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Improvisation in New Orleans

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Historical Moments

Big Couch Conceived in New Orleans

Scott Anderson and Carrie Moulder conceived Big Couch in 2020, planning a dedicated improv theater for New Orleans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Big Couch Opens Physical Venue in Bywater

Big Couch opened its physical performance space in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans in January 2024, giving the city a dedicated improv theater after years of planning.

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How to Reference This Page

APA

The Improv Archive. (2026). New Orleans. Retrieved March 17, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/united-states/louisiana/new-orleans

Chicago

The Improv Archive. "New Orleans." The Improv Archive, 2026. https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/united-states/louisiana/new-orleans.

MLA

The Improv Archive. "New Orleans." The Improv Archive, 2026, https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/united-states/louisiana/new-orleans. Accessed March 17, 2026.

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