Floodwater Comedy Festival

Floodwater Comedy Festival Floodwater Comedy Festival is a stand-up and improv comedy fest happening in downtown Iowa City on November 14 and 15, 2025.

Lineup and tickets are available now at floodwatercomedy.org! Floodwater Comedy Festival brings to Iowa City some of the biggest names in comedy, from the legendary improv teams of Chicago’s iO Theatre to nationally renowned comedians. Floodwater also showcases established and up-and-coming comedic talent from Iowa and the rest of the Midwest. Floodwater operates under the umbrella of Willow Creek

Theatre, a nonprofit organization founded in January 2020. The nonprofit, volunteer-run theatre is committed to upholding Iowa City's tradition of celebrating and developing the arts in our community. Known as Iowa's Improv Theatre, Willow Creek fosters local talent through our programming, including our improv conservatory; we also create a collaborative environment between our community and acclaimed industry professionals. It is our combined mission to bring you a festival that will be entertaining and interactive, with opportunities to expand your comedic chops. Most importantly, we want to make you laugh!

New 8 week class starting tomorrow! Take 1 or all! It’s for everyone!
06/03/2026

New 8 week class starting tomorrow! Take 1 or all! It’s for everyone!

The all new EVERYDAY IMPROV STARTS TOMORROW! 🎭✨

There’s still time to join us for Willow Creek Theatre Company’s new 8-week improv program, designed for everyone — whether you’re brand new to improv or already have stage experience.

Everyday Improv is all about building confidence, creativity, storytelling, listening, performance skills, and a stronger improv community here in Iowa City.

📅 Wednesdays • June 17 – august 5
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Willow Creek Theatre Company
🎟️ $300 for the full 8-week session

Can’t sign up before the first class? No problem — you can still sign up any time, even after the session begins.

Students also receive FREE admission to Willow Creek house team performances during the course.

Financial assistance is available for those who need it.

Questions?
📧 [email protected]

Come try something new, meet creative people, and discover what happens when you say “Yes, and…”

Link in bio to sign up! 🔗

Such a great lineup slaying tonight !!
11/16/2025

Such a great lineup slaying tonight !!

Ham hammer 🍖🔨 killed it last night! They are doing work shops this morning and afternoon! You will not want to miss thes...
11/15/2025

Ham hammer 🍖🔨 killed it last night! They are doing work shops this morning and afternoon! You will not want to miss these or any of the shows today!

Such a great group in the prime time stand up!
11/15/2025

Such a great group in the prime time stand up!

If you want good seats, you will want to start lining up soon!
11/14/2025

If you want good seats, you will want to start lining up soon!

The co-directors of The Floodwater Comedy Festival, Jan Clark & Bob McMurray shared the details of what to expect at the event Nov 14 & 15!

Here’s the final Floodwater lineup—with just a couple small tweaks! 🌊✨We’re so excited to see everyone today and tomorro...
11/14/2025

Here’s the final Floodwater lineup—with just a couple small tweaks! 🌊✨
We’re so excited to see everyone today and tomorrow at Willow Creek Theatre.
Grab your tickets, plan your shows, and let’s make this weekend unforgettable!

Nearly show time!Here’s the full schedule again with the couple little adjustments to tonight’s lineup. See you there! ...
11/14/2025

Nearly show time!
Here’s the full schedule again with the couple little adjustments to tonight’s lineup. See you there!

TODAY’S THE DAY! 🌊🎉Now featuring a special mash-up show — mixing a short-form team with a long-form team for one wild, o...
11/14/2025

TODAY’S THE DAY! 🌊🎉
Now featuring a special mash-up show — mixing a short-form team with a long-form team for one wild, one-night-only combo!
Featuring “Last-Minute Gift Ideas” and headlined by Cool Shoes, hosted by Chris Apling. See you at Willow Creek Theatre!

Address

327 S. Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA
52240

Website

http://willowcreektheatre.org/

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