Meet the troupes
Rat Race
Toronto, ON
Ever been to a show where you feel like there’s been a gas leak? Like why are the performers laughing as hard as we are? Well that’s a Rat Race show! With an improv style that delivers a mix of character, narrative, fuckery and hilarity Rat Race has been making cheeks hurt (both set) in the Toronto scene for a year now! Don’t miss out, see the set, and follow ‘em out on Instagram at @ratraceimprov if ya dare!
Maria's Basement
Cohoes, NY
The Maria's Basement improv troupe brings their unique flavor of juicy character and spontaneous world-building to the stage as they perform Half-an-Hour Town! A simple audience suggestion conjures up an entire cast of characters and the town they live in. Every town has its drama and secrets. We'll explore how all these imaginary lives crossover, connect, and collide! Maria's Basement hails from NY's Capital Region and is composed of long-time improvisers with years of performances under their belts.
Tectonic Improv
Winnipeg, MB
Hailing from Winnipeg, MB, Tectonic Improv mixes acting, clown, and stand-up skills to make a delicious stew of hilarious, heartfelt narratives. Dewey Parker, Kim Laberinto, Kristen Einarson, and Scott Angus aim to share theatrical, feel-good adventures where the audience can get lost in the fun of great storytelling. Winners of a WinnCity Improv Tournament and fresh off their successful 2025 Winnipeg Fringe Festival run - Tectonic is thrilled to take the stage at Le Grand Yes And. See Tectonic's most recent show and bios here.
Club Soda
Winnipeg, MB
Club Soda is an improv group powered by friendship. They are based primarily in Winnipeg, but have members living and improvising in Toronto and Chicago, IL. As Winnipeg’s premier theatrical improv troupes, they perform to sell out crowds in the Winnipeg Improv Festival, the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, and now, for you! @clubsodaimprov
Wassup?
Montreal, QC
Known as the OG-Montreal team, these performers survived the pandemic and came out strong.
The team from Wassup?! perform armando-montage and take your stories and make them into comedy gold.
$ Dope City $
Montreal, QC
In $Dope City$, the night is alive with possibility, and anything can happen under the cover of darkness. It's a place where dreams are born and memories are made, where the spirit of adventure thrives and the pulse of the city beats on into the early hours of the morning. Prepare for an evening where you should expect the unexpected while the city reveals its true character.