The Dramatic Improv Festival
Thursday-Sunday, October 8-11, 2026
at The Edge Theater (5451 N. Broadway)

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4 DAYS • 24 SHOWS • 20+ WORKSHOPS • 100+ PERFORMERS • 1 Insta-team

The Dramatic Improv Festival (DIF) is dedicated to bringing the best of grounded, dramatic improvisation together for a long weekend of connection, education, and performance. This is a unique event, an entire festival dedicated to bringing together the best dramatic improvisors in the world to cross-pollinate, perform, learn, and network. There will be numerous performances, several workshops, and an insta-team!


20+ Workshops!
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Applications accepted through March 31st

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24 Performances!
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Applications accepted through March 31st

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