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The Bridge Improv Theater Improv theater located in Mesa, Arizona.

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⏰ Last Minute Chaos ⏰Join comedian and chronic procrastinator Dana Whissen as she and her funny friends perform complete...
10/23/2026

⏰ Last Minute Chaos ⏰

Join comedian and chronic procrastinator Dana Whissen as she and her funny friends perform completely improvised (made up on the spot) stand up comedy sets and create totally new jokes onstage!! Embrace the last minute chaos and get your tickets ASAP (or tomorrow)!! 18+.

Saturday, October 24
8:30 pm
$15
Ages 18+ (not clean)
P.S. Dana procrastinated writing this show bio for way too long and spent so much mental energy on it!!!!

Bio
Dana Whissen is a stand up comedian, improvisor, and cartoonist from Phoenix, AZ. Her humor is silly, absurd, and makes you go “omg I love this” or “WTF why do I love this so much?” She hosts the live improvised standup comedy show Last Minute Chaos, where stand up comedians and improviors make up jokes on the spot. You can often find Dana performing character as an awkward dude named Angus and/or hiding in a dark corner of an open mic, drawing cartoons in her joke book. Dana studied improv at the Torch Theater in Phoenix, AZ and the Bridge Improv Theater in Mesa, AZ. Follow Dana on all the socials at Dana Whissen | Comedian & Cartoonist

This weekend’s lineup!🚀Friday🚀⭐Mainstage⭐ at 7:00 pmRachel SpencerMichael MargetisKyle CoughlinJess Klemm👥 Duo Shuffle 👥...
10/22/2026

This weekend’s lineup!

🚀Friday🚀

⭐Mainstage⭐ at 7:00 pm
Rachel Spencer
Michael Margetis
Kyle Coughlin
Jess Klemm

👥 Duo Shuffle 👥 at 8:30 pm

🪩Saturday🪩

🍳Test Kitchen Team Jam 4:30 pm🍳

🥂Happy Hour Coached Jam 6-7 pm🥂

⭐Mainstage⭐ at 7:00 pm
Jacob Tuskai
Rachel Spencer
Vikaas Kumar
David Raftery
Michael Ziman

🧌TROLL FIGHT🧌 at 8:30 pm
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Happy Halloween from the Mainstage cast! 💀⚰️🎃🧛🏻‍♀️Just missing Michael Margetis Priya Rajdev Eric Cohen Jacob TuskaiJami...
10/21/2026

Happy Halloween from the Mainstage cast! 💀⚰️🎃🧛🏻‍♀️

Just missing Michael Margetis Priya Rajdev Eric Cohen Jacob Tuskai
Jamie Dana Juan Velasco | Improv Comedy | Teacher & Coach | Meghan Ramos Kyle Coughlin

This class is designed to discover your stage insecurities, mental restrictions, and any discomfort on stage that could ...
10/21/2026

This class is designed to discover your stage insecurities, mental restrictions, and any discomfort on stage that could be holding you back from being yourself when performing. We will also dive into reacting to reveals organically and how to evolve your level of pantomime. Lastly, this class will demonstrate stage combat and how to ensure safe and controlled stage interactions with your fellow improviser.

Week 1 - Dynamic Pantomime & Joint Pantomime
Week 2 - Staging, Falls, Shoves, Grabs
Week 3 - Hits, Slaps, Knaps & Combat Illusions
Week 4 - Integration, Choreography, and Performance
Week 5 - Choreography session and coaching/Fight Captain monitoring
Week 6 - Showcase day

"Learning different techniques for physicality has changed my improv. Sometimes a scene will call for a physical conflict, for shock or the wow-factor, and I didn’t know how to initiate or play along with that until this class! Taking this class has giving me another tool in my improv tool belt and has helped me understand my boundaries with physicality on stage. As a bonus, I’m even more connected with my fellow improvisers that I took the class with. (We all know the cues for a good stage slap now!) This class was silly, a lot of fun, and helped me grow!" -Raluca

Instructor: Solomon Cruz
When: Saturdays starting Nov 7th, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Length: 6 weeks
Tuition: $165
Pre-requisite: Improv 102 or above
🔗 Enroll at the link in bio

Random new show! Random teams! First time we've done this and maybe itll happen again, maybe not!👥 DUO SHUFFLE 👥Who will...
10/21/2026

Random new show! Random teams!

First time we've done this and maybe itll happen again, maybe not!

👥 DUO SHUFFLE 👥

Who will match up with WHOM?! That's pretty exciting.

12 improvisers, 6 randomized teams, 6 10-minute sets.

🗓️This Fri at 8:30
🎟️ at the link in bio

This weekend’s lineup!🚀Friday🚀⭐Mainstage⭐ at 7:00 pmcarrie behrensdan?Rachel SpencerSaint SamuelMichael Margetis🎉Block P...
10/15/2026

This weekend’s lineup!

