Witness a masterclass in improvisation with Our Play—a rare and riveting collaboration between two international improv titans, Patti Stiles and Joe Bill, both featured instructors at our Festival Unexpected. This is more than just a show—it’s an unscripted symphony of connection, contrast, and creative risk. Patti and Joe come from vastly different schools of thought—Patti rooted in the emotionally grounded, narrative-rich legacy of Keith Johnstone; Joe shaped by the bold, game-heavy, high-wire approach of Chicago-style improv. Yet onstage, their differences become their greatest strength.
What makes Our Play extraordinary is their ability to instantly adapt, heighten, and respond to each other’s impulses with unwavering generosity and deep artistic trust. Watching them perform is like watching jazz musicians riff, play, and elevate each other—only with silence, story, and surprise. There’s no script, no safety net—just two master improvisers building a world together in real time, inviting the audience into a one-of-a-kind experience that is raw, fearless, and deeply human.