The St. Pete Improv Festival is looking for 23 teams from across the country.
Bring your show, your ensemble, and your love for the art form to the Spitfire stage.
⚠️ Please note:
Submitting a form does not guarantee a spot in the festival. All applications are reviewed by the Spitfire team and accepted teams will be contacted directly by email.
Shows dates: Thursday, September 10th | Friday, September 11th | Saturday, September 12th
TEAM APPLICATION
LET’S SEE YOUR SHOW
Fill out the application below.
All fields are required unless marked optional. Accepted teams will be notified by email.
WHY PERFORM AT ST. PETE IMPROV FESTIVAL?
The St. Pete Improv Festival is here to create more opportunities for performers, improvisers, and teams to get on stage and share their love for the art form. But St. Pete Improv Festival is bigger than a single set. It's a weekend of events, workshops, and genuine connection with improvisers from across the US.
Our shared love of improv comes from a shared love of joy. Whether you're headlining a late Saturday slot or opening Thursday night, you'll leave St. Pete Improv Festival with new friends, new inspiration, and new reasons to keep doing what you love.
🎭 GET ON THE SPITFIRE STAGE
Perform at one of St. Pete’s most beloved comedy venues, in front of a warm, engaged Tampa Bay audience that genuinely loves improv.
🤝 NETWORK WITH PERFORMERS NATIONWIDE
Meet coaches, directors, and ensemble members from across the US. Forge connections that lead to future shows, workshops, and collaborations.
📚 TEACH A WORKSHOP
Share your expertise. Festival performers are invited to lead workshops — getting your style and approach in front of performers who are hungry to learn.
🤗 DOORS STAY OPEN AFTER ST. PETE IMPROV FESTIVAL
Spitfire invites standout performers back throughout the year for guest instruction, special shows, and ongoing collaboration. This weekend is just the beginning.
🌴 DISCOVER ST. PETE
One of Florida's most vibrant arts cities is your backdrop. Come for the festival, fall in love with the city, and have a reason to come back.
YOU’RE COMING TO SPITFIRE
For over a decade, Spitfire Comedy House has been the beating heart of improv in St. Petersburg, FL.
We run 7 shows a week, offer ongoing classes, and have built a deeply loyal community of performers and patrons who show up because they believe in what we're building.
We nurture local talent from their first drop-in class to headlining our stage. Supporting ground-up performers and creating opportunities to keep growing your craft. And through the St. Pete Improv Festival, we're opening that same stage to teams from across the country.
COME FOR THE FESTIVAL, STAY FOR ST. PETE
St. Petersburg, FL isn't just a festival backdrop — it's one of the most exciting arts cities in the Southeast. Vibrant murals, thriving restaurants, waterfront views, and a creative community that takes its art seriously. Tampa Bay continues to draw talent and energy from across the US. This is our moment to put St. Pete on the national improv map.
► 2 new comedy venues opening in St. Pete this year
► A thriving arts scene known nationally
► Walkable downtown with world-class food & drink
► Florida sunshine and warm Gulf beaches minutes away
We encourage you to take the time to review our Code of Conduct, Community Values, and Liability and Media Release Terms, as it outlines the standards and expectations that help us maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive community. Whether you're a performer, student, or audience member, this guide reflects the values we uphold and the culture we strive to foster at Spitfire.