The Kinkonauts: Calgary's Improv Lab

07/25/2026

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY FOR THE KINKONAUTS CONSERVATORY AUDITIONS

Interested in becoming a Kinkonaut? The first step is to apply to be a part of the 26/27 audition process! Audition applications will close on August 1 @ 11pm, visit our website www.kinkonauts.com for more information and to apply!!!

07/19/2026

We’re hosting a BYOV this year! Come see some ah-mazing shows in our space!

06/01/2026

FUNDRAISER SHOW⁠S
Tickets by Donation⁠
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We're on tour! Come check out two incredible acts as they prepare to travel across Canada this summer. No Donation is too small!⁠
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Battle of the Genres⁠
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The cast each takes an audience suggested genre and weaves them together into a single performance — with each genre battling for control of the show as the night unfolds. Which genre will reign supreme?⁠
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Couch Surfing⁠
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Much like friends hanging out on the couch, Couch Surfing is improvisers making you laugh, getting real, and being weird. Come hang out and get in on the joke!⁠
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June 12 and 26 2026⁠
Tickets by Donation⁠

05/27/2026

Conservatory Audition Applications are OPEN!

Interested in becoming a Kinkonaut? The first step is to apply to be a part of the 26/27 audition process!

Our audition process has changed: Over the past several years, we’ve been incredibly excited to see growing interest in auditioning for our Conservatory Program. With the number of applicants continuing to increase each season, we want to make sure every performer has the best possible opportunity to be seen, considered thoughtfully, and set up for a successful audition experience, which is why we are rolling out an audition application. This application is not meant to be a barrier. Rather, it helps us better understand each applicant’s experience, training, and connection to the community so we can create a cohesive conservatory cohort.

Audition applications will close on August 1. Applicants will receive notice regarding application acceptance, and successful applicants will receive audition details, by August 15.

Some of the things that may help strengthen your application include:

Completion of The Kinkonauts levelled classes (101, 201, 301) or equivalent training elsewhere

Being active participant in the Kinkonauts community (accelerator, classes, show attendance)

Previous improv, acting, comedy, or other performance experience

A reference from a current Kinkonauts company instructor (Classes or Drop in)

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kelsey Schoen at [email protected] AND Jordan Lane [email protected].

https://forms.gle/hbVRX74TYh5jxmyG9. Link is also in our Instagram bio!

05/05/2026

May classes are live — and spots are almost gone!

Meet your instructors and jump into a month of bold choices, sharper instincts, and seriously fun scene work with The Kinkonauts. Brand new or building on your skills, there’s a place for you.

Improv 101: Intro Part 1
Devin & Jessica
Saturdays | May 9 – Jun 13 | 2:00–4:00pm
Start here. No experience needed — just a willingness to play, connect, and say “yes, and.”

Improv 201: Intro Part 2
Francis & Nicole
Wednesdays | May 6 – Jun 10 | 7:30–9:30pm
Take it further. Strengthen your choices, deepen relationships, and make your scenes pop.

Improv 401: Scenework
Andy & Anton
Tuesdays | May 5 – Jun 9 | 7:30–9:30pm
Dial it in. Focus on grounded, dynamic scenes and build work that lands.

All classes at The Kinkonauts Theatre
18+

Register now at kinkonauts.com — before they fill up.

05/02/2026

Link to the livestream of the 26 hour improv Marathon!

Kinkonauts 26 Hour Marathon May 2026

04/29/2026

The lineup for the 26 Hour Improv Marathon is here! New shows every hour on the hour. Come check us out! Tickets are by donation.

04/27/2026

The Kinkonauts 26 Hour Improv Marathon!

May 1-2 2026. Donate what you like and stay for as long as you like.

The entire company comes out to play for 26-straight hours of improv on our stage. We've got to pay the rent, so we're doing a marathon to earn your donations!

Every hour will have a different show: some old classics, some entirely new ideas, and some shows that will happen once and never again. Some of improvisors will play the whole 26 hours, so check in regularly to see how they're doing.

04/22/2026

NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

Life Improvised in the Guise of a Wes Anderson Tale

The Kinkonauts presents "Life Improvised in the Guise of a Wes Anderson Tale." Our show explores themes, characters, and stories inspired by Wes Anderson films, taking the storybook nature of the films and moving them to an improvised stage production.

Starring: Bonnie Robinson, Bruce Drake, Ciorstaidh Reid, Dominik Buconjic, Ileia Goode, James Jordan, January Kohli, Jordan Lane, Josh England, Kelsey Schoen, Milo Sinclair, Quinn Cooper, Tabitha Worby, Rob Janowski, Andrew Crabbe

Directors: Rob Janowski, Mark Laws



SHOW DATES:

Friday, May 8, 2026 - 7:30pm

Friday, May 15, 2026 - 7:30pm

Friday, May 22, 2026 - 7:30pm

Friday, May 29, 2026 - 7:30pm

04/16/2026

The 26 hour improv marathon is BACK May 1-2 2026! Join us for a full night and day and night again of non stop improv.

This year it’s a rent party! Your ticket is a donation to help keep the lights on and ensure we can continue to play, learn, and create with our wonderful community.

May 1 at 8pm - May 2 at 10pm. Tickets are by donation.

Bring some friends and come see what 26 hours of improv looks like!