Groups you'll see at the Roving Imp:

The Roving Imps - The Roving Imps formed in March, 2007, as the house team of the Roving Imp Theater, and since that time have entertained audiences in Bonner Springs and the Kansas City area. The Imps specialize in shows that are hybrid short- and longform, and have pioneered a number of new games and longforms.

Next Roving Imp show: Friday, Aug. 29, 8pm
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Game Show - A different game show happens right before your eyes, live on stage, and you get to participate as contestants and panelists! Game Show Network's got nothing on this evening of fun. From "Deal or No Deal?" to "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" to "Card Sharks" to "Match Game," you know that though you won't win cash, you'll definitely leave richer.

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Makeshift Militia - A refreshing break from the improv mainstream, this outrageous and irreverent group delivers their trademark experimental long-form and a painfully hilarious and unforgettable performance. See what the 2nd place finisher of Kansas City's Improv Thunderdome is doing this month at the Roving Imp!

Cast: Magie Hogan, Ryan Meharry, Anthony Merchant, James Nelson, Grant Prewitt

Next Makeshift Militia show: Saturday, September 27, 9pm
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High School Showdown - High school students from all over the area get the chance to improve their acting skills, get past fears of speaking in front of an audience, how to work well in teams, and learn quick "on your feet" thinking. Plus, they get to have a lot of fun. High schoolers take place in a monthly performance to show off their new-found skills in a fun forum.

Next High School Showdown: Saturday, Oct. 4, 7pm
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Hypothetical 7 - The Hypothetical 7 is one of the oldest continuously-running improv troupes in the greater Kansas City area. It was formed in 1993 at the University of Kansas. H7 has provided a chance for many new performers to get their feet wet, and has always focused on nurturing individual talents within the group milieu. In addition to improv games and scenes, H7's shows have often included live sketches and video shorts.

Cast: Jen Harmon, Nifer Honeycutt, Jessica Robins, Zack Rowland, Joe Stephenson
Next Hypothetical 7 show: Saturday, Sept. 13, 9pm
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Longform Showcase - Some of the Kansas City area's most talented performers join forces to present an evening of plays and artsy stage shows, all completely created on the stage without previous planning or rehearsal. You never know what performers might show up, or what interesting brainchildren they'll produce.
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Trivial Prov-suit - Trivial Pursuit is pulled into the comedy world, taking a trivia game places it was never meant to go. You've never had this much fun with a trivia game! John Robison and James Nelson go head-to-head, forced to do something improv-related each time someone answers a trivia question wrong, using the correct answer as a suggestion.

Next Trivial Prov-suit: Saturday, Sept. 6, 9pm
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Improv Jam - Every two months, audiences and performers alike join forces on stage to try their hand at improvisational games. This is a great chance to show off your skills, with none of the commitment of a comedy group. It also gives regular performers to share the stage with folks they're not used to performing with. Either way, the Improv Jam proves two things - everyone is hilarious, and that this improv stuff is a little harder than it looks, but is always fun.

Next Improv Jam: Saturday, Sept. 20, 9pm

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Movie Prov - Four movie buffs take some of the worst movies of the past century and add their own spices, not only improvising new dialogue and poking fun, but also inviting you to join in the fun with your own jibes and jabs.
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Improv-Abilities - I-A specializes in improvised comedy -- comedy that's invented on the spot, based on audience suggestions. They even pull volunteers from the audience up on stage and involve them in the show. If you like "Whose Line Is It, Anyway?" and Second City, you'll love their shows. They sometimes include sketch comedy in addition to our specialty: fast, high-energy improv comedy that pleases every audience.

Next Improv-Abilities show: Saturday, October 4, 8pm
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The Harold - Some of your favorite members of the Roving Imps join with improvisational newbies to amaze you with their skills as they perform a Chicago-style Harold. This is the only group currently performing a true Harold in Kansas City. Stop by for only $5, and you'll be amazed at the art and hilarity combined.

Next Chicago-Style Harold: Saturday, September 27, 7pm
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Dictionary Soup - Keith Curtis and John Robison have you pick a word out of the dictionary at random, then create an entire world out of that one word, whether anyone knows what it means or not.

Next Dictionary Soup: Saturday, October 25, 7pm
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Red Rubber Ball - An all-long form improvisational show that takes the best conversations you've ever had and distorts them to a nearly unrecognizable state. In the second half of the show, you'll see the same characters bounce around in circles, somehow avoiding concussions, but creating hilarity.

Cast: Nifer Honeycutt, John Robison, Julie Robison, Ryan Seymour, Patrick Shields, Josh Davenport
Next Red Rubber Ball: Saturday, Sept. 6, 7pm
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Omega Directive - Six elite improvisational geniuses join together to create a brand new play each month, taking plot points from television episodes and weaving them into a wacky and wild ride. They are issuing the last directive you'll ever need: see their next show.

Cast: Aron Carlson, Jeremy Danner, Magie Hogan, Nifer Honeycutt, John Robison, Ryan Seymour
Next Movie Prov: Saturday, September 13, 7pm