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COVID-19 Policy: Our classes are currently mask-optional, with proof of vaccination not required. However, this may change as CDC, State and local regulations and guidance changes. We ask that you do not take our classes if you are unwilling to follow COVID safety measures if the situation returns us to a place where face coverings or proof of vaccination become required or recommended again.

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Beginner Improv Workshop

Great for Beginners

One Day Workshop

October 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM with Dan Reitz

Improv comedy is fun, like really fun, and the best way to get into it is by taking a class! Tap into your creativity while connecting to a community of clever and fun people!

In this 90-minute beginners class you'll learn some improv basics, play improv games, and get to see what it's like to make up fun characters and situations with a group of like-minded people.

If you enjoy the class and want more, you can put the $10 cost of this class towards the cost of our 8-week Level One class! But this class stands alone as a beginner improv workshop, and you won't be pressured to sign up for a full course.

Details

Date: October 5, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Buffalo Improv House
Address: 255 Great Arrow Ave., Suite 207, Buffalo NY 14207
Prerequisites: None! This class is great for absolute beginners!

Instructor Bio

DAN REITZ is the founder and creative director of Buffalo Improv House, a Buffalo native, and a 24-year veteran of improv comedy. In New York City he was the musical director or featured performer with several popular improv comedy shows, including the award-winning Your Love, Our Musical, Baby Wants Candy, and Blank! The Musical. He has been featured on multiple episodes of the Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast starring Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna, and he wrote a couple songs with Robert Smigel for Leo, the recently released kids movie by Happy Madison productions and Netflix Animation. Dan is the co-founder of Zamboni Revolution, Syracuse University's improv comedy troupe. Before the pandemic he taught improv and ensemble comedy at Sarah Lawrence College, was on the faculty at the Magnet Theater, and performed weekly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and the People’s Improv Theater. His other improv comedy credits include the Edinburgh Fringe, the Annoyance Theater, ComedySportz NYC, the Williamstown Theater Festival, the SteelStacks Improv Festival, Comic Con NYC, and the New York Comedy Festival. He's also a trombone player who does stuff.

The Fine Print

This class is offered by Buffalo Improv House LLC.

Class Size Requirement: This class requires a certain number of registrants in order to run. If we are under the threshold, registrants will be directed toward our next $10 intro workshop.

COVID Policy: We follow local, state, and federal guidance and requirements in regards to COVID safety policies. In addition, this class takes place at a building that may choose to enact its own COVID safety policies, and we are in frequent communication with other performing arts organizations regarding their COVID policies. Our classes are currently mask-optional, with proof of vaccination not required. However, this may change as CDC, State and local regulations and guidance changes, or as new best practices develop in our industry. We take COVID seriously and ask that you do not take our classes if you are unwilling to follow COVID safety measures if the COVID situation returns us to a place where face coverings or proof of vaccination become required or recommended again.

Cancellation / Makeup Policy: This is a $10 intro workshop. If it needs to be canceled, your purchase will be refunded and you will be directed towards our next intro workshop.

Student Discounts: Are you a student? We are happy to offer discounts to current college / university students or recent graduates. Send us an email at email@buffaloimprovhouse.com


Upcoming Classes

Beginner Improv Workshop with Dan Reitz

Great for Beginners

One Day Workshop

Saturday October 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM

This is your opportunity to try out improv comedy in a fun, supportive and zero-pressure environment! In this 90-minute introductory class you'll learn some improv basics, play improv games, and get to see what it's like to make up fun characters and situations with a group of like-minded people.

Musical Improv Comedy Workshop with Dan Reitz

Great for Beginners

One Day Workshop

Wednesday October 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Music and Improv Comedy combine in this dynamic 90-minute beginner-level workshop! You'll learn the basics of improvising funny songs and put those skills to use right away!

Level One: Improv Basics with Annie Moor

Core Curriculum

Great for Beginners

Sundays at 11:00 AM beginning October 6, 2024

This eight-week class covers the basics of performing funny improv, including agreement, committing to characters, and creating a strong foundation for your scenes. It is a ton of fun and is designed for absolute beginners as well as experienced improvisers.

Musical Improv Comedy Level One with Dan Reitz

Core Curriculum

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM beginning October 9, 2024

Learn the magic that is created by blending improv comedy and music in this class taught by two of the world’s best musical improv comedy teachers!

Improv comedy is fun, like really fun, and the best way to get started is by taking a class! Our improv comedy classes are fun and well-paced, and we’ve got stuff for all skill and experience levels!

We've had all sorts of people take our improv classes: college students, moms looking for something to do out of the house, retirees looking for a fun hobby, actors looking to add to their skillset, professionals who want to work on their confidence or public speaking, and people just looking to meet other cool people!

Our instructors are fantastic and our community is thriving! Take a class and see what all the fun is about!