One night only. A real person gets interviewed live on stage.Then, a FULL band, a team of bold improvisers, turn that true story into a fully made-up musical.Yes, really.Yes, with made-up songs.Yes, hopefully with rhymes.Yes, we are going to try and rap too.No, we’re not OK—but we are ready to blow your minds. You’ve heard of Broadway?...
Hop into The ImprovHI Scene Machine*—our fast-paced, one-night drop-in built to get you in, up, and playing. This improv workout is all about doing the reps: long-form scenes, with real-time feedback from an experienced coach. Whether you’re shaking off the rust, sharpening your scene skills, or just looking to play without overthinking, The ImprovHI Scene Machine is your...
Start to take your on-camera work to the next level with this one-night drop-in workshop designed specifically for TV and film actors. Whether you’re auditioning, on set, or in rehearsal, this course will help you build confidence, make bolder choices, and stay flexible when the script (or director) throws something new your way. Through a mix of improvised...
This class will take the tools learned in our 101 Basics class and apply them to comedic long-form improv scenes. Students will dive deep into finding the interesting or the “funny” of their scenes by identifying shiny objects in the opening, creating strong initiations, listening, and building a scene together.At the end of the 201...
Wanna try some improv, but don’t feel like you’re ready? Well…you’re definitely ready for this class! Trust us! In this SUPER BEGINNER WORKSHOP, you’ll learn the very basics of improv through fun group games. Good for shy folks and big hams. Try something new with super fun people! Entrance: The entrance is on South Street...
Got a craving for short form improv? You know…like the games you see on the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” This 4-week course is 100% games! Students will play a variety of short-form games, including ones seen in some of our improvhi shows. The class will explore the different genres of games and...
About: Pump up the jams! Come improvise with fellow creatives in a safe, supportive and always fun space. Everyone who signs up will get at least 10 minutes of jam time, as well as the chance to laugh and learn while watching others during their block. Come out to play or just come out to...
Trying improv for the first time, or just getting back into the swing of things? This intro level set of classes is designed to give you the basic tools of improv comedy. Students will learn the value of “yes, and”-ing, listening, agreement, support, and more in a safe, non-judgmental environment. At the end of the...
Pump up the jams! The MUSICAL JAMS, that is! Come make up some musical funnies with fellow creatives in a safe, supportive, always fun space. Everyone who signs up will get at least 10 minutes of jam time and the chance to laugh and learn while watching others during their block. Come out to play,...
It’s 4/20, so… things might feel a little more elevated than usual. Our WTF Comedy Show is serving up weird, wacky, and wonderfully unhinged comedy that hits just right. You never know what you’re going to get at a WTF show, so bring your sense of humor, and maybe make a snack plan for after....
Hop into The ImprovHI Scene Machine*—our fast-paced, one-night drop-in built to get you in, up, and playing. This improv workout is all about doing the reps: long-form scenes, with real-time feedback from an experienced coach. Whether you’re shaking off the rust, sharpening your scene skills, or just looking to play without overthinking, The ImprovHI Scene Machine is your...
About The Show: Pump up the jams! Come improvise with fellow creatives in a safe, supportive and always fun space. Everyone who signs up will get at least 10 minutes of jam time, as well as the chance to laugh and learn while watching others during their block. Come out to play or just come...
Step into the world of fast-paced, high-energy improv with a one-night workshop focused on short-form games—the kind made famous by Whose Line Is It Anyway? This class is all about jumping in, having fun, and discovering the joy of thinking on your feet. Prerequisite: None Max class size: 16 Instructor: Jose V. *instructors subject to...
About The Show: It’s a comedy rap battle like no other—six non-rappers dropping bars about totally non-rappery things. From awkward first dates to weird snack habits, nothing is off-limits, and everything is made up on the spot. Beats. Jokes. Rhymes (hopefully) Entrance: The entrance is on South Street between Auahi and Pohukaina. Walk down small steps...
We are now accepting submissions for the 2026 Writers’ Room, part of The 12th Annual Hawai‘i Comedy Festival Fall Showcase.
In improv, the biggest laugh doesn't always go to the wildest choice. Sometimes it goes to the person who looks directly at the chaos and says, "...okay, but why is there a goat?" Voice of Reason is a workshop about the power of staying grounded when everything around you gets weird. You'll learn how to...
Take your improv skills to the next level in this dynamic 301 class, where we’ll focus on amplifying the fun of a scene through tag-outs, group games, and back-line support. Students will continue sharpening their premise-based initiations, explore new openings, and dive deeper into the magic of organic scene work. Whether you’re looking to refine your comedic instincts or...
Wanna try some improv, but don’t feel like you’re ready? Well…you’re definitely ready for this class! Trust us! In this SUPER BEGINNER WORKSHOP, you’ll learn the very basics of improv through fun group games. Good for shy folks and big hams. Try something new with super fun people! Prerequisite: No experience needed! Entrance: The entrance...
The lights come up. The stage is empty. Nobody has said a word yet, and somehow, that's everything you need. Organic Scene Starts is a workshop dedicated to one of the most deceptively simple skills in improv: beginning a scene with nothing but your instincts and your scene partner. No game plan, no pre-loaded character,...
It's an Improvised Movie Night! Grab your popcorn because tonight we're going to the movies...sort of. We're bringing to life the films you love, the deleted scenes you wish existed, and the Oscar-worthy moments no one asked for. It's part comedy show, part movie night, and entirely made up on the spot based on audience...