The Interchange is Milwaukee’s first cooperatively run improv theater. Community owned and operated for comedy fans everywhere.
Milwaukee’s new home for longform improv
THIS WEEK!
THIS WEEK!
Milwaukee Mafia
featuring Commando
Friday, August 22nd 7:30pm
Milwaukee Mafia – An Improvised Sopranos-Inspired Comedy
Fuhgeddaboud New Jersey, there’s a new crew in town. Milwaukee Mafia brings you the criminal hijinks of The Sopranos along with the family dinners, interrogations, and lots of therapy.
It’s your favorite bowl of gabagool... served up with some Milwaukee flavor. Capiche?
Commando
What lies underneath? Let’s find out! Personal stories become improv fun as Commando performs the improv style of an Armando, a true story-based improv show.
*Doors are locked 15 minutes after the show begins.
The Young & The Scriptless
featuring Palindrome
Saturday, August 23rd 7:30pm
The Young and the Scriptless
Uncover all the secrets, drama and betrayal unfold before your eyes in The Young and the Scriptless! (A soap opera inspired improv comedy show)
Palindrome
Scenes that expand, contract, and go forward and back again. Palindrome takes you on a loop of fun.
*Doors are locked 15 minutes after the show begins.
The Open Jam/Open Mic
The Interchange Theater Co-op stage is OPEN and ready for you to play! This special blend of an open mic and open jam keeps the fun going. Do improv with new friends, try out your latest set, have fun!
And if you just want to enjoy the comedy, grab a drink and have a blast!
Thursday night starting at 7pm
COMING SOON
Father Figures
featuring Fractal
Friday, August 29th 7:30pm
Founded in 2018, Father Figures is an improv team comprised of Tony Berg, Fred Dakin, Joe Francisco, Tom Stadler, and Scott Vollmer. As reigning champions of The Duel improv tournament, the Father Figures have decided to come out of retirement for a special “family reunion.” They’ll don their best sweaters for a night of big laughs, questionable paternal instincts, and unforgettable memories. Come for the dad jokes. Stay for the chaos.
Education Corner
The FALL Semester starts soon at the Interchange Theater! Start your journey, or continue your journey, into fun, comedy, game, group-mind, and team work! Levels 1-4 lead by our amazing staff of teachers will lead you forward.
Classes will be the week of September 8th and run for eight weeks with each class getting a Student Showcase!
New Voices Improv Comedy Scholarship
The New Voices Improv Comedy Scholarship is now open! This scholarship is intended for individuals new to the Interchange Theater and applies to all long-form classes, Levels 1-5.
The application is open to all. LGBTQIA+ identifying members, disabled persons, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Please reach out to education with any questions at education@interchangetheater.com.
Applications are now closed for our Summer Semester. Please check back for our Fall Semester.
Friends of the Interchange
The Interchange Theater Co-op is a community owned and operated theater. So we do more than improv. We are proud to work with the following organizations and host their amazing work.
Plan Your Visit
Where to Park
The Interchange Theater is located in Milwaukee’s beautiful and historic Westown. There are a few parking spaces available directly in front of the theater, but there are plenty of parking spaces available in the immediate area around the theater.
On the map you’ll see highlighted spots on 10th and 9th Streets as well as Michigan Avenue.
Become an Owner of the Co-op!
As a Co-op, you have the opportunity to be an owner of the Interchange Theater! Just about anyone can be an owner. Buy your share today and take part in the Milwaukee Improv Community.
Our Mission
The Interchange Theater Cooperative’s mission is to celebrate improvisational live theater in Southeastern WI by fostering a strong safe and inclusive environment where artists and audiences of all backgrounds can come to learn, practice, and enjoy their craft. As a community owned entity, we are dedicated to promoting diversity, tolerance, and laughter wherever we can.
Support the Interchange Theater Today
Donations to the Interchange Theater help provide the support needed to help us, the organization and the performers as we build this new theater community. Thank you.