*We're LIVE!Announcing June in person and virtual classes, events, workshops* <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=1d67d584ae&e=8aeda9a7f9> *Imposters Social Night* <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=53932230a3&e=8aeda9a7f9> Friday 06/04 7pm We want to kick the month off with some good old-fashioned awkward comedy people hanging out time! <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=8f459bc8b5&e=8aeda9a7f9> *Imposters Improv Play Lab - An Improv Jam* <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=7c582c0b31&e=8aeda9a7f9> Saturday 06/05 2-3:30pm The Imposters Improv Play Lab is an inclusive space for anyone looking to expand their creativity. Improv comedy is the foundation we use to explore how much we can make using nothing but our bodies and imagination. Whether you are new to improv or have been in a troupe since the dawn of Chicago, the Play Lab is a space for us to meddle with our funny. Hosted by Scott Shepard, Alex Heckman, Dionne Atchison <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=8829b20203&e=8aeda9a7f9> *Humorous Essays Workshop with Dave Hill (Virtual)* <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=859629f78c&e=8aeda9a7f9> Sunday 06/06 2-5pm Join Dave Hill for this workshop focused on finding and honing your voice and stories for the written essay format. This is an interactive workshop where you should be prepared to share a sample of your work for discussion with Dave and the rest of the group. Dave will also explain how he went from being a deadbeat sleeping on his sister's couch to a published author now working on his fourth book. If he can do it, so can you! <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=566ad2a9cf&e=8aeda9a7f9> *Sketch Comedy Writing Level 1with Michael Busch* <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=45295388a8&e=8aeda9a7f9> 6 Weeks Beginning 06/17 7-9pm In this 6-week course we will cover common sketch terms and types, proper script formatting, ways to generate ideas, tips on the writing process, how to confidently pitch, writing/revising sketches, & practical experience in a writers room setting. <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=818822b60f&e=8aeda9a7f9> *The Improv Workout with Michael Busch* <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=cc0f5f74c6&e=8aeda9a7f9> 4 Weeks Beginning 06/18 6:30pm-8:30pm Designed for intermediate to advanced level improvisers to provide a space to get back into the swing of things. Each week we’ll do a warm-up, one new skill exercise, followed by longform sets with feedback from the instructor. <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=94b91e76f3&e=8aeda9a7f9> *Improv Level 1 with Michael Busch* <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=6c3ce91f39&e=8aeda9a7f9> 6 Weeks Beginning 06/19 12-2pm 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 heightening based off game/premise. <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=87d3605fd5&e=8aeda9a7f9> *The Joy of Everything Workshopwith Deena Nyer Mendlowitz* <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=6cec90302f&e=8aeda9a7f9> Sunday 06/27 2-4pm Improviser and food television enthusiast Deena Nyer Mendlowitz will share her Unified Cooking Show Theory of Improv and illustrate its lessons through targeted exercises and scene work that will get you out of your head and into your joy while reminding you: you already have all the ingredients you need to crush it on the stage. *Have a friend who may be interested in any of the above? Forward them this email!* Sign up for our email newsletter here <https://imposterstheater.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2b317370dae21662848945ff0&id=3ead8b523a&e=8aeda9a7f9>