Obviously Unrehearsed Improv! (OUI!), Oklahoma's premiere comedy troupe, specializes in short-form, long-form, and musical improv. We perform across the state at colleges, festivals, art happenings, and private events entertaining hundreds each year. In addition, OUI! also teaches workshops in conjunction with public schools, library systems, and other academic institutions.
The troupe's core players come from a diverse background and represent a wide variety of academic and professional disciplines. We currently count among our ranks majors and/or graduates in Adult and Higher Education, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Film and Video Studies, German, History, International and Area Studies, Law, Linguistics, Math, Microbiology, Fine Arts, Nursing, Physics, and Political Science.
Improv is a fun and challenging art form that encourages creativity, imagination, and in-the-moment problem solving. It builds confidence and improves group dynamics by fostering an atmosphere of cooperation, support, and complete trust. And most importantly, IT'S FUN!!!
Our primary mission is to promote the art of improvisation in central Oklahoma. We do that by not only performing in front of audiences throughout the year but by teaching the skills necessary to bring improv into your life and your community.
During a regular semester, OUI! usually performs once a month, always on a Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. Performances last approximately two hours and include a 10-minute intermission. Admission to most performances is $5.00. Audience participation is encouraged! We also perform at a variety of other private and public events throughout the year. Check our calendar for more information. For regular E-Mail updates regarding upcoming shows, join our listserv.
Over the years we have participated in a number of memorable events. Here are some highlights:
In 2003, we produced a children's theater workshop in conjunction with
the Norman Community Theater. In 2004 and 2006 we led a series of
team-building workshops in conjunction with National Society of
Collegiate Scholars. In 2004 we were featured in The Wall Street
Journal for our one-of-kind election night watch party and variety show,
Vote '04 Laughs. Since 2004, we have served twice in the capacity as
headliners at the OU Habitat for Humanity's Annual Shack-a-thon and
have volunteered laughs for 3 years in a row at the annual Relay for
Life. In 2005 OUI! was voted one of the top 5 theatrical troupes in the
Oklahoma Gazette's Best of OKC reader's poll. That same year we led a
series of workshops for the Pioneer Library System in conjunction with
their summer reading program, "Laugh Out Loud." In 2006 we received an
audience choice award for Best Performance Troupe at last year's
Momentum Art Show. Also last year, OUI! had the honor of performing
in the Implosion Improv Festival, part of the prestigious Chicago
Improv Festival.
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