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January 7, 2017FoundingNorth America,United States,Arizona,Phoenix

Second Beat Improv Theater Opens in Phoenix

Sam Haldiman opened Second Beat Improv Theater in Phoenix, Arizona on January 7, 2017, drawing on training at iO Theater and Annoyance Theater in Chicago and experience as training director at The Torch Theatre. The theater brought dedicated long-form improv to the Phoenix market.

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