WORKSHOP | Commit Hard with Andi Maz | Saturday May 16 | #DWCF26

Detroit Women of Comedy Festival

Build bold characters for your improv and sketch scenes with Andi Maz (Planet Ant, Go Comedy, iO, The Annoyance, LA Groundlings).

The Independent Comedy Club

Detroit Women of Comedy Festival 2026

The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival takes over all three Planet Ant stages (the Hall, the Independent Comedy Club, and the Black Box) on May 15 & 16, 2026.
Stand-up, sketch, improv, workshops, and more. 
Full schedule at detroitwomenofcomedy.com
#DWCF26

<h3>Detroit Women of Comedy Festival WORKSHOP</h3><h3>Saturday, May 16 —2-3:30PM — the independent comedy club</h3>$30 - Space LimitedThis workshop will present a three-pronged approach to creating bold characters. Through focused exercises, performers will develop strong points of view, sharpen their instincts, and learn how to heighten scenes by fully committing to behavior and perspective. Expect to push past safe choices and fully embody the worlds you create in your scenes.Andi has trained at top improv institutions and theaters across the country, including Chicago’s iO and The Annoyance, as well as Detroit staples Planet Ant and Go Comedy. Most recently, she’s trained with The Groundlings in Los Angeles, where she is currently training at the advanced level (and has heavily influenced this workshop). __________________________________________________The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival celebrates and elevates women, trans, and non-binary comedy makers from Metro Detroit and beyond. DWCF strives to honor and amplify marginalized voices across a spectrum of genders and identities and create an inclusive platform for community-building, joy, and collaboration in comedy.The festival features improv, stand-up, sketch, podcasts, alt-comedy, and workshops. Proceeds directly support Detroit-based non-profits providing arts education and services for at-risk populations in the community.#DWCF26 takes over all three Planet Ant Stages - Ant Hall, The Black Box, and the Independent Comedy Club - May 15 &amp; 16.Learn more at <a href="https://www.detroitwomenofcomedy.com/" title="https://www.detroitwomenofcomedy.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.detroitwomenofcomedy.com</a>

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