# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Study Hall: Comedy Inspired by Lectures blends brief lectures with improv to create an experience that is always educational, always entertaining, and never the same twice.

Each show features guest speakers sharing insights from their field, followed by a cast of Indianapolis improvisers who use what they learned, or thought they learned, to create hilarious scenes right before your eyes. You’ll learn, laugh, and leave without homework!

"You may actually learn something - IF you can stop laughing!" - Philadelphia Weekly

"The host and cast enter the stage, empty except for a simple podium, and over the next hour, history and improvised comedy combine for an unforgettable evening at Study Hall." - Perspectives on History (Journal of the American Historical Society)

Study Hall is hosted by IU Indianapolis Professor and Director of the Ray Bradbury Center, Dr. Jason Aukerman. The improv cast features both faces well known to Indy audiences and some new ones you will get to know including including George Azar, Holly Brooke, Eliza Brown, Kelsey Griffin, Ezri Braid-Grizzel, Mai Khuu, Will Pfaffenberger, Brandon Wilson, Chad Woodward. Study Hall is directed by Crossroads Comedy Theater founder, Mike Marbach.

Study Hall made its Indianapolis debut with a local cast in the 2025 IndyFringe Festival and returns to the IF Theatre for a 2026 run that includes performances most 3rd Saturdays at 7pm with the awesome Red Curb Comedy following at 8:30pm. See one or see them both for less!

For more info on Study Hall, upcoming shows, how to bring Study Hall to your school or business, or info on Crossroads classes in improv, comedy writing, or standup visit StudyHallShow.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/study-hall-comedy-inspired-by-lectures/200030765071854
- **Event Categories**: comedy, art, theatre, festivals, workshops, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Indianapolis
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: IF Theatre
- **lat**: 39.77734
- **long**: -86.14465
- **full address**: IF Theatre, 714 E Walnut St, Indianapolis, IN 46202-35ND, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures being held?
  - **A:** Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at IF Theatre, 714 E Walnut St, Indianapolis, IN 46202-35ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures?
  - **A:** Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures is organized by Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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