Due to the rapidly evolving nature of the national and local response to COVID-19, Arcade Comedy Theater decided to postpone or cancel all programming and classes starting on March 13th. The safety of our patrons, staff, students and artists is our top priority. The staff at Arcade will continue to monitor the situation closely, and look forward to welcoming you back into our theater as soon as we can. While Arcade is currently closed for indoor operations at our 943 Liberty Avenue theater, the staff is working hard to provide outdoor and online shows and classes at a reduced capacity. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, or website for the latest updates about our schedule. You can also check out our Community Update video from April 13th: Checking in with Our Community: April 2020, and our July 3rd update video here: Checking in with Our Community: July 2020.

Whether you're attending an outdoor show or class, or are more comfortable tuning in for one of our online shows or workshops, we hope you'll continue supporting Arcade by donating to this page. The impact of Arcade's temporary COVID-19 closure since March 13th is immense, as Arcade is a bustling comedy community full of performances, events, classes, and rehearsals each and every week. During this hiatus, Arcade has had to cancel or postpone over 194 primetime productions, 10 Penny Arcade children's shows, 33 class shows, 7 corporate events and rentals, 23 workshops, 198 classes, 4 kids camp class sessions, 2 birthday parties, 5 Pop-Up Nights, and 175 rehearsals. Since March 13th, the staff and artist community has pivoted to present over 54 online shows to 9,000+ viewers, and 8 online classes and workshops to 69 students through its Arcade at Home shows and classes. program. Arcade began outdoor classes and shows in early August through its Arcade at the Oasis program. This temporary reimagining of our normal operation restores joy, laughter, and a sense of community in downtown Pittsburgh where we left it.

Your financial support is critical to the continued health of the organization through this unimaginably difficult time for nonprofit organizations across the country. Your continued support and sharing of this page makes a huge difference each week--you can use bit.ly/ArcadeAtHome to share this page with others! You'll notice there is an option to set recurring monthly donations after you click the "Make A Donation" button--if you are financially able to do so, setting up a monthly donation offers us a way to monitor donation income in a stable way to help plan for our future. We know that not everyone is financially able to lend their support right now and that there are many causes to aid. We are grateful for any and all donations given through this page and love seeing positive messages on our social media. 

Looking for a specific show fundraiser?

• Lucky Draw: bit.ly/ArcadeLuckyDraw
• Dial-Up: bit.ly/ArcadeDialUp
• Mini Dungeon: bit.ly/ArcadeDungeon
• Arcade Improv Night: Select Start & Zero Suit: bit.ly/ArcadeImprovNight
• Penny Arcade Online: bit.ly/321LetsPlay
• Knights Support Arcade: bit.ly/KnightsSupport
• Arcade at the Oasis: bit.ly/ArcadeOasis

Thank you for contributing, sharing this page, or just enjoying some of our online or outdoor content. We can't wait to hear your laughter again soon. Sending you love and laughs from Arcade's Board and Staff. Stay well, friends! 

P.S. Interested in our current online and outdoor programming?

• Online Shows: Check out the schedule, watch the latest show on Arcade/Live, and catch up on previous shows on Arcade's YouTube page
• Online Workshops: Arcade Academy Online is adding more online classes and workshops soon -- they're a great way to learn the art of comedy from the comfort of your own home. Stay tuned to Arcade Academy's page and join our mailing list to find out first when new classes are launching. 
• Outdoor Shows: Visit the Arcade at the Oasis page for tickets, safety information, and FAQs.
• Outdoor Classes: Visit the Arcade Academy at the Oasis page for current outdoor class schedule.