Actors Nightmare Ft. Pretend Friends & TKD Cast

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 Manatee Vanity Improv Presents Actor’s Nightmare in collaboration with Borderland Playhouse, featuring Pretend Friends and the Theatre Knoxville Downtown cast of SHE KILLS MONSTERS.

Be delighted as the actors perform their scenes with the chaos of the improviser providing the other side of the dialogue.

Come see what happens!

This is a free event! Donations collected here.

Doors open at 6:30pm. Show begins at 7pm. This show is PG13+

 Pretend Friends is back with a FULL LENGTH SHOW!

Get ready for a night of fast laughs, fearless scenes, and completely made-up comedy!

Our Level 1 and Level 3 improv classes take the stage to showcase everything they’ve been building this session — from bold characters and committed scene work to spontaneous games and surprising storytelling. Watch rising improvisers put their training into action in a one-night-only performance full of big swings and unexpected moments.

Closing out the evening is Knoxville favorite Pretend Friends Improv — a high-energy headliner team bringing sharp comedy, playful chemistry, and fully improvised scenes inspired by audience suggestions.

No scripts. No safety net. Just live comedy created in the moment.

This is a free event! 

Doors open at 6:30pm. Show begins at 7pm. This show is PG13+.

 Get ready for a night of big laughs, bold choices, and completely unscripted comedy! Join Manatee Vanity Improv on April 22nd at Ijams as they present four unique improv teams that will take the stage, each bringing their own style, energy, and surprises. No scripts, no safety nets—just pure in-the-moment fun. Headlined by Knoxville's longest running improv show - mega team Einstein Simplified! We will be debuting new team Donkey Ho-Tay, and the newest students from Manatee Vanity Improv! 

Doors open at 6:30pm. Show begins at 7pm. Content for this show is PG/PG-13 so parental discretion is advised.

Ticket are $10 each and include parking passes for the evening. Tickets will be available online or at the door. The Ijams beer garden and concession area will be open all night for all your snack and drink needs. No outside alcohol allowed.