2023
BIG BLUE DOOR @CARDINAL POINT
Big Blue Door premiers its first performance teams since 2020!
Cardinal Point Winery
Saturday, June 17th
Show time 7pm
$10 Cash!

FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV
Selected first Fridays at McGuffey Art Center feature new art openings downstairs at 530pm and improv upstairs at 7pm. The art is free; the improv will set you back $5!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Friday, July 7th
$5 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR @CARDINAL POINT
Big Blue Door 2023 summer performance teams!
Cardinal Point Winery
Saturday, July 29th
Show time 7pm
$10 Cash!

FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV
Selected first Fridays at McGuffey Art Center feature new art openings downstairs at 530pm and improv upstairs at 7pm. The art is free; the improv will set you back $5!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Friday, August 4th
$5 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR @CARDINAL POINT
Big Blue Door 2023 summer performance teams!
Cardinal Point Winery
Saturday, August 19th
Show time 7pm
$10 Cash!
For info on upcoming shows email info@bigbluedoor.org!

PREVIOUS SHOWS:
2023

FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV 3 CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s spring Improv 3 courses share the fun!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, June 2nd
7pm-815pm
FREE!

TELLING TRUE STORIES CLASS SHOWCASE
As part of First Fridays at McGuffey Art Center graduates of Big Blue Door’s Telling True Stories course share the fun!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, June 2nd
6pm
Free!

3 x IMPROV CLASS SHOWCASES
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s winter improv courses share the fun! Shows at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Sunday 3/26
2pm, 3pm, & 4pm
Free!
2022

TELLING TRUE STORIES CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Telling True Stories course share the fun!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Saturday 12/17
2pm
Free!

IMPROV I CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s fall Improv I courses share the fun!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Sunday, Dec 11th
2pm
Free!
We request that all audience members wear masks!

IMPROV I CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s September Improv I course share the fun!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
TBA
Free!

FIRST FRIDAY DOUBLE IMPROV II CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s fall Improv 2 courses share the fun!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, November 4th
7pm-815pm
FREE!
We request that all audience members wear masks!

SUMMER STORY SATURDAYS
Big Blue Door’s storytellers share true tales inspired by the theme of ‘For the Ages’!
Saturday, August 20th
6pm-7:30pm
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville Rd, Afton
$5-10 Cash suggested donation

IMPROV I CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s summer Improv I courses share the fun!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Sunday, August 14th
4pm
Free!

SUMMER STORY SATURDAYS
Big Blue Door’s storytellers share true tales inspired by the theme of ‘Passages’!
Saturday, July 16th
6pm-7:30pm
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville Rd, Afton
$5-10 Cash suggested donation

SUMMER STORY SATURDAYS
Big Blue Door’s storytellers share true tales inspired by the theme of ‘Camp’!
Saturday, June 18th
6pm-7:30pm
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville Rd, Afton
$5-10 Cash suggested donation

SPRING STORY SATURDAY
Big Blue Door’s storytellers share true tales inspired by the theme of ‘Bodies’!
Saturday, May 21st
6pm-7:30pm
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville Rd, Afton
$8 Cash suggested donation

SPRING STORY SATURDAY
Big Blue Door’s storytellers share true tales inspired by the theme of ‘Love and Marriage’!
Saturday, April 16th
6pm-7:30pm
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville Rd, Afton
$8 Cash suggested donation

FIRST FRIDAY STORIES
Big Blue Door’s veteran storytellers share true tales inspired by the theme of ‘Fools.’
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, April 1st
7pm-815pm
$5 suggested donation!

TELLING TRUE STORIES 2 CLASS SHOWCASE
Students of Big Blue Door’s advanced storytelling class share a collection of tales, funny, moving, and strange!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Sunday, Feb 20th
3pm
Free!
2021

THE WALL
Join Big Blue Door performers at the Community Chalkboard on the downtown mall to read bits of famous speeches to win knickknacks and treats. Produced as part of The Bridge’s week of rededication events for the wall.
Community Chalkboard on the Downtown Mall
Tuesday, 9/14
6-7pm
Free!

SUMMER FALL STORY SATURDAY
Join Big Blue Door’s under the breezy awning of Cardinal Point Winery for a special, back-by-popular demand collection of true stories by veteran Big Blue Door storytellers inspired by the theme of ‘Bare Necessities.’
Saturday, October 2nd
5:30pm-7pm
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville Rd, Afton
Pay What You Will!

SUMMER STORY SATURDAYS
Join Big Blue Door’s under the breezy awning of Cardinal Point Winery for a collection of true stories by veteran Big Blue Door storytellers inspired by the theme of ‘Escape.’
Cardinal Point Winery
Saturday, August 28th
Show time 5:30pm
Pay What You Will!

