Anchorage
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Historical Moments
Scared Scriptless Founded in Anchorage
Jason Martin, Tom Atkins, and Joan Cullins founded Scared Scriptless in 2000 at Side Street Espresso in Anchorage, Alaska, establishing the state's first professional short-form improv troupe. The company has performed approximately three times per month for more than twenty-five years and currently presents shows at the 49th State Brewing Company at 717 West 3rd Avenue.
Urban Yeti Improv Founded in Anchorage
John Hanus and Mallory Hanus founded Urban Yeti Improv in 2013 in Anchorage, pioneering long-form improv in Alaska. The company performs long-form and short-form improv at venues across Anchorage and at festivals statewide rather than operating a permanent dedicated venue, and is credited as the pioneer of long-form improv in Alaska.
MMA Improv Founded in Anchorage, Alaska
Darryl Akins founded MMA Improv in Anchorage, Alaska in September 2017 as a nonprofit focused on representation for performers of color, making it one of the very few improv organizations operating in Alaska. The organization centers on representation and inclusion for performers of color, offering improv classes, workshops, and performances that reflect Anchorage's diverse community.
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The Improv Archive. (2026). Anchorage. Retrieved September 28, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/united-states/alaska/anchorage
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