Sunday Improv

05/25/2017

Schools are for summer! Ok, till Sunday June 19th. Once a month tune ups this summer. Have as much fun in between classes as you can.

05/17/2017

This Sunday, May 21st: Specialty Class - Expand Your Range

In improv we use fun, playful low stress techniques to expand our range of characters. Wouldn't you like to be able play characters with a different status than yours, have tools for playing other genres, or have a way to explore finding physicalities that are expressive or find a voice of a character that you enjoy playing.

04/27/2017

This Sunday April 30th: Using Improv to Build Self-Confidence.

It’s well known that Improv helps you think on your feet - you don’t have time to prepare so you must decide what to say immediately. In this safe and playful environment you let go of control. If you want to feel more self-confidence in situations where you feel challenged to express yourself, this class will work on performance anxiety, spontaneity, and losing self-judgment. You allow yourself to get out of your head and out of your own way. If you experience social anxiety, here and there, put let the play of Improv help you relax.

01/23/2017

Sunday Improv returns on January 29th! 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

01/14/2017

SF Sketchfest started this week. Here are some of my recommendations for shows to see.

SATURDAY JANUARY 14th

7:00pm – 8:30pm H Kids in the Hall: 'Brain Candy' Live Staged Reading with Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, Scott Thompson and more
Castro Theatre (429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114)

Performers: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, Scott Thompson


10pm I Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins, Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Eban Schletter, Janet Varney and more
Marines Memorial Theatre (MMT) (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Eugene Cordero, Tawny Newsome, Eban Schletter, Paul F. Tompkins, Janet Varney

7:30pm – 9:15pm D Uptown Showdown Debate: Childhood vs. Adulthood with Michael Ian Black, Jo Firestone, Dave Hill, Aparna Nancherla, Michael Showalter and more, hosted by Kate Willett
Marines Memorial Theatre (MMT) (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Michael Ian Black, Jo Firestone, Dave Hill, Aparna Nancherla, Michael Showalter, Kate Willett

8:00pm – 9:30pm H Fake TED Talks with Paul and Storm, Adam Savage, Samm Levine, Kirsten Vangsness and more / The Reckoning, Hosted by Ray Connolly
Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111)

Performers: Ray Connolly, Storm DiCostanzo, Samm Levine, The Reckoning, Paul Sabourin, Adam Savage, Kirsten Vangsness


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January 15 • Sunday
11:00am – 12:15pm G John Hodgman and Adam Savage: A Spin-A-Wheel-Conversation
Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111)

Performers: John Hodgman, Adam Savage

4:00pm – 5:30pm P Pop My Culture: The Final Episode with Cole Stratton and Vanessa Ragland and guests Paul F. Tompkins, Samm Levine and Rhett Miller
Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111)

Performers: Samm Levine, Rhett Miller, Vanessa Ragland, Cole Stratton, Paul F. Tompkins

4:20pm – 6:30pm F The Benson Movie Interruption: 'Fifty Shades of Grey' with Doug Benson and Friends
Castro Theatre (429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114)

Performers: Doug Benson

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January 19 • Thursday
6:00pm – 10:00pm I SF Sketchfest NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences (55 Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118)

Performers: Eureka!, Ta'Vi, Kaseem Bentley, Adam Cayton-Holland, Emily Van D**e, Casey Ley, Andie Main, Andrew Orolfo, Andrew Orvedahl, Ben Roy, This Week in Science, Jacob Sirof, Strangerer Things

8:00pm – 9:30pm I BATS Improv's Improvised Game of Thrones
Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111)

Performers: BATS Improv

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January 20 • Friday

7:30pm – 9:00pm I Dr. God with special guest Matthew Lillard, Bear Supply, Hosted by Andie Main
Brava Theater Center (2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110)

Performers: Dr. God, Matthew Lillard, Andie Main, Bear Supply
7:30pm – 9:00pm R Porchlight at the Oasis, with Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte and guests Karla Martin, Dana Merwin, Eddie Pepitone, Mike Phirman and more
Oasis (298 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103)

Performers: Arline Klatte, Beth Lisick, Karla Martin, Dana Merwin, Eddie Pepitone, Mike Phirman

7:30pm – 9:00pm V Will Durst and Friends on Inauguration Day: What Now?
Cobb's Comedy Club (915 Columbus Street, San Francisco, CA 94133)

Performers: Will Durst
7:30pm – 9:30pm I The Groundlings: Crazy Uncle Joe Show with Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, Drew Droege, Ted Michaels, Brian Palermo, Artemis Pebdani and Jim Rash
Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111)

Performers: Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, Drew Droege, Roy Jenkins, Brian Palermo, Artemis Pebdani, Jim Rash