SUMMER STORY SATURDAYS
Join Big Blue Door’s under the breezy awning of Cardinal Point Winery for a collection of true stories by veteran Big Blue Door storytellers inspired by the theme of ‘Misunderstandings’
Cardinal Point Winery
Saturday, July 24th
Show time 5:30pm
Pay What You Will!

SUMMER STORY SATURDAYS
Join Big Blue Door’s under the breezy awning of Cardinal Point Winery for a collection of true stories by veteran Big Blue Door storytellers inspired by the theme of ‘Changes’
Cardinal Point Winery
Saturday, June 28th
Show time 5:30pm
Pay What You Will!
2020
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Join Big Blue Door for the final performance of our winter teams!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, March 21st
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
TRIPLE IMPROV CLASS SHOWCASE
Join Big Blue Door for our final winter show. It’s our Triple Class Showcase featuring three classes performing improv just for you in our upstairs studio! FREE!
- 4pm Sunday Afternoon Improv I Class Showcase
- 445 Tuesday Evening Improv I Class Showcase
- 515 Improv 3 Class Showcase
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Saturday, March 28th
4-6pm
Free!
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV
Join Big Blue Door’s winter performance group in our upstairs studio! With the Administration!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, March 6th
7pm-830pm
$10 Cash!
BBD at BAC!
Join Big Blue Door’s winter performance groups for a special Sunday show at Belmont Arts Collaborative! With a special edition of The Administration! And more!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Sunday, February 23rd!
$10
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Join Big Blue Door for our winter 2020 teams at The Bridge! Plus The Administration!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, Feb 15th
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV
The premiere of Big Blue Door’s winter 2020 run featuring new teams, Shrewd Echidna and Tween Cartel!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, February 7th
7pm-830pm
$10 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Join Big Blue Door for a special presentation at The Bridge with the return of Feminine Hijinks plus a special nostalgia edition of The Administration! Hosted by Nauder Namaky.
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, Jan 18th
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR at PVCC
Feminine Hijinks comes to PVCC and brings along a special longform improv introductory workshop with Big blue Door co-director Joel Jones!
Maxwell Black Box Theatre
V. Earl Dickinson Building
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Friday Jan 10th
6-8pm
FREE!
2019
IMPROV 2 CLASS SHOWCASE
Big Blue Door’s final spring show. It’s our free Improv 2 class showcase at 2pm in Big Blue Door’s upstairs studio!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Sunday, Nov 17th
Time TBD
Free!
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Join Big Blue Door for the very special return of Feminine Hijinks for a very special performance at The Bridge! With The Administration opening!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, Nov 16th
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
BBD at BAC!
The final performance of Big Blue Door’s fall improv ensembles Mrs Stevens’ Basement and Janky Scamps! Plus The Administration!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Saturay, October 26th
$10
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Join Big Blue Door for the premiere of our fall performance ensembles at The Bridge!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, Oct 19th
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR at CARDINAL POINT
Big Blue Door’s fall improv groups Mrs Stevens’ Basement and Janky Scamps, plus The Administration, in an early evening show!
Cardinal Point Winery
Saturday, Oct 12th
Show time 6:30pm
$10 Cash!
TELLING TRUE STORIES SHOWCASE
Big Blue Door’s Telling True Stories graduates share stories!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Saturday, October 5th
1pm
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV
Big Blue Door’s fall improv performance groups Mrs Stevens’ Basement and Janky Scamps! Plus The Administration!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, October 4th
7pm-830pm
$10 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Join Big Blue Door for the premiere of our fall performance ensembles at The Bridge!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, September 21st
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Big Blue Door’s Goodbye Summer Reunion Show featuring our summer performers back for one last hurrah!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, August 17th
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
IMPROV CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 1 course perform just for you!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Saturday, August 17th
Free!
Show starts at 4pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR at CARDINAL POINT
The final show of Big Blue Door’s summer performance groups, Hula Pants and Snuffy the Fire Squirrel!
Cardinal Point Winery
Friday, July 26th
Show time 7:30pm
$10 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Big Blue Door’s summer performance groups Hula Pants and Snuffy the Fire Squirrel come to the Bridge PAI!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, July 20th
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
BBD at BAC!
Declare your independence from run-of-the-mill comedy with Big Blue Door’s special summer show at the Belmont Arts Collaborative!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Friday, July 5th
$10
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR at CARDINAL POINT
The grand premiere of Big Blue Door’s summer performance groups Hula Pants and Snuffy the Fire Squirrel!
Cardinal Point Winery
Friday, June 28th
Show time 7:30pm
$10 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Big Blue Door comes to the Bridge PAI with a special one-night-only reprise of OK Stupid hosted by Nauder Namaky and Rachel Showalter!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, June 13th
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
IMPROV 2 CLASS SHOWCASE
Big Blue Door’s final spring show. It’s our free Improv 2 class showcase at 2pm in Big Blue Door’s upstairs studio!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Saturday, June 8th
2pm
Free!
BIG BLUE DOOR at CARDINAL POINT
Final performance of Big Blue Door’s spring performance groups Tornado Warning and Boho Baby! In a brand-new venue! Plus The Administration!
Cardinal Point Winery
Friday, May 24th
Show time 7:30pm
$10 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Big Blue Door’s spring performance groups Tornado Warning and Boho Baby! Plus The Administration!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, May 18th
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV
The premiere of Big Blue Door’s spring performance groups Tornado Warning and Boho Baby! Plus The Administration!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, May 3rd
7pm-830pm
$5 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Members of Big Blue Door’s spring performance groups join together for special show!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, April 20th
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR at THE BRIDGE
Special spring pop-up show at The Bridge hosted by Nauder Namaky and Jessie Conover
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, April 13th
Show starts at 8pm!
$10 Cash!
TRIPLE CLASS SHOWCASE
Big Blue Door’s winter classes present a marathon showcase of Telling True Stories at 1:30pm, Improv I at 3pm, and Improv III at 4pm in Big Blue Door’s upstairs studio!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Sunday, March 24th
Free!
Stories at 1:30pm
Improv at 3pm
FINAL WINTER TEAM PERFORMANCE!
Big Blue Door winter performance groups Feminine Hijinks, Just Cause, and The Administration welcome you to their final show at the Belmont Arts Collaborative!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Friday, March 22nd
$10
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT THE BRIDGE
Big Blue Door winter performance groups Feminine Hijinks, Just Cause, and The Administration perform at The Bridge!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, March 16th
8pm-10pm
$10 Cash
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV
Featuring Big Blue Door winter performance groups Feminine Hijinks, Just Cause, and The Administration in Big Blue Door’s home studio!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, March 1st
7pm-830pm
$10 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT THE BRIDGE
Big Blue Door winter performance groups Feminine Hijinks, Just Cause, and The Administration perform at The Bridge!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, Feb 16th
8pm-10pm
$10 Cash
WINTER TEAM PREMIERE!
Big Blue Door winter performance groups Feminine Hijinks, Just Cause, and The Administration kick off their winter run at the Belmont Arts Collaborative!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Saturday, Feb 2nd
$10
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT THE BRIDGE
Hosts Nauder Namaky & Jessie Conover present a collection of Charlottesville’s best longform improv comedy. With stories by Joel Jones
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, Jan 19th
8pm-10pm
$10 Cash
2018
IMPROV CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 1 course perform just for you!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Sunday, Nov 18th
Free!
Show starts at 430pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT THE BRIDGE
Host Nauder Namaky presents final autumn Bridge show with opening act, Product Placement!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, Nov 17th
8pm-10pm
$10 Cash
FALL FUN AT FOUR IMPROV MATINEE
Special early show with Latte Farm, Product Placement, and The Administration!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Saturday, Nov 10th
4pm-530pm
$5 Cash!
IMPROV CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 2 course perform just for you!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Sunday, Nov 4th
Free!
Show starts at 4pm!
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV
Featuring Big Blue Door’s fall performance ensembles, Latte Farm and Product Placement, plus The Administration!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, Nov 2nd
7pm-830pm
$5 Cash!
BIG FALL SHOW!
Big Blue Door fall performance groups come to the Belmont Arts Collaborative!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Saturday, Oct 27th
$5
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT THE BRIDGE
Hosts Jessie Conover and Nauder Namaky present a changing monthly show!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, Oct 20th
8pm-10pm
$10 Cash
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV
Featuring the debut of Big Blue Door’s fall performance ensembles!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, Oct 5th
7pm-830pm
$5 Cash!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT THE BRIDGE
Hosts Jessie Conover and Nauder Namaky kick of Big Blue Door’s seventh season with a night of great improv comedy!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, Sept 15th
8pm-10pm
$10 Cash
ARTIST DEMO DAY
McGuffey Art Centers features Big Blue Door demonstrating how a show is rehearsed and performed.
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Saturday, Sept 15th
Free!
Show 12-2pm!
FINAL SUMMER SHOW!
Join Big Blue Door as we return to Belmont Arts Collaborative with our final summer show of the year!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Saturday, Aug 4th
$5
Show starts at 8pm!
IMPROV I CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 1 course perform just for you!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Saturday, August 4th
Free!
Show starts at 5pm!
BBD AT BAC: IMPROV AT BELMONT ARTS COLLABORATIVE!
