How to start improv in Fargo-Moorhead
New to improv? The easiest way in is a free drop-in jam. No experience needed, nothing to sign up for, and you can watch first.
What is a jam?
A jam is an open session where anyone can participate in the structure provided by the host. It’s the best place to try improv without making a commitment.
You don’t need experience, a sign-up or payment. Come early, say hi to the hosts, and jump into scenes or warm-ups when you’re ready. Watching first is fine too.
Jams to try first
All three of these are free and drop-in, and all are open to every level.
- Sundays, 1–3:30 pm
TL;DR!
Parachigo, 14 8th St S, Fargo. A relaxed Sunday-afternoon jam. Every week, all levels welcome.
- Tuesdays, 6–8 pm
Improv at Front Street Taproom
Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo. Learn something new, do something silly, or just watch.
- Every other Wednesday, 7 pm
Improv at Theatre B
Theatre B, 215 10th St N, Moorhead. An evening jam, every other week. Next one: Oct 28.
Any of the three is fine for a first-timer. Try all three and see which vibe fits you best.
Classes and workshops
No experience needed for most beginner classes. They’re the fastest way to meet the local scene.
- Thu, Oct 29, 5–8 pm
Exit the Comfort Zone: An All-Talk Intro to Improv
Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave, Fargo. A presentation and panel on the science and fiction of unscripted communication. Details on the improv page
No classes are listed right now. Check the improv page for new ones, or tell us about one.
What to expect
Come early, say hi to the hosts, and jump in when you’re ready, or just watch your first time.
Schedules can change around holidays. Check the improv calendar before you go, or ask the hosts if you’re making a special trip.
Parking is easy at Theatre B and Parachigo. At Front Street Taproom, parking is usually simple somewhere on the block or a block or two away. Parachigo and Theatre B are accessible. For questions about accessibility to the Front Street Taproom cellar, contact Front Street Taproom. Check with the host of the jam for any age requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What is an improv jam?
A jam is an open session where anyone can participate in the structure provided by the host. It’s the best place to try improv without making a commitment.
Do I need experience to go to a jam?
No. Jams are open to anyone, and no experience, sign-up or payment is needed.
Does it cost anything?
The three jams listed on syrumbri are free.
Which jam is best for a first-timer?
Any of them. Try all three and see which vibe fits you best.
Can I just watch?
Yes. Watching first is fine, and you can jump into scenes or warm-ups when you’re ready.
Where and when are the jams?
TL;DR! meets Sundays, 1 to 3:30 pm, at Parachigo in Fargo. Improv at Front Street Taproom is Tuesdays, 6 to 8 pm, in Fargo. Improv at Theatre B in Moorhead is every other Wednesday at 7 pm.
What if a jam is cancelled or the schedule changes?
Schedules can change around holidays. Check the improv calendar before you go, or ask the hosts if you’re making a special trip.
Where do I park?
Parking is easy at Theatre B and Parachigo. At Front Street Taproom, parking is usually simple somewhere on the block or a block or two away.
Are the jam venues accessible?
Parachigo and Theatre B are accessible. For questions about accessibility to the cellar at Front Street Taproom, contact Front Street Taproom.
Is there an age limit?
Check with the host of the jam for any age requirements.
Are there beginner classes?
Not yet. There are no regular beginner classes in Fargo-Moorhead right now. Jams are the best way to start, and any one-off workshops are listed on the improv page. Sign up for the email and we’ll tell you as soon as a beginner class is announced.
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