improv Shows and Classes + Your Health and Safety

To Hashtag Comedy Friends, Family, Audience Members and Students,

We want to do the right thing, and given the challenges COVID-19 is presenting, here is our plan.

Our business is built on community and we believe that community and caution can work side by side. Sometimes small is better. Our advantage is that our instructors, students and performers are local, our classroom experiences are limited to 15 people or less and our current schedule allows folx to exercise caution without sacrificing the enjoyment of occasional interaction with others. 

We want to assure you that we are taking COVID-19 seriously and are taking extra precautions to provide a safe and sanitary environment for our performances and classes. Here are the extra measures we’ve put into place so that we may enjoy safety and community together.

SHOWS AND PERFORMANCES 

For the next few weeks, we are running shows on a case by case basis and are supporting any decisions made by our partner venues to present a show, or cancel shows. 

Furthermore, any additional precautions our partner venue makes to keep the space clean, sanitary and safe will be immediately communicated with all our  patrons and performers.

Performers who are sick or feel ill are asked to refrain from rehearsals and performances.

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Classes and workshops will continue as planned, but with added precautions. 

Classroom doors, surfaces and chairs will be wiped down and sanitized before and after every class. 

Instructors wash hands thoroughly before and after class. 

Students are encouraged to wash hands or use hand sanitizer before and after class. 

While we love handshakes, high fives and hugs, friendly waves will be the mode for  greetings and farewells.

Students or instructors who are ill or feel ill are asked to stay home from class. 

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We will continue to monitor any communications regarding COVID-19 from the City of Columbus, the Health Department and others. We are taking every precaution possible to assure that we are providing a safe space for our community.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate through this challenging situation. Follow us on our website, Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date information on shows and classes.

How to be More Confident: 3 Ways Improv Comedy Classes can Boost Your Confidence

How to be More Confident: 3 Ways Improv Comedy Classes can Boost Your Confidence

Let's consider the following: meeting new people, public speaking, or introducing yourself in a room full of strangers.

I've just described a few events that cause 10% of us to lie awake in bed dreading the coming event. Conversely, these events also cause another 10% of us to go to bed filled with excitement and anticipation. For the rest of us, it is just something we've got to do. It will most likely induce some butterflies in the stomach, or a case of dry mouth...but we'll soldier on and endure because our jobs or professional obligations require it.

Improv Classes: What Can You Expect to Learn in Your First Improv Comedy Class?

Improv Classes: What Can You Expect to Learn in Your First Improv Comedy Class?

If you’ve seen an improv show, or have ever thought you’d like to try something new, challenging and fun, improv classes might be a good option for you. But what can you expect to learn in an improv comedy class? Here are some of our best answers to that question and others you might have about improv classes in Columbus, Ohio.

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TBD: The (Ab Workout and) Improvised Musical

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TBD is a cardio work out where your friends make you laugh so hard that it’s also now an ab work out. It’s my favorite show to even watch because it’s like the True Crime genre had a kid with a peppy musical. I have no idea where it’s going, who’s going to do what, but everyone drops clues, and they do it through song.

The Boosh & Me

Sara “The Boosh” Greer is pretty much my favorite person. Well… not “pretty much”... she IS my favorite person. About seven years ago Sara and I first met while working at the DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) Photo Studio. I was working as a Digital Asset Coordinator (pretty much a digital librarian) and she was hired in as a Photo Stylist (styles and takes photos of shoes). A week or so after we met our photo studio went out for a happy hour. Drinks were flowing and I, embarrassingly, forgot Sara’s name.

The Hashtag Comedy Company is a professional organization bringing improv entertainment, education, and experiences to Columbus, OH. We started nine years ago and have been dedicated to building and growing improv comedy right here in the heart of the Midwest.
We can't wait to share the joy of improv with you.