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.

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.

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