showtuned

Showtuned takes a handful of improvisers and asks them to “wing it” in coming up with the story of a musical none of them have ever seen. All they have to go on are some wonderfully performed singers performing songs from the show.

First Fridays at 7:00 PM Family Friendly

RADIO ‘47

An immersive, improvised, old-time radio play experience complete with sound effects, sponsor commercials and behind the scenes shenanigans. The moment you arrive you are at station KBRD rubbing elbows with the cast and crew. When the ON-AIR sign lights up it’s show time; fingers crossed it goes smoothly. You never know what will happen!

Second and Fourth Fridays at 7:00 PM Family Friendly

Lyrics & laughs

A night of song and improv comedy! Guest cabaret singers perform standards, Broadway tunes, or pop songs and then our improv performers uses the song lyrics to inspire improvised scenes. 

Third Fridays at 7:00 PM Family Friendly

All Hands On Deck!

Similar to "Who's Line is it Anyway?," All Hands On Deck! is a hilariously fun, interactive, and family-friendly game show based entirely on audience suggestions. Each show is an utterly unique experience created on the spot by our talented ensemble of Improvisors.

Saturday 7:00 PM Family Friendly

Telenovela improv

Mockingbird Improv presents all the drama of your favorite Telenovela(s) but LIVE and 100% improvised! Join improv team LIRRER for an hour of over-the-top dramatic passion paired with laughs. Don't worry, minimal Spanish needed- it is performed en ingles (in English).

Second and Fourth Fridays at 8:30 PM

Improv vS Stand-up

Improv VS Stand-up features fantastic stand-up comedians from right here in San Diego, guest comedians from LA, and beyond. After each comedian takes a turn to lay down their best jokes, our improvisers spin and weave those jokes into jokes on jokes on jokes. Be prepared to laugh again and again as we explore the situational comedy of life. Rated R for mature situations and language. Mature audiences.

Saturdays at 8:30 PM

Uncensored

All Hands On Deck - for a late night, adult crowd. Decidedly not family-friendly but hilarious and wild in the way only AHOD can be. Game after game- run on audience suggestions!

First and Third Fridays at 9:45 PM

Let Me Have It!

Let Me Have It! continues Mockingbird Improv’s commitment to showcasing innovative formats and diverse voices within San Diego’s thriving comedy scene. The all-femme cast highlights the range and resilience of performers who bring their unique perspectives to the stage—and aren’t afraid to claim the spotlight. Because when these performers say, “Let me have it!”—they mean it. 

Second and Fourth Fridays at 9:45 PM

writers wing Sketch Night

Mockingbird hosts a live monthly sketch comedy show! Sketch comedy is not improv—instead, writers write sketches that actors rehearse and then perform on stage with props and costumes.

First Saturdays at 10:00 PM

SmackDown Sunday

On Sunday nights, Mockingbird Improv opens its stage to independent teams in the San Diego improv community. First an opening act then comes the competition portion of the night- two teams face off for the championship title! And the audience votes who the winner is.

Sundays at 8:30 PM

Got a team and want to perform? Let us know!

Seasonal shows

These limited-run shows feature a completely improvised story presented every other month with a rotating director, cast, and genre. Past shows have included the Vampire Romance “LoveCan Suck”, the Medieval Fantasy, “Tales From the Tavern”, and the Space Western, “High Moon.”


Announced every other month