Die-Nasty (The Soap)
1991-present · Edmonton
Also known as Die-Nasty, The Live Improvised Soap Opera
A weekly live improvised soap opera running continuously since 1991 — recurring characters, ongoing storylines, live music, and an annual 50-hour Soap-A-Thon marathon.
Known for
- Running live weekly Monday nights at Varscona Theatre, Edmonton since 1991 — one of the longest continuous live improv runs in history.
- Continuing storyline and recurring characters maintained across seasons; director sets scenes via voiceover.
- Won 2006 Canadian Comedy Award for best improv troupe; recognized by government of Alberta for its 500th episode (2007).
- Annual Soap-A-Thon: 50 hours of continuous improvised soap opera, cast and crew go sleepless.
- Melbourne spinoff 'Die Nasty AU' extended the brand to Australia.
Connected to
Troupes
Schools & Theaters
Loose Moose Theatre Companyvarscona theatre
People
Forms
The Life Gamesoap opera