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Full Calendar (Shows, Classes, and Events)
Improv 301: The Second BeatIN PROGRESS
Expand your scenes, characters, and games into longform improv comedy! You'll explore beyond the initial scene into second beats and more!
Intro to Improv: 4-week Comedy Course for BeginnersIN PROGRESS
Improv is for everyone! Dreams of being a comedian? Want stronger public speaking skills? Just sick of your board games? Improv can help!
Sketch 201: Comedy Writing with Nate GagnonIN PROGRESS
Build on the tools, concepts, and skills you learned in Sketch 101, and get introduced to a diverse variety of sketch styles and forms!
Improv 102: More CharacterIN PROGRESS
Deepen your improv! Embody perspectives, spaces, relationships, words, gestures, emotions & thoughts. Sink into a totally new point of view.
Improv 301: The Second BeatIN PROGRESS
Expand your scenes, characters, and games into longform improv comedy! You'll explore beyond the initial scene into second beats and more!
Improv 444 - Spokane - 6-Week Performance Level Course with Brenna HarveyIN PROGRESS
Combine the patience & character commitments of the Monoscene with the fast-paced exploration of comedic premise & game of the Montage!
The Deep End: Hartford's Weekly Improv Show
Dive into the weekend with improv comedy by The Deep End every Friday at 7PM
Improv Comedy Night feat. Rumour Cauldron, The Hall of Presidents, Dinos
See our theater's house teams improvise a comedy show inspired by suggestions from you, our audience! There'll never be another one like it.
Everyone is Irish: A St. Patrick's Day Variety Show - Sketch, Improv, Music
Wear something green & join us for a St. Patrick’s Day comedy extravaganza! Sketch comedy, improv comedy, music & a big dose of Irish love ☘
The Harold: The World Famous Improv Form Live in CT - hosted by Blind Date
See special one-night-only improv groups perform the Harold format for you! Different openers, tight game, and more beats than RZA's lab.
The Sea Tea Improv Family Show! Comedy You Can Bring Your Grown-Ups To
An awesome evening of all-ages comedy for kids, teens & adults with Hartford's professional comedy troupe, Sea Tea Improv Touring Company!
Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!
The Deep End: Hartford's Weekly Improv Show
Dive into the weekend with improv comedy by The Deep End every Friday at 7PM
Cage Match: The Chaos Pirates vs. Frontman & The Bandmates vs. Dream Logic
Improv teams compete for your votes in a no-holds-barred improv show. The audience chooses the winner that will return the following month!
Improv Comedy feat. Oops! All Cuties, Basement Ghost, Part-Time Lifeguards
See our theater's house teams improvise a comedy show inspired by suggestions from you, our audience! There'll never be another one like it.
Improv Comedy Night feat. Dream Logic, The Afterparty, and Romantic Baby
See our theater's house teams improvise a comedy show inspired by suggestions from you, our audience! There'll never be another one like it.
![[Workshop] Give a Shit: Care About Your Scene with Casey Grambo](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1175310693%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260120-050805?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.691&fp-y=0.1&s=cefe4875b014cb7f17c20af89837e570)
[Workshop] Give a Shit: Care About Your Scene with Casey Grambo
The most engaging improv stems from a complete commitment to your partners' ideas -- so give a shit!
The Sea Tea Improv Family Show! Comedy You Can Bring Your Grown-Ups To
An awesome evening of all-ages comedy for kids, teens & adults with Hartford's professional comedy troupe, Sea Tea Improv Touring Company!
The Pattern Game: Weight Training for Premise-Based Improv w Josuel Rosario
Identify the fun idea quickly & support that fun as a team. Come get your reps in & let's get those premise-based improv muscles SHREDDED.
Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!
![[Festival Show Pass] All Regular Hartford Improv Festival Shows #HIF2026](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1178586610%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260227-051558?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=e2b388d5f10dbd0616ab877a225df8ec)
[Festival Show Pass] All Regular Hartford Improv Festival Shows #HIF2026
Get this pass to see all regular Hartford Improv Festival shows on Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun! 23 shows, 56 teams! Excludes two Headliner shows.
