September 2 - 4, shows at 7 and 8:30 pm, September 5 show at 6 pm
The Ocean State is excited to join the Black and Funny Improv Festival family!
Our goal is to create an improv world where all are welcome to celebrate ourselves, learn from our differences, and build each other up while sharing in a space that is respectful and generous to all.
The festival will feature nightly headliner performances, guest troupes, mixer shows, workshops, parties, and more!
All shows will be outside on our Riverfront Performance Patio!
Nightly Headliners:
Thursday September 2nd:
7 pm - Tiffany Fenton (RI), Hold Up (DC)
8:30 pm - Shannon Stott (Austin), Black Improv Alliance (Miami)
Friday September 3rd:
7 pm - Black Improv Alliance (Miami), Ron Lewis (RI)
8:30 pm - The Unpronounceables (Minneapolis), Jay Are Adams (RI), Micetro Competition
Saturday September 4th:
7 pm - The Unpronounceables (Minneapolis), Shakespeare
8:30 pm - Shannon Stott (Austin), Hold Up (DC), More or Less
Sunday September 5th:
6 pm - Black and Funny Institute Showcase, Open Jam
Note: Parties will be set up at least 3' apart to accommodate social distancing. All staff and performers are fully vaccinated. Let's have some responsible fun!
Tickets: $10 per show/$20 per night for tickets in advance, or Pay-What-You-Can at the Door
Processing Fees: $2.50 per ticket online
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