Awesomely Funny ! We really admire and respect Improvhi. They we're slapstick funny. It takes a special person to act on the dime in front of people they don't know. I loved loved loved the Rap it antics & the Christmas Switch scene. We will definitely be back again. 1st Saturday of the month it's free to the public. All you have to do is sign up and be on time. Make sure to leave a donation at the end of the show. It's well worth seeing again and again. Note...I did state in my Tip that they don't validate parking. At the end of the show, the team does provide you with a Pitch Sports Bar coupon to enjoy 10% off & Pitch will validate your parking. How sweet is that read more

Improv Hi - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I haven't been to the Improv HI location but I did manage to see some of the actors of Improv Hi perform at The Scratch Paper Sketch Comedy Show at the Kaka'ako Agora on Saturday night October 3, 2015. I enjoyed watching the actors read from the manuscripts and watching the facial expressions in their rough draft stage. I also liked it when few of the actors did the hand motions during their readings. I would like to see the actors memorize their lines and see how the final short comedy sketch will turn out on screen. I also enjoyed watching the previously recorded short films that other members of Improv Hi had done. The short film that I really enjoyed was comedian actor Kevin Yee's GAY LOVE. It had a catchy tune that the audience members sang a long "You can't get pregnant from Gay Love." Kimee, the founder of Improv Hi, mentioned to the audience that anyone can participate and write comedy sketches by attending the workshops. I can already imagine my updated review for Leonard's Bakery as a short comedy sketch. read more

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Just saw an improvhi show at the RevoluSun space above Moku Kitchen. SO MUCH FUN! Plus the show was FREE! They said they have a free show every 1st Saturday. Definitely going to plan a girls night and come next month! Highly recommended! read more

OMG!! This was hilarious!!! Loved it!! Took my husband and son & my sons gf along & they too LOVED IT! They wanna go back for another one. Thank you folks for the funny entertainment. We enjoyed ourselves a lot. Looking forward to another night of ImProv. Til then... HAPPY HOLIDAYS & malama pono. Aloha... read more

Great shows. Great cast and teams. Tons of learning opportunities and shows online and in person. Kimee Balmilero is amazing. Thank you for keeping Hawai'i laughing and singing over the years. Looking forward to what's next. Mahalo plenty! read more

Huge Fan! Almost no where else can you go to a place that has the opportunities that HI has. Yes- I lived in Chicago and I went to a few Second City Shows- but honestly the shows I attended had some real junk comedians when it was there live. No James Belushi by far..... Here is a real chance for HI stars to start to shine or at least learn the skills needed and talk to enough of those trying to make it in LA. For the amount of work it takes to put on a show - they have the time money and energy needed in full so that they are able to so do a spot on job that is entertaining to not just HI but a whole wide crowd. Super worth it to check out any or all of their events! Great for young actors or us old hands that just want to step up our game some. read more

Improv isn't just for people who want to pursue a career in the arts, it's also a great skill set for ANYONE who wants to become a better communicator. When my friend mentioned that she wanted to be more comfortable making presentations, I suggested an improv workshop to help her get to the next level. At the time, I was also seeking a confidence boost when communicating with my boss and colleagues. Last year, I started an "encore career" in social services and knew nothing. Everything was new and when I'm uncomfortable with a subject area, I stutter and sweat A LOT. It was very ugly and I knew I needed to kick those habits if I ever wanted to sound remotely intelligent. My friend and I signed up for "Twerk your Brain!", an improv workshop for business professionals. There were about 10 people in the workshop and all of us had similar areas we wanted to improve. Through improv techniques and a bunch of fun games, our brains were twerking through the discomfort and getting cozy as better communicators. This class was fun and I felt a significant difference in the way I approach things. I'm not as stressed to know all of the details and feel more confident to trust that I know what to say. When I really have no clue, I now have some tools to speak as if I do. GREAT workshop for anyone who wants to be a better communicator! I definitely think this should replace any boring powerpoint at orientations. Excellent! read more

I've been to a couple of Improv HI shows. No doubt, they are the real deal! I've been to improv shows in LA and Chicago and these guys are at that level. What I'm saying is: Side-busting laughter is guaranteed! SO much talent in the Improv HI troupe. The musical segments are particularly impressive, with the added challenge of improvising melodies. Like straight-up improv isn't challenging enough? Their monthly shows used to be at the Pagoda Restaurant, but now they perform at Marks Garage in Chinatown. If you're a fan of Whose Line Is It Anyway? please check them out and support our local performing arts scene. They. Are. Good. No. GRRRREAT. Improv HI also offers a slew of improv classes, which I highly recommend taking. Even if you don't have dreams of becoming the next Wayne Brady, improv is an applicable skill you can take with you in your personal and professional life. read more

