The Rozzie Square Theater
Rozzie Square Theater is an improv comedy company in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, founded in May 2018 by Courtney Pong. The company combines ComedySportz short-form play with Riot Improv long-form formats, offering performances and classes in an accessible neighborhood setting.
History
Founding (2018)
Courtney Pong founded Rozzie Square Theater in May 2018 in Roslindale, one of Boston's residential neighborhoods, drawing the company's name from the community's informal nickname. The theater offers a blend of short-form and long-form improv, running ComedySportz-style competitive short-form alongside Riot Improv long-form programming.
Programming
Rozzie Square serves the Roslindale and broader Boston South community with accessible neighborhood comedy. Classes and workshops supplement the performance calendar, providing a local training option for Bostonians who may not travel to Cambridge or downtown venues.
Artistic Identity
Rozzie Square Theater brings improv comedy to Boston's Roslindale neighborhood through a mix of ComedySportz short-form and Riot Improv long-form programming.
Key Events
Rozzie Square Theater Founded in Roslindale, Boston
Courtney Pong founded Rozzie Square Theater in May 2018 in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, combining ComedySportz short-form and Riot Improv long-form into a neighborhood comedy venue.
How to Reference This Page
The Improv Archive. (2026). The Rozzie Square Theater. Retrieved March 17, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/companies/rozzie-square-theater
The Improv Archive. "The Rozzie Square Theater." The Improv Archive, 2026. https://improvarchive.org/companies/rozzie-square-theater.
The Improv Archive. "The Rozzie Square Theater." The Improv Archive, 2026, https://improvarchive.org/companies/rozzie-square-theater. Accessed March 17, 2026.
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