# Event Details - **Event Name**: Fundamentals of Improv Level 1 - Multiweek Class - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This 6-week class will introduce you to the fundamentals of improv in a safe, supportive, joyful environment! Includes a student showcase!About this EventWelcome to the wonderful world of improv comedy!Could you imagine yourself:More confident?Connecting better with other people?Comfortable in unexpected situations?Making up things on the spot?We know that you can, and this class will show you how! Learn the fundamentals of improv comedy with two skilled and supportive instructors. We'll play some very silly games, learn how to create characters, explore techniques to collaborate and create as a team, and even perform full improvised scenes together!Of course, you won't be facing this new experience alone - you'll be learning these new skills with a team of new improvisers, and by the end you'll be ready to put on a showcase for your friends, family, and fans!About this class:Over six weeks, you will learn the fundamentals of improv comedy through a combination of warm-ups, games, exercises, and practice scenes. Highwire Improv's expert instructors will be with you every step of the way, holding the space to make silly choices, explore comedy, and learn how to create art together. No performance, acting, or comedy experience is required - but by the end you will be confident and ready to show off your new skills!Each class session will run from 7-9pm ET, with optional time available after class to discuss and debrief:Week 1 (Sept 8): Intro to ImprovWeek 2 (Sept 15): Base RealityWeek 3 (Sept 22): PhysicalityWeek 4 (Sept 29): CharactersWeek 5 (Oct 6): Emotion and RelationshipWeek 6 (Oct 13): Putting it All TogetherWeek 7 (Oct 20): Student Showcase!This class is in-person, but Highwire Improv also offers online classes - check out our page for other offerings!About your instructors:Tashika Campbell (she/her) is a veteran improviser, originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. Co-founder of the award-winning troupe Cake Walk, Tashika is a sought-after performer, facilitator and teacher. She is a co-host of the monthly show, Block Party, a showcase of Baltimore's best Black improv.Additionally, she serves as the lead coordinator for the 1st Improv festival dedicated to performers of the global majority, in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area, known as “F.A.M. Fest.” A leader in the community, Tashika also serves on the board of directors of Camp Improv Utopia, and previously served as President of the board of directors at Baltimore Improv Group.Jess Robey (she/her) discovered her passion for improv comedy seven years ago during an intro to improv workshop, and she hasn’t looked back since. Based in Baltimore, Jess has performed at various theaters and spaces in cities across the East Coast. Currently, Jess is a member of several Baltimore improv teams. Outside of improv, Jess finds joy in dancing, candle making, and writing. She sees improv as a liberating experience, allowing her to let go, have fun and feel supported.About Highwire Improv:Highwire Improv is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization based in Baltimore, Maryland. Our mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater.Can I Use Professional Development Budgets for This Class?Yes, very often you can! We've even created a few email templates depending on what type of skills you'd like to highlight to your employer! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7a2cea40-a1c1-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w713-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7a3c7aa0-a1c1-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w624-h740-dc382818-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/fundamentals-of-improv-level-1-multiweek-class/100001995699593206 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, comedy, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: St Mark's Lutheran Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 241.94, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Baltimore - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: St Mark's Lutheran Church - **lat**: 39.3120504 - **long**: -76.6151789 - **full address**: St Mark's Lutheran Church, 1900 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Fundamentals of Improv Level 1 - Multiweek Class - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/cbd208b0a388204a1bbae46223dc6eac259b48636946df964e14aac26c92e585-rimg-w1200-h600-dc290802-gmir.jpg?v=1785329621 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Fundamentals of Improv Level 1 - Multiweek Class being held? - **A:** Fundamentals of Improv Level 1 - Multiweek Class takes place on Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at St Mark's Lutheran Church, 1900 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Fundamentals of Improv Level 1 - Multiweek Class? - **A:** Fundamentals of Improv Level 1 - Multiweek Class is organized by Highwire Improv. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Fundamentals of Improv Level 1 - Multiweek Class is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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