Improv Basics Workshop with Kelly Conrad

This two hour workshop will teach you the building blocks of improv in a fun and supportive environment. You will learn a new skill, have fun, meet new people, and you will see that improv is not just for performers, but is for everyone. For more about Crossroads Comedy Theater visit xroadscomedy.com.
The skills learned in our classes go beyond the stage and can benefit you in your everyday life and work! Fortune 500 companies are now routinely bringing in improv workshops to help build up their team members and their leaders. Improve communication, build self-confidence, think more positively, embrace collaboration, meet new people, and have more fun! These are just a few of the concepts we will touch on in this workshop through a series of fun exercises and games. Whether you have no performance aspirations or you are taking the first step on the journey to being a performer - this is for you!
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Kelly Conrad (she/her) is a Philadelphia based actor, comedian, and teaching artist. Kelly currently performs with Crossroads comedy theater’s Not Yet Rated: An Improvised Movie and is on the podcasts Evesdropping and The Beacons Are Lit. Kelly can also be seen performing with NYTEShift - an all POC comedy troupe. Kelly has performed with sketch team The Decoy and improv house team Hooch at Philly Improv Theater, as well as Theater Unspeakable’s American Revolution, Anti Gravity Performance Project’s Deary Diary LOL, and most recently in WHYY’s Albie’s Elevator.

COMEDY & PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES
Crossroads Comedy Theater also offers classes in improv, sketch comedy writing, stand-up, acting, clowning, storytelling, and more! Our classes will get you off of your phone and into a more positive and supportive environment. You will gain valuable skills that go beyond the classroom and benefit you in your everyday life and work. Stop doom scrolling and have some fun! To learn more visit our Education Program page.

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PAYMENT PLANS: Interested in splitting your enrollment into smaller payments? We got your back! Crossroads Comedy Theater is happy to offer payment plans that allow you to play now and pay later by breaking up your enrollment into four, interest free payments over six weeks.

PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES: Masks will be optional during this course. Though Crossroads no longer requires proof of vaccination enroll in our courses or attend our shows, we highly encourage all students and audience members to be up to date on vaccinations. Students should stay home if they are ill the day of class. Any student that tests positive for COVID-19 agrees to inform the theater so we can alert other students. These guidelines can updated based on the advice of City of Philadelphia, the CDC, or other public health experts.

CROSSROADS @ WORK! Improv is not just for individuals. Organizations of all shapes and sizes partner with Crossroads to instill imperative business skills. Our customized applied improv workshops give you and your coworkers a chance to examine personal and group dynamics, focusing on practical skills like listening, sharing, leadership, being bold, conflict resolution, and working as a team. Our workshops are perfect for any group. Whether you are marketing professionals, sales teams, nonprofit volunteers, lawyers, c-level executives doctors, layers, doctorlawyers, lawoctors, nurses, athletes, circus clowns, and everything in between. Call us today and let us show you how we can help your team!

CODE OF CONDUCT: It boils down to this: Treat people with respect. We do not tolerate hateful, discriminatory, or disruptive behavior. Behavior that is racist, misogynist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, ageist, or any other unacceptable behavior not here mentioned will result in removal from the class. We strive to be inclusive of all experiences. We are always learning and aim to keep the class safe and respectful for everyone. The use of recreational drugs, illegal drugs, and/or alcohol is not permitted during class. The use of substances in class or the impact of prior usage exhibited in disruptive ways in class may result in your removal from class.

REFUND POLICY: All Crossroads Comedy Theater class sales are final. Please carefully consider your schedule and travel before enrolling. In some cases students may defer their enrollment to one of the following two class sessions. Deferment after the start of the course is not permitted. Any questions about this policy can be emailed to [email protected]. Policy updated March 2024.

VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Do you have a particular set of skills? Skills you acquired over a long career? Skills that make you super helpful to what we do at Crossroads? Crossroads is always looking for helping hands to make our shows, classes, and other community events happen. Our volunteers earn $15 credit with the theater good for upcoming shows or courses. Duties could include box office, ushering, snack bar or more. If you have any skills that you feel we could benefit from, let us know! Reply back and let us know your interest in volunteering and we'll see how we can make it happen. .

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