Monkey Business Institute

Directed by Brad Knight

Monkey Business Institute (MBI) is Madison’s favorite (and funniest) improv troupe. Winners of multiple Best of Madison awards, MBI performs for sold-out audiences, teaches improv for the community, conducts playshops for professional organizations, and much more!

Produced by Monkey Business Institute at Glass Nickel Pizza, 2916 Atwood Avenue, Madison

Performances: January 1 - December 31, 2025

Performance Times:
Saturdays at 5:30 and 8, plus lots of other opportunities for shows, private events, and workshops.

Ticket Prices: $12-18

Call (608) 245-0880 for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

2/1/2025
2/8/2025

Monkey Business Institute will be holding auditions for new troupe members in February. First-round auditions will be held on February 1 and February 8, both from 10am to 2pm at Broom Street Theater. Auditioners will only need to go to one of those dates. Callbacks will be February 16 at the Goodman Center. Sign-ups for first-round auditions will be available at monkeybusinessinstitute.com

If you'd like to check out MBI, get a feel for our style, and learn some games, please join us for some Improv Jams! Some improv or theater experience is helpful, but all who want more improv in their life are welcome. Jams are great ramp-up for auditions-- but no presh! You can just come to play-- or to prepare for auditions. If you can, toss in $5 to help us cover our costs-- but either way, please join us.