This spot has been around for 14+ years and the improv comedy was mentioned to be reinstated for Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays with multiple shows during the week. They also offer classes for aspiring improv folk. I was unsure at first since improv can be a hit or miss, but I had a great time. The venue is intimate with about 5 rows and the night we went 4 performers had five categories where audience can share a story based on the category and a timed improv is acted out. I laughed at 4/5 of the improv acts. Tickets range from $17-21 and you can purchase canned drinks and snacks too. read more

The Confessional was a cool show, with the option of staying for the later event, Your F*cked Up Relationship, if space allowed. Staff at the ticket counter was friendly and helpful. The lobby had plenty of tables and seating for waiting. Inside the performance room, it was a simple and cozy space with a bit of colored lighting, and just five rows of seating that fit about 5-6 people per row. The Confessional this past Saturday started about 15 minutes late, so it was shorter than expected. The performers did a pretty good job creating hilarious scenes out of audience suggestions and stories, not exactly pros but they put in the effort and seemed to be having fun out there, so that's what matters. I definitely got my laughs in, and we had a good time. read more

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If you're looking for a fun time & good laughs, then look no further.. Endgames Improv is the way to go! My boyfriend and I laughed our faces off the entire night at Endgames Improv. We originally bought tickets for The Confessional (improv comedy show based on the audience's confessions & sins) on Friday but to our pleasant surprise, we learned that if you buy tickets for 1 show, you're allowed entrance to the other shows on the same night as long as it's not sold out! We decided to stay for next show, Your Fucked Up Relationship, and the cast was amazingly hilarious as well. Endgames Improv hosts a variety of improv shows with different themes from Thursday through Sunday. They also have stand up comedy, musicals, and various types of improv classes too! The list goes on.. check out their website to see which show interests you the most. Either way, you're guaranteed a night full of giggles at Endgame Improv! read more

Located in the Mission, Endgames Improv has shows in the evening. If you pay for one early on and there isn't a ton of folks for the next shows, you can see the rest of the shows for free. I don't recall the price I paid but it was less than $20. It was my first time attending an improv show and I liked the audience interaction. I was here on a Saturday and stayed for two shows. Depending on the theme of the show, you can write down your name/improv situation on a slip of paper. During the show they will read it out loud. Not for the faint hearted if you get called out but now that I know what I would be in for, I may volunteer to share with the crowd my "F'ed Up Relationship" for the improv show. The improv groups change with the shows so each show will be unique - heck it's unique in its own right because you never know what is going to happen! I think taking improv classes would help with *gulp* public speaking, telling jokes, or just exercising your creative funny bone. read more

Endgames Improv - Buying tickets! Not sure how this will go! - Performing Arts Near Me - San Francisco, California

We've been to many shows here, and they are always a lot of fun. Great venue for improv. The theater keeps getting better

Had high hopes for this place since I love improv but it was just okay. Compared to some other improv shows I've been to, the show was just okay, although there were some standout performances (dude with the long hair). The ambiance inside is a bit dated but I think they just moved to this new location. There are some snacks and drinks to purchase but on alcohol allowed, at least when I went. read more

Before signing up for classes at EndGames Improv, I had always been intrigued but terrified about taking an improv class. On day 1 of Improv 101 with Chris Blair, I was super nervous and self-conscious about everything I said but after finishing Improv 201 with Andy Feldman, I've gotten over my initial fears and feel more comfortable and quicker on my feet. I thought both instructors were amazing! They were both super encouraging and I always looked forward to class because the exercises energized me and I laughed a ton. The class always went to Evil Eye, a bar down the street, after class. If I didn't have an early morning the next day, I would sometimes join and the food was good! I highly recommend the furikake popcorn. If you're interested in giving it a try before committing to a 6-week course, you can sign up for drop-in classes every Saturday from 12-3 or Monday from 7-10 on Eventbrite for $15. 6-week classes are $269, meet 3 hours/week, and end with a graduation show at StageWerx where you can invite people to see you perform. While you're a student, you can also watch as many shows as you want for free at StageWerx! The training center is located right by the 24th St Mission BART station and StageWerx is located right by the 16th St Mission BART station too which was super convenient. read more