![[Workshop] Pick Up an Improv Cup with Daniel Davidson (No Notes)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179658420%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-033732?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=2f24ef7cc43508d1549eff68c9e5d06f)
[Workshop] Pick Up an Improv Cup with Daniel Davidson (No Notes)
Doing talking head scenes that take place…somewhere…ish? Anxious about initiations or finding your next game move? Pick up an improv cup.
![[Workshop] Backing Up Bold Choices w/ Molly Thomas (Montana Dan, ASSSSCAT)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179659070%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-035043?h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=68393af46bdd19d1a247f238e3ee771a)
[Workshop] Backing Up Bold Choices w/ Molly Thomas (Montana Dan, ASSSSCAT)SOLD OUT!
Work on making bold choices, then backing those up with confidence and top-of-intelligence justifications!
![[Workshop] Puppet Improv 101w Josh Cohen & Tamra Malaga (Josh & Tamra Show)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179659373%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-035916?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=e08c8f6f18c990f76ca4ef61a040e539)
[Workshop] Puppet Improv 101w Josh Cohen & Tamra Malaga (Josh & Tamra Show)
Do you love puppets? Do you love long-form improv? An Introduction to Puppet Manipulation, Character Development, & Long-Form Improvisation!
![[Workshop] Smash the Fourth Wall with Maria Nally (Hell Yeah!, Ephemera)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179659797%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-040752?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=d8f79b48cb64972b47798f97d7479a97)
[Workshop] Smash the Fourth Wall with Maria Nally (Hell Yeah!, Ephemera)
Narration, asides, and soliloquies are thrilling theatrical elements that are highly underutilized in improv. But why?
![[Workshop] Learning to Lose with Patrick Keene (ASSSSCAT, Duchovny)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179660267%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-041752?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=75f62015b344a874aa701672c0957af4)
[Workshop] Learning to Lose with Patrick Keene (ASSSSCAT, Duchovny)
Losers are funny. Winners are annoying. Own negative labels & have fun taking on behavior that makes your characters less than desirable.
![[Workshop] SIMPLE & SUSTAINABLE SCENEWORK with Connor Ratliff](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179660531%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-042604?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=dbf42566b0cd6aa1785729cbdc26a9c0)
[Workshop] SIMPLE & SUSTAINABLE SCENEWORK with Connor Ratliff
Stressed out by improv? Nervous? Scared to try it? Stuck in scenes, WISHING for the black out? Take the worry out of improv & make it fun!
![[Workshop] Playing Fast and Loose with Lou Gonzalez (ASSSSCAT, Duchovny)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179660807%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-043332?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=9793dbd54a6a609d4c63e1529c7ed3fd)
[Workshop] Playing Fast and Loose with Lou Gonzalez (ASSSSCAT, Duchovny)
Get out of your head & onto the A Train Express to what's funny! Play with certainty, embrace your scene partners' offers & enjoy the chaos!
![[Headliner Show] CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS #HIF2026](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1178691843%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260228-192450?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=33bff532a178d97c765629927e68f0ef)
[Headliner Show] CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS #HIF2026
CONNOR RATLIFF(Run Amok, Bob's Burgers, Dead Eyes podcast) presents a series of workshop performances that demonstrate what acting truly IS
![[Workshop] Seeing Your Where with Amanda Breen (ASSSSCAT, Duchovny)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179661398%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-045103?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=c3df0a929798490bbe736ff354496561)
[Workshop] Seeing Your Where with Amanda Breen (ASSSSCAT, Duchovny)
Clearly establishing the who, what, where at the top of a scene is crucial. But are you living in & seeing your where or just telling us?
![[Workshop] Finding the TRUTH in Comedy with Akmal Tajihan (Duchovny)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179661590%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-045851?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=03770d72fd114fa675da090f1aa553c1)
[Workshop] Finding the TRUTH in Comedy with Akmal Tajihan (Duchovny)
This workshop is about finding & using your own truth in improv scenes, not about doing the most “grounded” or “realistic” scenes.
