Underground improv comedy in San Francisco
Every Friday and Saturday since 2008, Secret Improv Society has played the Shelton Theater, one block from Union Square. Every scene is built from your suggestions, so no two nights are alike. Full bar with no drink minimum, free Oreos, all ages welcome. Doors at 7, show at 7:45, tickets $25.
This weekend at Secret Improv
Fri, Nov 137:45 PM
Secret Improv Society$25 · general seating
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Secret Improv Society$25 · general seating
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A Stab In The Dark$25 · general seating
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Shows
Our flagship show plays every Friday and Saturday at 7:45 pm, one block from Union Square. Sundays bring our showcase and residency shows: Secret Improv Vice, A Stab in the Dark, and Assembly. Tickets are $25 and most nights sell out, so book ahead.
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Classes
Improv classes for everyone: a six-week Foundations program for first-timers, then Characters, Narrative and Advanced Skills. New cohorts start every other month at the Shelton Theater. No experience needed, just a willingness to play.
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Corporate Training
Playshops (because it's not work) for teams of any size, built around your group's experience and goals: creativity, communication, confidence. At the theater, at your office, or wherever your team gathers.
Book a playshop- SF Magazine's Best Comedy ShowA beloved late-night comedy show based on on-the-spot audience suggestions.Read the review
- 4.7 stars on GoogleHundreds of reviews from locals and visitors.Google reviews
- 4.5 stars on YelpFrom more than 200 reviews.Yelp reviews
- Top 10 comedy venue in SFTripsavvy, and recommended on TripAdvisor.Our reviews
“This isn't a show you sit back and watch, it's an experience you're part of. Grab your drinks early, because once it starts you won't want to leave, and bring a group. Highly recommend!”
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