Amazing coaches, and the shows are 10/10. Highly recommended if you're looking for a fun and inclusive local community to enjoy comedy and arts in San Francisco. read more

I've come here multiple times for their free (donation based) Friday show of 'Your f*cked up relationship'. The way it works is - you have to grab a wristband around 9:15pm and then come back before the show starts at 10:30pm. When you pick up your wristband, you're assigned a numerical group and they'll call you up in numerical order for seating (aka, the earlier you grab a wristband the better). The area is surrounded by bars, restaurants, shops, Dolores park -- so it's really easy to kill time in between grabbing the wristband and the show. You're also allowed to bring your own drinks (but not food) into the theater. The show itself is setup where audience members volunteer their name to potentially be randomly chosen to be interviewed about a messed up relationship that they've been in. Then the cast members improv an entire show around the volunteer's story. Obviously each show is different but I've always had a great experience! read more

On the evening of the day I'd attended a 3-hour drop-in EndGames Improv class ($15) I found myself at the home of a long-time friend. I'd done a lot of things that day and as I recapped my activities this friend could focus in on only one thing, repeatedly: "You did improv? You DID improv? YOU did improv? What possessed YOU to DO improv?" I could go on, but you get the point. The inspiration for me to try improv was a seed planted a few years ago by a consultant I worked beside in a corporate job. He'd relayed to me a tale which began with him being told that improv would really help him rise to the next level in his career and ended with him taking a multi-series improv course. The pinnacle of his success in improv was summed up in an enthusiastic story he told, the crux being "I WAS a mouse". Who knows what causes something to plant in your brain. Perhaps I too wanted to BE a mouse. On stage. During an improv class. I certainly wasn't interested in rising to the next level in my career. EndGames Improv, through their drop-in Saturday class allows you the chance to be what you're not in everyday life. It offers a chance to be spontaneous, flexible, say yes to everything, play games, and laugh with about 16 other people. There was a theme on the day I attended but the theme seemed to exist only to build a very loose structural basis for the class. That's to say: don't let the theme in any way dictate the week you choose to attend as it's mostly irrelevant. In addition to all of the improv work you actually do, there's a whole lot of mini improv activities most closely resembling (in corporate-speak) "ice breakers". Having been responsible for a lot of ice-breaking in my life it was refreshing to be exposed to ice-breaker activities that I'd not previously encountered. That right there is pretty much worth the $15. The class takes place upstairs at Stage Werx Theatre in what can generously be described as a funky spot. It's a very urban we're-a-penniless-arts-group locale but the surroundings don't matter. The 3 hours go by fairly quickly and you get a lot for your small investment. By the end I was ready to be on my way but that didn't mean that I'd not enjoyed myself or gotten something out of it. I got to be many things that day (though never a mouse) and exercising some artistic muscles not often in use was an interesting experience that I'm still processing. You can drop in (or purchase advance tickets) to the Saturday class repeatedly or go all in by committing to a class series of which there are many, at many levels. Even if you never get to BE a mouse you'll likely get something out of an EndGames class and, for a $15 investment this might just be one of the best deals around. read more

The story of EndGames is perhaps best told through a series of hashtags. #TBT #5dolla #dontpickme #awkward #improv #lol Okay? Okay. But really, EndGames is housed in a theater on Valencia whose imposing locked doors conceal a small powerhouse of creative energy inside. If you show up early you likely won't find anything but a few people smoking on the sidewalk. Tickets are $5 at the door, when the doors finally open, which is a pretty good deal for a solid hour of entertainment. Improv is difficult and I have major respect for those who can pull it off. The awkwardness was nearly palpable at times, but at others I literally could hardly keep my eyes open from laughing so hard. The theme of my night was #TBT, or Throwback Thursday for all you literates. The way it's supposed to go is people (that's you) send in a picture from your past - any picture, no matter how distantly past. The troupe, a group of five that night, will then do a series of skits based off your story, which they do quite brilliantly. What actually happened was one girl sent in a picture, so halfway through the show they needed another volunteer and the evil bf sent me up. It's hard to hide in an audience of 10 in a theater for ~100. But it turned out to be quite the fun and personalized experience. What does this mean for you? A cheap way to put your friend on the spot for their next birthday and get some good rofl's out of it. read more

