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When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that’s…IMPROV!
Join us for a special LOVE THEMED musical improv comedy show at Arts at Marks in Chinatown.
Perfect night out for couples, singles, awkward dates and more!
Cost: $15 online or $20 at the door
Parking: Street, Paid Garage or Valet
Doors: 7:30pm
Showtime: 8pm
21 & over only.
SEE YOU THERE!

You’ve seen musicals. You’ve seen improv. You’ve seen musical improv and now you’d like to try it, right? RIGHT?
Improvisation is a great way to break out of your shell. MUSICAL improv is a great way to break out of your shell with an extra side of jazz hands!
In this two part workshop, students will learn the basics of musical improv comedy. This class will focus on song structure, on the fly group movement, building want songs, and incorporating songs into scenes.
NO MUSICAL TRAINING REQUIRED*. Seriously. This will be a fun, non-judgemental space where you will be to express your voice the way you want to.
Accompanist will be provided.
Class dates: Monday, February 5th and 12th
Class times: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Class cost: $60
*Participants should have some theatre or improv knowledge.
Class space is limited.

We’re heading back to our birthplace for a FREE Improv Comedy Show!
Back in 2012, improvhi.com was created in a little Kaka’ako co-working space located at 685 Auahi street. When that place closed down, improvhi.com returned to that same address to ANOTHER co-working space to teach classes and hold shows. Once again…685 Auahi Street calls us back to the arms of their new tenants…MORNING BREW!
We LOVE the Morning Brew team and CAN’T WAIT to partner up for a one night only (for now) comedy show!
FREE! FREE! FREE TO MORNING BREW CUSTOMERS!
Grab a drink, eat a snack and laugh your booty off with us.
PARKING: SALT Parking Garage or Street.
Recommended for 18 and over.

We’re bring back the ‘Improvhi Test Kitchen!’ A casual showcase where local folks whip up an original and delicious improv or sketch comedy recipe and YOU get to taste it!
Got an improv form that you’ve been wanting to try? Or maybe a sketch that you want to put on its feet?
Come on by and test it out. Open improv jam to follow. NEWBIES VERY WELCOME!
Sign ins begin a 7pm at Arts.
Each form or sketch will get about 12 minutes to play. Possibly more depending on the amount of sign ups.
Not too sweet.
Not too rancid.
Always original.
Come out and support local comedy and the arts!

Join for the opening night (and sadly the closing night) of OTTO CAKE: THE MUSICAL!
This entirely improvised musical comedy will feature everyone’s favorite rockstar cake maker! Everything from the lines to the lyrics to the music to the fancy dance moves will be completely made up on the spot.
Show: 8:00pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Cost: $20
Parking: Street or Parking Garage
21 & over only.
We promise you’ve never seen a show like this before…

Ever watch shows like ‘Whose Line Is it Anyway’ and think, ‘Hey…I wanna try that!’ Well, now you can! Let the improvhi team introduce you to the wonderful and AWESOME world of improv comedy!
Whether you’re wanting to break out of your shell, work on your public speaking skills or just want to get your brain a sweatin’…this class will guide you to thinking on your feet and outside of the box through short form improv games and warm ups. GREAT for groups, entrepreneurs, performers, dog walkers and anyone else that likes to have a good time with cool people.
No experience required. All levels welcome. Participants will learn in a fun, safe and non-judgemntal space.
LET’S PLAY!
All classes are held on Thursday evenings from 7pm – 8:30pm
Dates:
April 5, 12, 19
Cost:
$18 for one class
Location:
131 Hekili St Ste 203 ( in the row of warehouses behind retail stores and restaurants).
Parking:
There are usually parking spaces in the lot in front of the theater and also spaces on Hekili St.
Space is limited.

Join us for some ULTIMATE IMPROV SHOWDOWN MADNESS! A tournament style night of improv featuring some of Hawaii’s top players and special guests!
Cost: $15 online or $20 at the door
21 and over only
SEE YOU THERE!

Ever watch shows like ‘Whose Line Is it Anyway’ and think, ‘Hey…I wanna try that!’ Well, now you can! Let the improvhi team introduce you to the wonderful and AWESOME world of improv comedy!
Whether you’re wanting to break out of your shell, work on your public speaking skills or just want to get your brain a sweatin’…this class will guide you to thinking on your feet and outside of the box through short form improv games and warm ups. GREAT for groups, entrepreneurs, performers, dog walkers and anyone else that likes to have a good time with cool people.
No experience required. All levels welcome. Participants will learn in a fun, safe and non-judgemntal space.
LET’S PLAY!
All classes are held on Thursday evenings from 7pm – 8:30pm
Dates:
April 5, 12, 19
Cost:
$18 for one class
Location:
131 Hekili St Ste 203 ( in the row of warehouses behind retail stores and restaurants).
Parking:
There are usually parking spaces in the lot in front of the theater and also spaces on Hekili St.
Space is limited.

