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OTRimprov Founded in Cincinnati
OTRimprov was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2010 as a long-form improv collective, initially performing in Know Theatre's "Little Big Night" series before formalizing an independent producing partnership at Know Theatre Underground in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. A distinct organization from Improv Cincinnati (founded 2016), OTRimprov grew from a loose ensemble into an independent producing company with a formal partnership under Know Theatre's Jackson Street Market resource-sharing program.
Improv Cincinnati Founded
Colin Thornton and Jon Ulrich co-founded Improv Cincinnati in 2016, launching with 9 students and growing to over 300 enrolled annually. The organization established its home at 404 Ludlow Ave in Cincinnati's Clifton Gaslight District, operating as the Clifton Comedy Theatre.
How to Reference This Page
The Improv Archive. (2026). Cincinnati. Retrieved September 28, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/united-states/ohio/cincinnati
The Improv Archive. "Cincinnati." The Improv Archive, 2026. https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/united-states/ohio/cincinnati.
The Improv Archive. "Cincinnati." The Improv Archive, 2026, https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/united-states/ohio/cincinnati. Accessed September 28, 2026.
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