# Event Details - **Event Name**: Intro to Improv for the Stage (8 Sessions) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Wagner Storlie Students will learn fundamental improv principles including the core "Yes, And..." rule, active listening, and collaborative scene-building in a safe, inclusive environment. The curriculum progresses from basic warm-ups and two-person scenes to more complex group work, exploring relationships, finding comedic "game" in scenes, and incorporating object work and status dynamics. (8 sessions) Throughout the course, participants will develop storytelling skills, stage presence, and teamwork abilities. The class culminates in a graduation show where students demonstrate their newly acquired improvisational skills, emphasizing that improv is fundamentally about collaborative storytelling in the moment where everyone succeeds by supporting their scene partners. This is an 8 week class that will culminate with a graduation show in the week following the final session of the class. Registration required: $164 for members / $184 for non-members The registration price is inclusive of a $3 processing fee. LAURIE WAGNER STORLIE is a delightfully seasoned actor and improv artist who's been saying "yes, and..." since the 1990s and somehow managed to turn chaos into an art form! She honed her comedic chops during LA's legendary "Great Improv Explosion" of the early 2000s, training with the best at Second City/Hollywood and IO West, where her all-female ensemble W.I.N.K. became such a hit they packed houses and snagged the "Best in Fest" award at the 2004 Southern Improv Festival. When motherhood arrived in 2011, Laurie discovered that raising kids was a lot like improv (unpredictable, requiring constant adaptation, and very often hilarious), so she cleverly combined her early childhood education background with her background in improv to create Improvised Parenting, helping other parents navigate the beautiful madness of child-rearing using the rules and tenets of improv. These days, she teaches improv classes at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem and runs her "Improv For Everyday Survival" workshops throughout the Lehigh Valley, sharing everything from The Harold to sketch writing, character development, and specialized techniques for wellness and corporate team-building—because apparently, there's no life situation that can't be improved with a little improvisation and a lot of laughter! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/emmaus/intro-to-improv-for-the-stage-8-sessions/200029428850400 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, festivals, comedy, entertainment, kids, health-wellness, theatre, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 6 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Emmaus - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: 375 South 10th Street, Emmaus, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18049 - **lat**: 40.52709 - **long**: -75.50035 - **full address**: 375 South 10th Street, Emmaus, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18049 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Intro to Improv for the Stage (8 Sessions) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/72ca9f3ed158b54d20536f8f128711f02d8f06e663dc1e677f0d416cb00a499f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc300707-gmir?v=1771052099 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Intro to Improv for the Stage (8 Sessions) being held? - **A:** Intro to Improv for the Stage (8 Sessions) takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 375 South 10th Street, Emmaus, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18049. - **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to Improv for the Stage (8 Sessions)? - **A:** Intro to Improv for the Stage (8 Sessions) is organized by JuxtaHub. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Intro to Improv for the Stage (8 Sessions) 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 Emmaus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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