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Improv Playhouse Community Outreach and Education (501c3) a division of Improv Playhouse

ENTERTAIN-EDUCATE-ELEVATE

SINCE 2000

Libertyville

Lake County's most comprehensive training program and theater for the performing arts.

EVENT ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

TEAM BUILDING & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Winner of the Regional Comcast Innovations for Entrepreneurs Grant

Dracula:  A Live Radio Drama

Improv Playhouse presents Bram Stoker’s Dracula in a gripping staged radio drama based on the original Orson Welles radio adaptation, with additional material drawn from Stoker’s classic novel.

 

Five performances only!

Friday and Saturday evenings from October 16-30, 2026.

Shows at 7:30 PM.

Doors open at 7:00 PM.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

A Special Event on Halloween Night!

I Survived the Zombie Apocalypse
An Interactive Murder Mystery & BBQ Feast
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 7:30–9:30 PM
Doors Open at 7:00 PM

The zombie apocalypse has arrived at Improv Playhouse — and somehow, you made it through.  Or did you?  Join us Halloween night for I Survived the Zombie Apocalypse, an interactive murder mystery filled with suspicious survivors, unexpected clues, comedy, accusations and audience participation.  While the mystery unfolds, enjoy a full BBQ buffet catered by City Barbeque, featuring ribs, pulled pork and BBQ chicken sliders, smoked hot links, baked beans, slaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls and chocolate dessert.

Soda and one featured non-alcoholic beer selection are included with dinner.  Guests 21+ may bring bottled beer or wine. Additional non-alcoholic beverages may also be available for purchase.  Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Tickets: $59.95 per person  BYOB Beer & Wine: Guests 21+ may bring bottled beer or wine. A $5 per-person BYOB fee applies and may be added when purchasing your ticket.

Survive dinner. Solve the mystery. Trust no one.

To purchase tickets, click here or on the image above.

 

The Training Center:  Adult and Youth Classes

Comedy • Improvisation

Stand-Up • Musical Theater • Acting • On Camera & Film/Video Making

Voice •  Modeling  • Imaging

IP STAFF   IP JOB APP

 

Adult Classes 

Youth Classes

Youth Summer Camps

IMPROV COMEDY

130 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

 

Improv Comedy Saturday Night Shows

Featuring the Improv Playhouse House Team

 

OCTOBER SHOWS: 10/3 & 10/10

FALL Times:

The Early Show: 7:00pm

The Later Show : 8:30pm

 

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

or

GROUPON (click here)

ADULTS  Advance: $18.00   At Door: $25.00

STUDENTS Advance: $15.00     At Door: $15.00

Cash only at the door

*Please print your Groupon prior to coming to the performance or have it ready on your mobile phone

BYOB • $5 PER PERSON • BEER & WINE ONLY

Premium N/A Beers, Bubbly Beverages, Soft Drinks & Snacks

Available for Purchase. Cash only

GROUP TICKETS...SAVE MORE, LAUGH LOUDER, ENGAGING ENTERTAINMENT!

Bringing a group to Improv Playhouse?

Discounted group rates are available for parties of 10 or more.

We also offer special options for school groups, nonprofits, fundraisers, corporate outings, birthdays, and private events.

Contact us for current group pricing, event options and availability.

BYOB: Guests 21+ may bring bottled beer or wine for an additional $5 per person, where applicable.

All group sales must be pre-paid and reserved in advance.

No refunds, but substitutions or date transfers available with 24-hr notice.

Contact: info@improvplayhouse.com for your group booking.

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STAND-UP COMEDY

Stand-Up comedy the FIRST FRIDAY of every month

130 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

Stand-Up Comedy Night

Next Show: 10/2 at 8:00 PM

Lineup:

Tito Jordan-Cid

Matthew Doyle Perez

Dana Kaye

AND HEADLINER

Katie Meiner

ADULTS Advance: $18.00     At Door: $25.00

STUDENTS Advance: $15.00     At Door: $15.00

Cash only at the door

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

BYOB • $5 PER PERSON • BEER & WINE ONLY

Premium N/A Beers, Bubbly Beverages, Soft Drinks & Snacks

Available for Purchase. Cash only

GROUP TICKETS...SAVE MORE, LAUGH LOUDER, ENGAGING ENTERTAINMENT!