10:00pm – 11:15pm M The Groundlings: Teen Witch: The Musical with Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, Drew Droege, Nyima Funk, Artemis Pebdani, Colleen Smith and more / My (Musical) OK Cupid Date, Hosted by Ali Reingold
PianoFight Mainstage (144 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Jordan Black, Stephanie Courtney, My (Musical) OK Cupid Date, Drew Droege, Nyima Funk, Artemis Pebdani, Ali Reingold, Colleen Smith


10:30pm – 11:55pm P Come To Papa with Tom Papa and guests Matt Besser, Rick Crom, Natasha Leggero and more
Cobb's Comedy Club (915 Columbus Street, San Francisco, CA 94133)

Performers: Matt Besser, Rick Crom, Natasha Leggero, Tom Papa
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January 21 • Saturday
1:00pm – 2:15pm I improv4humans with Matt Besser, Jon Gabrus, Mike Hanford, Jessica McKenna, Ian Roberts and more
Cobb's Comedy Club (915 Columbus Street, San Francisco, CA 94133)

Performers: Matt Besser, Jon Gabrus, Mike Hanford, Jessica McKenna, Ian Roberts

4:00pm – 5:15pm I Gravid Water with Tony Hale, Kevin Pollak, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh and more, Sentimental Lady, Hosted by Adam Pearlstein
Brava Theater Center (2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110)

Performers: Tony Hale, Sentimental Lady, Adam Pearlstein, Kevin Pollak, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh

7:00pm – 8:15pm I Upright Citizens Brigade: A.S.S.S.S.C.A.T. with Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Jon Gabrus and Jessica McKenna
The Curran (445 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Matt Besser, Jon Gabrus, Jessica McKenna, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh

7:30pm – 9:00pm I The Groundlings: Personals with Regan Burns, Brian Palermo, Jim Rash and more
Brava Theater Center (2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110)

Performers: Regan Burns, Brian Palermo, Jim Rash

7:30pm – 9:00pm R Porchlight at the Oasis, with Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte and guests Drew Droege, Tara Jepsen, Kari Kiernan, Stephen Tobolowsky and more
Oasis (298 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103)

Performers: Drew Droege, Tara Jepsen, Kari Kiernan, Arline Klatte, Beth Lisick, Stephen Tobolowsky
7:30pm – 9:00pm H Celebrity Autobiography with Tony Hale, Wendie Malick, Laraine Newman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Fred Willard and more
Marines Memorial Theatre (MMT) (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Tony Hale, Wendie Malick, Laraine Newman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Fred Willard


10:00pm – 11:45pm S Laraine Newman: The Audition / Charles: Moby Alpha
PianoFight Mainstage (144 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Charles, Laraine Newman
10:00pm – 12:00am I The Black Version with Jordan Black, Nyima Funk, Daniele Gaither, Phil LaMarr, Karen Maruyama, Gary Anthony Williams and Cedric Yarbrough
Brava Theater Center (2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110)

Performers: Jordan Black, Nyima Funk, Daniele Gaither, Phil LaMarr, Karen Maruyama, Gary Anthony Williams, Cedric Yarbrough


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January 22 • Sunday

2:00pm – 3:30pm P A Conversation with Daniel Handler: Inside 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'
Swedish American Hall (2174 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114)

Performers: Daniel Handler


7:00pm – 9:00pm F 'Kung Pow: Enter The Fist' 15th Anniversary with Steve Oedekerk
Alamo Drafthouse at the New Mission (2550 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110)

Performers: Steve Oedekerk

7:30pm – 9:00pm B SF Sketchfest Tribute to Fred Willard, with special guests Christopher Guest, Robert Klein, Laraine Newman and more, Moderated by Kevin Pollak
Marines Memorial Theatre (MMT) (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Christopher Guest, Robert Klein, Laraine Newman, Kevin Pollak, Fred Willard

8:00pm – 9:15pm I Speechless with Ian Roberts and more, Bullen & Olson: Double Vision, Hosted by Samson Koletkar
Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111)

Performers: Samson Koletkar, Ian Roberts, Bullen & Olson: Double Vision

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January 24 • Tuesday

7:30pm – 9:30pm F 'Hollywood Shuffle' 30th Anniversary: Tribute to Robert Townsend and Keenen Ivory Wayans
Alamo Drafthouse at the New Mission (2550 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110)

Performers: Robert Townsend, Keenen Ivory Wayans

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January 25 • Wednesday


8:00pm – 9:30pm S Killing My Lobster: Under Pressure, Picture Show, Hosted by Richard Sarvate
PianoFight Mainstage (144 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Killing My Lobster, Richard Sarvate, Picture Show


January 26 • Thursday
7:00pm – 8:30pm I PianoFight Showcase: DASH, Picture Show and Shades of Grey, Hosted by Nate Follen
PianoFight Second Stage (144 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: DASH, Nate Follen, Shades of Grey, Picture Show

