Chapel Groans - April Foolishness (Improv & Sketch Comedy)

Get ready for round 2 of Toledo’s first improv festival. Actors Collaborative Toledo (ACT) and local improv troupe Smellybutton are thrilled to present Chapel Groans - April Foolishness, the follow up to Toledo’s very first improv festival which debuted last fall. This spring edition is a 3 day event that runs from Friday, April 17th through Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at The Chapel at Trinity Episcopal Church (316 Adams Street, downtown Toledo).

This three-day celebration of comedy will feature short-form games, sketch comedy, and long-form improv from some of the area’s most talented performers. Hosted and organized by Smellybutton - a group of improvisers who met through Glass City Improv classes - the festival marks continuation in the growth of Toledo’s comedy scene. With support from ACT, Chapel Groans April Foolishness offers audiences an overload of humor and heart.

Festival Schedule:

• Friday, April 17th at 7:30 PM – Short Form Improv Games & Sketch Comedy
• Saturday, April 18th at 7:30 PM – Long Form Improv featuring multiple local groups
• Sunday, April 19th at 2:00 PM – Long Form Improv Performances & All In Jam

Tickets: $10 per night or see all three nights for $25. Seating is limited. Reserve early at www.act419.booktix.com.

Location:
The Chapel at Trinity Episcopal Church
316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604

Smellybutton members include Marissa Rex, Katie Burkhardt, Mike Santry, Emily Garrow, Chris Hanley, Bradley Hall, Scott Peterson, and John Eikost.