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1215 Baker St Unit C
Improv Collective at 1215 Baker St in Costa Mesa is Orange County's community-focused improv theater, offering both performances and training for all skill levels. The intimate black-box space seats approximately 60 guests and serves as a creative home for local improvisers, sketch comedians, and comedy students. The theater runs a rotating schedule of improv shows, sketch performances, and open mic nights, with ticket prices typically in the $10–$20 range. Drop-in classes and workshops make it accessible to beginners, while the performance program provides a stage for developing comedians. The all-ages policy makes Improv Collective one of the few comedy venues in Orange County welcoming to younger audiences. With a 4.8-star rating from 44 Google reviews, the collective has earned strong community loyalty since opening. Free parking in the adjacent commercial plaza lot makes it convenient for guests driving from across the greater Orange County area. The venue is located in Costa Mesa's Baker St corridor, roughly equidistant from Irvine, Santa Ana, and Newport Beach.
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Improv Collective at 1215 Baker St in Costa Mesa is Orange County's community-focused improv theater, offering both performances and training for all skill levels. The intimate black-box space seats approximately 60 guests and serves as a creative home for local improvisers, sketch comedians, and comedy students. The theater runs a rotating schedule of improv shows, sketch performances, and open mic nights, with ticket prices typically in the $10–$20 range. Drop-in classes and workshops make it accessible to beginners, while the performance program provides a stage for developing comedians. The all-ages policy makes Improv Collective one of the few comedy venues in Orange County welcoming to younger audiences. With a 4.8-star rating from 44 Google reviews, the collective has earned strong community loyalty since opening. Free parking in the adjacent commercial plaza lot makes it convenient for guests driving from across the greater Orange County area. The venue is located in Costa Mesa's Baker St corridor, roughly equidistant from Irvine, Santa Ana, and Newport Beach.
Improv Collective is Costa Mesa's dedicated improv comedy destination, bringing the energy of long-form and short-form improv to Orange County. The theater has built a strong community of performers and fans, with regular public shows that showcase both student and professional ensembles.
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Last reviewed: April 2026
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