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Actors Improv Theater

Formerly known as Transactors, we are the longest-running, oldest improvisational theater in the South. Our work focuses on emotion, physicality, character, collaboration, and fun.

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Upcoming Shows

Word Jazz

September 12, 7:30-9:15 PM, Sharp Nine Gallery, Durham

Word Jazz, Actors Improv’s mashup of improvised theater and music, returns to Sharp Nine! Inspired by Ken Nordine’s eponymous 1957 album, Word Jazz is comprised of scenes based on improvised monologues and live music by a quintet. Spontaneous songs also figure into the mixture and it’s all initiated by audience suggestions. This show tends to sell out, so get your tickets early!

Tickets: $30 general, $20 student

 

Spooky Show

 

Nov. 1, 7:30-9:30 PM, The ArtsCenter, Carrboro

It’s time for our annual Spooky Show, when we explore themes of horror, suspense, and mystery, all with with musical backdrop.

“The show was awesome and scary–as in real-time scary. Creepy, creepy, wonderful stuff. How do you guys do that improv stuff so well?! Your performance had the appearance of a well-rehearsed script. But there was no script, just genius.”
– Cindy B., Chapel Hill

Tickets: $25 general, $15 student

Cowboy Christmas

Dec. 5, 7:30-9:30 PM, The ArtsCenter, Carrboro

Rootin’, tootin’ holiday musical fun!

“I want you to know that I’m an Equity actress and it’s not just that I enjoyed your performance, it’s closer to say I was amazed at the quality and kind of improv that you did…”
– Donna G., Atlanta

Tickets: $25 general, $15 student

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