WORKSHOPS, RETREATS, SHOWS, AND MORE

 

Belfast Improv Festival and Improv Fest Ireland (November, 2025)

I’m looking forward to teaching at Improv Fest Ireland and the Belfast Improv Festival. I’ve also got a duo show with my good buddy, Nick Armstrong. Come see some shows or take a workshop!

Belfast: November 7th-10th, 2025 (Click here for more info!)

Dublin: November 12th-15th, 2025 (Click here for more info!)

 

LET YOURSELF BE VULNERABLE: LONDON, UK (NOVEMBER 17, 2025)

Perfection, strength, and impermeability are great, but those qualities aren't necessarily relatable... or funny. This workshop is all about allowing ourselves to be more vulnerable and human as we improvise. Exercises will focus on accessing character wants, weaknesses, and emotional core. By tapping into honest, open-hearted, scene-work, participants will walk away with a more vital and satisfying style of play.

Pretend Company, Theatre Deli Studios, EC3A 4AF

November 17th, 2025, 6-9pm

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LET YOURSELF BE VULNERABLE: PHiladelphia, PA (January 26, 2026)

Perfection, strength, and impermeability are great, but those qualities aren't necessarily relatable... or funny. This workshop is all about allowing ourselves to be more vulnerable and human as we improvise. Exercises will focus on accessing character wants, weaknesses, and emotional core. By tapping into honest, open-hearted, scene-work, participants will walk away with a more vital and satisfying style of play.

January 11th, 2026, 11:30am-2:30pm

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The Schmooze

Inspired by the classic improv form, the Living Room, "The Schmooze" brings folks together for a night of kibitzing, kvetching, and improv comedy.

Featuring Lily Friedman, Richard Gould, Janet Klein, Barbara Newman, Merle Rubine, and Robert Wolfson

Directed by Elana Fishbein

Monday, December 8th at 6:30pm — Magnet Theater

Sunday, December 21st at 2:30pm — Caveat (Tickets and Info)

Sunday, January 25th at 5:00pm — Caveat (Tickets and Info)

 

Improv and Yoga RetreatS

After six wonderful years co-hosting groups in Nosara, Costa Rica, Emily Shapiro and I held our most recent Improv and Yoga Retreat in Ericeira, Portugal! Participants enjoyed daily improv and yoga sessions, delicious family-style meals, serene gardens, beachside hangs, game nights, clifftop mountain-biking and an excursion to Sintra.

We’re currently working on our next retreat, so please check back for more info. If you’re interested in getting the details once they’re ready, please contact me.

 

Improv Classes at the Magnet Theater

I teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced improv classes at the Magnet Theater in New York City. New classes begin all the time and registration is on a rolling basis. Check out Magnet Theater class offerings and see if there’s a class that works for you.

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The Armando Diaz Experience

Named after legendary improv teacher and Magnet Theater founder, Armando Diaz— every week a guest monologist shares true stories and a cast of improv-all stars brings them to life.

Every Saturday at 7:30pm at the Magnet Theater

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