TECO & Tampa’s Countdown Improv Festival have teamed up to bring the joy of improv comedy to the military and veteran communities of Tampa Bay! We're calling all military and vets who’d like to learn improv comedy, connect with fellow service members and vets via the comedic arts, and laugh while growing your personal and professional skills. Grab a battle buddy and join us for a fun and engaging workshop!
You’re invited to watch or PLAY (only if you want!), feast with us, AND stick around to watch the Sunday evening festival shows.
Oh, and the best part? It’s all FREE for military and vets!
No acting, theater, or comedy experience required. Improv is for everyone!
Limited seats! RSVP today!
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⭐ WHAT’S IN THIS WORKSHOP ⭐
👉 A strong introduction to the ‘kitchen sink’ application of improv comedy
👉 Get practice in “thinking on your feet” as a public speaker
👉 Learn the “rules” of improv comedy
👉 Find new inspiration for writing and playing better characters/stories
👉 Strengthen your confidence by getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
👉 Lots of laughs and fun!
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⭐ QUESTIONS? ⭐
Reach out to us at
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⭐ ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR ⭐
Air Force veteran and The Second City Instructor BJ Lange brings 20 years of improv and teaching experience to lead the group in a safe and supportive setting, allowing service members and veterans to grow by building relationships and strengthening self-confidence – all through the fun of improvisational theater!
BJ Lange is an alumnus of iO West, the Upright Citizens Brigade, and a graduate of The Second City’s Conservatory, Long Form, and Musical Improv programs. He has also studied with The Groundlings.
BJ has been seen on General Hospital, The Prank Panel, MTV, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Comedy Central. He is an instructor at The Improv Trick, 3-2-1 Acting Studios, The Second City, and is a teaching artist at The Geffen Playhouse now in his third year co-directing Beyond The Barracks. BJ previously served on the artist’s council for the Armed Services Arts Partnership, is the comedy coach for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2), and is a member of Warriors For Peace Theatre - a veteran Shakespeare company.
Learn more and follow BJ chasing his dreams at bjlange.com
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⭐ ABOUT THE FESTIVAL ⭐
The Countdown Improv Festival triumphantly returns to the HCC Ybor Performing Arts Building in the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa for our 9th big year on August 6-10, 2025. Join us for the country's biggest and best celebration of improv comedy!
Learn more about the festival here: countdownimprovfestival.com
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