Saturday, June 5, 2010 | 8pm | $10

The improvisational competition that has swept Japan comes to Charlottesville. Prepare yourself for Iron Improvisor.

Improv master Yoshikuni Makoto has come to Charlottesville to find the greatest improvisors. Only those who are stout of heart, quick of wit and strong of body will survive to be named the Iron Improvisors. Two teams, each with 23 minutes to perform four scenes will compete for this ultimate honor. Who is the ultimate champion? Which improv scene will reign supreme? Be at The Bridge to find out!

Tickets are pay what you can with a suggested donation of $10. Part of the proceeds go to help The Bridge promote the arts in Charlottesville.

Saturday, May 15, 2010 | 8pm | $10

The Wu returns with an all new kickass show. Some call it comedy, some call it art, we call it Improv 3.0. See what this is all about; it ain’t your daddy’s comedy sportz.

Scheduled for this event are: an improvised concert from Charlottesville’s own Raging Bonitas; the debut of “Bardville” the world’s (as far as we know) only two man, completely improvised Shakespearean play; the Charlottesville debut of “Perfect Vision;” fan favorites “Hitchhiker Stories” and “Comicaze.”

Friday, April 9, 2010 | 8pm | $5 general admission, $3 students

The Wu Prov Academy brings their Improv 3.0 show to the Bridge joined on stage by UVA’s oldest improv troupe The Whethermen.

Thursday, April 8, 2010 | 8pm | $5 general admission, $3 students

The Bent Theatre and Amuse Bouche come together for an amazing night of improv make ‘em ups.

Monday, March 8, 2010 | 8pm

Improv followed by open mic comedy hour. Put your name in a hat and get a chance to crack jokes on stage.

Saturday, February 6, 2010 | 10pm | $10

The Wu is a collection of comedians performing under the direction of Charlottesville comedy veteran Jim Zarling. Combining music, philosophy and stand-up comedy with improv, Wu Prov is truly a new theatrical experience.

Scheduled to perform are comics Alex Modic, John McCullough and Brian Piccolo. Local musicians Wendy Repass and Jack Rakes will also be on hand to assist improv veterans Ben Cole Lisa Mitchell and Ruth Morton in creating a unique improvisational experience.