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Bent Theatre has been performing improv in Charlottesville, VA since 2004. We are not a venue, but rather a traveling band of goofballs who can be found at spaces across Central Virginia.

#GetBent!

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Upcoming shows, classes and open rehearsals.

Improv Charlottesville comedy Decipher Potter's fun date night
Calendar
Bent Theatre Comedy @ Three Notch'd Brewery
Open Auditions
Improv at Decipher Brewing
Improv at Potters Craft Cider
Improv at Decipher Brewing
Funny Forge Workshop
Improv at Decipher Brewing
Improv at Potters Craft Cider
Improv at Decipher Brewing
Improv at Decipher Brewing
Improv at Potters Craft Cider

It all starts with a word.

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Bent Theatre provides shows, classes, workshops and good times to the people of Charlottesville. We perform all around Central Virginia in theatres, breweries, galleries, and more. Come see a show, take a class and #getbent

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  • Joey Wharton with brown hair and a beard, wearing a red Hawaiian shirt with blue and white flowers over a gray t-shirt, standing against a gray brick wall, smiling.

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FAQ's

Where is Bent Theatre?

  • ​Bent Theatre is not a building, we are a troupe of actors and comedians who perform shows at a variety of establishments...kinda like a band

Can I perform?

  • ​Sure!  We offer classes and/or auditions a few times a year to recruit new members to the group.  We don't generally allow guest performers unless we know them, but send us a message and we'll have a dialogue.

​Do you do corporate or private events?

  • ​Yes we do!  We have performed shows for parties (weddings, birthday, holiday, etc) and have taught improv performance & team-building skills for companies and schools in the area. Email us with your event and we'll chat it out.

​Are your shows/classes family friendly?

  • ​We strive to produce shows for everyone to enjoy.  We will occasionally offer classes just for adults or kids, but most of the time we stay PG-13

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Improv class Charlottesville comedy Decipher Potter's fun date night Bent Theatre
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Check our calendar and socials for info about workshops, open rehearsals (where you can come and see what all the fuss is about) and improv comedy nights at some of our regular venues.

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Improv Charlottesville comedy Decipher Potter's fun date night