The PIT NYC – Indie Fest 2025

New York, NY – The Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR NYC’S LONGEST-RUNNING INDIE IMPROV FESTIVAL

13th Annual INDIE-pendence Day Fest | July 3–4 at The PIT

The Peoples Improv Theater is thrilled to announce that submissions are officially open for the
13th Annual INDIE-pendence Day Fest

, NYC’s longest-running indie improv festival. Created by veteran PIT ensemble
Student Driver

, this 2-day celebration of community and creativity will run
Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th, 2025

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Whether you’re an up-and-coming team or an experienced ensemble looking to reconnect with the scene,
INDIE-pendence Day Fest is your moment to leap into the spotlight

. Teams that debuted at IndieFest have gone on to successful runs at
Edinburgh Fringe, Off-Broadway, and beyond

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What to Expect:

• Performances by indie improv teams from across the globe
• Special Guests
• Improv Jams

open to all
* A classic
Barbecue Picnic
* Shows across
three stages

at The PIT

“As we head into our 13th year, we’re proud to continue building a space that celebrates bold choices, community, and pure joy in performance,” says PIT Artistic Director, Sean Christian Taylor. “This is a festival that honors where you’ve been—and helps launch where you’re going.”

Apply Now!

• Submission Deadline:

Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM ET
* Submission Fee:

$34.99 (covers marketing, staffing, food, and operations)
* Notification of Acceptance:

Friday, June 6th by 5 PM ET
* Submission Link:
Apply Here

Take the leap. Follow the fear. Join us at The PIT this July for two days of high-energy indie improv greatness.

The Peoples Improv Theater is located at 154 W 29th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001.

More info:
thepit-nyc.com