Ready to learn and laugh? Enroll in this beginner-friendly improv course with a seasoned instructor!
Whether you're new to musical improv or a veteran, you'll leave with the confidence to "make your own kind of music".
What does being a ninja have to do with improv? The Ninja, Pirate, Robot theory was created by UCB performer Billy Merritt. This theory proposes that improvisers can be categorized into 3 groups and describes the behaviors and tendencies of those 3 types of improvisers: creative initiators, grounded reactors, and people who do both, aka "ninjas". In this workshop for advanced improvisers, we'll gain understanding around the value of being an improv "ninja", and workshop skills to help you become that well-rounded utility player.
Learn to build living, breathing characters in your writing by exploring their speech, thoughts, actions and physical descriptions.
Exploring the Art of Riffing through the lens of various comedic mediums.
Join TBD for their monthly practice. Come ready to sing and play along with the cast.
Get in your reps with coaching and feedback from a Hashtag instructor and veteran performer.
ABOUT
This class will put the fundamental skills of improv to work, as you learn to build scenes, characters, and relationships. It builds on the skills learned in Level 1. This course will be taught by Josh Waddle, cast member in the improv groups The Hashtag Improv Show and Donut Sundae.
The course meets on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm for a total of six class sessions. Classses will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place October 23rd from 8:00pm-9:00pm in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy show.
IMPORTANT INFO
Students must have completed Level 1 in our curriculum. If you are have other improv experience outside of our program, email Katie, our Director of Curriculum, (classes@hashtagcomedycolumbus.com) for permission to enroll.
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
Age requirement: 19-119 welcome!
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
Students must demonstrate comprehension of class learning objectives by the end of the course in order to advance to the next level of classes.
Students must abide by Hashtag Comedy’s community guidelines to remain in good standing within our educational programs.
PARKING: Students may park in the back of the Hashtag Theater space when spots are available. Free parking validation for said lot is available inside the theater, but students are responsible for validating their own parking.
Photo & Video Notice: By attending this event, you understand that photos and videos may be taken and used by Hashtag Comedy for promotional purposes (social media, website, etc.). If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, just let a staff member know when you arrive. We’re happy to accommodate!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Drown our Director of Curriculum, at classes@hashtagcomedy.com.
ABOUT
This introductory class will teach you the basics of improv with a positive, safe, and nurturing approach. You and your fellow classmates will gain confidence and begin to support one another throughout the course. Prior improv experience is NOT required! The course will be taught by Paul Stelzer, a founding member of Hashtag Comedy and a cast member in the Hashtag Improv Show.
The course meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm for a total of six class sessions. Classes will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place on October 22nd from 8:00pm-9:00pm in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy improv show.
IMPORTANT INFO
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
Age requirement: 19-119 welcome!
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
Students must demonstrate comprehension of class learning objectives by the end of the course in order to advance to the next level of classes.
Students must abide by Hashtag Comedy’s community guidelines to remain in good standing within our educational programs.
PARKING: Students may park in the back of the Hashtag Theater space when spots are available. Free parking validation for said lot is available inside the theater, but students are responsible for validating their own parking.
Photo & Video Notice: By attending this event, you understand that photos and videos may be taken and used by Hashtag Comedy for promotional purposes (social media, website, etc.). If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, just let a staff member know when you arrive. We’re happy to accommodate!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Drown our Director of Curriculum at classes@hashtagcomedy.com
Introduction to longform improvisation.
ABOUT:
This course will explore two new longform styles. Students will receive extensive coaching on structure while reinforcing the principles introduced in Level 4. This course will be taught by Hashtag Director of Curriculum, Katie Drown, cast member in ROT, TBD: The Improvised Musical! and Ladies Who Lounge.
The course meets on Monday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm for a total of six class sessions. Classes will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place October 20th from 8:00pm-9:00pm in our Hashtag Comedy Club(1253 N. High Street).
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy show.