Definitely one of the better improv performance I've seen, and the group has chemistry! The show I went to also involved some audience participation, which made it more interesting for us and more spontaneous for them. Friday shows here are free (!!!!), but of course you leave an awesome tip because they were phenomenal. It's also BYO. The venue is a little crowded, so make sure you get there early (especially if you're in a big group so you can sit together). I think it also helps to get tickets first. read more

I've gone to shows and taken classes here. I love endgames! They are so funny and you never know what you're going to see, I mean it is improv. The first time I came here I went to a Friday night show "Your F'ed Up Relationships" where they pull an audience member, which happened to be me that night, up on stage and you tell a relationship you have that was messed up! (Don't worry you have to volunteer your name, they don't make you do anything you don't want to). After a super funny show about my first relationship I wanted to take a class with this company. Luckily they advertise their classes at every show. I signed up and keep signing up for each class when I can. I currently just finished level 3 and about to sign up for level 4. I've made so many great friends here and feel so welcomed. The casts, teachers, classes, and shows are great and I'm so glad I found them! If you are wanting to take an improv class I suggest taking it here. No need to have any experience, you can just make it up. Trust me, it's improv, and you'll have a supportive team to lift you up and make each other laugh every class. read more

Very laidback atmosphere. Had a blast and didn't even realize it was almost 12. Time sure passed quickly when you are having fun.

I was a student in Keara McCarthy's level 1 class and I am so, so, so glad I chose Endgames, as well as Keara for a teacher. 1) Every class is really structured. This could easily be a shitshow, but it's not. There is purpose to every class and a reason to come back. 2) Keara is funny, talented and knowledgeable. She makes the space safe for trying things, being weird, and screwing up. She encourages you and tells you when things don't work, so you really have the opportunity to learn. 3) The Endgames community seems awesome. Tons of shows, opportunities to perform, jam, and take classes. Super highly recommend! read more

I had an incredible amount of fun taking improv classes here. I didn't do any kind of theater growing up (too scared) and I have panic attacks if I have to give a speech. I'm not going to pretend I had no fear in these classes (I had an ever present undercurrent of anxiety) but the tsunami of fun outweighed it...the whole experience was exhilarating. It's more than fun, it's very bonding. When you're part of a group that is so vulnerable with each other some special alchemy happens. I also loved my teachers. They were extremely supportive and three teachers (Sam, Avi and Scott) I'd actually call protective-very sensitive to people's feelings and making sure everyone felt safe. read more

Wow where to start....the Thursday night show we went to (themed #ThrowbackThursday) was a blast, and for $5 you literally can't beat it! There was a show at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm that night and they seem to have a ton of fun shows 6 nights a week. There was some good crowd participation (submit for #tbt photos prior to the show to be a part of the fun). Highly recommended for a good time! read more

Endgames Improv - Performing Arts Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was my first improv show I attended so I didn't know quite what to expect. My friend and I attended the Saturday show where the performers drew our audience suggestions then improvised them. I'm honestly really disappointed with the show, since there were so many good reviews on it. I'm unsure if it was just a bad round of performers or the topics were a little boring. I didn't even laugh once during this. I felt like I was watching a bad Disney channel show. Guess it wasn't my type of humor? Out of all the suggestions from the audience, the performers only picked 3 and dragged them out for the whole show. I was hoping they would used more of the suggested topics from the audience, but I guess not. The performance was not funny, cringeworthy, and a bit of a waste of time. Although, props to the performers for trying their best. I'm sure it's not easy to improvise on the spot in front of everyone. Since I only paid $5 for a ticket, I'm not mad about it. Not sure if I would come back though, maybe on a different night. I guess I got what I paid for. read more

