Characters and impressions are the backbone of comedy - whether you’re working in improv, sketch, standup, or social media.
This workshop combines improvisation and comedy writing techniques to develop funny, three-dimensional, true to life solo impressions and original characters.
Open to beginners to advanced performers. No experience required.
Date/Time: Sunday 03/15/26 11am-1pm
Cap: 14
Cost: $50
All sales are final.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
James has been featured on Abbott Elementary, I Think You Should Leave, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Conan, and Good Burger 2 (for which he also wrote punch up.)
Check him out on Netflix’s Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show (https://youtu.be/H3w7cMXRCB0?si=6lp0aDPE0Pf2Ni7V)
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
More with James III & Connor Ratliff
The Acting Class (It's actually a comedy show)
By Connor Ratliff ft. James IIIA one-person* improv show disguised as an acting class, from the creator of the Dead Eyes podcast.
[*yes, there are two people in this one. But it's an ACTING class, not a MATH class.]
Date/Time: Saturday 03/14 Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $15
Questionable Choices: The Improvised Standup Show
Hosted by Bill Squire (Comedy Central, WMMS) ft. James III & Connor Ratliff
We perform improvised standup based on your burning questions. Come ready to ask us anything about anything!
February show ft. Bill Squire, Connor Ratliff, James III, Nick Dlouhy, Caitlin Menosky, & Kadijah Wingo
Date/Time: 03/14 Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $15
Nonstop Characters workshop with James III
A high-octane improv, acting, and writing workshop to get out of your head and get into character. Once one character exercise ends another immediately begins with only one goal: to never stop. Get ready to create 1 million characters in three hours. (Give or take - but most likely take - 999,991)
Date/Time: Sunday 03/15/26 1:30pm-4:30pm
Cost: $70