paul stelzer - level 1

chris heiberger - level 2

Josh waddle - level 2, kids

alex lefeld - level 2

shannon poulsen - level 3, director of curriculum

Shannon Poulsen is performer, instructor, and Director of Curriculum for Hashtag Comedy. She started improvising in 2008 and has performed different formats across the U.S. ever since. She is a regular cast member in Hashtag Comedy’s TBD: The Improvised Musical and Ladies Who Lounge, showcasing her love for long-form musical improv. In addition to being a seasoned improviser, (Dr.) Shannon teaches media psychology at OSU and publishes research on how people understand – and misunderstand – comedy online. Combining a practical and academic understanding of comedy, Shannon’s classes are sure to enhance your improvisational skills.

mike larsen - comedy writing

Professional comedy writer and comedian Mike Larsen has entertained millions around the globe with television appearances, live standup performances, and writing for some of the biggest stars in the business. His television credits include HBO, Showtime, and multiple appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the list of who he’s written for is even more impressive: Bert Kreischer, Ryan Reynolds, Ellen Degeneres, Ron Funches, Whoopi Goldberg, Alec Baldwin, Reba McEntire, Bill Maher (for whom he earned an Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Comedy Writing) and many more. Mike remains in high demand as a writer, penning scripts, speeches, and on-demand comedy for a wide range of clients including comedians, thought leaders and nationally-known political figures.