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October 26, 2011FoundingNorth America,United States,Colorado,Denver

Voodoo Comedy Playhouse Opens in Denver

Stephen Wilder opened Voodoo Comedy Playhouse on October 26, 2011, in Denver's Five Points neighborhood, establishing Colorado's primary dedicated improv and comedy venue; the company later rebranded as RISE Comedy.

Chaos Bloom Theater Opens in Denver

Chaos Bloom Theater opened at 70 S Broadway in Denver's Baker neighborhood in mid-2021, co-founded by Justin Francin, Amey Goerlich, and Zak Roland. Goerlich had organized outdoor community improv shows during the 2020 pandemic lockdown before the venue opened. The theater won Westword's Best Intimate Improv Club in Denver in 2024.

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