HQ Function

Primary venue for improv and sketch comedy performances, a comprehensive comedy training center, and administrative hub for all PIT operations.

Notable Features:

Multiple performance spaces (The Striker Mainstage, The Underground), dedicated classrooms for comedy workshops, a full-service bar and lounge area (The Love Bar), creating a vibrant community space.

Work Culture:

Creative, collaborative, high-energy, and supportive. The PIT fosters an inclusive environment for performers, students, and staff, encouraging experimentation and growth in comedy.

HQ Significance:

A cornerstone of the New York City independent comedy scene, The PIT is significant for launching the careers of numerous comedians and for providing accessible, high-quality comedy education and entertainment.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters embodies values of community, creativity, accessibility, education, and the joy of comedic expression, evident in its open spaces, performance stages, and learning environments.

Location:

While The People's Improv Theatre's physical presence is concentrated in New York City, its influence is felt more broadly. Many PIT alumni perform, teach, and create comedy globally, carrying The PIT's comedic philosophy worldwide. The theatre also attracts students and performers from various countries, and occasionally offers online workshops accessible to an international audience, extending its reach beyond NYC.

Street Address:

123 E 24th St

City:

New York

State/Province:

NY

Country:

USA