Join Big Blue Door as we return to Belmont Arts Collaborative with our summer performance groups!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Thursday, July 19th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
SPECIAL SUMMER MATINEE
Special early show to start your summer night right!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Saturday, July 14th
5pm-630pm
$5 Cash!
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV
Featuring the debut of Big Blue Door’s summer performance ensembles!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, July 6th
7pm-830pm
$5 Cash!
FIRE & SMOKE
Big Blue Door improvisers perform with The Fire Tigers!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, June 30th!
$10
Show starts at 8pm!
AN EVENING OF IMPROV
Big Blue Door doesn’t have any shows scheduled for most of June but our friend Larry Goldstein is producing an improv festival of sorts that will include veteran ensemble Feminine Hijinks. It’s called ‘An Evening of Improv,” at Belmonts Arts Collaborative. Other acts include Hamner Improv Theatre and Playback Theater.
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Wednesday, June 6th
7pm-9pm!
IMPROV III GRADUATION SHOWCASE!
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s latest Improv III: The Harold course perform just for you!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Saturday, June 2nd!
Free!
Show starts at 5pm!
THE LIVING ROOM + DISH
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Saturday, May 19th!
$10
Show starts at 8pm!
IMPROV I CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 1 course perform just for you!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Saturday, May 12th
Free!
Show starts at 5pm!
THE LIVING ROOM
Eight veteran Big Blue Door improvisers invite you into their longform improv comedy show of stories and scenes!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Thursdays, May 10th
7pm!
$5 Cash!
THE LIVING ROOM
Eight veteran Big Blue Door improvisers invite you into their longform improv comedy show of stories and scenes!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Thursdays, May 3rd
7pm
$5 Cash!
THE LIVING ROOM
Eight veteran Big Blue Door improvisers invite you into their longform improv comedy show of stories and scenes!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Thursdays, April 26th
7pm
$5 Cash!
THE ADMINISTRATION at STUDIO IX
Big Blue Door trio Nauder Namaky, Brian Weisbrod, and Joel Jones plus guests bring longform improv comedy to Studio Ix for the first time!
Studio Ix
969 2nd St SE
Saturday, April 21st
8pm
$10
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV: FEMININE HIJINKS & BUNCH!
The first Friday of April will feature the final performance by Big Blue Door’s winter teams Feminine Hijinks and Bunch! Plus The Administration!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, April 6th
7pm Show
$5 Cash
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s latest Improv II: Cuts & Callbacks course share a performance form called living room plus a montage!
IMPROV II GRADUATION SHOWCASE!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Sunday, March 25th!
Free!
Show starts at 4pm!
BBD AT BAC: IMPROV AT BELMONT ARTS COLLABORATIVE!
Join Big Blue Door as we return to Belmont Arts Collaborative with our winter performance groups, Feminine Hijinks & Bunch, plus The Administration!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Saturday, March 24th
$5
Show starts at 8pm!
TELLING TRUE STORIES GRADUATION SHOWCASE!
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Telling True Stories course share some amazing stories!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Sunday, March 18th!
Free!
Show starts at 4pm!
FEMINNE HIJINKS for WOMEN’S HISTORY
Big Blue Door’s all-female improv ensemble Feminine Hijinks perform as part of Women’s History month at The Bridge!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Friday, March 16th!
Show starts at 7pm!
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV: FEMININE HIJINKS & BUNCH!
The first Friday of March will feature Big Blue Door’s winter performance teams Feminine Hijinks and Bunch! Plus The Administration!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, March 2nd
$5 Cash
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR IMPROV NIGHT FAREWELL PERFORMANCE!
For 3+ years Big Blue Door’s signature show has been our monthly improv show on the third Thursday of every month at Cville Coffee. Join us for our farewell show!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, Feb 15th!
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
OK STUPID VALENTINE SHOW
Brian, Nauder, & friends bring back their hilarious yearly exploration of romantic failure to make you feel better about your life! This is an annual Charlottesville favorite from great performers who want to be your funny valentine!
The Bridge PAI
209 Monticello Rd
Friday, Feb 9th!
$10
Show starts at 8pm!
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV: FEMININE HIJINKS & BUNCH!
The first Friday of February will feature the premiere of Big Blue Door’s winter performance run with the return of Feminine Hijinks plus new group Bunch!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Friday, February 2nd
$5 Cash
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. Our first show of 2018 features the return of Dish!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, January 18th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
2017
BIG BLUE DOOR IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. Our December show features a special holiday edition of Dish!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, December 21st
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
IMPROV I CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 1 course perform just for you!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Sunday, Dec 10th
Free!
Show starts at 4:30pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. November features the final performances of our fall improv ensembles Feminine Hijinks & Suburban Dictionary!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, November 16th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
