The Overtime Theater is a good place for a lover of improv comedy. They have different shows that happen every week. I think you should check them out at least once before making up your mind. I've been to the Overtime Theater multiple times because a friend of mine used to perform there. I decided after a few times that I am not a huge fan of improv comedy shows. I went to the murder mystery show and it was just okay. I laughed a little bit,but it didn't change my mind on improv comedy as a whole. I'm not planning on going back anytime soon for that reason. Please make up your own mind and give them a chance. You will also be supporting a local business. read more

We are so fortunate to have the Overtime Theater in San Antonio. This is an all volunteer theater company and they put on some great productions. The acting is always spot on and the plays, which are written by local playwrights, run the gamut from comedy to drama. I love that the admission prices are low and they even have a performance where you can pay whatever you can afford. There is no excuse for not checking them out. My only issue is that I wish they would have more matinees. They generally only have one for each show and I can't always make that date. Wonderful talented group of people! Love them! read more

Do not waste your money or time on this theatre. If i could give less than one star I would. The two ladies at the front were very very sweet but the play was so awful that my family and I left during intermission. The play displayed immature writing and frankly absolutely disrespectful and disgusting to any women. Porno magazines, sexual encounters, and not one humorous word or line came out of their mouths. You would think for being 50-60 year old "actresses & actors" they wouldn't do a play acting like 12 year old boys going through puberty. I wish I wouldn't have been scammed out of our time & money. read more

I came here Sunday with a group of over sixty women, we are into the arts and helping in our community with various projects. I'd recommend Overtime to a wide audience! There's no off putting swearing or otherwise offensive content! It's very comfortable in the seating area because the chairs are above the stage. My recommendation is to step carefully off the small step or you'll risk falling. It's not brightly lit and it's not expected to be lit up; it's a staging area. They do offer popcorn and Chardonnay or mimosa, the actors are very believable and you could fall in LOVE with them because they can tug at your heart strings! Todays theme was about the plight of UNHOUSED or homeless people who had, ostensibly, fallen on hard times. This day and age it's easy to fall on the hard times and the presentation drives that point home. There are two bathrooms for everyone to use on intermission and they're clean and well maintained. The venue does require looking around or even calling for directions since the plaza is a maze with lots of closed or open offices. It's probably more money than a movie, which cost me 26.00 at the draft house for an old movie and wine and popcorn. Actually, the presentation here was under twenty dollars and I helped out with a few more dollars for a contribution. read more

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This is a great little community theatre and I encourage everyone to pay it a visit if you are looking for something out of the ordinary to do. I have seen The Cabinet of Calagari here twice and the set was fantastic. I loved their brilliant interpretation of the1920 German silent horror film, directed by Robert Wiene and written by Hans Janowitz and Carl Mayer. Considered the quintessential work of German Expressionist cinema, it tells the story of an insane hypnotist (Werner Krauss) who uses a somnambulist (Conrad Veidt) to commit murders. The film features a dark and twisted visual style, with sharp-pointed forms, oblique and curving lines, structures and landscapes that lean and twist in unusual angles, and shadows and streaks of light painted directly onto the sets. The set design was ideal and it was a fun watch for sure.I loved it so much I brought more people to check it out my second time to see the show. Not long before that production I saw a neat little play that took place in India. Super cool! It was donations only and free wine and popcorn that day although I am not sure if that is a consistent thing or not.Either way it was a nice addition to my first experience at the community theatre. I am excited about the upcoming production The Secret Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and hope they have a great turn out,I am going to try and make a special effort to be there for sure. The Sherlock Holmes play is starting tonight and will be going on till February 5 & 6th. Go support your local Texas playwrights and performers! read more

After making arrangements to catch a production of "the Decorator" this weekend, it occurred to me that I haven't looked up local theater's in town to see what other Yelper's have posted. Much to my surprise, the highly praised Overtime Theater wasn't listed on Yelp so I'm penning this review quickly for others to pen their thoughts on the performance space. I've been attending Overtime Theater performances (improve nights/original theater productions) since I moved to town and when they were located over on West Ave. They're now tucked away into the Blue Star Complex and I can say that it's a lot easier to visit, park your car and attend a performance. The space is very cozy... with about 35 or 40 seats. They put on incredible little productions for an incredible price. Make it a point to support them if you get a chance. read more

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The Overtime is a must visit spot for great entertainment! Love to visit when I am in San Antonio! Friendly folks and great shows!

