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Kids in the Rotunda

Monkey Business Institute

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Saturday, October 11

9:30am, 11am & 1pm

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 1pm 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.

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Kids in the Rotunda

Join us for our free series designed to captivate families of all ages! Our handpicked lineup guarantees an unforgettable experience for your family. 

A livestream option will be available once a month. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates on livestreamed performances.

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 Institute

Monkey Business Institute is an award-winning improv company based in Madison, performing here for the past 20 years. The troupe members, many of whom have been improvising for years or even decades, come from a diverse set of backgrounds but are all dedicated to the artform of improv comedy and entertaining you!

@monkeybusinessinstitute

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  • October 11

    Saturday

    Comedy, Family Friendly, Free Events, Improv Comedy, Kids in the Rotunda Monkey Business Institute

    Rotunda Stage

    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.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • October 18

    Saturday

    Comedy, Family Friendly, Free Events, Improv Comedy, Kids in the Rotunda, Theater Whoopensocker

    Rotunda Stage

    Whoopensocker arts residency program and performing ensemble works with emergent readers and writers to create original theater pieces. This show is a combination of sketches, songs and physical theater. It is a fantastic culmination of creativity, celebrated with students, staff and community.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • October 25

    Saturday

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music, Theater The Jerry Ensemble

    Rotunda Stage

    The Jerry Ensemble of Southern Wisconsin, a premier performance group representing the Jerry Awards, will perform Disney's "Finding Nemo KIDS!" Join us and witness the future stars of musical theater in action!

    Multiple Showtimes
  • October 29

    Wednesday

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Variety Wayne the Wizard

    Rotunda Stage

    Get ready for spooky fun and silly surprises! Wayne the Wizard brings Halloween to life with colorful magic, comedy ventriloquism and lots of audience participation.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • November 1

    Saturday

    Educational/Talks, Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda Zoozort

    Rotunda Stage

    Do you love learning about wildlife? Then join us for Zoozort's live animal program, where you'll discover special abilities, behaviors and habitats of some of the world’s most amazing animals.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • November 8

    Saturday

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Birds of a Feather

    Rotunda Stage

    Birds of a Feather (Little Miss Ann + Suzi Shelton) will perform classic favorites and new songs from their debut album "Rock Together," featuring themes of friendship, adventure and community.

    Multiple Showtimes