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Improv Student Showcase

June 6, 2024 @ 8:30 pm 9:00 pm EDT

You’re invited to Improv Niagara’s Improv 2 Student Showcase – our students have been learning improv comedy skills and are excited to perform and delight you with hilarious scenes and games, just like on Whose Line is it Anyway? But right here, in St. Catharines!

Show your support & come LOL with this amazing crew!

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241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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Fun Drop-in Improv Jam

May 29, 2024 @ 8:30 pm 9:30 pm EDT

Join us for Improv Niagara’s Improv Jam Night. Come give improv a try!

Open to all levels of experience! We warmly welcome individuals at any stage of their journey. Whether you are just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, this opportunity is for you. Embrace the excitement of learning and growing, as we believe that every level of experience brings unique perspectives and valuable contributions. Come join the fun and unlock your spontaneity!

Tips: Dress comfortably (we’ll be moving around quite a bit) & bring a bottle of water.

REMINDER! Don’t forget to bring your indoor shoes.

Before attending, please read our Anti-Harrassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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4 Nihan Drive
St Catharines, Ontario L2N 1L1 Canada
289-407-6130
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3rd Sunday Improv

May 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm EDT

A delightful evening of improv comedy to tickle your funny bone.

Welcome to **3rd Sunday Improv** happening at Mahtay Café & Lounge! Get ready for a night full of laughter and creativity as local improv performers take the stage. Join us on **Sun May 19 2024** at **7:00 PM** for a fun-filled evening of spontaneous hilarity. Don’t miss out on the chance to witness the magic of live improv comedy in person.

With headliners: Simon Calaycay (Improv Niagara), Chantal Lim (Ancient Dying Chinese Dialect) & Jo Anne Tacorda (Big Chick Energy).

We can’t wait to see you there!

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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905-685-4040
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9056517768

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E86 – Zane Caplanksy: A Dish, a Dream and a Lotta Hustle

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5533a-1608c35

Our guest in this episode is mustard and smoked-meat wizard Zane Caplansky, founder of Caplanksy’s Deli & purveyor of fine mustards. When Nick had the idea of interviewing a chef to discuss the artistic elements of food and cooking, Zane immediately came to mind. As it turns out, the struggles associated with balancing artisanal meats and mustards and attempting to find balance in life are huge. Six-figure-legal-fees huge.

 

And yet, Zane is probably the most optimistic and hopeful guests we’ve had the pleasure of speaking with – and in the current political climate, that doesn’t seem so easy to do, right? So, grab some pickles, dip ’em in some tasty Caplansky mustard & enjoy our journey strugglin’ on with Zane Caplanksy.

Your Creative Tips

Success & Failure, Cooking, Management, Work-Life Balance, Family

 

MORE ZANE CAPLANKSY

 

MORE PODCAVERN!

 

Nick’s Update:

  • Not writing. 🙁

Brie’s Update:

Thinking about starting your own podcast? Click HERE to get one free month of hosting.

#StruggleOn

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Q&A: Get to know our NEW cast-mate Kate Urquhart!

It sure has been a while since we posted one of these “Get to know yous” (2021! Wowza!) – and we’ll have a couple more coming at you real soon. So let’s dive in and meet KATE!

Q: What’s your favourite thing about Niagara?

The water! I moved here from Waterloo which ironically has no water.

Q: Is there a specific person in your real life that you emulate on stage?

My mother comes out from time to time – and my daughter too.

Q: Favourite comedy of all time?

I don’t do favourites and can never think of movie titles when asked to. I’m terrible at trivia.
 
Q: Who were your favourite funny people growing up?
 
I grew up without television and my first contact with comedians was This Hour Has 22 Minutes on CBC.
 
Q: Ever think of branching out to other acting or artistic outlets?
 
I do act! And sing and dance lalala! And I write. I can’t draw or paint to save my life though. 
 
Do you have a default character your body does naturally on stage?
 
This kind of arrogant character who says ridiculous nonsensical things as if they’re obviously super reasonable.
 
Since before you began playing with IN and now, have you noticed anything different in the way we play?
 
One of my favourite things about Improv Niagara is the complete support on stage, the trust between players, and the way the players honour the scene or the game rather than going for a cheap laugh. Respect.
 
Q: What your #1 most favouritest thing about improv?
 
Freedom to play and laugh.
 
Q: Who would win in a fight: Pink Panther or Scooby Doo? And why?
 
The Pink Panther because they’re way smarter and less food motivated. But there wouldn’t be a fight, the Pink Panther would trick Scooby into going along with whatever plan he was hatching.
 
Q: If you were stuck on a desert island, what 3 objects would you HAVE to bring with you?
 
A solar powered e-reader crammed full of books, a device that turns humidity into a sessional yet hoppy IPA, and a wondrous piece of clothing with many layers and snaps that could be a pillow or a hammock or a blanket or a party dress, if needed.
 
Q: Favourite ice cream flavour?
mint chip or coffee or caramel or peanut butter or…
 
Q: Favourite pizza topping?
Well, it has to have cheese, at least…
 
Q: Any secret, unusual talents?
 
I’m pretty good at figuring out where you put the thing, even if I don’t really know what that thing is or who you are. 
 
Q: Favourite James Bond movie?
The one with the fancy weapons and the hawt chicks.
 
Q: Toilet paper roll: over or under?
Over, of course. 
 

Got any more questions for Kate? Head over to our Instagram @improvniagara and feel free to ask her! Otherwise, don’t miss Kate at the next Improv Fallout show on Saturday May 25th at 8PM at Mahtay Café! 

Yaaaaaaaaaay Kate!

Kate at Improv Fallout's New Year's Eve Eve show. Photo by Ivy Bone.

Improv Fallout: Spring Has Sprung

May 25, 2024 @ 8:00 pm 9:30 pm EDT

Get ready for a wild night of improv comedy where the laughs will blossom out of you like the first day of Spring!

Welcome to Improv Fallout – Spring Has Sprung! Join us on Sat, May 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM for a night of laughter and fun at Mahtay Café & Lounge. Get ready for an evening filled with hilarious improvised comedy that will have you laughing until your sides hurt. Our talented performers will take your suggestions and turn them into side-splitting scenes right before your eyes. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of entertainment!

And the best part? YOU get to decide who takes home the victorious Improv Niagara trophy! Our BRAND NEW TROPHY! Will Big Al Tomulescu hang onto her title or will she be DETHRONED? Have YOUR say in this histerical night of live comedy in the heart of downtown St. Catharines.

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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905-685-4040
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9056517768

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Longform Improv Jam

May 1, 2024 @ 8:30 pm 9:30 pm EDT

Join us for Improv Niagara’s Improv Jam Night. Come give improv a try!

Open to all levels of experience! We warmly welcome individuals at any stage of their journey. Whether you are just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, this opportunity is for you. Embrace the excitement of learning and growing, as we believe that every level of experience brings unique perspectives and valuable contributions. Come join the fun and unlock your creativity!

Tips: Dress comfortably (we’ll be moving around quite a bit) & bring a bottle of water.

REMINDER! Don’t forget to bring your indoor shoes.

Make sure to read our Anti-Harassment & Anti-Discrimitation Policy before coming to the jam.

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St Catharines, Ontario L2N 1L1 Canada
289-407-6130
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Improv Fallout: April Showers

April 27, 2024 @ 8:00 pm 9:30 pm EDT

Get ready for a wild night of improv comedy where the laughs will rain down on you like April showers!

Welcome to Improv Fallout – April Showers! Join us on Sat, April 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM for a night of laughter and fun at Mahtay Café & Lounge. Get ready for an evening filled with hilarious improvised comedy that will have you laughing until your sides hurt. Our talented performers will take your suggestions and turn them into side-splitting scenes right before your eyes. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of entertainment!

And the best part? YOU get to decide who takes home the victorious Improv Niagara trophy! Have YOUR say in this histerical night of live comedy in the heart of downtown St. Catharines.

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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905-685-4040
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9056517768

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420 SmokeShow

April 21, 2024 @ 8:00 pm 9:00 pm EDT

Welcome to the super-lit 420 SmokeShow happening at Mahtay Café & Lounge! Get ready for a night of good vibes & hilarious improv comedy. Join us on Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM for an unforgettable experience. A team of improvisers will eat edibles 30 minutes before the show and taking the stage just as they kick in, trying their best to do some truly high-quality improv comedy.

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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905-685-4040
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9056517768

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Fun Drop-In Improv Jam

April 17, 2024 @ 8:30 pm 9:30 pm EDT

Join us for Improv Niagara’s Improv Jam Night. Come give improv a try!

Open to all levels of experience! We warmly welcome individuals at any stage of their journey. Whether you are just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, this opportunity is for you. Embrace the excitement of learning and growing, as we believe that every level of experience brings unique perspectives and valuable contributions. Come join the fun and unlock your potential!

Tips: Dress comfortably (we’ll be moving around quite a bit) & bring a bottle of water.

REMINDER! Don’t forget to bring your indoor shoes.

Before attending, please read our Anti-Harrassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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4 Nihan Drive
St Catharines, Ontario L2N 1L1 Canada
289-407-6130
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9056517768

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