Community support needed to create a hub for laughter and creativity

A new improv comedy theater is coming to Somerville, MA. Sort of. Union Comedy, currently at 593 Somerville Ave, has found a new home at 73 Bow Street. Before moving, however, there is some work to be done, and a stage to be built.  The theater has launched a Kickstarter campaign in the hopes of  raising $50,000 to build a vibrant performance space for the improv  comedy community, performers and audience alike. 

The theater will be a welcoming venue offering much more than its current space allows, with weekly shows, comedy classes, and events designed to foster community and highlight  local talent. With a larger audience capacity, a green room for performers to gather pre-show, bar & lounge, and infrastructure updates,, the space aims to become a comedy destination for Union Square and beyond.

“Comedy brings people together, and Somerville deserves a space to laugh and create,” said founder, Pat Kearnan. “This project is about building community through the art  of longform improv.”

Backers can choose from exciting rewards like mystery designed t-shirts, contributing to a time capsule, naming the bar and more. The campaign runs until December 9, 2024.

Support the campaign and learn more at https://tr.ee/2024-union-comedy.

Union Comedy is home to live comedy shows and classes, focusing on long form improv. Our mission is to provide the highest quality local improv comedy shows, as well as the training, resources, and opportunities necessary for artists to thrive, both creatively and professionally.