IMPORTANT INFO
Students must have completed Level 4 in our curriculum. If you are an experienced improviser who has not taken our courses contact our Director of Curriculum, for permission to enroll.
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
Age requirement: 19-119 welcome!
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
Students must demonstrate comprehension of class learning objectives by the end of the course in order to advance to the next level of classes.
Students must abide by Hashtag Comedy’s community guidelines to remain in good standing within our educational programs.
PARKING: Students may park in the back of the Hashtag Theater space when spots are available. Free parking validation for said lot is available inside the theater, but students are responsible for validating their own parking.
Photo & Video Notice: By attending this event, you understand that photos and videos may be taken and used by Hashtag Comedy for promotional purposes (social media, website, etc.). If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, just let a staff member know when you arrive. We’re happy to accommodate!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Drown our Director of Curriculum at classes@hashtagcomedy.com.
Improv without object work is like a toilet without a seat. It's still a toilet technically, but not one that most people are necessarily happy to encounter. Object work should be considered essential, and yet for many improvisers, the default is "talking heads." In this workshop for intermediate to advanced improvisers, we'll gain an understanding of the value and importance of object work and scene painting. We'll also workshop best practices through drilling and coaching.
ABOUT
This introductory class will teach you the basics of improv with a positive, safe, and nurturing approach. You and your fellow classmates will gain confidence and begin to support one another throughout the course. Prior improv experience is NOT required! The course will be taught by Paul Stelzer, a founding member of Hashtag Comedy and a cast member in the Hashtag Improv Show.
The course meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm for a total of six class sessions. Classes will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place on July 30th from 8:00pm-9:00pm in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy improv show.
IMPORTANT INFO
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
Age requirement: 19-119 welcome!
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
Students must demonstrate comprehension of class learning objectives by the end of the course in order to advance to the next level of classes.
Students must abide by Hashtag Comedy’s community guidelines to remain in good standing within our educational programs.
PARKING: Students may park in the back of the Hashtag Theater space when spots are available. Free parking validation for said lot is available inside the theater, but students are responsible for validating their own parking.
Photo & Video Notice: By attending this event, you understand that photos and videos may be taken and used by Hashtag Comedy for promotional purposes (social media, website, etc.). If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, just let a staff member know when you arrive. We’re happy to accommodate!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Drown our Director of Curriculum, at classes@hashtagcomedycolumbus.com.
Introduction to longform improvisation.
ABOUT:
This class will build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2, pushing students to make more grounded, sustaining improv scene choices. This course will be taught by Candice Oates, cast member in TBD: The Improvised Musical and Dr. Shannon Poulen, cast member in TBD: The Improvised Musical and Ladies Who Lounge.
The course meets on Monday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm for a total of six class sessions. Classes will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place July 28th from 8:00pm-9:00pm in our Hashtag Comedy Club(1253 N. High Street).
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy show.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Students must have completed Level 2 in our curriculum. If you are an experienced improviser who has not taken our courses, we recommend beginning at Level 2. Doing so familiarizes yourself with our style, your student cohort, and prepares you best for Level 3.
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
Age requirement: 19-119 welcome!
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
Students must demonstrate comprehension of class learning objectives by the end of the course in order to advance to the next level of classes.
Students must abide by Hashtag Comedy’s community guidelines to remain in good standing within our educational programs.
PARKING: Students may park in the back of the Hashtag Theater space when spots are available. Free parking validation for said lot is available inside the theater, but students are responsible for validating their own parking.
Photo & Video Notice: By attending this event, you understand that photos and videos may be taken and used by Hashtag Comedy for promotional purposes (social media, website, etc.). If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, just let a staff member know when you arrive. We’re happy to accommodate!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Drown our Director of Curriculum, at classes@hashtagcomedycolumbus.com.
Hosted at the Short North Stage, this jam is an opportunity for improvisers, singers and actors from all over the city ( and from out of town!) to get together, have fun, and connect with the community.
This workshop will focus on acting exercises traditionally used in scripted theatre to take your improv to the next level.
