Runaway Twain Improv

Join Runaway Twain improv group – Michael LaDell Harris, Chris Huling, & Friends – for an evening of laughter!

Runaway Twain and Friends is a longform improv show performed monthly in The Playhouse’s Theatre-in-the-Ground. The show will consist of an improv performance by the rotating monthly guests and a long-form improv set by Runaway Twain.

Runaway Twain is a local improv group that started in 2024. It spawned from the successful Des Moines improv group Kitten Bomb Comedy, which has performed all around town since 2016.

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Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.

Upcoming Runaway Twain improv performances at The Playhouse: Apr. 27, May 18, June 29, July 27, Aug. 24, Oct. 19, Nov. 23, and Dec. 14, 2025.

Performance Times:
7:30 PM Sunday
Content Advisory:
While the show isn't explicit, it is not family friendly as longform improv can go in a number of directions.

Company

  • Michael LaDell Harris

  • Chris Huling

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Subject: Runaway Twain Presents: Runaway Twain and Friends
Contact: Michael Harris, themlharris@gmail.com, 605-261-6116
Kill Date: Dec. 14, 2025.

Des Moines, IA

Runaway Twain is proud to present Runaway Twain and Friends on Sunday, March 23rd, and April 27, May 18, June 29, July 27, Aug. 24, Oct. 19, Nov. 23, and Dec. 14, 2025. The show features several multi-talented actors involved in many ventures in Des Moines and the surrounding area, including Michael LaDell Harris and Chris Huling.

Runaway Twain and Friends is a longform improv show performed monthly at the Des Moines Playhouse's Theatre-in-the-Ground.

The show will consist of an improv performance by the rotating monthly guests and a long-form improv set by Runaway Twain.

Runaway Twain is a local improv group that started in 2024. It spawned from the successful Des Moines improv group Kitten Bomb Comedy, which has performed all around town since 2016.

For Press Photos, please get in touch with Michael Harris at 5605-261-6116 or email themlharris@gmail.com. More info can be found at https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/runaway-twain-improv-mar23/

Runaway Twain and Friends
Sunday March 23rd, as well as Apr. 27, May 18, June 29, July 27, Aug. 24, Oct. 19, Nov. 23, and Dec. 14, 2025

The show is rated for 17+

Runaway Twain and Friends Performance Location:
This production will be at The Playhouse’s Theatre-in-the-Ground within the Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Tickets:
Tickets are $7 online and $10 at the door. You can order online at https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/runaway-twain-improv-mar23/ or the door. The box office opens half an hour before the show.

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