The Bit Theater
The Bit Theater is a Chicago suburban theater which specializes in all forms of improv. Located in Aurora Illinois, The Bit Theater has been operating since 2021. The space was prior occupied by the now defunct Comedy Shrine and a Showbiz Pizza / Chuck E. Cheese like arcade experience called "Enchanted Castle".
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History
The Bit Theater was opened in September of 2021 by Michael Bradt and Kelsey Bradt. The focus of the theater when started was long form improvisation. All forms of comedy such as sketch and stand-up are also hosted at the theater.
In June of 2024 Michael and Kelsey moved but did not want to close the theater. The Bit Theater was sold to Patrick Stinson who is an active member of The Bit Theater community.
The Bit Theater has an active Discord Server with an engaged community.
Classes
The Bit Theater offers classes in long form improv, short form improv, character development, as well as sketch writing.
See: Deadliest Sketch and Sketchpants
Shows
- Long Form
- Short Form
- Variety
- Sketch
Alumnus
- Current
- Patrick Stinson
- Susie Carroll
- Mike Herman
- Phil Green
- Jeremy Kowalski
- Jess Dickens
- Jim Heffernan
- Amy Philippon
- Cecilia Romanotto
- Alan Lynn
- Kathy McJacobson
- Clare Verde
- Elijah Walker
- Tricia Miller
- Jeff Meurer
- Kelly Timko
- Nicole White
- Emily Reed
- Paula Ramadan
- Clay Sandner
- Nick Miller
- Bill Walden
- Andy Douglas
- Emily Thimmes
- Mike McCarthy
- Kris Barsanti
- Brian Sebby
- Andy Rich
- Emily Thimmes
- Annaliese Munn
- Paul Micheli
- Kevin Zaideman
- Duane Darnell
- Ross Myers
- Kelli Gritz
- Former
Theater Specifics
Theater 1
The Bit Theater space has 2 theaters, a full service bar, and a large lounge area.
Theater 1 has a wide stage with two doors to the backstage area. There are large screen TVs mounted on either side of the stage, as well as a piano for accompaniment / musical directors. The lighting system in Theater 1 includes a half dozen fully articulated motion control lights driven by an automated lighting control system.
Theater 2
Theater 2 has a smaller narrower state with one door to the backstage area. Theater 2 has a more standard canned lighting rig system, but can be outfit with additional motion lights.
Contact Info
- Address: 4034 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora, IL 60504
- Box Office: +1(331) Bit-1-Bit [3312481248]
- Class Info: classes@bitimprov.com
- Website: https://www.BitImprov.com/
