8: The KC Improv Festival September 5, 2008

Coming in September: 8: The KC Improv Festival
Last year, standing-room-only crowds watched as Saturday Night Live standout Jason Sudeikis, Emmy Award-winning 30 Rock writer Kay Cannon and comedians from Chicago, LA and NYC improvised their way through a hilarious weekend of shows. This fall, KCiF returns to the H&R Block City Stage: National acts perform September 5-6 and KC's best troupes take the stage September 12-14. Visit kcimprov.com/fest for details.

Location: H&R Block City Stage at Union Station
Address: Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO. 64108
Tickets: 816-460-2020 (on sale July 14)
Website: kcimprov.com/fest

National showcase
Event: 8: KC Improv Festival National Showcase
Days/dates: Friday & Saturday, Sept. 5-6
Showtime: 7pm
Tickets: $20 adult, $15 students and groups (10+)
Event description:
Saturday Night Live’s Jason Sudeikis, 30 Rock writer Kay Cannon and cutting-edge comedy acts from LA, NY, Chicago and beyond. Presented by Improv-Abilities.

Local showcase
Event: 8: KC Improv Festival Local Showcase I
Days/dates: Friday, Sept. 12
Showtime: 7pm
Tickets: $15 adult, $10 students and groups (10+)
Event description:
Hot fresh comedy—Kansas City style. See four local acts on one stage. Loaded Dice: Improv Thunderdome Season 1 Champions. CounterClockwise Comedy: Coming at you from a different direction. Roving Imp: Bringing the funny from Bonner Springs. Tantrum: It's fun to misbehave. (Presented by Improv-Abilities.)

Event: 8: KC Improv Festival Local Showcase II
Days/dates: Saturday, Sept. 13
Showtime: 7pm
Tickets: $15 adult, $10 students and groups (10+)
Event description:
Hot fresh comedy—Kansas City style. See four local acts on one stage. Improv-Abilities: Fresh from the Chicago Improv Festival. Full Frontal Comedy: Flashing their comedy since 1998. Scriptease: They've got the funny, and they know how to use it. The Trip Fives: Improv comedy. No limits. Presented by Improv-Abilities.

Event: 8: KC Improv Festival Local Showcase III
Days/dates: Sunday, Sept. 14
Showtime: 5pm
Tickets: $15 adult, $10 students and groups (10+)
Event description:
Hot fresh comedy—Kansas City style. ComedyCity: Schticking together since 1987. Exit 16: Liberty High School's acclaimed comedy troupe. Hypothetical 7: Ad Astra Per Funny. Makeshift Militia: This UMKC troupe ain't nothing to mess with. See four local acts on one stage. Presented by Improv-Abilities.

Official Website: http://www.kcimprov.com/fest