Bringing a group to Improv Playhouse?

Discounted group rates are available for parties of 10 or more.

We also offer special options for school groups, nonprofits, fundraisers, corporate outings, birthdays, and private events.

Contact us for current group pricing, event options and availability.

BYOB: Guests 21+ may bring bottled beer or wine for an additional $5 per person, where applicable.

All group sales must be pre-paid and reserved in advance.

No refunds, but substitutions or date transfers available with 24-hr notice.

Contact: info@improvplayhouse.com for your group booking.

PG-13 RATING. 13+ Recommended

IP B2B:  Team Building and Human Resource Development

Your Actionable Edge for Team Building

Link to our IP-B2B promo!

 Positive Reinforcement Implementing Maximum Employee Development®

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We help organizations to activate creativity and team synergy

inspiring measurable improvement in their soft skills and performance outcomes.

Organizational Improvement

Focus Toward Excellence

Drive Personal Growth

Practical Application

Increase Productivity

YES/AND...beyond

Team Synergy

Inspiration

Ideation

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For almost 20 years Improv Playhouse has assisted Fortune Corporations and Small Business teams to

work together effectively, tailoring workshops to meet their specific needs.

Click HERE for more information on team building resources or call us 847.968.4529
Entertainment Resources

Parties, Weddings, Mitzvahs and more

BLAST! ENTERTAINMENT (Click)

 

  • DJs/MCs and party motivators for your special party.
  • Mitzvahs, Weddings, Grad Parties, Bdays and Special Events
  • Photo booth packages, caricaturists and games specialists 

You'll have a BLAST! with our Cast!

Click HERE for more information about private entertainment Or call us 847.968.4529
Community Outreach & Theater for Young Audiences

IP-TYA

S.T.E.A.M CENTERED

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TOURING SHOWS ARE NOW BOOKING!

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Click here for more touring program information!

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Our Theatre for Young Audiences company travels to schools, libraries, and early learning centers all over Chicago-Land providing entertaining and educational performances based on stories that you know and love! Our professional actors, diverse programming, and supplemental learning materials make sure that your young people get the most out of this unique theatrical experience. Click here for more information about booking a performance for your group or call us at 847.968.4529

Contact Us

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info@improvplayhouse.com

Office/Theatre-130 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

847.968.4529

Improv Studio - 116 W Lake Street, Libertyville, IL 60048

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MISSION

ENTERTAIN-EDUCATE-ELEVATE

We like to have loads of fun here, but don't let the "improv" part of our name fool you....

  • Our staff are professional performers and educators on stage and screen...in improvisation, musical theater, television, fashion and film.
  • The Adult and Youth performing arts training program is  all-inclusive and thorough in methodology, formation and curricula catapulting its students to the highest levels of development. 
  • Adult improv shows and dozens of youth productions are performed throughout the year immersing actors in opportunities which include focused dramatic training and musical theatre.
  • Each adult or young actor is given personal attention from their first acting class, warm up, through the audition process and final performances.
  • Improv Playhouse’s core philosophy is to entertain, educate, and elevate audiences and students of all ages, demographics and locations; as well as to bring instruction and guidance to emerging actors, theatrical ensembles and improvisational artists.  This helps to build our intentional community of passionate young and adult performers into life-long patrons of the arts...

Improv Playhouse is a professional theatre and entertainment organization the scope of which includes a live theater performance schedule and acting school specializing in comprehensive improv - comedy and acting classes for adults and youth.  Divisions of Improv Playhouse include Corporate Team Building, Business and Private Entertainment, Talent Management, Performing Arts Camps and Community Outreach and Education (IP-COE /501c3).

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