The Interchange is Milwaukee’s first cooperatively run improv theater. Community owned and operated for comedy fans everywhere.
Milwaukee’s new home for longform improv
THIS WEEK!
THIS WEEK!
Short Stack
A Night of 2-Person improv teams
Friday, June 13th 7:30pm
Order up!
We got a healthy serving of FOUR, two-person improv teams each with a unique flavor that promises to tickle your comedy tastebuds.
The Specials for this Short Stack are:
Oui Et - Scott Palmersheim & Jonny Bartlett
Groundhog Day - Erik Koconis & Jeff Wheatley-Heckman
Forecast - Betsy Katschke & Rachel Glassford
South Shore Film Fair - Fred Dakin & Pedro Ruvalcaba
*Doors are locked 15 minutes after the show starts
Draft Night
featuring the Interchange Players
Saturday, June 14th 7:30pm
Draft Night - Get ready to catch the bouquet as we draft the ultimate wedding. We'll debate what makes for the best wedding. Will the cake be drafted number 1? Will a bridesmaid's speech be a dark horse? Only one way to find out! Join us and share your wedding memories.
Interchange Players
A wonderful blend of performers from the Interchange bring you an experimental night of improv when they take complete control of the stage.
*Doors are locked 15 minutes after the show begins.
88 Problems
A One Man Show featuring JT Walker
Thursday, June 12th 7:30pm
An evening of piano, patter and poignancy. JT "Chops" Walker invites you to forget about your troubles by laughing at theirs. Featuring songs from Tom Lehrer, Shel Silverstein, Monty Python and More!
*Doors are locked 15 minutes after the show begins.
The Open Jam/Open Mic
The Interchange Theater Co-op stage is OPEN and ready for you to play! This special blend of an open mic and open jam keeps the fun going. Do improv with new friends, try out your latest set, have fun!
And if you just want to enjoy the comedy, grab a drink and have a blast!
Thursday night starting at 7pm
COMING SOON
The Apocalypse
Friday, July 11th 7:30pm
The Apocalypse - Mike Betette, Lee Rowley, Vince Figueroa and James Boland ride into the Interchange Theater to put on one hell of a night of improv. Improv so epic, it may just end the world.
*Doors are locked 15 minutes after the show begins.
Education Corner
Summer School is cool at the Interchange Theater! All levels are now open for enrollment. Learn improv, improve your skills, make new friends, and possibly other benefits.
Classes start the week of June 9th.
New Voices Improv Comedy Scholarship
The New Voices Improv Comedy Scholarship is now open! This scholarship is intended for individuals new to the Interchange Theater and applies to all long-form classes, Levels 1-5.
The application is open to all. LGBTQIA+ identifying members, disabled persons, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Please reach out to education with any questions at education@interchangetheater.com.
Applications are now closed for our Summer Semester. Please check back for our Fall Semester.
Friends of the Interchange
The Interchange Theater Co-op is a community owned and operated theater. So we do more than improv. We are proud to work with the following organizations and host their amazing work.
Plan Your Visit
Where to Park
The Interchange Theater is located in Milwaukee’s beautiful and historic Westown. There are a few parking spaces available directly in front of the theater, but there are plenty of parking spaces available in the immediate area around the theater.
On the map you’ll see highlighted spots on 10th and 9th Streets as well as Michigan Avenue.
Become an Owner of the Co-op!
As a Co-op, you have the opportunity to be an owner of the Interchange Theater! Just about anyone can be an owner. Buy your share today and take part in the Milwaukee Improv Community.
Our Mission
The Interchange Theater Cooperative’s mission is to celebrate improvisational live theater in Southeastern WI by fostering a strong safe and inclusive environment where artists and audiences of all backgrounds can come to learn, practice, and enjoy their craft. As a community owned entity, we are dedicated to promoting diversity, tolerance, and laughter wherever we can.
Support the Interchange Theater Today
Donations to the Interchange Theater help provide the support needed to help us, the organization and the performers as we build this new theater community. Thank you.