Local and national headlines inspire this fully improvised show. Through a series of news clips, images, and stories read aloud anchor style our talented and smart group of performers will use the news to inspire the scenes created right in front of you. Get caught up on the world's events in way that will make laugh rather than cry.

Crossroads is a nonprofit theatre company! We are offering this performance as "pay what you want" with a suggested donation of $15. Your donation helps us with our ongoing operations, paying our performers, as well as our student aid program, which provides low to no cost classes. While we await our tax exempt status approval, Crossroads is fiscally sponsored through Fractured Atlas allowing for tax deductible donations. If you would like to donate more and have your donation be tax deductible - you can! Visit our donation page for more information.

LOCATION DETAILS: Plays & Players Theatre @ 1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103. This location is NOT a BYOB theatre. Quig's Pub is on site and will be open during this performance. Please note that Plays & Players is a historic building and is unfortunately not an accessible location. The performance space is on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our supporters. Please know we continue to make every effort to rent at locations that are accessible to all.   

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DONATIONS
Crossroads Comedy Theater is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your support matters for Philly. Every ticket, class, and donation helps us keep shows and classes affordable, pay our performers and staff, and provide student aid so more people can participate. Right now, your support helps sustain live comedy in Philadelphia and grow a creative community that brings people together off their phones and into the same room. If you believe Philly needs spaces like this, we hope you’ll consider making a donation. Any amount truly helps. Donate anytime through the Donate page on our website by clicking here.

COMEDY & PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES
Crossroads Comedy Theater offers classes in improv, sketch writing, stand-up, acting, clowning, storytelling, and more right here in Philly. Our classes get you off your phone and into a positive, supportive room where real connection happens. You’ll build confidence, sharpen communication, listen better, think faster, and rediscover how much fun it is to play with other people. These are skills that carry into your work, relationships, and everyday life. You deserve to have more fun. Stop doom scrolling and come do something live. To learn more, visit our Education Program page.

REFUNDS & EXCHANGES
All ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds after a performance has taken place. If you’re unable to attend, contact us before the show and we’ll do our best to help with an exchange or account credit, based on availability. No-shows and requests made after the performance are not eligible for refunds or credits. Thanks for understanding and supporting live comedy.

CROSSROADS @ WORK!
Improv is not just for individuals. Organizations of all shapes and sizes partner with Crossroads to instill imperative business skills. Our customized applied improv workshops give you and your coworkers a chance to examine personal and group dynamics, focusing on practical skills like listening, sharing, leadership, being bold, conflict resolution, and working as a team. Our workshops are perfect for any group. Whether you are marketing professionals, sales teams, nonprofit volunteers, C-level executives, doctors, lawyers, doctorlawyers, lawoctors, nurses, athletes, circus clowns, and everything in between. Call us today and let us show you how we can help your team. Crossroads is also available to come to you for a one-of-a-kind performance! Check out our business improv page for more information.

PRIVATE PERFORMANCES
Crossroads is available to come to your organization or gathering for a special performance! Stand-up, improv, storytelling, or a mix of that and more are on the table for your event. Our most popular option makes you and your guests the star of the show! Three to five of your guests will tell stories that will inspire the hilarious scenes to follow. It's part tribute, part roast, and all in good fun. Imagine an anniversary party where people tell stories about the couple that are then used to create a hilarious, heartwarming, and inspiring show just for you and your guests. That's the power of what we can do. Check out our hire us page for more information.

PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES
Masks are welcome but not required. All sales are final, but if you are sick on the day of the show and cannot attend, please reach out to us before the show and we will see if we can offer you a credit for a future performance. Thanks for helping us keep our space comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.