Community Improv Jam

Thursday, Jul 10, 2025 @ 8:00 PM MDT • Pay What You Want

RISE Comedy’s Community Improv Jam is an open invitation for you (yes, you!) to COME PLAY on the RISE Comedy stage with some of Denver’s most supportive improvisers.  Put your name in the hat by 7:50, and you’ll be cast on a one-time team for the 8:00 show that same night!  It’s FREE to watch, FREE to play, and ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME, so come on and jam!

Individual Jam – If you’ve been there all three weeks you are eligible to play longer sets with the host teams. This is a great way to be supported by more seasoned performers and in turn you get to learn onstage training basically.

INDIVIDUAL JAM HOSTS:

BARKLEY:
Founded in 2016, Barkley is one of Denver's comedy's longest running and most consistent improv groups. They have 60 years of experience between them, combining comedy philosophies from their training at Second City, iO, and Annoyance in Chicago; Magnet in New York; UCB in New York and Los Angeles; and homegrown in Denver. Their style is both casual and chaotic and always guided by creating the most fun on stage. Great for a date night, friends night out, meet new people, or just things to do in Denver! Come on out and see some great live comedy tonight!

VENMO Contributions welcome: @RiseComedy

DISTRICT 9:
District 9 Comedy Improv: Denver’s Longest-Running BIPOC Improv Team Brings Laughter Every Second Friday at RISE Comedy!
District 9 Comedy Improv has been delivering dynamic, fast-paced, and culturally rich performances that break barriers and bring audiences together through laughter. This high-energy performance promises a night of unscripted hilarity, quick-witted comedy, and unforgettable moments.

Stories will be shared from their varied life experiences and then improv will bring the stories together in unexpected and entertaining ways. District 9 Comedy's unique blend of storytelling, audience interaction, and spontaneous scenes ensures that no two shows are ever the same!

Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the most exciting and inclusive comedy shows in Denver! Come for the laughs, stay for the fun, and be part of the energy that makes District 9 Comedy Improv a standout in the local Denver Comedy entertainment scene. 

JAMS BY WEEK:
1st Thursday: Individual Jam – District 9, Team Jam: Basement Doctors
2nd Thursday: Individual Jam –  Barkley, Team Jam: Necromancer
3rd Thursday: Individual Jam – Barkley, Team Jam: Benign Nuisance
4th Thursday Showcase Week: Individual Jam – Barkley/District 9, Team Jam: Basement Doctors, Necromancer, Benign Nuisance
5th Thursday – On the rare occasion of a 5th Thursday: Individual Jam: Barkley, Team Jam: A Mystery Team



RISE COMEDY TERMS & CONDITIONS 

  • All sales are final and absolutely no refunds are permitted.
  • Bring your ticket via phone or your ID either way we can check you in.
  • If you are more than 15 minutes late to your show, your ticket will be released and there will be no refund. (We can always try to get you into the next show if there is room)
  • If you are inebriated, heckling, or causing any disruption, you’ll be asked to leave the theater and will not receive a refund.
  • All times listed in MT.
  • Shows are all ages before 10:00 PM, and 21+ after 10:00 PM with valid photo ID -  Although we can't guarantee content will be for everyone..
  • Classes are 18+ unless otherwise noted.
  • Please check both your email inbox and spam folder for confirmation emails!
  • Food from The Pizza Place is available at the theater.
  • Full bar with local beers, wine, cocktails, mocktails, CBD drinks, n/a Beers.

COMEDY CLASSES @ RISE COMEDY - $25 OFF USE "TICKET25"  visit risecomedy.com/classes
Interested in comedy classes? If you sign up for a class and you’ll receive $25 off any 101 Intro class! We offer improv, stand up, acting, sketch comedy and more! 


Location

RISE Comedy, 1260 22nd Street, Denver, CO 80205 - 1260 22nd Street, Denver 80205


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