Improvisation in Chapel Hill
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Historical Moments
DSI Comedy Theater Founded in Chapel Hill
Zach Ward founded DSI Comedy Theater in 2003 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, after studying improv in Chicago, establishing the Triangle's primary improv venue and training center.
DSI Comedy Theater Closes
DSI Comedy Theater permanently closed on August 28, 2017, following the resignation of founder Zach Ward amid allegations of misconduct.
How to Reference This Page
The Improv Archive. (2026). Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 17, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/united-states/north-carolina/chapel-hill
The Improv Archive. "Chapel Hill." The Improv Archive, 2026. https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/united-states/north-carolina/chapel-hill.
The Improv Archive. "Chapel Hill." The Improv Archive, 2026, https://improvarchive.org/locales/north-america/united-states/north-carolina/chapel-hill. Accessed March 17, 2026.
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