https://www.sagaftra.org/improvisation-performer
Jan 03, 2026 - 9:45 AM to 2:30 PM CST
This event will be held in person.
Where: 1034 South Brentwood Blvd. Suite 2 West. St. Louis, MO 63117
SAG-AFTRA Missouri Valley is excited to offer an amazing improv comedy workshop for St. Louis
Need a laugh? Let’s PLAY! Games, learning, AND lunch?! Deal!
Nervous? Don’t be. Trust us, you’re in the right place. This workshop was designed for SAG-AFTRA members! Perhaps you've been to or heard of The Second City, Upright Citizens Brigade, or ComedySportz and thought “I’d love to do that, but…”. Maybe you've watched 'Whose Line Is It, Anyway?' and ‘Wild n' Out', and thought that looks so fun, but I am not that quick – or funny. I bet at some point you’ve thought of taking an improv class, but were anxious about the performance in front of others or doing a show. Well, there’s good news! This is a safe workshop perfect for you! You'll discover what golden nuggets along the way can be used in your daily life to become good humans, and maybe even help you gain valuable resiliency tools.
Come see what “Yes, and…” and improv can do for YOU! There's so much more than your school and college drama club. Built on the idea that you’ve been improvising your entire life, this safe, friendly, hands-up intro workshop to improv is specifically developed for adults of any experience level to strengthen interpersonal skills, bulk up your ‘uncertain tolerance’, and improve your daily lives through the power of play. Sounds fun, right?!
RSVP:
https://www.sagaftra.org/improvisation-performer
About the workshop
This one day 4 hour stand alone workshop will help you understand the power of “Yes, and…” while demonstrating how active listening will heighten awareness. You’ll learn that it is completely safe to make big choices and step out of your comfort zone without fear of making ‘mistakes’. We’ll also show you that ‘failing’ is impossible in improv. With new friends, you’ll see how taking big risks just adds to the fun! This workshop will demonstrate that everyone can play, is valuable, and helps to unleash your creative muscles while solidifying the fact that you don’t need to be quick, funny, or witty to be able to grow with improv.
This workshop actively builds camaraderie through interactive learning exercises and theory for everyone by utilizing comedy elements and the theater arts to actively combat life stress and adversity. Strengthen your interpersonal skills, communication, and life skills.
Together, our ensemble will:
Support diversity
Encourage collaboration
Build community
Support discovery
Develop and strengthen mindfulness
Gain additional tools in your life toolkit to help deal with life stress and adversity
Surround yourself with others in a safe environment where we can learn, play, and grow! Try something new and fun while discovering how you can get connected with your local improv community!
What To Bring:
- Water Bottle
- Maybe a SAG-AFTRA MV friend?!
- Notebook & Pen
- Comfortable clothing to move in with closed toed shoes
RSVP:
https://www.sagaftra.org/improvisation-performer
About The Instructor, BJ Lange
St. Louis native BJ Lange is an actor, comedian, and TV host. Seen on MTV, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Rookie and General Hospital. BJ is the applied improv resiliency instructor of the Improv To Improve program as the comedy coach for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program showcasing the application of applied improv for wounded, ill and injured Airman, Guardians and caregivers.
He is a graduate and instructor of The Second City’s Conservatory program, and is an alumni of iO West (formerly improvOlympic West) and Upright Citizens Brigade Theater Los Angeles. He has studied at The Groundlings Theatre, and is an instructor at The Improv Trick and 3-2-1 Acting Studios. BJ has taught in high school, colleges, and the corporate world for years and is a teaching artist for the Geffen Playhouse.
BJ is an elected National Convention Delegate and the Co-vice chair of the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Military Committee, Vice Chair of the LA Host and Open Board Committees. He is also a proud member of Actors Equity and AICE (Association of International Comedy Educators) under the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
Learn more about BJ and his experience at www.BJLange.com @bjcomedy
RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP.
https://www.sagaftra.org/improvisation-performer
This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through Oct. 31, 2025 or April 30, 2026). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.
ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.
https://www.sagaftra.org/improvisation-performer
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