Kids in the Rotunda
Monkey Business
Wednesday, October 30
4pm & 5pm
Rotunda Stage
Free
Age Recommendation
All Ages
Runtime
45 minutes
Join the Monkey Business Institute for a high-energy show featuring fast-paced improv comedy games! Using audience suggestions and inviting volunteers on stage, they'll create a hilarious and interactive experience. Plus, they'll weave in educational moments to help kids learn new skills and vocabulary while having a blast!
The 5pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.
This show will also be livestreamed on the Kids in the Rotunda web page at 5pm.
Presented in partnership with Madison’s Central Business Improvement District as part of Downtown Madison Family Halloween.
Meet the Artist
Monkey Business
Monkey Business Institute is an award-winning improv company based in Madison, where it has performed for the past 20 years. Troupe members, many of whom have been improvising for years or even decades, come from diverse backgrounds but are all dedicated to the artform of improv comedy and entertaining audiences.
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