Storytelling At Its Funniest!

After four successful Adult Improv class sessions, we thought it was time to put on a show with these talented folks!


"Tall Tales: An Improv Comedy Show" is three unique nights of comedy performed by a new, auditioned improv troupe led by Doug Shaw. A Cedar Valley Celebrity will tell a personal story that will then be acted out in improvised scenes.

Featured Cedar Valley Celebrities:

  • October 26: Brenna Griffin, 2023 Gold Star Teacher
  • October 27: Quentin Hart, Mayor of Waterloo
  • October 28: Bob Dorr,  IPR Radio Host

Special Announcement: The Cedar Rapids based "I'm Sorry, You're Welcome" improv troupe will open the October 26 show.


Performance Times:

  • October 26 at 7:00PM
  • October 27 at 7:00PM
  • October 28 at 7:00PM

Run Time:

Approx. 1hr, 30min

Box Office Information:

  • Online: On-sale now.
  • In-Person: On-Sale now. Box Office open M-F from 1-4PM and 1hr before each performance.
  • Phone: On-Sale now. Call 319-277-5283
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Meet the Troupe

  • Adam Love
  • Alex Roen
  • Christian Jauron
  • David Olson
  • David Dein
  • Jacob Varner
  • Jana Garcia
  • June Forcier
  • Nichole Bebber
  • Joseph Knaapen (keyboard)

Meet the Troupe Leader

DOUG SHAW

Doug Shaw fell in love with improv in 1993 and took numerous classes in Minneapolis. He has led the successful troupe Half-Masted for 12 years, with alumni making it to esteemed stages like Improv Olympic and Upright Citizens Brigade. He has won UNI's top teaching awards and still attends master-classes.


Doug enjoys performing various forms of improv and appreciates both classic and cutting-edge structures. He is also a math professor.