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Graduates of Improv Level 1 take the stage and show us what they've learned!
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Graduates of Improv Level 1 take the stage and show us what they've learned!
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The legendary show is reborn!
Created in 1995 at the iO Theater in Chicago, The Armando Diaz Experience IS the longest running improv show EVER. A guest monologist takes a suggestion from the ...
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"Reliably one of the best improv performances in the city."
- The New York Times
"Nick Kanellis & Peter McNerney's fantastic late night show is upbeat and impressively layered improv that is...
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Witness a show nearly 2,000 years in the making! A one time only story improvised by an all Chinese cast inspired by the legendary Chinese novel, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. "The empire, long d...
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REMIX: The Diversity Sketch Lab 2025 (Application Now Open!)
REMIX is returning for the Fall of 2025!Apply Now! What is REMIX? REMIX: The Diversity Sketch Lab 2025 is a 7 week sketch writing workshop, sponsored by the Magnet Theater, for people... More

It is with profound sadness that the Magnet Theater announces the passing of Frank Spitznagel. Frank was our beloved Musical Director, accompanist, teacher, and friend to thousands of st... More

Who are we and why are we here?
Congrats to new Livewire lineup, announcing First Fridays at the Magnet, We Want You!...to earn credit for classes through internships, new offerings from Dennis Pacheco, Jason Farr, Michael... More

Announcing Magnet Livewire/Sketch teams Fall 2025
New Livewire Teams Announced! We are so excited to announce the new and returning Livewire sketch teams for the 2025 fall season! Welcome to our new and returning writers and performers.... More

Announcing Free First Fridays!
Did someone say FREE? Yes, you heard that correctly! Starting in August, on the first Friday of each month the 7:30pm and 9:00pm shows at the Magnet Theater will be FREE for anyone who ... More