Upcoming Workshops at Imposters Theater

The Long and Short of It: An Improv Workshop with Deena Nyer Mendlowitz
Sunday 10/29 4:15-6:15pm
Experience Level: At least one previous improv workshop
Come enjoy this fun and helpful workshop that will focus on how short form and long form improv skills can benefit each other, how you can use short form skills to make long form more playful and how you can use longform to make your short form more grounded. Let's play.

Become an Oscar-Winning Improvisor: An Improv Workshop with Jo Rou
Saturday 4:15-6:16pm11/05/22
Experience Level: Completed Improv Level 1 at Imposters or similar experience
So you're a funny person who knows the basics of improv, awesome! Now learn how to command the stage in this workshop so you can transport yourself and your audience to the furthest depths that your imaginations can take you. In this workshop we will work on genuine, truthful, sometimes dramatic scene work and how to become the characters in your sets.

From Page to Stage: 4-Week Performance Workshop with Gregory James
Saturdays 12-2pm 11/12/22-12/03/22
Experience Level: At least one improv, acting, or sketch writing workshop or class
This workshop is perfect for sketch writers looking to punch up their work, improv performers looking to make their characters and performances more dynamic, and actors looking to work more in depth withthe genre of comedy.

Emotion Builds Character: An Improv Workshop with Dana Quercioli (Second City Chicago)
Sunday 11/20 11am-2pm
Experience Level: At least one previous improv workshop or class
This workshop will focus on how to create real characters and connections in your improvisation. Getting to the game of the scene, committing to a premise, and better listening all come from emotional exploration and a willingness to play, and we'll learn together that humor's where the heart is.

Getting Unstuck: An Improv Workshop with Dana Quercioli (Second City Chicago)
Sunday 11/20 2:30-5:30pm
Experience Level: Completed Improv Level 2 at Imposters or similar experience
We often find ourselves starting a scene strong with a clear premise/game, then hitting a wall trying to move past the first beat. In this workshop, Dana will help you feel more confident in your choices and practice aggressive support in your improv through exercises and guided scene work.

Try Improv! A Beginners Improv Workshop with Kim Pride
Wednesday 12/07 7-9pm OR Wednesday 01/04 7-9pm
Experience Level: ZERO
This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors.