Crawlspace Comedy Theatre

A five-week introductory improv course designed for seniors — a fun, welcoming space to play, connect, and surprise yourself. Schedule: Day & Time: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Start Date: Aug 4, 2026 End Date: Sept 8, 2026 Number of Classes: 6 Length per Class: 2 hours

Show Date: Aug 07 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:00 PM Tickets: $ Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences.

Chicago improvisors are descending on Kalamazoo. For two nights, Crawlspace audiences will be treated to the best in the biz. Don’t miss out. James G. Gretchworth is James Dugan and Gretchen Eng, two seasoned improv teachers based in Chicago who specialize in performing and teaching the magic of two-person scenes. They have worked together as a duo for years, both on Chicago stages and headlining festivals across the country. As close friends, they promote the importance of patie

Show Date: Aug 08 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:00 PM Tickets: $ Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences.

Chicago improvisors are descending on Kalamazoo. For two nights, Crawlspace audiences will be treated to the best in the biz. Don’t miss out. Bench Back Booth is the duo Craig Uhlir & Steve Nelson. Craig and Steve perform on the long-running iO Chicago team and Kzoo Improv Fest favorite Deep Schwa. Craig initially became a fan favorite at the fest with his duo Middle Age Comeback. Steve and Craig absolutely crush. Show Date: Aug 08 Show T

***TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR STARTING AT 9:00pm.*** Comedy Played as a Tournament. You Call the Shots. Forget everything you know about “polite” theater. The Great Improv Showdown is a high-octane, bracket-style competition where the city’s quickest improvisers are drafted into random teams and forced to fight for survival. It’s got the energy of a buzzer-beater, the drama of a Game 7, and the chaos of a locker room celebration—all for just

All walks of life. All kinds of artists. All sorts of stories waiting to be discovered. This is Always Hallways. Working across a wide range of improv styles and formats, this talented ensemble turns chance encounters and audience inspiration into hilarious adventures. Every show opens new doors and explores the passageways of imagination. Wherever the journey leads, laughter is always just down the hall. Show Date: Aug 14 Show Time: 07:30

Since 2003, Crawlspace Eviction has been delivering laughs, absurdity and unconditional comedy to Kalamazoo. See what happens when what’s next is ANYBODY’s guess? Get ready for humor-induced face-cramping like no other! Show Date: Aug 15 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:00 PM Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences.

Veteran improvisors Tom Blandford, Bryan Day, & Dann Sytsma invite the audience to go forward alongside them, with everyone’s imaginations boldly intertwined as they dive, karate-kick, dance, scream, love, weep and laugh their way into the characters and situations of this unscripted show. Aside from that, everything else is simply TBD. Oh Hey! is a delicious duo that creates lightning-quick, fully improvised performances that get audiences electrified. Step into the offbeat

Crawlspace Comedy Theatre presents the Superstar Poetry Show. For those “in the know” improv-wise, this could be described as a poetry–based Armando. ​Throughout the show, poet Steve Brown will share what inspired the writing of a poem​, recite that poem, and then improvisors will perform scenes inspired by the poem. The show will feature 4-5 original writings. The mixture of poetry and improv produces a collection of moments that will find unexpected connections and hilarious moments. Steve

All aboard for Blunder Bus! Honk Honk This Kalamazoo-based group performs a medley of short and long form improv to celebrate the comedy of everyday life, blending grounded moments with quirky twists. Some of their signature shows include It’s a Blunderful Life, L is for the Way You Laugh With Me, School’s Out, & Blunder Bus From Hell. What Sharp Teeth, an all-women/femme team, will sink their teeth into your funny bone with their unique blend of realistic and absurd comedy.