# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Yes, And...The History of Improv in the American Experience
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Improv didn’t just change comedy—it reflected how Americans learn to collaborate, adapt, and create. Drawing on the history uncovered in Improv Nation by Sam Wasson, this talk explores the overlooked history of improvisation, from Chicago classrooms and counterculture stages to television and film, revealing how “yes, and” became a distinctly American way of thinking about art, community, and possibility.

This event is intended for adults and is part of the America 250 initiative: celebrating our nation throughout the year. Registration is not required.

For more information, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2114.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/yes-andthe-history-of-improv-in-the-american-experience/200029730328914
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, comedy, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 84

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029730328914?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=dekalb-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dekalb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
- **lat**: 41.93206
- **long**: -88.74973
- **full address**: 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: DeKalb Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/dekalb-public-library/5245807)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** DeKalb Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, fine-arts, comedy, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Yes, And...The History of Improv in the American Experience ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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