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HONEST IMPROV

Learn to tap into a deeper level of honesty and emotion in your improv.

Starts Nov 29
35 US dollars
Kismet Improv

15 spots left

About this Class

Kismet Improv is thrilled to welcome Stacey Hallal from Curious Comedy in Portland, OR! Lots of people in improv reference ‘truth in comedy’ but rarely dig into what exactly that means in practice. In this workshop, you will learn the difference between playing honestly and going for the joke. We will also uncover and explore how to use authenticity as a comedic tool without sacrificing fun or joy in your play. BIO: Stacey Hallal has been teaching, directing, and performing improv for over 24 years. She trained at Chicago’s Second City, iO, Annoyance, and ComedySportz theaters. At Second City, she also taught and assistant directed the main stage before moving to Portland to open Curious Comedy Theater in 2008 where she has worked as Artistic Director ever since. She has performed and taught improv and sketch at over 150 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 Marc Evan Jackson (The Good Place, Brooklyn 99), Maribeth Monroe (The Good Place, Workaholics), Stephnie Weir (MadTV), Amber Nash (Archer), Craig and Carla Cackowski, and soon Colin Mochrie (Whose Line). She will be releasing Ruby Rocket as a podcast soon! Stacey also founded and curates the All Jane Comedy Festival to promote and celebrate women in comedy, as well as the Chroma Comedy Festival, with Artistic Director Jon Carr, which showcases BIPOC performers in improv from across the U.S.

Upcoming Sessions

Cancellation Policy

Please email classes@kismetimprov.com if you need to cancel your class enrollment or space rental. If you need to withdraw from a class, you can apply your registration fee as a credit toward a future class. However, if you withdraw within 48 hours of the class start time or after the class has already started, you will not be eligible for a credit transfer.

For Questions or More Information

  • 401-205-2552

    hello@kismetimprov.com

Scholarships

We sponsor up to 25% of all class enrollments for scholarship and financial aid students. Scholarships are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To request a scholarship or financial aid, please visit our scholarships page.

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About Kismet Improv

RHODE ISLAND'S HOME FOR PREMIERE IMPROV COMEDY
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Kismet Improv brings live improv and sketch comedy to the great people of Pawtucket, R.I. every weekend. With a series of rotating shows, Kismet's commitment to keeping audiences rolling laughing has quickly made them a mainstay in Rhode Island's growing comedy hub. We also offer improv and comedy classes for all levels.

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Our performers and teachers have trained nationwide. We proudly feature alumni from Second City, iO, Upright Citizens Brigade, ImprovBoston, Improv Asylum, Union Comedy, Wage House and the Providence Improv Guild. 

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