Ben Schmidt-Swartz – sax Nelson Oliva – drums Russ Johnson – trumpet Matthew Fries – piano Christian Dillingham – bass After more than a decade The Ben Schmidt-Swartz/Nelson Oliva Group is reforming, for one night only, with special collaborators Russ Johnson on trumpet, Christian Dillingham on bass, and Matthew Fries on piano. The band focuses […]
Since 2003, Crawlspace Eviction has been delivering laughs, absurdity and unconditional comedy to Kalamazoo. See what happens when what’s next is ANYBODY’s guess? Get ready for humor-induced face-cramping like no other! Show Date: Sep 11 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:00 PM Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences.
In our crowd-pleasing We Need A Hero form, our all-star cast will embark on a hysterical, improvised journey. Our tale will use audience suggestions as our hero journeys to accomplish their quest. Show Date: Sep 12 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:00 PM Tickets: $15 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences.
***TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR STARTING AT 9:00pm.*** Comedy Played as a Tournament. You Call the Shots. Forget everything you know about “polite” theater. The Great Improv Showdown is a high-octane, bracket-style competition where the city’s quickest improvisers are drafted into random teams and forced to fight for survival. It’s got the energy […]
How can improv help me? Learn valuable communication skills from some of the best improvisers in Southwest Michigan. Have fun with your peers while exploring this exciting art form. Our adult improv classes are a great way to get introduced to improv. Whether you want to perform improv comedy, or engage in great professional development, […]
How can improv help me? Learn valuable communication skills from some of the best improvisers in Southwest Michigan. Have fun with your peers while exploring this exciting art form. Our adult improv classes are a great way to get introduced to improv. Whether you want to perform improv comedy, or engage in great professional development, […]
A five-week introductory improv course designed for seniors — a fun, welcoming space to play, connect, and surprise yourself. Schedule: Day & Time: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Start Date: Sept 15, 2026 End Date: Oct 20, 2026 Number of Classes: 6 Length per Class: 2 hours Location: Crawlspace Comedy Theatre, 315 W Michigan […]
In this class you’ll step beyond inventing the who, what, and where. Instead, you’ll explore how truth in the moment reveals the heart of a scene. By tuning into your partner’s emotions and body language, you’ll uncover authentic connections and find the real specifics that drive the work forward. Learn to react honestly, trust the […]
Four show dates! September 18, 19, 25 & 26 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:00 PM Tickets: $20 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences. https://crawlspacecomedy.com/events/category/teams/sketch-comedy/
***TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR STARTING AT 9:00pm.*** What twists and turns will this late night improvised story take as it unfolds in front of a live audience? It’s up to the Wheel of Destiny! Veteran improvisers Tom Blandford, Dann Sytsma, Tara Sytsma and Spike Kunetz will improvise a tale where decisions are […]
Four show dates! September 18, 19, 25 & 26 Show Time: 07:30 PM-09:00 PM Tickets: $20 Doors Open: 6:30 PM Intended for mature audiences. https://crawlspacecomedy.com/events/category/teams/sketch-comedy/
***TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR STARTING AT 9:00pm.*** Five performers enter the stage with one goal: to tell a story. A sentence chosen at random from a book […]
