THE MAGNET THEATER’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY
A CELEBRATION OF OUR COMMUNITY, OUR ART, AND OUR HISTORY
A milestone that belongs to every artist, student, and performer who has made the Magnet what it is. That's you!
Magnet Community,
This April, the Magnet Theater turns 20. That’s two decades of fearless improv, sketch, musical improv, storytelling, characters, and artists creating something bigger than themselves. The Magnet is not just a stage or a school. It’s a creative playground, a launchpad for many careers, and, most importantly, a home. It’s where many folks step onto the stage for the first time, meet lifelong friends and collaborators, fall in love, take big risks, and find their comedic voices.
We’re experienced it all - seamless improv sets, incredible group mind, the perfect blackout line, and heard the same suggestions over and over and over again. Instant classic sketches left us in awe, while legendary flops earned their own place in Magnet's history. Powerful storytelling moved us to both laughter and tears. Packed houses, friendships that turned into collaborations, and performers who went from nervous first-timers to seasoned pros are a part of the theater's journey. And through it all, the Magnet remains a place where risk-taking is encouraged, weirdness is embraced, and community comes first.
The week of April 14th, we’re throwing a 20th Anniversary Celebration with a tribute to the people, shows, and the magic that happens every time someone steps on stage with nothing but an idea and willingness to play.
The Magnet's 20th Anniversary Lineup:
• LiveWire - Our powerhouse sketch teams take the stage to bring you completely original sketches and why the Magnet’s a hub for sketch.
• MegaWatt: The Reunion - Come celebrate the return of Veteran Ensembles for one unforgettable night of improv.
• Musical Megawatt - Voices from across the years join forces to create special hour pairings.
• A One-night-only Storytelling Show - Featuring Adam Wade and some of his most celebrated students.
• A very special Armando Diaz Experience - The show that started it all! Featuring surprise guest performers!
• Faculty & Friends - An improv extravaganza featuring the Magnet’s All-Star Faculty team up with some very special friends.
Whether you were here when we opened our doors in 2005 or just took your first class, you’re a part of this legacy. The Magnet has always been built on its people - on you- and this anniversary is a moment to honor that.
Here’s to 20 years and to everything still to come!
With love and appreciation,
The Magnet Theater
