Ocean State Improv Festival

Ocean State Improv Festival The 5-day OSIF unites artists & troupes to create a tight, interconnected community

The June 7-11, 2017 Ocean State Improv Festival brings together troupes and individuals for five days to create a tight, interconnected community that teaches, learns, inspires, and performs together at the Contemporary Theater Company on Rhode Island's beautiful southern coast.

~ Nightly performances showcase the fantastic talents of performers from all over the world.
~ A broad slate of works

hops and multi-day intensives by top-flight teachers immerse you in new experiences, passions, and a worldwide network of inspiring collaborators.
~ Daily brunches, excursions, and parties highlight Rhode Island's phenomenal coastal environment and restaurants.
~ "Mixer shows" (Theatresports, Micetro, Gorilla, and the Duo Bracket Challenge) and workshop showcases let artists perform alongside new friends. The Ocean State Improv Festival seeks troupes and individuals to join us as performers and learners!

It's almost time! We're getting everything ready for the arrival of our wonderful performers for The 8th Annual Ocean St...
05/28/2026

It's almost time! We're getting everything ready for the arrival of our wonderful performers for The 8th Annual Ocean State Improv Festival!

We want to give a huge shoutout to Bank Newport for their support of the festival!

ARE YOU READY?!?! The Ocean State Improv Festival is less than 2 weeks away, and we can't wait! Check out the show sched...
05/22/2026

ARE YOU READY?!?! The Ocean State Improv Festival is less than 2 weeks away, and we can't wait! Check out the show schedule and get hyped! (I mean, just look at how hyped the CTC-gull is!)

There's still time to sign up for workshops, get festival passes, and get ready for the best week of the year!

Shoutout to Bank Newport for sponsoring OSIF this year! Our local business partners help to make the magic happen!

Have you signed up for OSIF workshops yet? There is a great lineup this year!(If you want to take workshops, but need so...
05/15/2026

Have you signed up for OSIF workshops yet? There is a great lineup this year!

(If you want to take workshops, but need some financial help to make it happen, send Maggie Cady an email at [email protected]!)

Last call for submissions for the 2026 Ocean State Improv Festival! Hope to see you in June!
01/01/2026

Last call for submissions for the 2026 Ocean State Improv Festival! Hope to see you in June!

Submissions are open for the 8th Annual Ocean State Improv Festival, June 3-7, 2026!Check our website to find out more! ...
11/11/2025

Submissions are open for the 8th Annual Ocean State Improv Festival, June 3-7, 2026!

Check our website to find out more! We are always amazed by all of the incredible submissions we get, and we can't wait to see what you've got in store for us this year.

Black & Funny is BACK! Can you believe that we're getting ready for our 5th Annual Ocean State Black and Funny Improv Fe...
08/05/2025

Black & Funny is BACK! Can you believe that we're getting ready for our 5th Annual Ocean State Black and Funny Improv Festival?? Mark your calendars for September 25-28!

Submissions for troupes are open on our website now! Don't have a troupe? Don't worry - Black & Funny Ensemble submissions are open too! The OSBAFIF Ensemble trains together at the festival and performs their own show that they create together!

Check our website for submissions! Get them in by August 17, and we hope to see you there!

HAPPY OSIF 2025! Shows start Wednesday night - are you ready?Check out the schedule to find your favorites and discover ...
06/03/2025

HAPPY OSIF 2025! Shows start Wednesday night - are you ready?

Check out the schedule to find your favorites and discover new favorites! Grab a Day Pass to see all the shows in a night or an All-Access Pass to enjoy the whole festival and get an OSIF shirt!

Find all the info, tickets, passes, workshops, and more on our website!

05/28/2025

Truly, Jimmy Kimmel Live, this is what we've been saying for years! See Juliet & Juliet on Thursday and Saturday next week during the Ocean State Improv Festival!

Juliet & Juliet are the only troupe that has performed at every OSIF, and their performances are always astonishing! Get your tickets for those shows now because they always sell out!

We have four great nights of performances next week with 40 troupes coming from 13 states! Are you ready for it?

The big poster is outside the theater, and we're getting so excited for the festival!Info about all of the troupes and t...
05/14/2025

The big poster is outside the theater, and we're getting so excited for the festival!

Info about all of the troupes and the workshops is on our website now, so go pick out your "must-see" shows (hint - it may be all of them)! Get a festival pass or grab tickets for individual shows.

Did you know that if you sign up for 3+ workshop sessions that you get a free All-Access Pass to see every show at the festival + get an OSIF t-shirt? Sign up now!

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Wakefield, RI
02879

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