Community Improv Jam - Thu 8/21/25 @ 8:00 PM

RISE Comedy’s Community Improv Jam is an open invitation for you (yes, you!) to COME PLAY on the RISE Comedy stage with some of Denver’s most supportive improvisers.  Put your name in the hat by 7:50, and you’ll be cast on a one-time team for the 8:00 show that same night!  It’s FREE to watch, FREE to play, and ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME, so come on and jam!

VENMO Contributions welcome: @RiseComedy

BARKLEY:
Founded in 2016, Barkley is one of Denver’s longest running and most consistent improv groups. They have 60 years of experience between them, combining comedy philosophies from their training at Second City, iO, and Annoyance in Chicago; Magnet in New York; UCB in New York and Los Angeles; and homegrown in Denver. Their style is both casual and chaotic and always guided by creating the most fun on stage.

District 9 Comedy Improv: Denver’s Longest-Running BIPOC Improv Team Brings Laughter Every Second Friday at RISE Comedy!
District 9 Comedy Improv has been delivering dynamic, fast-paced, and culturally rich performances that break barriers and bring audiences together through laughter. This high-energy performance promises a night of unscripted hilarity, quick-witted comedy, and unforgettable moments.

Stories will be shared from their varied life experiences and then improv will bring the stories together in unexpected and entertaining ways. District 9 Comedy’s unique blend of storytelling, audience interaction, and spontaneous scenes ensures that no two shows are ever the same!

Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the most exciting and inclusive comedy shows in Denver! Come for the laughs, stay for the fun, and be part of the energy that makes District 9 Comedy Improv a standout in the local Denver Comedy entertainment scene.