# Event Details - **Event Name**: Acting for Improvisers with Cynthia Lair (Sept, '26) - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Bring your improvised scenes to life and experience what it means to fully inhabit the characters you create.About this EventThis 2-week intensive is designed to give improvisers space to practice techniques that can help bring a more authenticity to improvised scenes.  Bringing acting skills to improv builds the connection between characters and forms more compelling stories for the audience. Learning how to stay present is essential. We will explore moment-to-moment work in scenes and practice how we pursue action and allow reaction through discovery. These skills are a must for improvisers who want to reach for more meaningful characters and stories.Date and Time: 2 weeks, 2 Mondays and Thursdays, Sep 7 to Sep 17, 7:00pm to 9:30pmLocation: 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119, Seattle, WA, 98108Age Requirements: 18+Prerequisites: Improv 200 or equivalent or by teacher approvalMaximum Students: 14About the Teacher: Cynthia Lair began her career in NYC performing in plays and commercials while studying acting with Uta Hagen. Improv training entered the mix via with Paul Sills, and the Groundlings. In Seattle, Cynthia began performing with The Edge improv in 2001, and eventually found her way to Unexpected Productions in 2015 where she is currently an ensemble member, teacher, and director. Her popular Acting for Improvisers courses at U.P. combines her training and experience. In 2025 she was invited to be a guest artist at the Paper Street Theater Improv Festival where she performed one of her favorite shows, Four Hearts, directed Bestsellers, and taught a workshop based on Second Circle work. Favorite scripted show: The Kathy & Mo Show. Favorite Improv: Kiss of the Killer, Austen Unbound, Improvised Twilight Zone. Favorite Improv quote: from Mike Nichols “Go in empty”. She has also written three cookbooks, produced the online cooking show , and given a TEDx talk: . Cancellation policy:  We apologize, but we are unable to offer refunds within two weeks of a class starting.Free or reduced-cost access provided is supported by 4Culture - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/acting-for-improvisers-with-cynthia-lair-sept-26/100001996424568627 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre, Workshops, Entertainment, performances, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Jill Farris Playground Stage - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 205.31, max: 205.31, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Seattle - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Jill Farris Playground Stage - **lat**: 47.5514569 - **long**: -122.3263714 - **full address**: Jill Farris Playground Stage, 5700 6th Ave S, Seattle, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Acting for Improvisers with Cynthia Lair (Sept, '26) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2114209c7a62cd766ce8c236b132989b9d1533f02af452be3b374cd897cac5eb-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786231387 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Acting for Improvisers with Cynthia Lair (Sept, '26) being held? - **A:** Acting for Improvisers with Cynthia Lair (Sept, '26) takes place on Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Jill Farris Playground Stage, 5700 6th Ave S, Seattle, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Acting for Improvisers with Cynthia Lair (Sept, '26)? - **A:** Acting for Improvisers with Cynthia Lair (Sept, '26) is organized by The Improv School Unexpected Productions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Acting for Improvisers with Cynthia Lair (Sept, '26) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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