Improv Chattanooga is Chattanooga’s premier, non-profit improv comedy troupe and performing arts theater company. Instead of operating out of a single fixed theater, they perform high-energy, unscripted comedy shows and host educational workshops at various popular venues throughout the city.

The troupe puts on a diverse rotation of recurring performances:
• Monthly Comedy Show: Hosted at the Chattanooga Public Library (Downtown Branch) on the last Friday of every month at 7:00 PM. Admission is completely free.
• Drunk Storytelling: A crowd-favorite concept where improvisers attempt to recreate historical events dictated by an inebriated narrator, typically hosted at The Reading Room.
• “Hell Yes And…” at Redbud: Spontaneous comedic sets and collaborative long-form pieces performed live at Redbud.
• Venue Takeovers: Regular appearances at hot spots like The Chattery, Plant Bar, and Barking Legs Theater.

Classes & Open Houses

For those wanting to step into the spotlight or improve their public speaking, the company offers multiple entry points:
• Introduction to Improv: Beginner-friendly, low-pressure workshops designed to teach unscripted storytelling, build confidence, and introduce basic theater games.
• Monthly Open Houses: Free, public practice sessions that let anyone drop in and try performing first-hand in a safe and supportive space.
• Multi-Week Courses: Formally structured classes concluding with a Fall or Spring Student Showcase where students perform live for a public audience.