It is no where close to Bats Improv. I probably did not like the format, people would keep switching and the context would keep changing, not a super clear connection to the cues that were taken initially. It may be great if you are able to understand all the references they use. I laughed twice during the entire show. read more

It's one thing to be a funny person, totally another to be a funny person onstage. With other performers. And none of you know exactly what's going to happen from one moment to the next. And that, ladies and gentleman, is improvisational comedy. Scary as shit, but oh-so-much fun if you can get out of your head and don't mind looking stupid in front of your peers. Don't worry, they've got your back and are almost guaranteed to look and feel as stupid within a given class/performance. Just wrapped up 7-weeks of Improv I with Chris Blair and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. A humbling experience for sure! When I told friends and co-workers that I willingly signed up for improv class, most people's reactions were like, "Oh, I bet you're amazing. You're SO funny!" Truth be told, being improv funny is WAY harder than being a smart ass. If they were giving out diplomas for a Masters of Dickhead or Ph.D. in Sarcasm, my office wall would be full. But when someone simply throws out a word and says, "go with it", man, it's tough! Witnessing an intro to improv class in action is something like watching a kindergartner's first soccer game: There's three or four kids hovering around the ball, kicking profusely. One is stuck with his uniform shirt over his head (or shoelaces untied), another off to the side pulling up grass, and the goalie is chasing butterflies and doing cartwheels. Yep, it's that sort of awkward funny where you want to look the other way and pretend it never happened. But once your group learns the basics and gets into the swing of things, an improv class/workshop is definitely one of those "you get out of it what you put into it" situations. If you can overcome your shyness/fear of screwing up and truly get out of your comfort zone, improv can be fun. Insider tip: Treat it more like adult playtime and less like an audition and the experience is much more enjoyable. Class is certainly more fun when you like your teacher and classmates. 5-stars to these folks on their own, very encouraging and willing to laugh. Even when what we were doing was by no means funny. Watching your classmates learn and grow (while learning and growing together) is what made me want to keep coming back on Monday nights for 3 hours. In fact, I liked the experience so much that I signed on for Improv II, aka 7 more weeks of sheer confusion and humiliation. This time around, I've made a promise to myself to loosen up, have more fun, and not to worry if it's not perfect. Will report back after this session concludes... And who knows? I might even invite a few of you to our end of class performance! read more

Note : This review is solely for the drop-in Improv class. So, I heard about EndGames Improv from a friend who coaxed me into attending one of their drop-in classes that they have every Saturday at Noon. You reserve a spot a day or two before (or if you want to test your luck, you could just show up and pay at the door. They also have a Yelp checkin offer!). It's a 3 hour session that costs a nominal $15. Though their little note about welcoming people of all skill levels (including pure noobs) was very reassuring, I couldn't help feel a bit nervous when I showed up at StageWerx theater (that's where they are physically located) to meet a bunch of other equally shy and nervous people. All the time I kept thinking - what if I blank out, what I freeze, what if I make a fool out of myself? Do people get such feelings? Is this even normal? Lol But when the class started, all that awkwardness, the fear of failure, gooey legs and parched throat went away. Hector, our teacher for the session, was a bubbly, enthusiastic guide who did a fantastic job in breaking the ice and showing us what improv really stands for - working together as a team! We started off with a bunch of fun pair exercises - mirror each others' moves, pretend to be characters and cook up a scenario/dialogue. After that we moved on to some really fun team games with groups of 6. Without giving away any spoilers, let me just say that these team games were absolutely downright amazing! It was great to see everyone just working together, doing what initially looked like random stupid sh*t, but that soon evolved into something meaningful and funny. I was pretty bummed when our 3 hour session came to an end. I wanted it to go longer! I think Improv is for anyone who likes group dynamics and enjoys building something creative out of nothing. Having got a taste of what it's like, l'll probably come back here again and try out one of the longer-form courses! read more

