Comedy Writing For Absolute Beginners at Imposters Theater! This Fall, jump in to comedy writing with our Absolute Beginners program at Imposters Theater! We just added a new round of workshops to our website with something for everyone! *One-day workshops: * Jumpstart Your Comedy Writing with Michael Busch (UCB, FunnyOrDie) Whether you’re focused on stand up, sketch, storytelling, or general comedic writing, you will walk away with practical ways to get your brain moving when it feels like it’s stuck in park. There will also be opportunities to workshop your ideas and get feedback from the instructor and other participants. OCTOBER SESSION - Monday 10/20/25 6-9pm NOVEMBER SESSION - Saturday 11/15/25 3-6pm Learn more and sign up <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/jumpstart-your-comedy-writing-workshop> Joke Writing Workshop with Michael Busch (UCB, FunnyOrDie) This workshop focuses on exercises to generate new material, joke writing structure, and practical ways to punch up your storytelling. There will also be opportunities to workshop your ideas and jokes and get feedback from the instructor and other participants. OCTOBER SESSION - Saturday 10/25/25 3-6pm NOVEMBER SESSION - Monday 11/10/25 6-9pm Learn more and sign up <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/joke-writing-workshop> *Multi-day workshop:* Standup Comedy Basics with Bill Squire (WMMS, Cleveland America) Comedian Bill Squire has been in comedy for over 20 years. He's performed nationwide in comedy clubs, colleges, theaters, and arenas. In this 4 week course, Bill will teach the basics of writing and performing Stand-up Comedy to help newer comedians get a jump start on what it takes to write, perform, and get booked to perform stand-up comedy. This workshop is ideal for absolute beginners and those newer to stand up - Bill will cover topics such as etiquette and joke structure, there will be guided writing exercises, and the workshop ends in a showcase hosted by Bill, where everyone will perform a 3-5 minute set. NOVEMBER SESSION - Workshop Mondays 11/03, 11/17, 11/24 6-8pm; Showcase Monday 12/01 7:30pm Learn more and sign up <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/standup-comedy-4-week-workshop-bill-squire> Improv for Absolute Beginners at Imposters Theater! *One-day workshops: * Try Improv! This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors. If you're looking for… - a night out to meet other fun, creative people in a supportive environment - a unique activity for a date/friend night - a judgement-free place to step out of your comfort zone …this workshop is for you! You’ll play improv games and do some scenes with guidance and support from the instructor. No experience necessary. Thursday 10/16/25 7-9pm Wednesday 11/12/25 7-9pm Saturday 11/29/25 3:30-5:30pm Wednesday 12/10/25 7-9pm Learn more and sign up <https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/try-improv> *Multi-day course:* Improv Level 1 This course is an introduction to long-form improvisation, based on the style developed by The iO Theater and The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. We will start with a focus on the fundamentals - agreement, listening, and support - as well as the thing that should come across in every scene: the fun. We will also get into things like establishing the reality of the scene, connecting with your scene partner, and playing with emotion. This class is designed for absolute beginners up to those with some short form or long form improv experience. Each week we will develop your group and individual skills through scene work and exercises. OCTOBER TH SESSION - Thursdays 7-9pm 10/23-12/18 (No class 11/27), CLASS SHOW 12/21 6pm OCTOBER SAT SESSION - Saturdays 11am-1pm 10/25-12/20 (No class (11/29), CLASS SHOW 12/21 7:30pm All Absolute Beginners workshops take place at 4838 Lorain Ave, Cleveland OH Full Schedule <https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule> | Classes and Workshops <https://www.imposterstheater.com/classes>| Join Our Newsletter <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=b2ba12fe26&e=20fbc686a3>