Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Allerton Park & Retreat Center | Monticello, IL

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Perfect for all ages and anyone looking to relax, laugh, and enjoy a night of creativity and comedy in a cozy library setting.
About this Event

Get ready for an evening of spontaneous, unscripted fun at Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv on Saturday, April 11 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Gallery.

Your favorite Champaign-Urbana community improv team, , will turn audience suggestions into hilarious scenes on the spot.

The Solarium Bar will be open between 5 and 10 p.m.

$15/person. Register here. Registration will close April 9 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

Consider making a night out of it and stay overnight with our . View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book or by calling 217-333-3287. Find out more about our weekend Wind Down series .

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Hali at [email protected].

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.

About Zoo Improv

For decades, has served up laughter in the Champaign-Urbana area with performers hailing from across the area. They love mixing up their set with fast-paced, short-form and richly woven long-form scenes, because variety is the spice of improv! Zoo Improv is proud to be a socially conscious group, using improv to foster connection and spread good vibes. Be ready to make suggestions to be used onstage in Zoo Improv’s sketches!

You may see a familiar face in Kyle Tasch, a member of Zoo Improv who has taught "Improve Your Improv" courses at since it launched in 2023. His next series will be April 23-June 4. Click for more info and to register.

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Allerton Park & Retreat Center, 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, United States

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USD 17.85

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