One of the area?s leading improvisation comedy troupes, BIG, makes up gags and skits on the spot, inspired by suggestions from the audience.

“We have rehearsals once a week, we rehearse broad themes and developing characters, but when we come into a show, we have no idea what we are going to be doing,” said Bridget Cavaiola, BIG?s executive director.

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