A two-hour adventure filled with laughter, collaboration, and newfound confidence. Join two skilled guides on the improv journey!
Step into the exciting world of improv with our interactive workshop, "Discover the Magic of Improv." This two-hour in-person experience is specially designed for individuals who are curious about exploring the thrill of improv for the first time. Get ready to embark on a low-pressure, fun-filled adventure that will unleash your creativity, boost your confidence, and ignite your sense of playfulness.
Led by our experienced and supportive instructors, this workshop is tailored to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can comfortably step outside your comfort zone. The journey begins with a boundary check-in, where we establish guidelines for respect, trust, and collaboration. Our skilled instructors will guide you through engaging improv warmups and games.
Through interactive exercises and guided improvisation, you'll discover the joy of working together, building on each other's ideas, and creating compelling scenes on the spot.
No prior experience in acting or improv is necessary. Whether you're seeking a fun and unique experience, a chance to improve your communication skills, or simply a break from everyday routine, "Discover the Magic of Improv" is the workshop for you!
How our Flexible Ticket Pricing Works:
As part of our mission at Highwire Improv, we aim to make improv an art form that is simultaneously financiallly accessible to audiences and students and financially sustainable for performers and instructors. To achieve this, we offer three ticket options:
- Free Registration tickets.
- Pay What You Wish tickets.
- List Price tickets.
The list price tickets represent a standard registration fee to cover event costs, including paying our instructors. Individuals are welcome to use this as a guide and decide to pay less or more than that amount.
Note that for some venues (such as Enoch Pratt Free Libraries), we may only offer free or donation based tickets to comply with space rental expectations.
About your Instructors:
Jenny Kessler (she/her) has been practicing, performing, coaching, and facilitating improv since 2018. She is a brand strategist by day and a comedy goblin by night. She loves helping others experience the magic of play through improv, doing watercolor paintings when she travels, and exploring the DMV food scene. She’s known for using big emotions on and off stage, and has experience with the Harold, Deconstruction, La Ronde, Montage and Musical improv.
Rob Phoenix (he/him) is an improviser, writer, and producer from Baltimore, Maryland. He has been performed all over the country with the Baltimore based troupe Cakewalk and is a part of the Baltimore Improv Group house team MVA. Rob has trained with the Baltimore Improv group and instructors around the country in voice acting, sketch, and writing. Rob worked in radio for 14 years and is the Stage and Technical Producer for the Baltimore Improv Group. He teaches character building based workshops and likes to focus on being natural on stage. He is also one of the founders of the From Another Mother Improv Festival a.k.a. FAM Fest.
About Highwire Improv:
Highwire Improv is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization based in Baltimore, Maryland. Our mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater.
A two-hour adventure filled with laughter, collaboration, and newfound confidence. Join two skilled guides on the improv journey!
Step into the exciting world of improv with our interactive workshop, "Discover the Magic of Improv." This two-hour in-person experience is specially designed for individuals who are curious about exploring the thrill of improv for the first time. Get ready to embark on a low-pressure, fun-filled adventure that will unleash your creativity, boost your confidence, and ignite your sense of playfulness.
Led by our experienced and supportive instructors, this workshop is tailored to provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can comfortably step outside your comfort zone. The journey begins with a boundary check-in, where we establish guidelines for respect, trust, and collaboration. Our skilled instructors will guide you through engaging improv warmups and games.
Through interactive exercises and guided improvisation, you'll discover the joy of working together, building on each other's ideas, and creating compelling scenes on the spot.
No prior experience in acting or improv is necessary. Whether you're seeking a fun and unique experience, a chance to improve your communication skills, or simply a break from everyday routine, "Discover the Magic of Improv" is the workshop for you!
How our Flexible Ticket Pricing Works:
As part of our mission at Highwire Improv, we aim to make improv an art form that is simultaneously financiallly accessible to audiences and students and financially sustainable for performers and instructors. To achieve this, we offer three ticket options:
- Free Registration tickets.
- Pay What You Wish tickets.
- List Price tickets.
The list price tickets represent a standard registration fee to cover event costs, including paying our instructors. Individuals are welcome to use this as a guide and decide to pay less or more than that amount.
Note that for some venues (such as Enoch Pratt Free Libraries), we may only offer free or donation based tickets to comply with space rental expectations.
About your Instructors:
Jenny Kessler (she/her) has been practicing, performing, coaching, and facilitating improv since 2018. She is a brand strategist by day and a comedy goblin by night. She loves helping others experience the magic of play through improv, doing watercolor paintings when she travels, and exploring the DMV food scene. She’s known for using big emotions on and off stage, and has experience with the Harold, Deconstruction, La Ronde, Montage and Musical improv.
Rob Phoenix (he/him) is an improviser, writer, and producer from Baltimore, Maryland. He has been performed all over the country with the Baltimore based troupe Cakewalk and is a part of the Baltimore Improv Group house team MVA. Rob has trained with the Baltimore Improv group and instructors around the country in voice acting, sketch, and writing. Rob worked in radio for 14 years and is the Stage and Technical Producer for the Baltimore Improv Group. He teaches character building based workshops and likes to focus on being natural on stage. He is also one of the founders of the From Another Mother Improv Festival a.k.a. FAM Fest.
About Highwire Improv:
Highwire Improv is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization based in Baltimore, Maryland. Our mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater.
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- 2 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Highwire Improv
400 South Conkling Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
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