Meet Michael Bird.
the creator and host of Cosmic Improv, a solo improvised show built entirely with the audience.
The Beginning
Michael Bird has been improvising since 2004 and has spent over two decades performing, directing, and teaching across the U.S. and internationally. He got his start in the Austin longform scene, directing the University of Texas improv team, and has since worked in Washington, DC and New York City, with advanced training in Chicago at iO, Second City, and The Annoyance, as well as at UCB, Magnet Theater, and The PIT in New York.
The Show
He is the creator of the solo show Cosmic Improv, a fully improvised performance built with the audience. Each show begins with nothing more than a conversation and unfolds into an entirely original theatrical experience created in the moment. Michael performs Cosmic Improv weekly in Manhattan and has toured the show nationally and abroad.
The Philosophy
His approach emphasizes bold choices, deep listening, and genuine connection, inviting audiences to step into the unknown and discover something surprising together. No script, no safety net—just the magic of what can happen when a room full of people creates something together in the present moment: the ultimate cosmic unity of play.
the creator and host of Cosmic Improv, a solo improvised show built entirely with the audience.
Meet Michael Bird.
The Beginning
Michael Bird has been improvising since 2004 and has spent over two decades performing, directing, and teaching across the U.S. and internationally. He got his start in the Austin longform scene, directing the University of Texas improv team, and has since worked in Washington, DC and New York City, with advanced training in Chicago at iO, Second City, and The Annoyance, as well as at UCB, Magnet Theater, and The PIT in New York.
The Show
He is the creator of the solo show Cosmic Improv, a fully improvised performance built with the audience. Each show begins with nothing more than a conversation and unfolds into an entirely original theatrical experience created in the moment. Michael performs Cosmic Improv weekly in Manhattan and has toured the show nationally and abroad.
The Philosophy
His approach emphasizes bold choices, deep listening, and genuine connection, inviting audiences to step into the unknown and discover something surprising together. No script, no safety net—just the magic of what can happen when a room full of people creates something together in the present moment: the ultimate cosmic unity of play.