SHOWS
“If you've ever wanted to see the future of comedy—head to the BCC.” - Time Out New York
ITS YOUR FREAKY FRIDAY is the brand new show that answers the question, what would it be like if that writer friend finally wrote that script about you?
Stonewall is one of the most iconic events in queer HERstory, but the exact circumstances leading up to the riots has remained a MISstory - UNTIL NOW.
Students from the Creating Comedy Songs class, instructed by Josh Nasser, show off what they've learned!
If you’re looking for a beefy, juicy improv night, this is the show for you.
“Your Mutual Friend” produces a comedy show. By the end, your mutual friend turns into your friend.
It's Improv eggs freshly laid by mother goose: GUPS.
We've heard your cries for MORE IMPROV. And we are thrilled to announce the Forever Jam, a jam open to current and past BCC improv students... because we're all students of commedia starting NOW and forever. Come get your reps done in an all-levels friendly space!
Free for BCC Students w/ suggested donation to Div. Scholarship!
An original musical comedy about a queer kid’s obsession with pop divas and the search for the diva within!
The best improv team in the world is back this month for another epic comedy explosion.
Students from Broken Box's Mime Class Level 1 show off what they've learned over the past 5 weeks.
This joyous variety show, hosted by Philip 'Sparkle,' features his favorite queers taking the stage with stand-up, song, dance, and surprises galore in a cynicism-free space. Leave the irony at the door, honey. It's Gay Church!
Welcome to the BCC's longest-running haus improv show - where everything is totally made up on the spot, for one night only. Each week a cast member gets to play team captain and decide what special rules for that show would make them laugh.
Opener: Toy Boat
Come celebrate by blowing it all in one glorious night, with P2BH and friends!
A live interactive comedy experience, featuring improv, stand up, sketch, + more, but with a hot + spicy twist!
Escape the summer heat with Big Dawg and friends at another fully improvised show!
Students from the Tuesday Improv Level 4 Class, instructed by Andy Junk, show off their hard work from the last 7 weeks. Show #2 of 3!
An hour of musical improv by three teams who have never done musical improv.
Students from BCC’s Character Workshop class, instructed by Jamie Linn Watson, show off their hard work from the last 5 weeks.
A titillating improv and character show featuring an all women-presenting lineup.
Welcome to our weekly house improv show where a rotating cast of 6 primo indie teams do some of the most GOATED improv you've ever seen!
Featuring: I'm So Happy, The 96 Bulls, clint
Performers get 3 minute slots to try their material out with little pops from After School Special in between. Show off standup, sketch, a character, or even a little poem you've been working on. There is a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR BIGOTED MATERIAL.
Tickets: FREE with a suggested donation to BCC Diversity Scholarship fund.
Students from the Thursday Improv Level 4 Class, instructed by Andy Junk, show off their hard work from the last 7 weeks. Show #2 of 3!
Students from the Improv Level 2 Class, instructed by Miranda Rozas, show off their hard work from the last 7 weeks.
Girl Mountain and It's Completely Different (because we're redoing our favorite sketches recast with our favorite comedians) but Also Still Girl Mountain (because it's our show). It's Girl Mountain: the Remix.
The Good Time is a fully improvised show based on one suggestion from the audience. The Good Time is a team made up of Chicago improv veterans who have performed at The Second City, iO Chicago, The Annoyance, Logan Square Improv.
Openers: TBA
Mothers. They feed us, they clothe us, we make us feel better when we're sick, and they teach us lifelong lessons. Come watch as we use the boundless wisdom of mom's to make fun jokes and do wacky antics.
Students from the Musical Improv Level 1 Class, instructed by Ali Reed, show off their hard work from the last 7 weeks.
Shalewa examines her lifelong fear of falling and her battle to stand.
Descend. Join the freaks of the BCC for a night of mania. All new wild-ass improvised sketches every week. Welcome to hell, it’s a party.
“The right mix of scrappy and chaotic.” - The New York Times
Tickets: FREE with a suggested donation to BCC Diversity Scholarship fund.
Students from the Thursday Improv Level 4 Class, instructed by Andy Junk, show off their hard work from the last 7 weeks. Show #3 of 3!
“The right mix of scrappy and chaotic...a leading house of improvisation.” - The New York Times
FAD IMPROV FESTIVAL
JULY 10-13
750 + performers. 200+ shows. 3 Stages. Workshops galore. It might be the biggest improv fest in the world.
Classes
Discover your voice, hone your craft, find your people.

HIRE US
Applied improv classes and customized shows.

Comedy shows to delight and improv workshops to enhance communication, innovation, leadership, and trust among your team.
TESTIMONIALS
Nice words from BCC peeps.
COMMUNITY
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RENTALS
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MERCH
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GIFT CARDS
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INSTA
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