Whether you're new to musical improv or a veteran, you'll leave with the confidence to "make your own kind of music".
Take your character work to the next level with bold physical choices and dynamic vocal shifts.
Join Hashtag Comedy's Kids Improv Camp! 5 days of fun games & creativity for ages 8-13—boost confidence, teamwork & quick thinking!
Whether you're new to musical improv or a veteran, you'll leave with the confidence to "make your own kind of music".
Creating fun, unique, and believable characters can become simple with Physicality, Vocalisation, and Perspective, or PVP.
ABOUT
This class will put the fundamental skills of improv to work, as you learn to build scenes, characters, and relationships. It builds on the skills learned in Level 1. This course will be taught by Josh Waddle, cast member in the improv groups The Hashtag Improv Show and Donut Sundae.
The course meets on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm for a total of six class sessions. Classses will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place May 15th from 8:00pm-9:00pm in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy show.
IMPORTANT INFO
Students must have completed Level 1 in our curriculum. If you are have other improv experience outside of our program, email Shannon, our Director of Curriculum, (shannnon@hashtagcomedy.com) for permission to enroll.
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
Age requirement: 19-119 welcome!
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
PARKING: Students may park in the back of the Hashtag Theater space when spots are available. Free parking validation for said lot is available inside the theater, but students are responsible for validating their own parking.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Drown, our Director of Curriculum, at classes@hashtagcomedycolumbus.com.
ABOUT
This introductory class will teach you the basics of improv with a positive, safe, and nurturing approach. You and your fellow classmates will gain confidence and begin to support one another throughout the course. Prior improv experience is NOT required! The course will be taught by Paul Stelzer, a founding member of Hashtag Comedy and a cast member in the Hashtag Improv Show.
The course meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm for a total of six class sessions. Classes will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place on THURSDAY May 22nd from 8:00pm-9:00pm in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy improv show.
IMPORTANT INFO
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
Age requirement: 19-119 welcome!
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
PARKING: Students may park in the back of the Hashtag Theater space when spots are available. Free parking validation for said lot is available inside the theater, but students are responsible for validating their own parking.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Drown, our Director of Curriculum, at classes@hashtagcomedycolumbus.com.
ABOUT
This class will put the fundamental skills of improv to work, as you learn to build scenes, characters, and relationships. It builds on the skills learned in Level 1. This course will be taught by Josh Waddle, cast member in the improv groups The Hashtag Improv Show and Donut Sundae.
The course meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm for a total of six class sessions. Classses will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place May 13th from 8:00pm-9:00pm in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy show.
IMPORTANT INFO
Students must have completed Level 1 in our curriculum. If you are have other improv experience outside of our program, email Shannon, our Director of Curriculum, (shannnon@hashtagcomedy.com) for permission to enroll.
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
Age requirement: 19-119 welcome!
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
PARKING: Students may park in the back of the Hashtag Theater space when spots are available. Free parking validation for said lot is available inside the theater, but students are responsible for validating their own parking.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Drown, our Director of Curriculum, at classes@hashtagcomedycolumbus.com.
ABOUT:
This class will build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2, pushing students to make more grounded, sustaining improv scene choices. This course will be taught by Candice Oates, cast member in TBD: The Improvised Musical and Dr. Shannon Poulen, cast member in TBD: The Improvised Musical and Ladies Who Lounge.
The course meets on Monday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm for a total of six class sessions. Classes will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place May 12th from 8:00pm-9:00pm in our Hashtag Comedy Club(1253 N. High Street).
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy show.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Students must have completed Level 2 in our curriculum. If you are an experienced improviser who has not taken our courses, we recommend beginning at Level 2. Doing so familiarizes yourself with our style, your student cohort, and prepares you best for Level 3.
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
Age requirement: 19-119 welcome!
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
PARKING: Students may park in the back of the Hashtag Theater space when spots are available. Free parking validation for said lot is available inside the theater, but students are responsible for validating their own parking.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Drown our Director of Curriculum, at classes@hashtagcomedycolumbus.com.
