# Event Details - **Event Name**: Before the Laugh with Tom Kelley - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: An improv workshop focused on the first moves of a scene and how to use them to create richer, funnier results.About this EventAbout the Workshop: So much of what a scene needs is there from the start. What did your partner just give you—and what did you do with it? Those first moves are full of possibilities that are easy to overlook when you’re busy trying to be funny. In this workshop, you'll learn how to build a strong foundation to create richer, funnier scenes.Prerequisite: Improv 101.This workshop runs on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00am to 1:00pm.Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 10, at noon.About the teacher: Tom Kelley is an improviser, actor, director, and teacher. Starting out as a professional actor, Tom switched to improv in 2014, training in multiple programs including Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) and Reckless Theatre in NYC, and also extensively with the Swedish improv teacher, Anders Fors. He has taught, coached and performed improv in NYC, Philadelphia, Lancaster and internationally in Canada, France, Germany, Norway, Spain & Sweden.Refund Policy: We will not refund any orders after the start of the workshop.Parking: Street Parking is available and the metering ends Monday-Saturday at 6pm. The parking garages are open! We recommend the Steinman garage. You enter on Vine St and can exit the garage right behind our building! On the weekends the garage is $5 for the full day. Remember your ticket! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lancaster/before-the-laugh-with-tom-kelley/100002003092680128 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 8 W King St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 49.87, max: 49.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lancaster - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: 8 W King St - **lat**: 40.0375477 - **long**: -76.30631919999999 - **full address**: 8 W King St, 8 West King Street, Lancaster, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Before the Laugh with Tom Kelley - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/de79d40d727dd9873b934129588c3c74fa6628ee990bdd3f8d2cc7db316af180-rimg-w1200-h600-dc58d8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1791648968 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Before the Laugh with Tom Kelley being held? - **A:** Before the Laugh with Tom Kelley takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 8 W King St, 8 West King Street, Lancaster, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Before the Laugh with Tom Kelley? - **A:** Before the Laugh with Tom Kelley is organized by Lancaster Improv Players. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Before the Laugh with Tom Kelley 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 Lancaster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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