Whatever you imagine about improv, put it away. I have seen this group do their improv comedy several times and each time, I walk away laughing so hard I have tears in my eyes. Quick and sassy, this troupe loves what they are doing and it shows. They also involve the audience in some of their skits. This is perhaps one of my favorite elements. I've been one of their "victims" and never thought I could laugh so hard at myself. We hired this group for an event we did. We asked them to develop something specific to Social Media, which they did immediately and it was fantastic. They are easy to work with, fun to be around and put on a great show. What more can you ask for? So if you go to see them, bring your tissues to wipe away the tears of laughter. read more

Amazing classes and instructors! So much fun and you learn a ton. You get to end each "series" with a showcase so that you can practice your skills in front of an audience. Not as scary as it sounds- your instructors prepare you and your classmates always have your back. Definitely check it out and at least give it a try! read more

We got the pleasure to see both improv shows on July 6th while my family was on vacation on Oahu. We have not laughed that hard in years. Thank you to the improv Hi team for an amazing unforgettable night. read more

Kimee is great not just as a performer, but as a teacher (and excellent to work with!). Organized, different, and super/hyper-active in the community, Improv Hi is an excellent resource for anyone, to develop speaking skills, and (as I was reminded of last night) the ability to make strong choices. Give it a shot! read more

If you're on the fence about getting into improv just do it. Kimee's classes are engaging, non-intimidating, & fun!

I recently attended a class at Improv Hi and had an absolute blast! The principles of the class were based on thinking outside of the box and allowed everyone to get out of his or her comfort zone in a theatrical way. I learned a lot about myself and made some great friends too. Can't wait til the next class! read more

I took private improv classes from Kimee and am amazed at how useful it is for so many parts of my life. I am not the type to wanna be funny, but I do want to think on my feet and be able to go with the flow in a conversation. My former business associate and I took it together so that we could learn to play off of each other. It was fun and it also taught me a lot about connecting to someone else and communicating in a partnership. read more

I'm a bit biased as I've been at least five times, each one with guests. Great laughs for your physical and mental health. And each member of the troupe quickly play off the others. Fast and clever. There was a strange interview of two audience members last time with no apparent point. The troupe then followed with 20 minutes of fast and furious Improve based on what the couple said. Very impressive. read more

Hi, I'm not a ZOmbi, but I play one on stage. You may recognize me as 'Hank' the kind old neighbor turned Brainnnz Eater or 'Little Billy Peru' the feral boy-child who sacrifices his life to save humanity form the ZomBie Apocolypse. Well, as an actor/improvisor I know a thing or two about pretend ZOmbification and let me tell you, the thought of such an experience fills by form fitting BVDs with a fowl stench not unlike the rotted braiinz breath that exudes from the hot, moist blood dripping mouths of the walking dead. And have you seen their teeth?! Jee-wiz! Thankfully, however, such a real life event has yet to occur due to Anti-ZOmbification programs hosted by The Original Jams Improv Show in Honolulu. The "O-Jams", as some like to call it, offers warm-blooded, progressive minds an opportunity to gather for improvised comedy that will keep you laughing, your heart pumping and your brain tweak'n, which is quite a contrast to our poor dead and decaying brothers and sisters who walk the streets with glazed eyes, gas filled potbellies, bad attitudes and skin blemishes too many to resolve with a bottle of ProActiv. The talented acts that perform on stage raise the energy level creating a pressure-like barrier that actually acts as force field of sorts that prohibits 'Walkers' from getting too close. Occasionally, a FreshFleshEater will pass by and gaze through the window with wild quizzical eyes, an agape mouth and a swollen, protruding tongue. Can you blame it?! What ZOmbie wouldn't want to eat a fresh, young mind? But the hilarious improvised force field.... AMEN! Anyway...OJAMS is certainly safe from the Walking Dead which answers the question: To ZOmBie or NOt to ZomBie? There will be no ZOmbification occuring at the O-JAMS. Although you might see me playing a ZOmbie on stage, I assure you, the BRaiinzzz I eat will only by improv Brainnnnzzzz, the kind that will hopefully make you squirm and laugh at the same time. Hahahahahah! HAHAHAHAHAHA! HAAAA....choke...burp! Them Braiinz is good eat'n. **Check your local listings for other Anti-ZOmbification Programs in your neighborhood. read more

I really enjoy improv and Improvhi is where I play and learn. Ever since moving to Hawaii I've been taking part in classes and other events with this group. It makes me happy, provides a creative outlet, and I am meeting new people plus we laugh ALOT. Life is good. read more

Didn't want to give 5-star review because this has been an undiscovered gem. But they are trying to get their own theater and teaching place. So i must advise others, if you havent taken a class or gone to a show, you have missed one of the best comedy events in town. Never laughed so hard as when i took a class. read more

These artists are top notch!! I just saw a couple of them on Maui last night perform at our improv center! Cant wait to come to Oahu and see a show here Plese come over to Maui again!! Mahallo1 D Deanna read more