If EndGames is Yelp's number five best nightlife in San Francisco (as of current ratings) it has to be the number one best place to learn something new and sweet (too bad there's no category for this...) Their improv classes are complete exercises in breaking yourself out of your comfort zone and ultimately having an amazing time doing so. And the teachers are all phenomenal chillsters who will take you out for beers after every class -- to celebrate your great scenes or to soothe your wounded pride, as the case may be. Note that in contrast to programs like BATS, EndGames teaches a style of improv known as 'long-form', similar to UCB for those familiar. In short, BATS and most other improv classes teach small, quick theater sport games and short scenes. EndGames, on the other hand, builds you up to legit scenes -- the sort of thing where you are on stage going at it for 2-3 minutes and everyone's wondering, "This must be scripted, right?" Well, of course, it'll take time to get to that point, but EndGames is the place to do it. read more

Update: It's been nearly two years since I first stepped foot through the doors of the Endgames Training Center and I still can't recommend them enough. If you're looking for UCB style long form improv training and a place to hangout with hilarious and talented people, look no further. -- I just had my first class yesterday and it was so much fun! Like recess for adults. After class the instructors Max and James took us out to beers at Zeitgeist and then to an improv show featuring Moosehead and 15 Minutes in a small theater off Mission and they really made us feel like we were already part of the community. I've always wanted to get involved in live comedy and I'm so glad I found a talented and supportive structure to help me take my first steps. Definitely recommended for anyone with a passion for humor and performance. read more

We love this place. Probably been a dozen times over the past few years. However the last couple of times we've gone (9 pm Friday show) has been disappointing. Reason being, the people who tell their story (chosen from the audience) have seemed too fake to be honest (they ask audience to put their names in a jar if they've had a bad relationship before and they pull a name and base their show off of your story). Last night for example was pretty bad. BUT the place is great, it's BYOB, and the actors are hilarious! I just wish they called out the "fake stories" and pull another name from the jar! Get there early as there's usually a line and it sells out in advance. read more

Signed up for the level 1 improv course with Marcus Sams instructing and had a blast. Learned a lot about improv, made good friends with every single person taking the course, and performed in a graduate show at the end of the course in front of ~100 people. Great way to get out of your comfort zone and learn to relax on the spot. Free Friday shows are also fun. Improvisers bring up an audience member to talk about a fucked up relationship they had and form scenes around what happened. It's free and very funny so definitely worth checking out. read more

I watched the "SF tonight" the Saturday show and "Your Fucked Up Relationship" the Friday show. The Friday show is free but there is a long line so need to go early if you want to get in, the Saturday show is only $6. You can also BYOB and enjoy the show even more! I tried a drop in class here, it is held above the theatre a small stuffy room but after a while you forget the room and get in the zone. It's a 3 hour course that costs $15. You can expect to have some warm up exercises and the basic principals of improv laid out and also try your first scene if you are a beginner. I will be graduating this week from Group Dynamics - imp101 that is a 7 session class. Our instructor was Keara McCarthy is very funny and down to earth, it was a great experience throughout. A bonus point: You have free access to all shows while you are an endgame student! The next level would be Character - imp201, then you can go onto Scene work. read more

There are a lot of things I miss since leaving the bay area. EndGames is one of them, great performers, great performances, and I've heard nothing but good things about the classes (although I haven't had a chance to experience one first hand). I definitely miss having such high-quality, local entertainment at hand. Certainly on my to-do list when I go back for visits though! read more

A friend dragged me to the "Fucking Free Fridays" show, and I was pretty skeptical at first. I didn't think that a free improv show would really be that good - I was wrong. The venue is small. Make a reservation the day before, otherwise you risk not getting in. If you can't reserve, get there at least a half hour early. It's a nice theatre though - I could hear and see well even without the use of microphones. They also sell wine, soft drinks, cheap beer, and "tasty beer." The show was pretty good, overall. The guest act was great, and the actual Endgames Improv crew was talented. The suffered from a lack of good input to work with (the show is partially based on the crowds input), but they did the best they could. A great way to spend the evening. And it's free! Can't beat that. ;) read more

I've been here twice for F&#king Free Fridays, and both times it has been hilarious! I have so much respect for the performers here who walk on stage without a script and can make the audience laugh. Like the name, the shows on Fridays are free, but if you want to get good seats you should RSVP on Eventbrite. And apparently it's BYOB - I hadn't known, and was jealous of the groups who showed up prepared with a six-pack or two. read more

