Secret Improv Stories - An improvised, ongoing story written and directed by you, the audience
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 2000 - 2130
WELCOME TO SECRET IMPROV STORIES
A LIVE, UNSCRIPTED SERIES WHERE THE AUDIENCE CONTROLS THE CHAOS
Every Sunday night, something truly original happens at Secret Improv. A new chapter of an improvised saga is performed live on stage-shaped entirely by audience input-and then released online as part of an ongoing web series.
This is not just another improv show.
This is not a sketch.
This is not a game.
This is Secret Improv Stories-a recklessly improvised, long-form narrative that unfolds week by week like your favorite TV drama… if your favorite TV drama were written in real time by a live audience shouting out ridiculous ideas.
THE CONCEPT
At its core, Secret Improv Stories is one big, collaborative experiment:
Can an ongoing, character-driven story be built completely through improv?
Can audience suggestions not just start scenes, but shape entire arcs, relationships, themes, and cliffhangers?
Yes. And it's a beautiful, hilarious mess.
Every Sunday night, we create a new episode of this unscripted saga in front of a live audience. Each performance builds on what came before. One moment sparks another. One twist echoes through multiple shows. Characters change, secrets are revealed, alliances shift-and none of it is planned.
The best part?
We film every show. We edit it. And we post it online.
So what happens on Sunday becomes part of a bingeable, evolving online series.
A STORY YOU HELP CREATE
Secret Improv Stories isn't about just watching from your seat-it's about shaping the narrative.
Here's how you influence the story:
Before the show, Audience members scan a QR code to vote on the night's theme. (Romance? Espionage? Underwater cults? You decide.)
During the show, we may stop to ask the crowd for a line of dialogue, an emotion, or a surprise twist.
In scenes, you might provide sound effects, act as a background character, or even step into a scene.
After the show: Viewers online vote on how the next episode should begin, or what unresolved cliffhanger needs answering.
The result is a weird, wild hybrid of improv comedy, live theater, serialized storytelling, and digital participation.
LONG-FORM, SERIALIZED, LIVE
Unlike short-form improv, which focuses on quick games and punchlines, Secret Improv Stories leans into narrative. It's long-form, but with a structure that gives each episode a satisfying arc.
Characters recur. Themes develop. We honor continuity.
We don't reboot. We don't reset.
If something happened last week, it matters this week.
We use a loose story structure to keep things grounded:
An "A" story that follows a specific theme or plot of the night
A "B" story that develops character relationships and serialized intrigue
A final moment that usually ends in a cliffhanger, chosen by the audience or inspired by the chaos
You can attend any night and enjoy the episode.
But come multiple times, and you'll see how the world evolves.
AND THEN... IT LIVES ONLINE
After each performance, we take the footage and turn it into a fully edited web episode, cutting between cameras, removing transitions, and highlighting the best audience moments.
The result? A real web series made live, with no script, no writers' room, and no safety net.
Episodes are uploaded every week to YouTube. So if you shape the story one night, you'll get to watch your choices ripple out on screen later. You might even hear your voice in the background-or see your suggestion printed in the credits.
It's improv you can rewind.
It's a theater you can binge.
It's chaos you can own.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
You're not just watching the story-you're directing it.
It's part live show, part interactive game, part shared experiment.
You don't need to "catch up" to enjoy an episode, but if you do… It's even more satisfying.
It's funny, weird, intense, absurd, and completely unlike anything else.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Secret Improv Stories is for anyone who's ever:
Shouted "Nooo, don't go in there!" at a TV character
Wanted to see what happens if the villain actually wins
Enjoys soap operas, improv comedy, telenovelas, spy thrillers, or dystopian sitcoms
Loves seeing talented performers build something real, live, and unpredictable right in front of them
And if you've ever wanted to be in the writer's room, this is your chance.
THE DETAILS
Live Performances: Sunday Nights at 8 PM
Location: Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Length: Approx. 75 minutes
Tickets: Available at SecretImprov.com
Online Episodes: Posted weekly to YouTube (subscribe and binge)
FREQUENTLY ASKED CHAOS
Q: Do I have to participate?
A: Nope! You can sit back, enjoy the ride, and never say a word. However, if you'd like to join in, we'll give you the opportunity.
Q: Can I follow the story online?
A: Yes! Every episode is posted and archived online. You can binge-watch them, share them, and catch up whenever you like.
