Causing a Scene, Extraordinary Pranks in Ordinary Places With Improv Everywhere


Causing a Scene

“Causing a Scene, Extraordinary Pranks in Ordinary Places with Improv Everywhere” is a new book by Improv Everywhere founder Charlie Todd and senior agent Alex Scordelis that tells the behind-the-scenes story of Improv Everywhere’s eight year history of unique and creative public pranks.

From the infamous No Pants! Subway Ride to the legendary Grand Central Freeze, Improv Everywhere has been responsible for some of the most original and subversive pranks of the Internet age. In Causing a Scene, the group’s agents provide a hilarious firsthand account of their mischievous antics. Learn how they created a time loop in a Starbucks and gave Best Buy eighty extra employees. Join in on the fun with this irreverent, behind-the-scenes look at Improv Everywhere’s world-famous missions, and get inspired to create your own memorable mayhem.

Scott Beale
Scott Beale

Scott Beale founded Laughing Squid in 1995 in San Francisco and is currently based in New York City. When not running the blog, Scott can be found posting on Bluesky and sharing photos on Instagram.