I'm giving EndGames 5 stars because I have no reference point, this is the only class I've taken. Also, I really like the guys behind it. I took the May-July 2011 Level 1 Class. My only objective going into the class was being a more confident public speaker. I was comfortable speaking in public, but not amazing. Joining Endgames, I learned more than just performance, I learned about human interactions. The lessons of Agreement, Commitment to Characters, and Listening to your partner, are ones that are applicable to my personal life and work life. In large part to my instructors, Max and Chris, they really helped us identify our strengths and weaknesses. I also learned a lot from critics they gave my classmates. We had a big class, fluctuating between 12-15 students. But I ended up loving them all, who doesn't love being around people who don't take themselves too seriously and love to laugh? Being the social wh*re that I am, I also reveled in having 12 new Facebook friends. Also, most everyone in my class decided to take Level 2. They can't get enough. Critics: Cuz who wants to read a review without them? - You get a Tshirt, but it would be nice to have a certificate of course completion. My achievement wall doesn't really have much going on. - During the week, you have to seek out 1 on 1 time, there is no preset mid-term feedback. But at the end of the course, they let you know they are happy to give private feedback. I haven't felt especially good at anything since my middle school art classes. But EndGames made me feel awesome at Improv! If you ever wanted to try Improv and live in SF. You should sign up for EndGames, it made my Monday nights a little awesomer for 8 weeks. read more

Tried to attend this Saturdays' Drop-In Class Bought my ticket a week out from EndGames' website. The address they list for the venue, on my ticket on their website, is the PianoFight theater at 144 Taylor St. The 'theater' at 144 Taylor is a burned out and shuddered hovel. EndGames at any other location might be cool, I really can't say. They are very proficient at accepting payment, not so much at being where they say they'll be when they say they'll be. This was a profound disappointment. read more

My love affair with EndGames Improv started in 2014 when I finally decided to give the whole improv thing a shot. I started slow, first, I attended a few shows and then after much "should I/should I not," I finally mustered the courage to attend a couple of drop-in classes. As much as I loved improv and how it made me feel, I was still having a hard time committing to the curriculum, I mean, was this it? Leela was cool, Bats had experience, but I really liked EndGames. I mean, we were having so much fun! Finally, in March 2015, I took the plunge and decided we should go steady. I signed up, took Level I with Chris Blair and I've never looked back. I just finished Level 4 with Sam Turnbull and well what can I say?! I am in love with EndGames Improv. read more

I am a research ninja. I scoured the internet to find the best improv classes in the bay area. Endgames is where it's at! The teachers are phenomenal. They've been trained in top schools around the country and have both incredible experience on stage and in teaching to bring out the best in you. The classes are super interactive and fun. I'm a borderline introvert with zero experience in theater, acting or comedy. I signed up for the Level 1 class (with the super fabulous Chris Blair). Chris's teaching style is very encouraging, inclusive and fun. By the end of the class, not only was I more self expressive, funny, and playful, but I also became more confident, compassionate and witty! This class seriously transformed my life in a time I was needing something to shake things up. Many of my classmates and I are now taking Level 2 with Julie Katz who is also amazing! Endgames is just good peeps. They do an excellent job of creating community (a perk of taking classes with them is that all their shows are free for students)! I have a whole new group of supportive, fun friends with more inside jokes than I can possibly keep track of. It's easy to stay connected through the classes and great Endgames BYOB improv shows like "#TBT" and"Your Fucked Up Relationship"- highly entertaining! Can't recommend them enough!! read more

You mean to tell me, that for a nominal fee, I can commune with a group of goofs and just get weird with imagination and voices and silly gestures, just like on the playground when I was a kid? Yes, please! I just graduated from Level 1 with Sam as our instructor and like so many others before me, I can't f*cking wait to jump into Level 2! The camaraderie that filled the room when we started learning and playing these games with each other was phenomenal! What's amazing is that from reading the other reviews, I don't think that our class was a unique thing (I mean, of course I do, GO RATCLOCK!). Their instructors have all the tricks to help you succeed, you get to go to tons of improv shows for free, and come out of the course potentially feeling some of your hidden feels you probably don't get to exercise in your everyday life. The most valuable skill I've taken away is an improved ability to actively listen to people. Everyone is really warm and friendly, similar to all of your friends back home that you miss every day. If you're hesitating, you should probably just take the jump and do it. read more