🚀Friday🚀

⭐Mainstage⭐ at 7:00 pm
carrie behrens
dan?
Rachel Spencer
Saint Samuel
Michael Margetis

🎉Block Party🎉 at 8:30 pm
Sleep Deprived
The Eels
Casual Heat

🪩Saturday🪩

👻 GHOSTFEST 👻
12 pm Saturday thru Sunday afternoon!

💥 Next Improv 101 starts Monday, October 26!8:00 pm-10:00 pm🗨️ "I absolutely love the Bridge! Honestly, I was a little s...
10/13/2026

💥 Next Improv 101 starts Monday, October 26!
8:00 pm-10:00 pm

🗨️ "I absolutely love the Bridge! Honestly, I was a little scared about attempting improv, but as soon as I walked into the improv 101 class, I felt immediately welcomed. Our teacher Jess was so supportive and so knowledgeable. My cohort rocked our showcase and I cannot wait to go on to 102!" -JoAnn Google review

👉🏻 Through exercises and games, learn the tools to find your funny and unlock creativity! Or, just come to laugh and let loose!

🗨️"Being a student at The Bridge has helped me become more confident, open-minded, and playful onstage and in life. The level of passion, commitment, and kindness that I have found among my teachers and classmates is unlike any other improv experience I've had in the valley. If you've never been, I highly encourage you to check out a show or enroll in their free intro class. It could be the start of something unforgettable." - Elijah, Google Review

We're JUST off the 202 and Dobson at
1061 N Dobson Rd ste 114, Mesa, AZ

We will:
-Meet new people
-Learn exercises
-Play games

Improv exercises muscles such as:
-Getting out of your head
-Memory
-Thinking on your feet
-Embracing mistakes
-Taking action despite fear
-Being present
-Public speaking
-And so much more

🔗 Enroll at the link in bio
 
🔹All experiences welcome
🔹Every Monday for 9 weeks
🔹8 weeks with a showcase in the 9th week (date decided by cohort)
🔹$275 (payment plans available)

No ACT OUT tonight! Instead, Lou Moon is running his next special with support from his great pals Joley Paige and Bree ...
10/09/2026

No ACT OUT tonight! Instead, Lou Moon is running his next special with support from his great pals Joley Paige and Bree Abraham. If you’ve been meaning to see Lou at all this year and you still haven’t, this is the show he wants you to come to.

🕙 8:30 pm
🎟️Tickets at the link in bio
🔞 Parental discretion advised

This weekend’s lineup!🚀Friday🚀⭐Mainstage⭐ at 7:00 pmJess KlemmSolomon CruzRachel SpencerKailin FarrellNathan Zimmerer🎉Bl...
10/07/2026

This weekend’s lineup!

🚀Friday🚀

⭐Mainstage⭐ at 7:00 pm
Jess Klemm
Solomon Cruz
Rachel Spencer
Kailin Farrell
Nathan Zimmerer

🎉Block Party🎉 at 8:30 pm
Barflyers
Noisy
Kicker & Flex

🏆Podium🏆 at 10 pm
An improvised game show!

🪩Saturday🪩

🍳Test Kitchen Team Jam at 4:30 pm🍳

🥂Happy Hour Coached Jam from 6-7 pm🥂

⭐Mainstage⭐ at 7:00 pm
Eric Cohen
Priya Rajdev
Vikaas Kumar
Saint Samuel

🎉Block Party 🎉 at 8:30 pm
Chaos Inc
Critters
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🎲Finding the Game: An Improvised Game Show🎲 at 8:30 pm
Contestants: David, Priya, Alex, Grace
Brand new show premiering this Saturday
Watch as our lovely audience provides us with questions and answers and we scramble to cobble together a gameshow based off what YOU write! Who knows what will happen! I don't!! That scares me!!!

Come join the show and let's have a fun time ~~torturing~~ cheering on our contestants!

10/06/2026

This Wednesday!

🛎️ Short Form Drop-in Class 🛎️
This biweekly class is non-committal - pay for one class or however many you want to join!

The 2 hours will be packed with all categories of short form games in a fun, supportive environment. Every class is a fresh adventure —just show up, say 'Yes, and...' and play! Whether you're still kind of new or a seasoned improviser, come meet new people, spark your creativity, & sharpen your skills.

🔗 Sign up at the link in bio or just show up!

🔹Every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 6-8 pm
🔹Must have completed Improv 101 or equivalent experience at any improv school
🔹Pay-as-you go
🔹Non-refundable - this helps us pay the teacher!
🔹4 minimum sign ups are required to keep each session. If the class is cancelled, tuition will be applied to a future class
🔹Pay at online or at the door
🔹16 students max per session (we recommend to reserve your spot ahead of time in case class is sold out)
🔹Instructors: Tyler Spurlock and Nathan Zimmerer on a rotating basis

Address

1061 N Dobson Road Ste 114
Mesa, AZ
85201

Opening Hours

Friday 7pm - 10pm
Saturday 7pm - 11pm

Telephone

+16024603303

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