The Masters of Improvisation: The Halloween Edition

The Masters of Improvisation are taking the stage at Crooners Supper Club and Showroom on Wednesday, October 21, for a Halloween-themed night in the Dunsmore Jazz Room. It's a night of improvised comedy and satire, with host Dane Stauffer leading the way. The whole thing is built on the fly, so nothing is scripted and the set changes every time they do it.

Since it's the Halloween edition, the group is leaning into the holiday with wigs and funny glasses. It's a simple enough addition, but it sets the tone for the kind of night they're putting together—comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously. The satire is part of the mix, so expect them to riff on current events and the world around us as much as they do on the suggestions they'll be taking from the room.

If you've never seen an improv show, the format is pretty straightforward: the performers take a prompt or a few words from the audience and build a scene or a sketch around them on the spot. Because it's improvised, the comedy comes from the performers reacting to each other and to the crowd in real time, and the satire adds a layer of commentary to the mix. Dane Stauffer hosts the evening, keeping the energy moving between the different sets.

The show is at Crooners in Minneapolis, and tickets run from $25 to $35. It's a Wednesday night, so it's a mid-week option if you're looking for something to do that isn't a weekend outing.