If you’re a kid who likes to make people laugh, wants to break out of their shell or just wants to try something new…these classes are for you!
Improvhi presents 4 afternoons filled with creativity and some major LOLs!
Comedy Camp will focus on:
Performance Skills
Improv Comedy
Sketch Comedy
Script Writing and Storytelling
There will be a casual showcase on the last day of camp. Family, friends and special guests are welcome to join us for some laughs!
Open to students entering grades 5th – 12th. Limited space.
Cost: $125
Dates: April 14, 21, 28 and May 1st
Times: 11am – 1pm
Location: The Iolani Center – 1234 Kona Street (off of Piikoi)
Parking: Private Lot
Instructor: Kimee Balmilero
Students should bring their own snacks and drinks. No food will be provided at Comedy Camp.
About The Instructor:
Hawaii born actor Kimee Balmilero has been performing professionally since 1994 thanks to her first paying gig as “Woody Woodpecker” at an Earth Day Fair. Other professional credits include: The 3X Emmy Nominated series “Hi-5,” the Original Broadway Cast of “Mamma Mia,” “Miss Saigon,” and most recently, the recurring role of Dr. Noelani Cunha on “Hawaii Five-0.” While working in NYC and LA for 15+ years, she studied improv & sketch comedy at the famed Uprights Citizens Brigade Theatre in Hollywood.
Kimee has performed at such venues as: Radio City Music Hall, The Kodak Theater, UCB in LA, Second City-Hollywood and iO West and has been featured on “The Today Show,” “Live with Regis and Kelly,” and “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.”
Since moving back to Hawaii in 2012, Kimee founded and is the “Head Sillypino” of improvhi a company and website dedicated to sketch and improv comedy in Hawaii.
In March 2015, she created and produced the first ever Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival at the Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theater.
A lifetime student of the legendary Ronald E. Bright, Kimee made her directorial debut with the Hawai’i Premiere of “Mamma Mia” at the historical Diamond Head Theatre in Honolulu. The show was a hit with Hawaii audiences and was sold out for the entire run and extension.
In her spare time, Kimee enjoys karaoke-ing, garage sale-ing, instagram-ing, eating diner spaghetti, pretending like she’s a contestant on “Top Chef,” and dreaming about sinigang.

If you’re a kid who likes to make people laugh, wants to break out of their shell or just wants to try something new…these classes are for you!
Improvhi presents 4 afternoons filled with creativity and some major LOLs!
Comedy Camp will focus on:
Performance Skills
Improv Comedy
Sketch Comedy
Script Writing and Storytelling
There will be a casual showcase on the last day of camp. Family, friends and special guests are welcome to join us for some laughs!
Open to students entering grades 5th – 12th. Limited space.
Cost: $125
Dates: April 14, 21, 28 and May 1st
Times: 11am – 1pm
Location: The Iolani Center – 1234 Kona Street (off of Piikoi)
Parking: Private Lot
Instructor: Kimee Balmilero
Students should bring their own snacks and drinks. No food will be provided at Comedy Camp.
About The Instructor:
Hawaii born actor Kimee Balmilero has been performing professionally since 1994 thanks to her first paying gig as “Woody Woodpecker” at an Earth Day Fair. Other professional credits include: The 3X Emmy Nominated series “Hi-5,” the Original Broadway Cast of “Mamma Mia,” “Miss Saigon,” and most recently, the recurring role of Dr. Noelani Cunha on “Hawaii Five-0.” While working in NYC and LA for 15+ years, she studied improv & sketch comedy at the famed Uprights Citizens Brigade Theatre in Hollywood.
Kimee has performed at such venues as: Radio City Music Hall, The Kodak Theater, UCB in LA, Second City-Hollywood and iO West and has been featured on “The Today Show,” “Live with Regis and Kelly,” and “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.”
Since moving back to Hawaii in 2012, Kimee founded and is the “Head Sillypino” of improvhi a company and website dedicated to sketch and improv comedy in Hawaii.
In March 2015, she created and produced the first ever Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival at the Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theater.
A lifetime student of the legendary Ronald E. Bright, Kimee made her directorial debut with the Hawai’i Premiere of “Mamma Mia” at the historical Diamond Head Theatre in Honolulu. The show was a hit with Hawaii audiences and was sold out for the entire run and extension.
In her spare time, Kimee enjoys karaoke-ing, garage sale-ing, instagram-ing, eating diner spaghetti, pretending like she’s a contestant on “Top Chef,” and dreaming about sinigang.