The Playful Stage:
Upcoming Performances & Jams

Collage of people engaging in various group activities and performances, including acting, dancing, and discussion, in a theater setting.
  • Poster for a short improv comedy show titled 'Jell-O Can't Hurt Us,' featuring a photo of a gray and white cat and a red Jell-O dessert. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026, at 7:30 pm at Helen Borgers Theatre, Long Beach, California. Ticket price is $15. The poster lists the performers' names and pronouns and the director.

    Jell-O Can't Hurt Us

    Friday, April 3, 2026
    7:30pm

    Jell-O Can’t Hurt Us is the hilarious culmination of a six-week short form improv class at The Playful Stage. Expect playful chaos, unexpected characters, and a group of improvisers ready for anything.


  • Event poster for 'The Playground', an improv student jam night on April 24, 2026, from 7pm to 8:30pm. The poster features an image of a red playground with slides and climbing equipment. It also has photos of four people participating in improv scenes, and a headshot of two hosts, Jun Bug and Eric Price. The event is at 4651 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA, and costs $10 with registration for ages 18 and up.

    The Playground: Student Jam Night

    Friday, April 24, 2026
    7pm - 8:30pm

    The Playground is our TPS improv student jam night, featuring back to back relationship-based improv scenes, providing a dynamic platform for honing improv talents.