Impros vs. Joes returns January 2023
“Play it Forward” gift certificates now available!
Improvisation Skills Workshops
We all improvise every day. At work, school and social situations, we need to think on our feet. Learning and refining improv skills builds confidence and brings more play into your days.
If you need a weekly break from adulting, these workshops are for you!
BONUS! klusterfork workshop students are eligible to play games on stage at our regular shows at The Gordon Best Theatre in Peterborough, Ontario. Participation is completely voluntary. We know some just like to watch 😉.
We want YOU to join the fun!
Join a class and come play with us on stage.
Come laugh out loud at our live Impros vs. Joes shows at the Gordon Best Theatre in Peterboro, ON.
In-person
No experience necessary. An improv primer and muscle-builder with professional instructors engaging a small, dedicated group of players in an eight-week session of improv games. Whether you’re new to improv or have experience, we provide the ideal workout space to boost listening skills and confidence, scene work and long form. Tons of tips and techniques for upping your game. The more you play, the stronger you get, so sign up and come out for this unique, safe and fun experience! Takes place in Peterborough, Ontario. Mondays at 7-8:30 pm starting January 9 to February 27, 2023. Registration is first come-first served. Reserve your place with a payment of $200 by PayPal or e-transfer or drop us a line at klusterfork@gmail with questions.
Dates and Times:
• Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm EDT
• January 9 – February 27, 2023
• 15 students per class
• Age 18+
$200
Register for klusterfork’s In-person Improv classes
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Can’t make this session? Get on our waiting list for the next session!
Online
No experience necessary. This 8-week workshop via Zoom offers a welcoming space for all skill levels wanting to explore and expand on the foundations of improvisational comedy. Great for those out who are out of region or unable to attend in-person classes. Learn from the comfort of your home from Canada’s best. Join us for this unique, safe and fun experience and meet your new improv family. Takes place online from wherever you are. Sundays at 8-9 pm starting January 8 to March 5, 2023. (No classes on Family Day Sunday, Feb. 19.) Registration is first come-first served. Reserve your place with a payment of $200 by PayPal or e-transfer or drop us a line at klusterfork@gmail with questions.
Dates and Times:
• Sundays, 8:00 – 9:00 pm EDT
• January 8 – March 5, 2023 (No classes on Family Day Sunday, Feb. 19.)
• 10 students per class
• Age 18+
$200
Register for klusterfork’s Online Improv classes
Please pay here if paying by PayPal
Can’t make this session? Get on our waiting list for the next session!
klusterfork instructors are veteran improv performers, including Canadian Comedy Award winners and alumni of the renowned Second City Main Stage and touring companies.
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“Play it Forward” gift certificates now available!
Give the gift of funny to someone special!
Do you have someone who’s ‘seriously funny’ on your gift-giving list? Good news, gift certificates are now available for klusterfork’s In-person or Online Improv classes! Reserve their place at one of our upcoming workshops using the appropriate “Play it Forward” button below.
Questions? Drop us a line at klusterfork@gmail.
In-person Improv class gift certificate
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Online Improv class gift certificate
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Learning improv skills is fun, easy and can be done well online from the comfort of your own home.
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Why people love LOL Workshops!
Intimate classes
(12 participants max.)
Live and Interactive
(not recorded or packaged for masses)
Students engage with and get feedback from instructors and special guests.
For students aged 18+
We bring
• Unique access to improv and stand-up comedians, actors, singers, voice and monologue coaches, writers, directors and casting agents
• Courses designed for all skill levels
• A safe, intimate space to learn from encouraging and supportive instructors delivered online through Zoom video conferencing
Our instructors bring
• 10,000plus hours of professional industry experience and exceptional teaching skills
• Practical, applicable techniques and sometimes homework between classes
• A supportive, welcoming and encouraging learning environment
You get UNIQUE ACCESS to the industry’s best talent sharing their wealth of skills and experience.
Beginner, intermediate and professional level courses available.
Upcoming UNIQUE ACCESS workshops
klusterfork Learn OnLine Workshops
Unique Access to PROS at the top of their game.
Learn, practise, play. Repeat.
LOL FAQs
How does a newbie prepare for improv?
Same way we all do, just show up, bring your best self and be in the moment. Some instructors encourage people being on their feet but otherwise, whatever is comfortable for you is best. Even the pros are a bit nervous before performing – use it as fuel to energize you! We create a safe place for everyone to feel comfortable. Since students mostly playing games in pairs of two or three, there’s plenty of time to watch, listen and learn. After all, we’re here to have fun.
What do I need for learning online?
You need a strong Internet connection and a device with working microphone and camera. You want a quiet place without interruptions. You don’t want to be near blenders and chainsaws. Nor do you want to wake sleeping babies with your uncontrollable laughter.
How many people can join on one screen?
Two people can share a device if they have both enrolled and will get equal playing time. No more than two per screen please.
What if I can’t make a class?
Since all classes are live and not recorded, sadly, we can’t make do-overs happen. If you’re taking online classes, always check Internet status ahead of time and come ready to play!
klusterfork supports and encourages diversity. Bring your best self and you’re already a perfect fit.
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SHAWN WRIGHT, with no formal training in acting or singing, has played leading roles in musicals for over 30 years across North America (original Los Angeles cast MAMMA MIA / original Toronto cast, JERSEY BOYS / original Broadway workshop cast RAGTIME) including 15 seasons at Stratford and Shaw Festivals. Awards include Dora, Harold, Guthrie, Newton and My Entertainment Awards plus three nominations for Broadway World Awards. He teaches post-secondary musical theatre performance programs at Canadian colleges and provides audition coaching on Zoom.
AVERY SALTZMAN is the Co-Artistic Director of Toronto’s Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company, the largest not-for-profit professional theatre company in Canada that devotes itself to telling the Jewish story. As a performer for over 40 years, Avery has graced stages on Broadway and in London’s West End, in countless regional theatres across the US, and most theatres across Canada.
LINDA KASH is a familiar face to Canadians as the Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese angel and has an extensive career of credits in television and film including Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show and the Fargo series opposite Ewan McGregor. She runs the Peterborough Academy of Performing Arts (PAPA), founded in 2007 with her late husband Paul O’Sullivan, teaching improv and acting skills to children, teens & adults.
ANTHONY Q. FARRELL has served as showrunner for THE PARKER ANDERSONS, AMELIA PARKER, and the BAFTA-winning CBBC series SECRET LIFE OF BOYS, which he also created. Currently Anthony is the Showrunner and Executive Producer of the sci-fi primetime comedy OVERLORD & THE UNDERWOODS. In the past, he has written for NBC’s THE OFFICE, Canada’s international hit LITTLE MOSQUE ON THE PRAIRIE, and Nickelodeon’s THE THUNDERMANS. He is in active development on several other shows that he hopes to share in the near future. He lives in Toronto with his amazing family.
DON HORSBURGH is a musical director and composer with a 40-year career with major theatre companies in Canada as well as national touring companies in Canada and the US. Through 18 seasons at Canada’s Stratford Festival, his musical direction and compositions provided soundtracks to numerous Shakespearean and contemporary productions. He has won numerous awards for Musical Direction, Outstanding Score and New Work and is a highly sought-after vocal instructor and private coach.
After an enjoyable yet not so successful music career in the 1900s, IAN BURNS now plays for fun and shares his experience with those wishing to discover and develop their playing relationship with the guitar. His background in classical, folk, jazz, and blues brings a unique perspective to learning the instrument.
