Four Week Intro to Improv Comedy Workshop for Adults

Schedule

Wed Apr 01 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Symposia Community Bookstore | Hoboken, NJ

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About this Event

📅 Apr 1, 8, 15, & 22 | Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 PM

💵 Workshop Fee: $275


Jersey Improv Lab presents a beginner-friendly, four-week improv comedy workshop in the heart of downtown Hoboken. The workshop is designed for adults who want to have fun, meet new people locally, and try something new in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Your instructor, Nick Carrillo, brings years of teaching and performance experience with UCB, the PIT, Lee Strasberg, NBC, Comedy Central, and Marvel, and has designed a unique beginner-focused curriculum featuring exercises to bring students together and express themselves in fun, collaborative and creative ways.

By the end of the four weeks, you’ll have a strong foundation in the basics of improv comedy (including scene and character building) and feel more comfortable trusting your instincts, staying in the moment, and expressing yourself in creative and playful ways.

No homework, no memorizing lines, no pressure.

This isn’t theater school.
It’s improv as a playful, social, after-work experience.



What to expect

A welcoming, inclusive environment

Short-form and long-form improv games and exercises

Laughter, movement, and creativity

You’ll build confidence and presence without even realizing it

A low-pressure experience — no homework, memorizing lines, or showcases

Opportunity to progress to an Improv II summer workshop for those who want to continue building on this skill

Light refreshments will be served



Who it’s for

Complete beginners - no experience required

Anyone looking to laugh, decompress, and connect with others

People who want to get out of their head and be more present in the moment

Those craving a midweek reset that isn’t another happy hour

Adults curious about improv comedy, creativity, or trying something new

Actors, comedians or other performers looking to sharpen their instincts and stay playful



Class Size

Enrollment is capped at 16 participants to keep the experience supportive and personal.



About the Instructor

This workshop is led by Nick Carrillo, an actor and improv comedy instructor who has been teaching and performing improv, sketch, and theater throughout New York City for several years.

Nick has trained/performed/taught with UCB, The PIT, and The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, and was an original cast member of the Off-Broadway hit Puffs; Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.

In addition to his stage work, Nick has appeared in commercials and has been featured on NBC, VH1, Comedy Central, and truTV. He also works with Marvel, hosting digital video content and appearing on The Official Marvel Podcast.

As an instructor, Nick focuses on creating a supportive, low-pressure environment where students can have fun, take risks, and build confidence while learning the fundamentals of improv comedy.



Looking Ahead

For those who want to keep going, we plan to offer a follow-up Improv 2 workshop this summer. More details will be shared with current students.



Refunds

Refunds are available up to 30 days before the first session, minus a $25 administrative fee. After that, refunds are not available. Registrations may be transferred to another person by emailing .

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Where is it happening?

Symposia Community Bookstore, 510 Washington Street, Hoboken, United States

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