URLs:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3134062-2?pid=2874
YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/3134062-3?pid=2874
Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Comedy
A LIVE, UNSCRIPTED SERIES WHERE THE AUDIENCE CONTROLS THE CHAOS
Every Sunday night, something truly original happens at Secret Improv. A new chapter of an improvised saga is performed live on stage-shaped entirely by audience input-and then released online as part of an ongoing web series.
This is not just another improv show.
This is not a sketch.
This is not a game.
This is Secret Improv Stories-a recklessly improvised, long-form narrative that unfolds week by week like your favorite TV drama… if your favorite TV drama were written in real time by a live audience shouting out ridiculous ideas.
THE CONCEPT
At its core, Secret Improv Stories is one big, collaborative experiment:
Can an ongoing, character-driven story be built completely through improv?
Can audience suggestions not just start scenes, but shape entire arcs, relationships, themes, and cliffhangers?
Yes. And it's a beautiful, hilarious mess.
Every Sunday night, we create a new episode of this unscripted saga in front of a live audience. Each performance builds on what came before. One moment sparks another. One twist echoes through multiple shows. Characters change, secrets are revealed, alliances shift-and none of it is planned.
The best part?
We film every show. We edit it. And we post it online.
So what happens on Sunday becomes part of a bingeable, evolving online series.
A STORY YOU HELP CREATE
Secret Improv Stories isn't about just watching from your seat-it's about shaping the narrative.
Here's how you influence the story:
Before the show, Audience members scan a QR code to vote on the night's theme. (Romance? Espionage? Underwater cults? You decide.)
During the show, we may stop to ask the crowd for a line of dialogue, an emotion, or a surprise twist.
In scenes, you might provide sound effects, act as a background character, or even step into a scene.
After the show: Viewers online vote on how the next episode should begin, or what unresolved cliffhanger needs answering.
The result is a weird, wild hybrid of improv comedy, live theater, serialized storytelling, and digital participation.
LONG-FORM, SERIALIZED, LIVE
Unlike short-form improv, which focuses on quick games and punchlines, Secret Improv Stories leans into narrative. It's long-form, but with a structure that gives each episode a satisfying arc.
Characters recur. Themes develop. We honor continuity.
We don't reboot. We don't reset.
If something happened last week, it matters this week.
We use a loose story structure to keep things grounded:
An "A" story that follows a specific theme or plot of the night
A "B" story that develops character relationships and serialized intrigue
A final moment that usually ends in a cliffhanger, chosen by the audience or inspired by the chaos
You can attend any night and enjoy the episode.
But come multiple times, and you'll see how the world evolves.
AND THEN... IT LIVES ONLINE
After each performance, we take the footage and turn it into a fully edited web episode, cutting between cameras, removing transitions, and highlighting the best audience moments.
The result? A real web series made live, with no script, no writers' room, and no safety net.
Episodes are uploaded every week to YouTube. So if you shape the story one night, you'll get to watch your choices ripple out on screen later. You might even hear your voice in the background-or see your suggestion printed in the credits.
It's improv you can rewind.
It's a theater you can binge.
It's chaos you can own.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
You're not just watching the story-you're directing it.
It's part live show, part interactive game, part shared experiment.
You don't need to "catch up" to enjoy an episode, but if you do… It's even more satisfying.
It's funny, weird, intense, absurd, and completely unlike anything else.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Secret Improv Stories is for anyone who's ever:
Shouted "Nooo, don't go in there!" at a TV character
Wanted to see what happens if the villain actually wins
Enjoys soap operas, improv comedy, telenovelas, spy thrillers, or dystopian sitcoms
Loves seeing talented performers build something real, live, and unpredictable right in front of them
And if you've ever wanted to be in the writer's room, this is your chance.
THE DETAILS
Live Performances: Sunday Nights at 8 PM
Location: Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Length: Approx. 75 minutes
Tickets: Available at SecretImprov.com
Online Episodes: Posted weekly to YouTube (subscribe and binge)
FREQUENTLY ASKED CHAOS
Q: Do I have to participate?
A: Nope! You can sit back, enjoy the ride, and never say a word. However, if you'd like to join in, we'll give you the opportunity.
Q: Can I follow the story online?
A: Yes! Every episode is posted and archived online. You can binge-watch them, share them, and catch up whenever you like.
URLs:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3134062-2?pid=2874
YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/3134062-3?pid=2874
Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Comedy
Starting Price Per Person
$ 25.00 USD
Other Information
Where
Shelton Theater
533 Sutter Street
San Francisco California 94102
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
533 Sutter Street
San Francisco California 94102
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
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