 

Secure your seats at tucsonimprov.com

UPCOMING CLASSES

 

Category

Course

Start Date

Instructor

Improv Comedy

Improv 101

Wednesday, July 15th

Alec Young

Improv Comedy

Improv 201

Tuesday, May 26th

Sean Bottai

Stand-Up Comedy

Coming Soon

TBA

 

Sketch Comedy

Coming Soon

TBA

 

 

Register at tucsonimprov.com/classes

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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

 

JUNE SCHEDULE

Thursday, June 11

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Lindsay McEldowney

Saturday, June 13

1:00 – 2:30 PM

Cristin Phibbs

Thursday, June 18

7:00 – 8:30 PM

Adam Chen

Monday, June 22

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Susan Leonetti

 

JULY SCHEDULE

Wednesday, July 1

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Kallie Siderewicz

Thursday, July 9

7:00 – 8:30 PM

Czarina Naffarate

Wednesday, July 15

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Sean Bottai

Saturday, July 25

1:00 – 2:30 PM

Amanda Tennyson

Monday, July 27

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Jess Hill

 

À la carte — membership is non-transferable. No refunds or credits.

Sign up at tucsonimprov.com/tim-gym

 

Tucson Improv Movement  •  414 E 9th Street, Tucson, AZ 85705  •  tucsonimprov.com

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Sonoran Theater Showcase, Tucson's Inaugural Multi-Company Theater Celebration

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Sonoran

Theater

Showcase

 

Tucson's Inaugural Multi-Company Theater Celebration

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About the Showcase

On Sunday, June 14 at 2 p.m., Tucson theater audiences will experience something entirely new: a first-of-its-kind showcase where multiple local theater companies share one stage. The inaugural Sonoran Theater Showcase invites audiences to “sample” scenes from past productions and upcoming seasons, all in a single afternoon, while supporting the next generation of theater artists.

Part retrospective and part preview, the showcase offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the breadth of Tucson’s theater scene in one place, meet the artists behind the work, and get an early look at what’s ahead for the 2026–2027 season.

 

Event Details

When: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Where: Proscenium Theatre, PCC West Campus Center for the Arts

Address: 2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson, AZ

Tickets: $20 per person — 100% of proceeds benefit theater scholarships

Tickets Online: PimaFoundation.org

Box Office: Tues–Fri, 12–5 p.m., and one hour before performance

Info: 520-206-6986  ·  pimaarts.com/calendar

 

 

A Powerhouse Lineup

Ten of Tucson’s most dynamic theater organizations on one stage:

  Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre

  Christian Youth Theater (CYT)

  Saguaro City Music Theater

  Live Theatre Workshop

  Arts Express Theatre

  Invisible Theatre

  Borderlands Theater

  Winding Road Theater Ensemble

  Stories That Soar!

  Kozachik (Koso) Collective

 

 

Community, Music & Food

Following the showcase, the celebration continues as the theater transforms into a community gathering space. Stay and connect with artists, directors, and cast members.

🌮  Local Food Trucks

Serving up Tucson’s favorite flavors

🎭  Mix & Mingle

Meet artistic directors & cast members

 

 

In Their Own Words

“The Sonoran Theater Showcase is a rare moment where we set aside our individual productions to stand together as one creative force. It’s about honoring the work we’ve done and ensuring the future of Tucson theater remains bright by supporting our students.”

— Chris Will, Head of Theater and Dance, Pima Community College

 

 

Get Your Tickets Now

Support the arts in Tucson and help us build the next generation of theater talent.

Tickets available at PimaFoundation.org

 

Contact & Information

Marketing & Publicity

Carina Garcia

clisalda@pima.edu

520-206-3062

Theater & Dance Department

Chris Will, Head of Theater and Dance

cwill2@pima.edu

520-206-6986

 

Pima Community College Foundation  ·  4905C E. Broadway Blvd, Ste 246, Tucson, AZ 85709

info@pimafoundation.org  ·  520.206.4646  ·  pimafoundation.org

 

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