I'd give it 5 stars for value. The play was excellent for $15. Very cute set, and cozy feel. Actors were surprisingly great! However, it's in a sketchy neighborhood and we nearly didn't even go inside because of how it looked when we pulled up. Very glad we went in. read more

We had a wonderful experience at the Overtime Theater seeing DOA 'a noir musical'. The venue is located in the Blue Star Art District near the King William neighborhood. This is a great little theater offering live performances in a small setting. The performers are dedicated to their art. The expression, "if you love your work, you'll never work a day in your life", they exemplify this expression. They are good. The setting is small, maybe a little crude, but very enjoyable with a donation bar and a fresh popcorn machine. The theater is three rows deep, seats about 40 people and is about 12 feet from the performance, it is like being in your living room with live actors, singers and musicians. We saw DOA 'a noir musical'. The music was written and performed by a San Antonio native, Jaime Ramirez and his band. It was a simple quartet, a jazz style, very good, in perfect balance with the singers. The singers were as good as the band. DOA is an interpretation of a dark 50's murder mystery film and written by Gillespie and Cassi. It was fun. read more

My husband and I came here for the first time on Friday to see a friend of ours perform and we had a fun experience. It's a very small theatre that seats 50-150 people depending on what the performance is. It's a very intimate setting where you really get an up close and personal feel of the performance. They do serve sodas and popcorn. Popcorn is free, while the sodas are from a vending machine. They serve beer for a donation of your choosing. The actors do not get paid for their time, so at the end of the night, you can donate if you wish for their performance. The only unfortunate thing is that this place is closing it's doors come next Monday. They're moving to a new location off of 410 and Bandera if I remember correctly. Seven card Stud is playing their final performance this Friday-Sunday and it's based on the life of the famous playwriter Tennessee Williams. Go check it out and help them close out a great venue! read more

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It makes me SO happy that a unique place like this exists in San Antonio. I absolutely adore this theater and the actors/directors/writers/performers that volunteer their time to this artistic endeavor. My first visit here was for the Overtime Cabaret, which takes place on the second to last Friday of every month at 10:30 pm and features a variety of music, dance, comedy sketches for only $5 admission fee! My second time here I enjoyed the play "Vapours" directed by Joseph Green, a supernatural thriller with brilliant cast (admission $10). On their website you can check out the show calendar, which features an improv group and several plays from a variety of genres including existential and dark comedy. There is no way you can go wrong by coming here. Ticket prices are cheap, popcorn is basically free but you can donate as much as you like towards the theater, and the night is filled with lots of laughs (or scares). This type of unique entertainment needs more recognition in the city. If you're tired of the same old movies/dinners/drinks scene on the weekends, GO HERE! I'll definitely be visiting again soon. read more

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San Antonio has theaters... But the Overtime has proven itself to be prolific and full of talent beyond the rest. Every Friday and Saturday night, improv follows the regularly scheduled shows... Of which there are many. It's impressive how many plays the Overtime is able to put on at a high level of quality, continuously churning out performances. San Antonio needs to know about the Overtime. read more

Love this little place!! We go on the weekends for the improv comedy. The comedians are hilarious! The place is small and the number of seats is limited but it's always a good time! read more

Loved this place! It was very cozy and quaint. I felt welcomed when I stepped in. The actors/actresses were great! It was like I was watching a T.V screen. I had a great time as and I definitely will be back! read more

Decided to try the reviewed 'Sat Night Improv' event. After following Bing directions I arrived at the Blue Star Brewery & .ummm? Also, I got misdirected from my place near the Airport and so the total mileage is around 20, it took me nearly AN HOUR to get to where the directions sent me. As well I even wrote out the directions. So here is what Bing says .... Get on I 10 East, get off of it at Exit 155A, turn right ( according to Bing you are on S Frio) which isn't Frio, go some way until Alamo, when there you should see the Overtime Theater. Well it isn't. And the street is Probant NOT Frio. As well there is a brewery there called Blue Star. UPDATE: It appears this theater used be at the same location as Blue Star Brewery. So Bing maps are just out of date. read more

Such a good find for San Antonio. This is the perfect alternative to your typical dinner and a movie combo. Skip the movie and come here. They do 1 - 2 hour shows that vary in style. I've seen one comedy show and one thriller, both of which were extremely entertaining. Tickets both times were VERY cheap, like less than 10 dollars. And considering you're watching live entertainment, that's an amazing deal. The venue itself is really humble, and you can tell that everyone there is working together to bring the customers a very pleasant experience from start to finish. One nice touch is the popcorn - it's served as a "pay however much you want" type thing, and is a nice way to tip the staff while getting something to eat in return. The actual rooms where the shows take place are very, very small. Its definitely an intimate setting, and you're feet away from the action on stage. It does seem to sell out at some point, so I would recommend stopping by earlier in the day and picking up the tickets, then maybe going to dinner and coming back with tickets in hand. There are no reserved seatings so definitely come at least 15 minutes before the show starts. The actors and actresses are so admirable. They all work really hard to put on a convincing performance, and considering that the venue is so small and humble, it's amazing that they are able to create the mood and atmosphere that they do. They are very good at what they do. Have fun! read more

I've been here three times and love this theater for its quality performances, its range of genres, and its communal atmosphere. It's not fancy; it's cozy and personable, and unlike most theaters, you can bring their beverages inside. They support local writers, artists, and the performing arts community. Currently they have a wall attributed to the homeless community - you can read their testimonials beside their portraits. It really is "a theater for the people," as their mission statement says. Make an evening of it and take advantage of the downtown area afterwards. read more