DOUBLE CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 1 and Improv 2 courses perform just for you!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 2nd St NW
Saturday, Nov 4th
Free!
Show starts at 5pm!
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV: FEMININE HIJINKS & SUBURBAN DICTIONARY
The first Friday of November will feature performance by fall improv ensembles Feminine Hijinks & Suburban Dictionary
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Friday, November 3rd
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. October features fall improv ensembles Feminine Hijinks & Suburban Dictionary!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, October 19th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV: FEMININE HIJINKS & SUBURBAN DICTIONARY
The first Friday of October will feature performance by fall improv ensembles Feminine Hijinks & Suburban Dictionary
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Friday, October 6th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
TELLING TRUE STORIES CLASS SHOWCASE
Check out this free storytelling showcase from Big Blue Door’s True Stories class!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Saturday, Sept 30th
Free!
Show starts at 5pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. September features the premiere of Big Blue Door’s fall performance ensembles!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, September 21st
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
DISH!
A pick-up assembly of Charlottesville’s best and funniest improvisers share the dirt and give you a chance to do the same. Bring your personal complaints, confessions, and revelations!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Thursday, Sept 14th
$6
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups at Cville Coffee. August features Big Blue Door’s last summer show, with a pick up group of Big Blue Door newcomers and veterans!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, August 17th
$8
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR STORIES CONFIDENTIAL: SUMMERTIME
Veterans of Big Blue Door shows and classes share true stories inspired by the theme of ‘Summertime’
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Thursday, Aug 10th
$8
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT BAC
Big Blue Door’s summer performance groups Dancing Pilots and Compact Fun perform at at our awesome new digs.
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Thursday, August 3rd
$8
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups at Cville Coffee. July features Big Blue Door’s summer improv ensembles Dancing Pilots and Compact Fun.
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, July 20th
$8
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR STORIES CONFIDENTIAL: INSULT TO INJURY
Veterans of Big Blue Door shows and classes share true stories inspired by the theme of ‘Insult to Injury’
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Thursday, July 13th
$8
Show starts at 8pm!
IMPROV AT BAC
Big Blue Door’s summer performance groups Dancing Pilots and Compact Fun perform at at our awesome new digs.
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Thursday, July 6th
$8
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT THE FRONT PORCH
Big Blue Door visits the Front Porch, Charlottesville’s awesome roots music school on Water Street for the final time (at least for awhile) with Big Blue Door’s summer harold teams.
The Front Porch
221 E Water Street
Saturday, June 24th
$5 each or $8 for two
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR FIRE & SMOKE
Spoken word meets improvised scene as five of Big Blue Door’s improvisers riff off five area poets. Hosted by the Fire Tigers!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Thursday, June 22nd
$8
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. June’s improv night features the premiere of Big Blue Door’s summer improv ensembles.
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, June 15th
$7!
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR STORIES CONFIDENTIAL: SHOCK OF THE NEW
Veterans of Big Blue Door shows and classes share true stories inspired by the theme of ‘Shock of the New’
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Thursday, June 8th
$8
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT BAC
Colorblind Astronauts and Lemon Cello perform for their final time, which is also the first time for Big Blue Door at Belmont Arts Collaborative. Plus special guests, the Big Blue Door Master Class!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Thursday, June 1st
$8
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT THE FRONT PORCH
On the fourth Saturdays of every month from January till June Big Blue Door visits the Front Porch, Charlottesville’s awesome roots music school on Water Street. April will feature Big Blue Door’s spring harold teams, Lemon Cello & Colorblind Astronauts.
The Front Porch
221 E Water Street
Saturday, May 27h
$7
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. April’s improv night features Big Blue Door’s spring performance ensembles, Lemon Cello & Colorblind Astronauts!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, May 18th
$7!
Show starts at 7pm!
DOUBLE CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 2 and Telling True Stories courses perform just for you!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Saturday, May 13th
Free!
Show starts at 3pm!
TRIPLE IMPROV MATINEE
Big Blue Door’s spring improv ensembles Lemon Cello and Colorblind Astronauts and joined by Big Blue Door’s instructors performing together as The Administration.
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Saturday, May 6th
$5
Show starts at 5pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT THE FRONT PORCH
On the fourth Saturdays of every month from January till June Big Blue Door visits the Front Porch, Charlottesville’s awesome roots music school on Water Street. April will feature Big Blue Door’s spring harold teams, Lemon Cello & Colorblind Astronauts.
The Front Porch
221 E Water Street
Saturday, April 22nd
$7
Show starts at 5pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. April’s improv night features the debut of Big Blue Door’s spring performance ensembles!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, April 20th
$7!
Show starts at 7pm!
THE EXPERIENCE at THE FRONT PORCH
On the fourth Saturdays of every month from January till June Big Blue Door visits the Front Porch, Charlottesville’s awesome roots music school on Water Street. March will feature The Experience, a raw, real, and hilarious mixture of true stories and improv comedy like nothing Charlottesville has experienced before!
The Front Porch
221 E Water Street
Saturday, March 25th
$10
Show starts at 8pm!
IMPROV CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv I course perform just for you!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Saturday, March 18th
Free!
Show starts at 5pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. February’s improv night features Big Blue Door’s winter harold teams, Mr Mammals & Half-Price Candy.
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, March 16th
$5!
Show starts at 7pm!
530 SHOW with THE EXPERIENCE
Featuring true stories and great comedy improv with Nauder Namaky, Brian Weisbrod, Larry Goldstein, Deborah Arenstein, and Finn Mehigan plus guest storytellers Ryan & Melissa Wender!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Saturday, March 4th
Show starts at 530pm!
TELLING TRUE STORIES II SHOWCASE
Check out this free true stories showcase from Big Blue Door’s current advanced class!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Saturday, March 4th
Free!
Show starts at 430pm!
FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV: MR MAMMALS & HALF-PRICE CANDY
The first Friday of March will feature performance by our winter Harold groups, Mr Mammals & Half-Price Candy.
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Friday, March 3rd
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
430 SHOW with THE EXPERIENCE
Featuring true stories and great comedy improv with Nauder Namaky, Brian Weisbrod, Larry Goldstein, Deborah Arenstein, and Finn Mehigan plus guest storytellers BK Marcus and Susan Gorman! PLUS coffee and a cookie!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Sunday, Feb 26th
Show starts at 430pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR AT THE FRONT PORCH
On the fourth Saturdays of every month from January till June Big Blue Door visits the Front Porch, Charlottesville’s awesome roots music school on Water Street. February will feature Big Blue Door’s winter harold teams, Mr Mammals & Half-Price Candy.
The Front Porch
221 E Water Street
Saturday, Feb 25th
$10
Show starts at 8pm!
TELLING TRUE STORIES II SHOWCASE
Check out this free true stories showcase from Big Blue Door’s current advanced class!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Saturday, Feb 18th
Free!
Show starts at 5pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. February’s improv night features Big Blue Door’s winter harold teams, Mr Mammals & Half-Price Candy.
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, Feb 16th
$5!
Show starts at 7pm!
FIRST FRIDAYS: MR MAMMALS & HALF-PRICE CANDY PREMIERE
The first Friday of February will feature the first performance by our winter Harold groups, Mr Mammals & Half-Price Candy.
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Friday, Feb 3rd
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
THE EXPERIENCE at THE FRONT PORCH
On the fourth Saturdays of every month from January till June Big Blue Door visits the Front Porch, Charlottesville’s awesome roots music school on Water Street. January will feature The Experience, a raw, real, and hilarious mixture of true stories and improv comedy like nothing Charlottesville has experienced before!
The Front Porch
221 E Water Street
Saturday, Jan 28th
$10
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. January’s improv night features a preview performance of Big Blue Door’s new winter show, The Experience
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, Jan 19th
$5!
Show starts at 7pm!
2016
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups. December’s improv night features a one-night only combination of Big Blue Door improv veterans and newcomers!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, Dec 15th
$5!
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with an ever-changing roster of styles and groups.
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, Nov 17th
$5!
Show starts at 7pm!
DOUBLE IMPROV CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv I and Improv III courses perform just for you!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Friday, Nov 5th
Free!
Show starts at 5pm!
FIRST FRIDAYS: THE BITTER END & DRIVER’S ED
Selected first Fridays at McGuffey Art Center feature new art openings downstairs at 530pm and improv upstairs at 7pm. The art is free; the improv will set you back $5!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Friday, Nov 4th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
DRIVER’S ED & THE BITTER END
DMR Adventures
1117 East Market St
Saturday, Oct 15th
$5 cash at the door
Show starts at 8pm!
FIRST FRIDAYS: THE BITTER END & DRIVER’S ED
The first Friday of October will feature improv groups, The Bitter End & Driver’s Ed
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Friday, Oct 7th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BBD AT DMR ADVENTURES
1117 East Market St
(Directions)
Saturday, Oct 1st
$5 cash at the door
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with en ever-changing roster of styles and groups. September’s Improv Night features a full show by Big Blue Door teaching trio, The Administration!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, September 15th
$5!
Show starts at 7pm!
FIRST FRIDAYS: THE ADMINISTRATION
The first Friday of September will feature improv trio, The Administration.
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
201 South St
Friday, Sept 2nd
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with en ever-changing roster of styles and groups. August’s Improv Night features a full show by Big Blue Door teaching trio, The Administration!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, August 18th
$5!
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 2 and Telling True Stories share the fun!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Saturday, July 23rd
Free!
Showtime 5pm
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with en ever-changing roster of styles and groups. July’s Improv Night features the final performance of our summer ensembles The Bitter End and The Administration!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, July 21st
$5!
Show starts at 7pm!
SPECIAL SUMMER SPECTACULAR SATURDAY EDITION IMPROV NIGHT
The Bitter End and The Administration present a Special Summer Spectacular Saturday edition of Improv Night!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Saturday, July 16th
$5!
Show starts at 7pm!
FIRST FRIDAYS: THE BITTER END & THE ADMINISTRATION
The first Friday of July will feature our summer performance groups The Bitter End & The Administration
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Friday, July 1st
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR2DOOR
Big Blue Door’s summer ensembles hit the road to bring the Harold to Mudhouse in Crozet or a special free performance!
Mudhouse in Crozet
Saturday, June 25th
Free!
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with en ever-changing roster of styles and groups. June’s Improv Night features the premiere of our summer performance ensembles!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, June 16th
$5!
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with en ever-changing roster of styles and groups. May’s Improv Night features two awesome graduate ensembles presenting their class showcase!
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, May 19th
Free!
Show starts at 7pm!
THE ECHO
Final show of spring performance with The Echo and Short Term Analysis!
DMR Adventures
1117 East Market St
Sunday, May 15th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 1 share the fun!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Saturday, May 7th
Free!
Showtime 4pm
FIRST FRIDAYS: THE ECHO & SHORT TERM ANALYSIS
The first Friday of May will feature our spring performance groups The Echo and Short Term Analysis!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Friday, May 6th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with en ever-changing roster of styles and groups. April’s Improv Night features the debut of our spring performance series The Echo plus a special preview of Short Term Analysis.
C’ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
Thursday, April 21st
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
FIRST FRIDAYS: APRIL FOOL’S TRUE OR FALSE SHOW
Celebrate April Fool’s with a special one-time-only performance of the True or False Show!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Friday, April 1st
$5
Show starts at 730pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with en ever-changing roster of styles and groups. March is a special St Patty’s Improv Night featuing OK Stupid plus two Improv 2 class showcases!
C’ville Coffee
Thursday, March 17h!
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
HELIX & SLEEPOVER
Big Blue Door’s final winter improv performance with Sleepover and The Helix in our revamped studio!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Saturday, March 5th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
HELIX & SLEEPOVER
Check out Big Blue Door’s winter improv run with Sleepover and The Helix in our revamped studio!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Saturday, February 27th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
HELIX & SLEEPOVER
Check out Big Blue Door’s winter improv run with Sleepover and The Helix in our revamped studio!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Saturday, February 20th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with en ever-changing roster of styles and groups. February Improv Night features Sleepover and The Helix!
C’ville Coffee
Thursday, February 18th!
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BE MY STUPID VALENTINE
OK Stupid presents their very special valentine show. Show creators Nauder Namaky and Brian Weisbrod are joined by guests Max Hoecker and Joel Jones!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Sunday, February 14th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
FIRST FRIDAYS DEBUT: HELIX & SLEEPOVER
The first Friday of February will feature the grand premiere of two new longform styles in Charlottesville: Sleepover and The Helix!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Friday, February 5th
$5
Show starts at 730pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR STORIES CONFIDENTIAL
Veterans of Big Blue Door Jams and Slams have been getting together to swap stories weekly since early December. On the final Thursday of January they present some of their favorites.
Studio Ix
Thursday, January 28th
Free
Showtime 7pm
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv with en ever-changing roster of styles and groups. January Improv Night features OK Stupid hosting preview performances of Sleepover and The Helix!
C’ville Coffee
Thursday, January, 21st
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
2015 SHOWS:
BIG BLUE DOOR CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 1 share the fun!
McGuffey Art Center
Sunday, December 13th
Free!
Showtime 2pm
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv. December Improv Night features a special holiday presentation of OK Stupid with Brian Weisbrod, Nauder Namaky, and guests!
C’ville Coffee