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January 27 • Friday

7:30pm – 8:15pm R Mortified
Brava Theater Center (2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110)
7:30pm – 8:45pm I Set List with Andy Kindler, Daniel Van Kirk and more
Cobb's Comedy Club (915 Columbus Street, San Francisco, CA 94133)

Performers: Andy Kindler, Daniel Van Kirk
7:30pm – 9:00pm M Double Bill: Bill Irwin & Bill Frisell Perform Songs and Scenes from Vaudeville, with special guests Geoff Hoyle and Kenny Wollesen
The Nourse (275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Bill Frisell, Geoff Hoyle, Bill Irwin, Kenny Wollesen
7:30pm – 9:00pm R RISK! with Kevin Allison and guests Jamie Denbo, Seth Morris, James Urbaniak and more
Swedish American Hall (2174 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114)

Performers: Kevin Allison, Jamie Denbo, Seth Morris, James Urbaniak


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January 28 • Saturday

11:00am – 12:30pm K Story Pirates, with special guests Patton Oswalt, Sasheer Zamata and more
Marines Memorial Theatre (MMT) (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Patton Oswalt, Sasheer Zamata


4:00pm – 5:15pm P The JV Club with Janet Varney and guests Rachel Dratch, Jon Hamm and more
Brava Theater Center (2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110)

Performers: Rachel Dratch, Jon Hamm, Janet Varney

7:00pm – 8:30pm I Improvised Shakespeare Company with Joey Bland, Ross Bryant, Greg Hess, Thomas Middleditch and Blaine Swen
Marines Memorial Theatre (MMT) (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Joey Bland, Ross Bryant, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Greg Hess, Thomas Middleditch, Blaine Swen


7:00pm – 8:30pm
7:30pm – 9:00pm I Theme Park Improv with Ian Brennan, Rachel Dratch, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Jessica Makinson, Oscar Nunez, Cole Stratton, Janet Varney and special guest monologist Jon Hamm
Brava Theater Center (2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110)

Performers: Ian Brennan, Rachel Dratch, Jon Hamm, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Jessica Makinson, Oscar Nunez, Cole Stratton, Janet Varney
7:30pm – 9:00pm M Nancy and Beth with Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt / Matt Barats & John Reynolds
Swedish American Hall (2174 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114)

Performers: Matt Barats, Nancy and Beth (Megan Mullally & Stephanie Hunt), John Reynolds


10:00pm – 11:15pm I Morzouksnick with Nick Kroll, Jason Mantzoukas and Seth Morris / Outside Dog
Marines Memorial Theatre (MMT) (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Performers: Outside Dog, Nick Kroll, Jason Mantzoukas, Seth Morris

10:00pm – 11:30pm M Nancy and Beth with Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt / Matt Barats & John Reynolds
Swedish American Hall (2174 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114)

Performers: Matt Barats, Nancy and Beth (Megan Mullally & Stephanie Hunt), John Reynolds
10:00pm – 11:30pm M Skull Juice Podcast: 'TRENT' Live with Dino Stamatopoulos, Scott Adsit, Brian McCann and musical guest Britta Phillips (Luna/Dean & Britta)
Brava Theater Center (2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110)

Performers: Scott Adsit, Brian McCann, Britta Phillips, Dino Stamatopoulos

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January 29 • Sunday

11:00am – 12:30pm K Story Pirates
Marines Memorial Theatre (MMT) (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)

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01/14/2017

January Sunday Improv on the 8th and the 29th.

11/20/2016

Sunday November 20: Improvisation Skills For Networking. Improv is about staying present and following the 'offers' of other people - which all contribute to creating rapport as well as more memorable conversations. Let's play with using improv to network with contacts in your career in performance. One good/great conversation at a time.

11/19/2016

Tickets to SF Sketchfest go on sale tomorrow, Sunday, November 20th at 10:00 a.m.

The 2017 SF Sketchfest lineup is now live! Don't forget tickets go on sale this SUNDAY: http://www.sfsketchfest.com/schedule/

11/13/2016

if you aren't holding hands around Lake Merritt, come do some improv.

11/13/2016

Drop in Improv class tonight at 5:30 Now, more than a long, long time, we need art, expression, community, unity. At Voice One, 665 Third Str., San Francisco

11/12/2016

Sunday November 13: Fun with Scenes and Games. Ahh... may I say... we need this!

Sunday November 20: Improvisation Skills For Networking. Improv is about staying present and following the 'offers' of other people - which all contribute to creating rapport as well as more memorable conversations. Let's play with using improv to network with contacts in your career in performance. One good/great conversation at a time.

11/06/2016

the red hot improv scene in SF... improv is trending!
http://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/Learning-life-skills-in-SF-s-red-hot-improv-10507508.php?cmpid=fb-premium

At a time when improvisation seems to be everywhere — on display in the big-screen talents of today’s most bankable comedy stars (Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell, to name a few), and performed and taught seven nights a week in classes and workshops around the Bay Area — Rebecca Stockley, a co...