Improv Playhouse Launches IP Act 3: A New Theatre Program for Adults in Their Next Chapter of Life

Improv Playhouse is proud to announce the launch of IP Act 3, a brand-new performance showcase workshop designed specifically for adults ready to rediscover their creative spark, step into the spotlight, and experience the joy of theatre in a supportive, workshop and community-driven environment. IP Act 3 invites adults in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond to participate in a ten-week rehearsal process that culminates in fully staged one-hour performance for family and friends. Unlike traditional community theaters, Improv Playhouse’s approach is recreational by design; focused on joy, camaraderie, and meaningful storytelling rather than competition or casting politics. The inaugural Fall 2025 workshop will be Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods (One-Hour Edition), presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). This version has been carefully adapted to suit a wide range of performers and abilities, making it the perfect gateway for adults returning to the stage or stepping onto it for the very first time.

“Life has many acts,” says David Brian Stuart, Founder and Executive Director of Improv Playhouse. “At Improv Playhouse, we believe IP- Act 3 is one of the richest. It’s typical of our company, and me personally, to be a ‘first mover’ with programs like this. We’re not about replicating community theatre; we’re about creating community through theatre. This is about celebrating creativity, friendship, and the thrill of storytelling. Because your story doesn’t end at 40, 50, or 60. It just gets better.” The program will be facilitated by veteran Improv Playhouse directing staff. Program Details: Training: 10 weeks, Sundays & Mondays, 7:00–9:00 PM. Showcases: Two one-hour shows open to IP students, family and friends at the Improv Playhouse Mainstage or a partner venue (ticket pricing TBA). Tuition: Early Bird-$450. General-$495. (includes all coaching, direction, and materials; payment plans available)

Enrollment: No auditions required. Participants take part in a skill and potential assessment during the first sessions to ensure every performer is cast in a way that best highlights their strengths. About Improv Playhouse. For 25 years, Improv Playhouse has been Libertyville’s hub for professional theatre, improvisation, youth and adult training, and community engagement. Its mission is to entertain, educate, and elevate audiences and students of all ages. With the launch of IP Act 3, Improv Playhouse once again demonstrates its role as an innovator in the arts, providing a new stage for adults to create, connect, and celebrate together. Contact: Improv Playhouse Theatre & Training Center 130 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 968-4529 www.improvplayhouse.com info@improvplayhouse.com