SAK Comedy Lab

SAK also continued to appear at festivals, expos and fairs around the world well into the 1990's, and was employing over 30 full-time performers, production and office staff. In 1991 after the Disney contract ended, SAK Theatre Company opened the SAK Comedy Lab on Church Street in downtown Orlando. This first venue was a 99 seat comedy theater dedicated to performing original comedy plays (many developed through improvisation) and improv shows. It was at this time when the SAK signature improv comedy competition "Duel of Fools" was born. Every Friday and Saturday night for the past 23 years, two teams of improvisers have battled against each other to see who could make up the funniest scenes, sketches and songs based on audience suggestions. It's been a hilarious bloodbath. Over two decades have passed with two theater moves, and SAK Comedy Lab still thrives in the heart of Downtown Orlando at it's beautiful 250 seat venue. Since it's inception in 1991, the "Lab" has grown to become one of the largest theaters and training centers for improvisation in the Southeast. It currently serves over 30,000 patrons a year as well as major Central Florida organizations such as the Orlando Magic, Florida Hospital and Darden Restaurants with its team training and corporate comedy shows. SAK is currently experiencing unprecedented breakaway growth and looks forward to entertaining Orlando audiences for another two decades and beyond. NOTABLE ALUMNI