The Tampa Bay area has improv theaters on both sides of the bay, a statewide improv festival, and classes for every level. Here is where to find shows and how to get started.
Where to see improv in Tampa Bay
- The Commodore in Ybor City, Tampa, hosts improv shows on Friday and Saturday nights and a weekly drop-in class.
- Spitfire Comedy House in St. Petersburg runs improv and musical improv shows, a family-friendly Friday show, and workshops. It also hosts the St. Pete Improv Festival.
- Tampa Metropolitan Improv performs a monthly show at the Carrollwood Cultural Center.
- FST Improv at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota performs improv shows and teaches workshops.
- Countdown Improv Festival brings dozens of Florida improv teams to Ybor City each summer.
- If You Know What I Mean in Clearwater: improv nights with upcoming dates.
Taking improv classes in Tampa Bay
Beginner classes are offered in Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota and Venice. Drop-in classes are a good way to try improv for one night before signing up for a full course.
Upcoming improv in Tampa Bay
13 shows and classes within 40 miles of Tampa, Nov 1–Dec 1
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