Yes, And...The History of Improv in the American Experience

Name: Yes, And...The History of Improv in the American Experience
Start: 2026-04-11T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-11T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115 | Dekalb, IL

Improv didn’t just change comedy—it reflected how Americans learn to collaborate, adapt, and create. Drawing on the history uncovered in Improv Nation by Sam Wasson, this talk explores the overlooked history of improvisation, from Chicago classrooms and counterculture stages to television and film, revealing how “yes, and” became a distinctly American way of thinking about art, community, and possibility.
This event is intended for adults and is part of the America 250 initiative: celebrating our nation throughout the year. Registration is not required.
For more information, please contact Susan at [email protected] or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.