Animal experts are interviewed live on stage. Then, on the spot, actors from L.A.’s Impro Theatre create skits, songs, and general silliness, accompanied by live music. Think TED Talks meets Whose Line Is It Anyway… but about California condors or African wild dogs or, in one particularly hilarious show, parasitic worms.

Just like a fledgling bald eagle, IMPROVology soared in its Lobero premiere last May. After Dr. Tara Stoinski of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund revealed that researchers collect gorilla poop for genetic and other tests (and that gorillas pass a lot of gas), the improvisers whipped up a Shakespearean tragedy (with appropriate sound effects).

See more expert talks and resulting skits here, including a pair of California condors in marriage counseling, a mash-up of Dr. Seuss and “The Godfather” about gorilla family dynamics, and much more.

Pianist Konrad Kono provides the mood music with guest bassist Dr. Michael Schindlinger (previous IMPROVology expert). Local celebrity judges award points that don’t really count. It’s family-friendly fun, and audience participation is encouraged.