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Your Home for Improv Comedy and the Performing Arts

in Chicago's North Suburbs and the heart of Lake County!

Libertyville - Vernon Hills - Buffalo Grove - Highland Park - Round Lake Beach

NEW Short Term Workshops Adults and Youth! 

Winter Schedule Begins January 4, 2010

COMING SOON... 

The Children's Theatre

at Improv Playhouse

Refer to our Youth Page for all upcoming Young Actor Productions

UPCOMING SHOWS AND COMEDY EVENTS

Libertyville Live!  

A Member of

ALL SHOWS FAMILY FRIENDLY

You Never See the Same Improv Comedy Show Twice!



IPRT  Improv Playhouse Radio Theatre presents holiday shows!

An Evening of Radio Drama from Yesteryear...for Today!

Next IP Radio Theatre show...

Actors performing from the orginal 1947 Lux Radio Theatre Script

The Frank Capra Holiday Film Classic...

"It's A Wonderful Life!"

George Bailey spends his entire life giving up his big dreams for the good of his town.  His guardian angel, Clarence, falls to Earth, literally, and shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he had never been born. 

Come and see how live radio was performed way back when!

Performances last 1 hour.   A great family tradition!  

 

FRIDAY-SUNDAY DECEMBER 11-13

Fri-Sun Dec.11th (7:30), 12th (2:00 & 7:00) and 13th (2:00p)

at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center

THURSDAY-SUNDAY DECEMBER 17-21

Thurs. Dec. 17 (7:30), Fri. 18th (8:00), Sat. 19th (2:00 & 8:00) and Sun. 20th (2:00 & 6:30)

at the Improv Playhouse Theatre-Libertyville

Pre-sale: $12 for adults     $8.00 for seniors, students and military

Matinees $10 and $6

At the door:  $15 for adults     $10.00 for seniors, students and military

Matinees $12.00 and $$8.00

Call for group rates!

Tickets on sale click here SOON!

or Call Our Box Office at 847-968-4529

 

ALL YOU CAN EAT IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS!

BLACK FRIDAY

IP COLLEGE IMPROV JAM

Day After Thanksgiving

November 27 @ 9:00p

$5 College Students

$3 I.P. Students

EAT IT UP!

(College Jam follows Junior and Teen Ensemble show from 7:30-8:30pm)

 

IMPROV COMEDY EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT!

A Comedy show in the style of "Whose Line..." and Chicago Improv

Featuring IP, Second City, IO, and Comedy Sportz trained improvisers!

735 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Liberty Square Near METRA tracks

FAMILY FRIENDLY SKETCH AND GAMES BASED SHOWS

All shows $8 adults. $5 Students w/valid I.D.

Lost Not Stolen!

Saturday, November 28, 7:30-8:30pm!  Bring the kids!

$8 Adults   $5 Students/Snrs/Mil   $3 I.P. Students

 

STAND UP SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 28, 9-10:00pm!

Come out for the funny!

Adam Bellows Emcees

Ian Ellis

Charlie Stone

John Markham

Tray Wallace

All Seats $8

IP's Newest Improv Comedy Team

The Therapuetic Funtillectuals

NEXT PERFORMANCES Friday, December 4 & 11,  8:00 PM

$5 General Admission   $3 Students/Military/Seniors

 

DISCOUNTS AT THE FOLLOWING RESTAURANTS WITH OUR SHOWS

Before the show! After the show!

MORGAN'S

For dinner and beverage voucher before the show you must puchase your ticket in advance.

532 N. Milwaukee Avenue

Great Pizza!  Great Burgers!

Special Eats and Drinks in downtown Libertyville!

BUY ONE REGULAR PRICED PIZZA GET A SMALL CHEESE PIZZA FREE

for IP Comedy Show ticket holders!

Some participants in our interactive show may also receive coupons to

Chipotle and Culvers when available.

 

THE

LOUNGE

519 N. Milwaukee, Libertyville

$10 off your bill with purchase of $20 or more with mention of I.P. Show

1 discount per table per night of shows!

The New Lounge Area
features small plates, fine wines, and martinis, while the Dining Room upstairs will have the same existing menu, wine list and service you have come to expect at The Tavern!

CALL US NOW FOR ADVANCE TICKETS!  847-968-4529

 

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Improv Playhouse is an entertainment organization and full-service acting school that specializes in comprehensive improv - comedy and acting classes for adults and youth, corporate and private entertainment, business training and development, and talent management.

Improv Playhouse Training Center is located in

Libertyville, Illinois in central Lake County near Chicago and

has programming in Highland Park, Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove and Round Lake Beach.

Many adherents to our training philosophy evolve into professional performers on stage in the improvisation, television and film industries. The Adult and Youth improvisation program is all-inclusive and thorough in methodology, formation and curricula catapulting its students to the highest levels of development.  Adult improv shows and dozens of youth productions are peformed throughout the year immersing actors in opportunities which include focused dramatic training and musical theatre.  Each adult or young actor, if desired, is given personal attention from their first acting class, warm up, through the audition process and final performances.

office/studio: 116 w. lake, libertyville, illinois 60048 • 847.968.4529 • 847.968.4530 fax • E-MAIL
black box space - theatre: 735 n. milwaukee, libertyville, illinois 60048

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