Kids in the Rotunda

Monkey Business

A group of people wearing vibrant colored dress clothes in an office space, some are sitting down with others crowding behind them. Facing the camera, many are making a variety of silly and smiling faces.

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.

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Presented in partnership with Madison’s Central Business Improvement District as part of Downtown Madison Family Halloween.

Meet the Artist

A group of people wearing vibrant colored dress clothes in an office space, some are sitting down with others crowding behind them. Facing the camera, many are making a variety of silly and smiling faces.

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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