![[Workshop] Hip Hop Improv Sampler with Billy Soco (North Coast, Shoes Off!)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179661814%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-050559?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=bee5f83f0f95837f9e89cf405daf84d2)
[Workshop] Hip Hop Improv Sampler with Billy Soco (North Coast, Shoes Off!)
Only rhymey sometimey? Dip your musical toes into some Hip Hop improv! Simple flow & rhythm, build confidence (& rhymes) & get reps rapping!
![[Workshop] Initiate by Responding with Erik Tanouye (Montana Dan)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179662062%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-051501?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=685d86b65c3bb1bb034e5e1467f45a8a)
[Workshop] Initiate by Responding with Erik Tanouye (Montana Dan)
Get your scenes started right from the jump by beginning with the response to an initiation. That's right: *initiate* by *responding*.
![[Workshop] Big Yes-ing with Casey Jost (What the Hell?, Impractical Jokers)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179662236%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-052047?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=651728c63c930a4a0f0ea0f6854d9910)
[Workshop] Big Yes-ing with Casey Jost (What the Hell?, Impractical Jokers)
In this workshop we’ll work on accepting our scene partner’s ideas with full & total commitment while also making big, interesting choices.
![[Workshop] MAKE IT MAKE SENSE with Glo Tavarez (ASSSSCAT, What the Hell?)](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1179662358%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260312-052709?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=cba4c57d7fd8a2c27ef682daec3464cb)
[Workshop] MAKE IT MAKE SENSE with Glo Tavarez (ASSSSCAT, What the Hell?)
You're not confused; the answers are already there, waiting to be discovered. Get help with listening, justifications, and making choices.
![[Headliner Show] ASSSSCAT! The UCB’s Signature Improv Juggernaut! #HIF2026](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1178692472%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260228-194109?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=21b8400ee74d8e24f5799a1b78714ba8)
[Headliner Show] ASSSSCAT! The UCB’s Signature Improv Juggernaut! #HIF2026
ASSSSCAT! is the Upright Citizens Brigade's signature improv show that's played to critical acclaim & sold out audiences across the country!
Sketch 101: Comedy Writing with Josuel Rosario
Learn how to generate & hone comedic premises, pitch sketches, contribute to a writer's room, and write & revise your own sketch scripts!
Open Improv Rehearsal: Drop In! - Practice with Sea Tea community members
Hey there! Looking to get some extra improv practice? Look no further! Sea Tea community members are hosting open rehearsals in our Studios!
Improv 101: Scene and Character
Learn to create completely improvised comedy scenes & characters by working with others in class with our professional improv instructors!
Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!
Intro to Improv: 4-week Comedy Course for Beginners
Improv is for everyone! Dreams of being a comedian? Want stronger public speaking skills? Just sick of your board games? Improv can help!
![[Workshop] Sharing Focus with Casey Grambo](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1175311139%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260120-051902?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.487&fp-y=0.305&s=a4b4def532bc47e6eb47e171a55a4148)
[Workshop] Sharing Focus with Casey Grambo
Sharing focus is essential to true collaboration in improv scenes & polish in shows. Sharpen your listening skills to give and take space!
Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!
![[Workshop] Dynamic Improv Shows with Casey Grambo](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1175311887%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260120-053546?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.511&fp-y=0.513&s=9382946fff8aeda18072bf5bccdad951)
[Workshop] Dynamic Improv Shows with Casey Grambo
Improv comedy ballistic training! Create interesting, engaging & dynamic improv shows by varying the energy, emotion & shape of your scenes.
![[Workshop] See Through the Matrix: Unlock Short Form Fun with Casey Grambo](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1175312762%2F25095184173%2F1%2Foriginal.20260120-060200?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=450&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=0f1c93a123fce81bfb872508264c7456)
[Workshop] See Through the Matrix: Unlock Short Form Fun with Casey Grambo
Feeling trapped in the logistics of short form? Go down the rabbit hole to understand short form games & how *you* can manipulate them!
Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!
Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!
Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!
Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!
Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!
Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!
Kids Improv Workshop: Learn & Play Improv Comedy Games with Sea Tea Improv!
Get your kids on their feet, learning improv games, having fun, collaborating, and getting their energy out in this fun theater workshop!
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