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The Upfront Theatre in Bellingham, WA is an 85 seat cabaret style venue that offers live improv comedy every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Established by Ryan Stiles in 2004, the theatre also provides improv classes to the public that teach beginning to advanced levels of improv.

Local talent as well as guest performers from all over North America present many styles of improv comedy ranging from short form games, many long form formats including "Harold's", one act improvised plays, musicals and competitive improv. Less commonly, there are stand up and sketch comedy shows performed there as well.

In the Community
The Upfront works with many businesses to provide on and off-site private performances for events as well as private corporate training workshops teaching businesses how to apply improv to increase creativity, communication and teamwork.

Mission Statement
 "The Upfront Theatre is a professional community-based organization that provides innovative, high-quality performance and education rooted in the art of improvisation. Guided by the core values of improv, we commit to continually push the boundaries of our craft while exploring the comedy and truths of the human experience."

Show Schedule
The theatre is open year round. There are shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 8 & 10pm. Although sometimes during the summer months, Friday and Saturday nights will go down to 1 show at 9pm, keeping 2 shows on Thursdays.

Every Thursday night at 8:00 is "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" show. The first 30 minutes is made up of students and non-main stage performers. After an intermission, the second half of the show is comprised of main stage members who usually perform a longform format. The 10:00 Thursday show slot is called "The Project." "The Project" is a mix of formats with every week being a different show. Sometimes a proving ground for new formats, new groups, etc. Typically every other week features stand up during "The Project."

Friday and Saturday night shows are strictly comprised of main stage members or out of town guest shows.