What you'll learn

In this workshop, you will learn the Curious Comedy approach to long form improvisation – a delicious blend of the best ingredients from Chicago improv institutions (Second City, iO, Annoyance, and ComedySprotz), Canada’s Keith Johnstone (Theatresports/Loose Moose), and New York’s UCB – plus a dash of European clown and storytelling.

You’ll start with a fresh take on the building blocks of solid scenework, learn the differences between game and relationship, and explore dynamic storytelling – all in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment.

About the teacher

Stacey Hallal has been teaching, directing, and performing improv for over 20 years. She trained at Second City, iO, Annoyance, and ComedySportz in Chicago. At Second City, she also taught and assistant directed the main stage before moving to Portland to open Curious Comedy Theater in 2008. She has performed and taught improv and sketch at over 100 festivals across North America, often working in duos with Joe Bill and Mark Sutton. She is also the creator of Ruby Rocket, Private Detective, a cartoon, comic, and live improvised show in which she has had the honor of performing with many of her improv heroes. She will be releasing Ruby Rocket as a podcast soon! You can learn more about all of this - and the women-only All Jane Comedy Festival which Stacey also founded and curates - at curiouscomedy.org.