Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dr. Jocelyn Buckner, Chair of the Theatre Department at Musco Center for the Arts presents a lecture on the history and development of Improv and how it led to the forming of the renowned improv group, The Groundlings.
We are excited to bring the legendary improv troupe The Groundlings to Musco Center for the Arts on Wednesday, February 25th. For almost 50 years, The Groundlings Theatre has tackled the chaos of living with one simple cure: laughter. To purchase tickets for this incredible performance, go to muscocenter.org today.
The iconic LA improv and sketch troupe is where comedy legends like Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Coolidge, and Will Ferrell got their start, and is now home to the next generation of comedic trailblazers. You never know—one of the current cast members could be the next Kristen Wiig, so say "yes and" to an incredible night of improv.
For updates and more videos in our Musco Connects series, subscribe to our channel. The aim of the Musco Connects initiative is to deepen the audience's experience beyond the stage. Through moderated discussions with artists, scholars, and those behind the scenes, audiences will gain insight into the historical and cultural context of the arts and explore its power to transform our lives and experiences.
Dr. Jocelyn Buckner, Chair of the Theatre Department at Musco Center for the Arts presents a lecture on the history and development of Improv and how it led to the forming of the renowned improv group, The Groundlings.
We are excited to bring the legendary improv troupe The Groundlings to Musco Center for the Arts on Wednesday, February 25th. For almost 50 years, The Groundlings Theatre has tackled the chaos of living with one simple cure: laughter. To purchase tickets for this incredible performance, go to muscocenter.org today.
The iconic LA improv and sketch troupe is where comedy legends like Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Coolidge, and Will Ferrell got their start, and is now home to the next generation of comedic trailblazers. You never know—one of the current cast members could be the next Kristen Wiig, so say "yes and" to an incredible night of improv.
For updates and more videos in our Musco Connects series, subscribe to our channel. The aim of the Musco Connects initiative is to deepen the audience's experience beyond the stage. Through moderated discussions with artists, scholars, and those behind the scenes, audiences will gain insight into the historical and cultural context of the arts and explore its power to transform our lives and experiences.
