Orange County Improv Festival
The Orange County Improv Festival (OCIF) is an annual improv festival held each summer in downtown Santa Ana, California. Shows take place at The Frida Cinema, a nonprofit cinema venue, with workshops held at the nearby historic Santora Building. The festival is dedicated to celebrating the region's improv community and building connections with performers from across the country.
History
First held in 2013, the Orange County Improv Festival is the largest improv event in Orange County.
Significance
The festival serves as the primary gathering point for the Orange County improv community and draws performers from across the United States.
Need current dates or submissions? This is a historical archive. Visit improvfestivals.org for live festival listings.
How to Reference This Page
The Improv Archive. (2026). Orange County Improv Festival. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/festivals/orange-county-improv-festival
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