I've taken a lot of improv classes over the last couple years. I mean, a lot. And for a really long time, I felt like I wasn't making any improvement as an improviser. In fact, for the most part, I didn't really feel as though I were significantly better than the day I started. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon experience for amateur improvisers. The only reason it's not more common is that most people with this experience have the good sense to stop trying. So they just give up and go home, and try to forget about the hundreds of dollars they'd blown on the classes. Now, why is this so common? Well, most people who are good improvisers really don't understand why they're good at it. Good improv emerges almost entirely from the unconscious, emotional parts of the mind. Yes, it's definitely possible to have a conscious understanding of your craft as an improviser-- it probably helps, actually-- but, as with many of the performance arts, it's not neccesary. Which means you end up with a whole lot of amazing improvisers who can get up on a stage and blow an audience away, but who have no idea how to explain to someone else how they do it. Futhermore, even those that can actually can explain what they're doing often have no idea how to gently guide a less talented beginner toward that higher level of understanding. (This is actually a somewhat common experience with most performance skills-- many world-class tennis players, for example, have been shown to incorrectly describe the dynamics of their own swings.) Chris, Max and Peter all seem to realize this better than anyone I've ever studied with. They're accomplished pedagogues as well as accomplished improvisers, and they've come to a good understanding of what's best to expose students to, and when, and how intensely. I would recommend them to anyone, experienced or not, talented or not. Five stars, hands down. read more

Worst improv I've ever seen. Had to leave after 3 mins. These people had no idea what they were doing. I'm still suffering from second hand embarrassment. Extremely confused about how this could possibly have 5 stars. read more

A bowl of spagetti? Maybe tomorrow!! Had you taken a class, you'd know what the f--- I was talking about. Tons of fun. Very warm, relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere. read more

I'm an improv snob, so I had very high expectations for F*cking Free Fridays. They blasted my expectations out of the water. They are an incredible group, fantastic at long-form improv. Other long-forms I've sat through have been painstaking, but when these guys perform, you just want it to keep on going forever! I've taken several friends to this show, and each of them become an instant fan and keep coming back with me for more. EndGames never disappoints. You won't believe this show is free. You not only get hours of hilarious entertainment, but you also get snacks! Though I encourage you to support them by getting some of their delightful drinks, or offering a donation to keep this fantastic show going! read more

Super fun, funny, and free-- What more could I want? I attended F*cking Free Fridays this weekend and had a great time. They take the names of interested possible participants at as they walk in before the show and draw them out of a bowl to decide who goes on stage. Then, that person tells about a fucked up relationship they've been in, and the troupe does a great string of improv skits based on some of the details of their story. The night I attended, the second person called onstage actually gave a sort of awkward and rambling complaint about the government instead of the intended sort of relationship story, but they went with it anyway! I gave it 4 out of 5 stars only because they only offered beer and soda at the little out-of-a-cooler cash bar. I didn't expect much, but they didn't have a wine option and didn't have any water (They had Tecate, Bud Light, and Anchor Steam, and maybe something else like a soda). Really fun show!- Despite the topic being bad relationships, this would be a great date activity. read more

Do you ever want to just get on stage when you watch improv comedy? Then this is the improv comedy class you want to take. These guys are not only great improvisers, but they are awesome teachers. In 8 weeks, I went from not knowing much about improvising to performing to a live 40 person audience at our graduation show. I have a blast after every class: we play games, act out some scenes and the best part is that these guys give constructive feedback (but in a very friendly, not coaching way). I walk out of class not only having had so many laughs, but also learning something new about me as an improviser. Take this class if you are ready for some FUN, LAUGHS and an overall fun environment. read more