Dad's Garage Ensemble Presents Improvised Medical Drama

Ed, Tom & Rueben's Bedside Manor features a new audience member as the star each week

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:00am

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A striking abstract illustration featuring bold black silhouettes and high-contrast red and white shapes, conceptually representing the improvisational nature of the new Bedside Manor medical drama series.Dad's Garage Theatre's new improvised medical drama miniseries Bedside Manor promises a unique, audience-driven theatrical experience each week.Atlanta Today

The acclaimed Dad's Garage Theatre ensemble in Atlanta is launching a new improvised medical drama miniseries called Bedside Manor, which will feature a different audience member as the lead actor in each weekly episode.

Why it matters

Dad's Garage has a long history of producing innovative, audience-driven improv shows that push the boundaries of live comedy. Bedside Manor represents their latest experiment in audience participation and spontaneous storytelling, building on their reputation for creating unique theatrical experiences.

The details

In Bedside Manor, improvisers Ed Morgan, Tom Rittenhouse, and Rueben Medina will take an audience member through the twists and turns of an unscripted medical drama, with the guest star playing the central patient role. The show will run weekly, with a new 'patient' featured in each episode.

  • Bedside Manor premieres on April 11, 2026.
  • The show will run weekly on Fridays at Dad's Garage Theatre in Atlanta.

The players

Dad's Garage Theatre

A renowned improvisational comedy theater in Atlanta, Georgia, known for its innovative and audience-driven productions.

Ed Morgan

A member of the Dad's Garage ensemble who will be one of the improvisers starring in Bedside Manor.

Tom Rittenhouse

A member of the Dad's Garage ensemble who will be one of the improvisers starring in Bedside Manor.

Rueben Medina

A member of the Dad's Garage ensemble who will be one of the improvisers starring in Bedside Manor.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to bring this new, completely improvised medical drama to our stage. Bedside Manor will be a wild ride for both the performers and the audience each week.”

— Ed Morgan, Dad's Garage Ensemble Member

What’s next

Tickets for the Bedside Manor premiere on April 11th are on sale now through the Dad's Garage Theatre website.

The takeaway

Dad's Garage continues to push the boundaries of improvisational theater, this time by putting audience members in the spotlight as the stars of their new medical drama miniseries Bedside Manor.