OKC Improv
OKC Improv is an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma improv venue located in the Plaza District at 1757 NW 16th Street. Founded in 2009, the organization serves as Oklahoma's premier improv showcase and teaching institution, working with more than thirty local improv performance groups and offering eight-week class sessions. OKC Improv is listed as an Oklahoma Performing Artist by the Oklahoma Arts Council.
History
Founding and Growth (2009)
OKC Improv was founded in 2009 in Oklahoma City, establishing a dedicated home for improv performance and training in the state. The company settled in the Plaza District at 1757 NW 16th Street, programming Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. and building a broad partnership with Oklahoma improv groups.
Oklahoma Improv Community Hub
OKC Improv developed into the primary organizational hub for Oklahoma's improv community, working with more than thirty local performance groups and offering eight-week class sessions. Executive Director Kendon Lacey leads the organization, which is recognized as an Oklahoma Performing Artist by the Oklahoma Arts Council.
Artistic Identity
OKC Improv serves as the primary platform for Oklahoma improv performance and training, presenting more than thirty local groups and offering entry-level through advanced class tracks from its Plaza District venue.
Key Events
OKC Improv Founded in Oklahoma City
OKC Improv was founded in 2009 in Oklahoma City, establishing the Plaza District venue that would become Oklahoma's primary improv showcase and teaching institution.
How to Reference This Page
The Improv Archive. (2026). OKC Improv. Retrieved March 17, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/companies/okc-improv
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