About Recurring Shows
The Improv Shop hosts a variety of recurring shows as well as other improv, sketch, and variety shows.
The following are the recurring improv shows with set times and dates.
Main StageThe Asterisk
Fridays
In this show, we give the suggestion to YOU! Every show has a theme, and every audience has stories to share. The Asterisk features a rotating cast of Improv Shop veterans and faculty, in a two act show Come and hang with us
How do I get to play?
This show is comprised of instructors and faculty!
Show Runners:
Main StageCagematch
Fridays
Cagematch, which was originally created by Kevin Mullaney (former Artistic Director at the UCB Theater), returns for the 2026 Regular Season! Cagematch is a friendly, competitive longform improv show where the audience votes for their favorite team. The winner moves plays again the following week, always!
How do I get to play?
Cagematch is open to any team! The 2026 season schedule is already set. View the 2026 schedule →
Show Runners:
Main StageHouse Team Night
Thursdays
Improv Shop House Teams take the stage! Come and enjoy three long-form improv teams, hand selected just for you! After the show, stick around for The Jam where anyone can watch or play!
How do I get to play?
House Teams are selected through auditions coordinated by Improv Shop staff. Keep an eye out for audition announcements.
Show Runners:
Side StageMerry-Go-Round
Thursdays
The Merry-Go-Round is a rotating showcase featuring different improv teams each week. Come discover your new favorites in the St. Louis Improv scene!
How do I get to play?
Reach out to the show-runners below to get your team on the bill.
Show Runners:
Side StageSchool Night
Mondays
School Night features three indie improv teams playing back-to-back with no intermission. You're home early for school in the morning!
How do I get to play?
Reach out to the show-runner below to get involved.
Show Runners:
- Braden Donaldson
Side StageThe Menagerie
Thursdays
Each week the Menagerie hosts three to four independent teams on the Side Stage. Come see who's featured this week!
How do I get to play?
Reach out to the show-runners below to get your team featured.
Show Runners:
Side StageTeams Level 1
Mondays
Come watch our Teams Level 1 improv students in their first eight week run as student improv teams!
How do I get to play?
Enroll in a Teams Level 1 class at The Improv Shop.
Show Runners:
Main StageTeams Level 2
Mondays
Come see our Teams Level 2 improv students in their final eight week run before they graduate the Improv Shop program!
How do I get to play?
Enroll in a Teams Level 2 class at The Improv Shop.
Show Runners: