Improvised Comedy Since 1996
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you do?
What do you do?
The BDT is an all-volunteer improvisational comedy theatre that specializes in long and short form improv. We have shows every weekend, offer Improv classes, team building workshops, and are available to perform at private and corporate events.
When are your shows?
When are your shows?
Every Friday at 7:30 pm • Every Saturday at 7:30 pm
How long are the shows?
Most shows run a little over an hour- it’s improvised, so times vary.
How long are the shows?
What are the box office hours?
Box office opens 30 minutes before shows. At 7:00 pm for our 7:30 pm shows
What are the box office hours?
Do I have to pay for tickets in advance?
No, to secure seating all you need to do is call or email a reservation request. We do our best to confirm all reservations. If you are calling in a reservation please leave a message with your name, name and date of the show and the number of seats you would like reserved.
Do I have to pay for tickets in advance?
How can I pay for tickets?
We accept Cash, Check, Credit Card. No pennies!
How can I pay for tickets?
Is improv suitable for my children?
Our Friday night 7:30 p.m. shows are suitable for General Audiences. All other shows are not rated and may not be suitable for all ages. You can expect adult language and content - we would not recommend these shows for children under 16 years old.
We note the content of our shows on our show pages and calendar.
Is improv suitable for my children?
Is there a minimum age limit as to who can attend a show?
No, we will state our content and it is up to each family as to who can attend. We do ask that children under 16 be
accompanied by an adult. See question above for content explanation.
Is there a minimum age limit as to who can attend a show?
Will I have to go on stage?
Audience participation, while sometimes requested, is completely voluntary. You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do.
Will I have to go on stage?
Do you have improv classes?
Yes, we have both Adult (18 years old and over) and Youth and Teen (ages 13to 18) Classes. Due to current COVID-19 guidelines we do not have Teen Improv classes but hope to restart them in the Fall.
Do you have improv classes?
How do I volunteer?
Just give us a call at 509-747-7045, leave a message and we will give you a call with all the details.
How do I volunteer?
What are improv Jam Sessions?
Think of it as an Improv Meet-up. We open our stage for anyone (18 and older) to come and practice their improv with a bunch of like-minded people. It's not a show, and it's not a class. It's a way to try out improv, or practice improv, and meet other people interested in improv. We are hoping to reinstate our improv Jam Sessions in the Fall of 2021.
What are improv Jam Sessions?
How do I audition for the BDT Troupe?
To join the Blue Door Theatre as a stage performer you will need to Audition. At present we are hoping our next Open Audition will be in the Spring of 2022
How do I audition for the BDT Troupe?
Where do I park?
There is street parking on Garland.
Where do I park?
What is your theatre's configuration? Are there snacks?
Our intimate theatre seats 65 people in a thrust formation - seating on three sides of the stage. We offer basic concession items - soft drinks and candy. We do not have a liquor licenses and alcohol is not allowed in our theatre. There are six businesses nearby that serve adult beverages.