Imposters Theater Announces January Improv & Comedy Writing Workshops
Imposters Theater (https://www.imposterstheater.com/) is a home for alternative comedy and other nonsense in Cleveland, Ohio, and beyond. Our goal is to foster a creative and inclusive space to support, showcase, educate, and grow Cleveland’s vibrant alternative and independent comedy scene. We strive to amplify Northeast Ohio’s unique comedic voices through a variety of shows, workshops, and classes from experienced performers & instructors with years of professional experience in the entertainment industry.

January Workshops

Intro To Sketch Comedy https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/intro-to-sketch-comedy

Tuesday 01/05 7-9pm EST

In this workshop we’ll watch and break down some classic sketches to learn terms and building blocks common to most sketch comedy, learn techniques to generate sketch ideas, and discuss how to confidently pitch your idea in a writers room. Each participant will have a chance to pitch their sketch idea and get feedback from the instructor. 


Start Getting Started: 5 Tools To Jumpstart Your Comedy Writing https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/5-tools-to-jumpstart-your-comedy-writing

Thursday 01/07 7-9pm EST

It’s an amazing feeling when inspiration strikes - it seems like we can hardly type fast enough to get all that brilliance from our brains to the page. But to make it as a writer, you have to teach yourself to write when you aren’t inspired as well. In this workshop we will focus on practical ways to get your brain moving when it feels like it’s stuck in park.


Creating Comedic Characters https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/creating-comedic-characters

Saturday 01/16 3-5pm EST

This workshop will go over basic comedic structure, ways to find inspiration for characters, and how to pitch your idea. Everyone will have a chance to pitch their character idea, get feedback from the instructor and the group, and come out of it with a solid plan to bring your character to life. 


Quick, Write That Down! Improvising Your Way To A Script https://www.imposterstheater.com/current/p/improvising-your-way-to-a-script

Tuesday 01/19 7-9pm EST

Writing can be daunting - staring down a bright white blank screen. Improv can help you jumpstart that process, and let your mind make connections without the normal pressure of immediately putting it on a page. 


About The Instructor

Michael Busch is a Cleveland native who spent 15 years in LA working in comedy as an actor, writer, and producer. He has produced and written digital content with millions of views for places such as FunnyorDie, CollegeHumor, Comedy Central, AwesomenessTV, and Defy Media. His acting credits include The Goldbergs, The Middle, Pretty Little Liars, Human Giant, Community, and recurring sketches on Conan. More info: https://www.imposterstheater.com/about


All workshops are open to any level experience from absolute beginner to advanced. 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor.