Monster Improv

Asaf Ronen hails from the improv stronghold of Austin Texas (and rocked NYC before that) and is literally a world-class performer, teacher, and director! The author of seminal improv book, Directing Improv: Show the Way by Getting Out of the Way, he's positively changed people's improv journeys from coast to coast and even globally.

Experience the legend that is Asaf and learn from one of the best teachers you'll ever work with!

Ronen of The Seed in Austin, Texas has traveled the world teaching and performing improv! Take advantage of this Phoenix trip!

Hi, all! The Bridge Improv Theater is a place that’s near and dear to my heart and it’s become a great pillar of the valley wide improv community. The past year has been tough with several unexpected challenges that have threatened to make continuing unviable. We’re undertaking multiple efforts to ensure that the doors stay open and there are many ways for people to help!

If you’re able, please donate to the Bridge’s GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-the-bridge-improv-theater-alive

One really simple and fun way is to catch a show at the Bridge (located at Mesa Riverview, just off Dobson & the 202). Shows are at 7pm and 8:30pm, every Friday and Saturday ($12 online, $15 at the door). If you’ve been saying forever that you need to catch a show, this is the zero hour to make that happen!

And of course, a really easy and free way to help is to share this post. It takes just a second!

Thank you!
- Jose Gonzalez, Monster Improv

THE NEIGHBORHOOD is back in a totally new location! GET EXCITED, !

Monster Improv presents
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Amazing true life stories x stellar improv comedy
Guest storyteller: Chris Love ()

Saturday, November 22nd
6pm (doors at 5:30pm)
$10-15

Great Arizona Puppet Theater
302 W Latham, DTPHX
Tickets at http://azpuppets.org

THE NEIGHBORHOOD is one of the longest running based shows in AZ and we’re excited to pop up at ’s hidden arts & culture gem, the Great Arizona Puppet Theater () on Saturday, November 22nd, at 6pm (doors at 5:30pm).

Since 2004, The Neighborhood has featured figures from the vibrant art, music, and culture scenes in to share their real-life stories, thoughts, and musings. While audience members are welcomed into the world of the city’s movers & shakers, the all-star cast of some of the best performers in the valley use everything the guest offers as inspiration for awesome comedy that you’ll never forget. Each and every show created on the spot in THE NEIGHBORHOOD is a unique and funny experience that will never be repeated!

Our guest storyteller for Saturday is tribal attorney, horror film fanatic, and reproductive rights advocate, Chris Love. Love has been featured on countless podcasts and NPR/ KJZZ Phoenix and frequently appears on 12News’s Sunday Square Off with Brahm Resnik.

Tickets range from $10 to $15 and are available online at azpuppets.org and at the door on the day of the show. Masking up is highly encouraged to help keep our immunocompromised friends safe; free masks available at the door 😷

The Neighborhood is produced by Jose Gonzalez for Monster Improv (.improv). Monster Improv produces shows all over Arizona and offers classes & workshops to empower people on their improv journey, whether new to the art form or experienced and striving for growth as a performer. More info at http://monsterimprov.com

Special thanks to the wonderful folks of the Great Arizona Puppet Theater!

GHOSTFEST 2025 is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Laurie Shellenbarger who passed earlier this month.

For nearly 20 years, Laurie was a dedicated and beloved member of the valley’s improv scene, making significant contributions of her time, energy, and talent to several improv troupes and by volunteering countless hours with Second Beat Improv Theater, The Torch Theatre, the Phoenix Improv Festival, SAVI Fest, and Ghostfest. In addition to her impact locally, she was also a part of the greater improv world through her involvement with Camp Improv Utopia.

Well known for her kindness, her warm smile, and her devotion to animal rescue efforts, she is already terribly missed and remembered fondly. We send our deepest condolences to her husband, Shane, her friends, her improv teammates, and all who loved her. Thank you so much, Laurie, for all that you brought to our lives.