The Dramatic Improv Festival at Edge Theater
Dates: 8/20/2026 - 8/23/2026
📍 Theatre: Edge Theater
Theatre Momentum
5451 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
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The Dramatic Improv Festival returns to Chicago, August 20-23 for four days celebrating the art of grounded, human, emotionally authentic improvisation.
Hosted by Theatre Momentum, the festival brings together improvisors, actors, and instructors from around the world for an exciting lineup of performances, workshops, and community events. Whether you're an experienced performer, a theatre artist looking to expand your craft, or simply a fan of compelling live performance, the Dramatic Improv Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience a different side of improv.
Festival performances showcase character-driven, story-focused improvisation that emphasizes authentic relationships, emotional honesty, and meaningful storytelling. During the day, participants can train with acclaimed instructors in workshops covering dramatic improvisation, acting, storytelling, and performance techniques.
Since its founding in 2019, the Dramatic Improv Festival has welcomed performers and teachers from around the world, creating one of the world's premier gatherings for dramatic improvisation.
Festival Highlights
- 28 live performances
- 20 workshops led by international instructors
- 4 days of performances, classes, and community events
- Artists and teachers from around the world
Performances take place at The Edge Theater in Chicago. Individual performance tickets are $20, with workshop registration available separately.
Learn more and purchase tickets at https://dramaticimprovfest.com.
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News About The Dramatic Improv Festival at Edge Theater
DRAMATIC IMPROV FESTIVAL to Return to Chicago's Edge Theater, Presented by Theatre Momentum
June 29, 2026 Theatre Momentum will present The Dramatic Improv Festival, a four-day event at The Edge Theater in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, featuring 28 performances and 20 workshops by improvisors and instructors from around the world.About the Theatre
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