Business Details
26 Years
experience
Live Theater & Performing Arts Classes in Libertyville, IL
Improv Playhouse has been a cornerstone of performing arts education and entertainment since 2000. Our mission to entertain, educate, and elevate drives our comprehensive programs for adults and youth, including improvisation, musical theater, and acting classes. With a team of professional performers and educators, we deliver live theater productions, corporate team-building workshops, and community outreach initiatives. Our curriculum emphasizes personal growth, creativity, and technical skill development, preparing students for stage and screen opportunities. We serve Chicago-Land communities through school tours, summer camps, and public performances while offering tailored corporate solutions.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our award-winning programming and partnerships with local organizations. By blending artistic excellence with accessible education, we cultivate lifelong patrons of the arts. Our facilities in Libertyville host family-friendly and adult-oriented shows, fostering a vibrant cultural hub. We prioritize customer satisfaction through transparent communication and flexible booking options for groups and private events.
Services
Theater Performances
Acting Classes
Team Building
Event Entertainment
Summer Camps
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in performing arts education and entertainment
- Our professional instructors combine stage experience with educational expertise
- We provide customized corporate team-building programs with measurable outcomes
- We host year-round performances for family and adult audiences
- Our community outreach serves schools and underserved populations across Chicago-Land
Services
Theater Performances
Professional theatrical productions for diverse audiences featuring murder mystery dinners, radio dramas, and improv comedy. Our Libertyville venue hosts family-friendly and adult-oriented performances with dinner options and cash bars. Shows run seasonally with special events throughout the year.
Acting Classes
Comprehensive training programs for adults and youth covering improvisation, musical theater, stand-up comedy, and on-camera techniques. Our curriculum develops technical skills and stage presence through hands-on instruction from industry professionals with ongoing performance opportunities.
Team Building
Customized team development programs using improvisation principles to enhance workplace communication and collaboration. We deliver interactive sessions that improve soft skills, creativity, and team synergy for Fortune 500 companies and small businesses.
Event Entertainment
Full-service entertainment solutions for weddings, mitzvahs, and corporate events featuring DJs, photo booths, and live performances. Our production team coordinates customized packages with flexible booking options for private celebrations and special occasions.
Community Outreach
Traveling theater programs bringing STEAM-focused performances to schools and community centers. Our professional actors deliver curriculum-aligned shows with supplemental learning materials, serving Chicago-Land educational institutions and underserved populations through our 501c3 division.
Questions
What types of performances does Improv Playhouse offer?
We present murder mystery dinners, radio dramas, improv comedy shows, and stand-up nights for family and adult audiences at our Libertyville venue.
Do you offer acting classes for children?
Yes, we provide youth classes in improvisation, musical theater, and acting with age-appropriate instruction and performance opportunities.
Can I book a corporate team-building event?
We design customized workshops using improvisation techniques to improve workplace communication and collaboration for businesses of all sizes.
Are group discounts available for shows?
Groups of 6+ receive discounted tickets starting at $11 per person with pre-paid reservations required for all group bookings.
Do you provide community educational programs?
Our 501c3 division offers school tours with curriculum-aligned theatrical performances and learning materials for Chicago-Land educators.
Reviews (6)
Katharine M.
Jan 17, 2018
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After a long days work I go here and feel super energized afterwards. I can't tell you how much I laugh--classes here rock. The improv games and forms you learn are so much fun! Plus you get to meet people you'd otherwise never get to meet. Also it feels like the classes are not only entertaining but also challenging in a really good way. It's like personal growth in a super warm and fuzzy package.
The adage no pain no gain don't apply here as the teachers make it a fun place to explore and come our of your shell all while having a great time. It's really awesome that we have access to such high caliber classes without having to go into the city. I have had classes with Chris, David, and my current instructor is Jayson. All have been a blast. I can't stop taking classes here- never disappointed!
The adage no pain no gain don't apply here as the teachers make it a fun place to explore and come our of your shell all while having a great time. It's really awesome that we have access to such high caliber classes without having to go into the city. I have had classes with Chris, David, and my current instructor is Jayson. All have been a blast. I can't stop taking classes here- never disappointed!
Amy C.
Jan 08, 2018
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I love that it's BYOB! I visited for my first time this past Saturday evening at 9pm and i had a great time. It was not my first improv show, but it was one of my favorites.
Marshall K.
Nov 12, 2016
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I was very dissatisfied and disappointed with the lack of professionalism of this company during and after our event. The entertainment was fine. The process of working with those involved was not. Think twice about using this company for your parties. It is just not worth it.
Lana K.
Aug 17, 2016
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We went for a first time last Saturday. Everybody loves it: my 13-year teenager, my nerdy husband, and an outgoing I. This is a great stress reliever and fun. There is a lot of personal involvement. My son loved it so much, that we are plan to go more often. Thank you!
Todd L.
Apr 25, 2015
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Great little place with a personal involvement in the improv! Loved it! You can BYOB and is best with a group of friends that live audience participation.
Bailey S.
Sep 07, 2014
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My boyfriend and I went with two other friends to see the group Battlefield Smurf. We had attended the "mature show" which it was not, or at least not what we've been used to at other clubs. There was maybe 2-3 dirty jokes told in the entire 1.25 hour performance. The rest was a bunch of jokes about Canada and were probably 6 scenes solely dedicated to Canada jabs. The group was meh. The times our group participated/bantered with each other got the most laughs out of the show. They also had a large span of scenes where they didn't ask for any audience participation, which was strange. Will have to go back because with the nature of improv not all shows are perfect.