Thursday, December 17th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door creates hilarious longform improv. November Improv Night features the final show of our fall performance ensembles Catawampus and Dance Monkey!
C’ville Coffee
Thursday, November 19th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR CLASS SHOWCASE
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s Improv 1 share the fun!
McGuffey Art Center
Studio #20
Thursday, November 10th
Free!
Showtime 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR 2 DOOR
New Big Blue Door fall performance teams bring the Harold to Crozet Mudhouse!
Mudhouse in Crozet!
Saturday, Nov 7th
Free!
Showtime 7pm
BIG BLUE DOOR 2 DOOR
Big Blue Door’s fall performance groups hit the road to present a free 90-minute matinee show at Albemarle Cider Works!
October 24th
FREE
Show starts at 1pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR JAM: LEARNING CURVES
The Big Blue Door Jam presents true stories inspired by the theme of ‘Learning Curves’
Milli Joe
Thursday October 22nd
$5
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: HAROLD NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month Big Blue Door brings hilarious long from improv to Cville Coffee
Thursday, October 15th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: FIRST FRIDAYS
New Big Blue Door fall performance teams present a special First Fridays performance.
McGuffey Art Center
Studio #20
Friday, October 2nd
Showtime 7pm
BIG BLUE DOOR: HAROLD NIGHT
New Big Blue Door fall performance teams debut. Hosted by OK Stupid.
C’ville Coffee
Thursday, September 17th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
OKSTUPID
Big Blue Door veterans Brian Weisbrod and Nauder Namaky plus guests Max Hoecker and Joel Jones turn everyone’s miserable love lives into great improv comedy.
McGuffey Art Center
Studio #20
Friday, September 4th
$5
Showtime 730pm
DOUBLE IMPROV SHOW
Graduates of Big Blue Door’s summer Improv 3 course present the Harold, plus OK Stupid deconstructs bad love with hilarious improv comedy.
Speak Language Center
Saturday, August 29th
$5
Showtime 7pm
OKSTUPID
Big Blue Door veterans Brian Weisbrod and Nauder Namaky and their guests turn everyone’s miserable love lives into great improv comedy.
Cville Coffee
Thursday, August 20th
$5
Showtime 7pm
BIG BLUE DOOR JAM: MILESTONES
Celebrate Big Blue Door’s third anniversary with a return of the Big Blue Door Jam presenting true stories inspired by the theme of ‘Milestones.’
Rapture
Thursday August 13th
$5
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: FINAL SUMMER HAROLD
The last show of Big Blue Door’s summer harold run is the first official show as renting members of Studio 20 at McGuffey Art Center. Big Blue Door summer improv groups Plan A and Mogli Mogli de Brogli join together to perform the Harold and a Montage.
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 20
Saturday, August 1st
$5
Showtime 8pm
BIG BLUE DOOR: HAROLD NIGHT COMES TO CROZET
Big Blue Door summer improv teams Plan A and Mogli Mogli de Brogli present two Harolds, a Montage, and more, inspired by audience suggestions.
Mudhouse in Crozet
Saturday, July 25th
1-hour show starts 730pm
BIG BLUE DOOR: HAROLD NIGHT
Big Blue Door summer improv teams Plan A and Mogli Mogli de Brogli present two Harolds, a Montage, and more, inspired by audience suggestions.
C’ville Coffee
Thursday, July 16th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: HAROLD NIGHT
Big Blue Door unveils the teams for the upcoming Summer Harold Run. Performers present two Harolds, a Montage, and more, inspired by audience suggestions.
C’ville Coffee
Thursday, June 18th
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: SUMMER HAROLD RUN PREVIEW
This show is a preview for Big Blue Door’s upcoming Summer Harold Run, as performers before they have formed the summer teams, present two Harolds, a Montage, and more, inspired by audience suggestions.
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 11
Saturday, June 13tth
$5
Show starts at 8pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR: IMPROV NIGHT!
Big Blue Door resident ensemble, The Placeholders, presents a night of improv featuring the monoscene, harold, and montage.
C’ville Coffee
Thursday, May 21st
$5
Show starts at 7pm!
BIG BLUE DOOR TRIPLE CLASS SHOWCASE
Big Blue Door comes to the Main Street Annex for the first time with a triple-class showcase extravaganza, featuring graduates of our Telling True Stories course, plus Improv 2: Cuts & Callbacks, and Improv 3: The Harold.
Main Street Annex
219 Water Street
Thursday, May 14th
FREE!
Doors open at 630pm!
Stories start at 7pm!
Improv starts at 815pm
BIG BLUE DOOR: THE MONOSCENE
Big Blue Door resident ensemble, The Placeholders, feature the Monoscene, creating scenes inspired by audience suggestions of locations.
McGuffey Art Center
Studio 11
Saturday, May 9th
$5
Show starts at 8pm!
FINAL FRIDAYS AT PVCC
Big Blue Door’s resident improv ensemble, The Placeholders, is proud to perform as part of PVCC’s monthly Final Fridays Improv Night!
Final Fridays Improv Night
PVCC
Friday, April 24th
7:30pm
Maxwell Theatre (Black Box)
Free!
BIG BLUE DOOR TRIPLE IMPROV NIGHT!!!
Improv I Class Showcase, Improv II Class Showcase, & Harold Night!
Thursday, Mar 19
Cville Coffee
7pm
$5 FOR ANY AND ALL SHOWS!
BIG BLUE DOOR UNHINGED: HAROLD NIGHT
Big Blue Door resident teams, Hotdog Water & Unusual Suspects, perform The Harold.
Thursday, Mar 12
BON
Doors at 7pm (Join us for a drink!)
Show starts at 8pm
$5
BIG BLUE DOOR 2 DOOR: HAROLD NIGHT
Big Blue Door resident teams, Hotdog Water & Unusual Suspects, hit the road to perform the Harold in Crozet.
Saturday, Feb 28
Crozet Mudhouse
Free
BIG BLUE DOOR HAROLD NIGHT
Big Blue Door resident teams, Hotdog Water & Unusual Suspects, perform The Harold.
Thursday, Feb 19
C’ville Coffee
Show starts at 7pm
$5
BIG BLUE DOOR UNHINGED: HAROLD NIGHT
Big Blue Door resident teams, Hotdog Water & Unusual Suspects, perform The Harold.
Thursday, Feb 12
BON
Doors at 7pm (Join us for a drink!)
Show starts at 8pm
$5
Joel, I am confused about THE ECHO date. May 1 is a Sunday. Am I reading it wrong?
Yes, it is a Sunday show! Time is still TBD!