An introduction to basic acting techniques of personalization, focus, and scene study explored through collaborative exercises.
This introductory class will teach you the basics of improv with a positive, safe, and nurturing approach. You and your fellow classmates will gain confidence and begin to support one another throughout the course. Prior improv experience is NOT required! The course will be taught by Hannah Romes, a founding member of Hashtag Comedy, comedian and improviser with over 8 years experience performing improv throughout the city.
The course meets on Saturday afternoons for a total of six class sessions. Classes will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street) at a date to be determined.
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy improv show.
Class Sessions will Occur:
Saturday February 22 at 1:30-3:30pm
Saturday March 1 at 1:30-3:30pm
Saturday March 8 at 1:30-3:30pm
Satuday March 15 at 1:30-3:30pm
Saturday March 22 at 1:30-3:30pm
Saturday March 29 at 1:30-3:30pm
A student showcase to share what the students have learned with family and friends will occur at 7pm on Sunday, April 6.
IMPORTANT INFO
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Shannon, our Director of Curriculum, at shannon@hashtagcomedy.com.
About: This Valentine’s Day, deepen your connection with an evening of laughter, creativity, and fun! In this 90-minute improv workshop, you and your partner will explore the art of playful communication, teamwork, and trust through simple, interactive improv games designed for all skill levels.
About: This Valentine’s Day, deepen your connection with an evening of laughter, creativity, and fun! In this 90-minute improv workshop, you and your partner will explore the art of playful communication, teamwork, and trust through simple, interactive improv games designed for all skill levels.
Improv without object work is like a toilet without a seat. It's still a toilet technically, but not one that most people are necessarily happy to encounter. Object work should be considered essential, and yet for many improvisers, the default is "talking heads." In this workshop for intermediate to advanced improvisers, we'll gain an understanding of the value and importance of object work and scene painting. We'll also workshop best practices through drilling and coaching.
It’s HERE! Our next level of improv comedy classes is available.
ABOUT
This class will put the fundamental skills of improv to work, as you learn to build scenes, characters, and relationships. It builds on the skills learned in Level 1. This course will be taught by Josh Waddle, cast member in the improv groups The Hashtag Improv Show and Donut Sundae.
The course meets on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm for a total of six class sessions. Classses will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place February 27th from 8:00pm-9:00pm in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy show.
IMPORTANT INFO
Students must have completed Level 1 in our curriculum. If you are have other improv experience outside of our program, email Shannon, our Director of Curriculum, (shannnon@hashtagcomedy.com) for permission to enroll.
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Shannon, our Director of Curriculum, at shannon@hashtagcomedy.com.
This introductory class will teach you the basics of improv with a positive, safe, and nurturing approach. You and your fellow classmates will gain confidence and begin to support one another throughout the course. Prior improv experience is NOT required! The course will be taught by Paul Stelzer, a founding member of Hashtag Comedy and a cast member in the Hashtag Improv Show.
The course meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm for a total of six class sessions. Classes will take place in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
Students will perform in an improv showcase after the classes are completed. The showcase for this course will take place February 26th from 8:00pm-9:00pm in our Hashtag Comedy Club (1253 N. High Street).
In addition to classes and a showcase, students will also receive a complimentary ticket to a Hashtag Comedy improv show.
IMPORTANT INFO
If you are unable to enroll in this Wednesday class, we may offer an additional Level 1 on Tuesday evenings. Please email our Director of Curriculum (contact info below) if you are interested in a Tuesday session.
Please enroll at least a week before the class begins. Courses that do not meet the instructor-set course minimum by the week before the start date may be at risk of cancellation. Please email our Director of Curriculum if you intend to enroll but cannot until the days before the course begins.
If the course is cancelled, tuition will be refunded.
Students must attend at least 4 of the 6 classes in order to perform in the showcase and graduate from this level.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Shannon, our Director of Curriculum, at shannon@hashtagcomedy.com.
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