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Improv Fallout: Cupid Revenge

February 24, 2024 @ 8:00 pm 10:00 pm EST

Join us for a night of laughter and love at Improv Fallout: Cupid’s Revenge! Get ready to witness hilarious and unpredictable improvisational comedy that will leave you in stitches. This in-person event will take place at Mahtay Café & Lounge on Sat Feb 24, 2024 at 8PM.

Prepare to be entertained by talented comedians who will create side-splitting scenes and sketches on the spot, based on audience suggestions. No script, no rehearsals, just pure unadulterated fun! So grab your friends, family, or that special someone, and come enjoy an evening of laughter and good vibes.

Located at Mahtay Café & Lounge, this cozy venue provides the perfect atmosphere for a night of comedy. Sit back, relax, and let our talented performers take you on a hilarious journey. With its warm ambiance and delicious refreshments, Mahtay Café & Lounge ensures you’ll have a fantastic time.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! Mark your calendars and get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt. Whether you’re a comedy enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, Improv Fallout: Cupid’s Revenge! guarantees an evening filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of surprises.

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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February Improv Jam

February 28, 2024 @ 8:30 pm 9:30 pm EST

Join us for Improv Niagara’s Improv Jam Night. 2024 sounds like a great year to Try improv!

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!

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

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

February 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm EST

A night of hilarious improv comedy to fuel your romantic fire.

Come and experience an evening filled with laughter, creativity, and spontaneity at the Improv Lovefest event. Get ready to be entertained by a talented group of improvisational performers who will take the stage on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Mahtay Café & Lounge.

Improv Lovefest promises to be an unforgettable night of unscripted comedy and hilarious moments. Our talented performers will captivate you with their quick wit and on-the-spot storytelling. Get ready to witness their incredible ability to create scenes, characters, and storylines in the blink of an eye.

Whether you’re a fan of improv or new to this form of entertainment, Improv Lovefest is the perfect event to let loose, laugh out loud, and enjoy a fantastic evening with friends, family, or that special someone. Expect a laid-back and friendly atmosphere that encourages audience participation, ensuring that no two shows are ever the same.

Located at the vibrant Mahtay Café & Lounge, our event offers a cozy and intimate setting for you to relax and enjoy the show. Grab a drink from the bar, settle into your seat, and let the laughter begin!

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience. Mark your calendars for Improv Lovefest on February 18, 2024, at 7:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) at Mahtay Café & Lounge. Get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt!

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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905-685-4040
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Dynamic Duos. An Evening of Improv Comedy, in Pairs

January 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm EST

Dynamic Duos: An Evening of Improv Comedy, in Pairs.

Join us for a hilarious night of laughter and entertainment at the Dynamic Duos: An Evening of Improv Comedy. In Pairs. event! Get ready to witness the magic of improv comedy as talented performers take the stage in pairs to create spontaneous, side-splitting scenes.

Date: Sun Jan 21, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Location: Mahtay Café & Lounge

Get ready to be amazed as our dynamic duos unleash their creativity and quick wit, delivering unforgettable performances that will leave you in stitches. Whether you’re a comedy enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this event promises to be an evening filled with laughter and non-stop entertainment.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the thrill of improv comedy. Mark your calendars and join us at the Dynamic Duos: An Evening of Improv Comedy, In Pairs. event for an unforgettable night of laughter and joy!

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

January 31, 2024 @ 8:30 pm 9:30 pm EST

Join us for Improv Niagara’s Improv Jam Night. 2024 sounds like a great year to Try improv!

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!

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4 Nihan Drive
St Catharines, Ontario L2N 1L1 Canada
289-407-6130
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Improv Fallout on Ice

January 27, 2024 @ 8:00 pm 10:00 pm EST

Improv Fallout on Ice

Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter and spontaneity at the Improv Fallout on Ice event! Get ready to witness hilarious improvisational comedy performances that will leave you rolling on the floor.

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Mahtay Café & Lounge

Address: 241 St. Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7

Gather your friends and family for a night filled with unexpected twists and turns, as talented local comedians take the stage to create hilarious scenes on the spot. With the element of surprise, every moment promises to be unique and uproarious.

Whether you’re a fan of improv comedy or looking to experience it for the first time, Improv Fallout on Ice guarantees an evening of non-stop laughter. Warm up and have some laughs with Improv Niagara.

241 Saint Paul Street
St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M7 Canada
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Improv Fallout End of Year Bash

January 22 @ 3:07 pm

It’s time! Finally. Celebrate the holidays! Enjoy friends, drinks and live comedy. And rejoice. Spend time with your pals at Improv Niagara!

So, come on out! Have fun. It’s the “Improv Fallout End of Year Bash!”

Don’t miss out.

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Would you love to improve your team?

At Improv Niagara, we offer improv workshops to all sorts of teams, from Fortune 500 companies to local community organizations. We’re often asked.. “OK but… how does it work? What do these workshops LOOK like? Will I be thrown on stage to perform an impromptu stand-up comedy routine?”

Let us ease your worried mind. (Improv helps with that, too!)

An improv workshop consists of a series of exercises or “games” that are designed to focus on specific skills. Originally, in the context of theatre performance.

Over time, a lot of research has gone into demonstrating the tremendous benefits improv games have in the workplace (and in life in general); public speaking, active listening, collaborating, communicating, teamwork and so much more.

The workshops typically begin with icebreakers, getting people comfortable with one another, and with this the principle of acceptance, or “yes and,” – a way of creating an atmosphere of non-judgement in which to learn, to try new things, to take risks, and to fail. (Getting over of the fear of failure is a tremendous benefit practiced in improv training.) 

Then we move onto games that are more skill-specific. The games are normally done in one big group, smaller groups, or pairs. 

An example would be, if our focus was on active listening. The Game LAST WORD, FIRST WORD. An excellent game to encourage strong listening skills.

In pairs, one person will say any sentence. Their partner will respond with a sentence beginning with the last word of their partner’s previous sentence, ensuring they have listened to the entire sentence to the very end. Benefit: This benefits listening to understand, versus listening to respond. It demonstrates respect and shows that you value your partner’s contribution.  

It’s difficult to get a sense of how well these games work by just reading their description, which is why it’s such a hands-on, interactive experience. So here are a few reputable articles on the benefits of improv:

Forbes. Four Reasons to Take an Improv Class: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robasghar/2015/08/12/four-reasons-you-need-to-take-an-improv-class/?sh=739f7fc6764a

NPR: The Rules of Improv Can Make You Funnier. They Can Also Make You More Confident:  https://www.npr.org/2022/10/19/1129907651/improv-can-build-confidence-heres-how-to-apply-it-to-your-everyday-life

The Harvard Gazette: For More Than Just Laughs:  https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2019/05/improv-skills-can-translate-to-social-and-professional-skills/

If you’re ready to help your team reach higher goals, personally and professionally, give us a shout at info@improvniagara.com and let’s get your team improvising.

A group of Improv Niagara students (before Covid-19) in class with their arms up in the air.
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E81: Two Birds, One Heather – Time Management for the Multitalented

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fttmk-1353910

Heather Eyman is a fitness coach and improviser among many other things and in this episode, we see the path Heather took to narrow down on what’s important when there isn’t enough time to do everything and when you’re the kind of person who enjoys the abundance of what life has to offer.

We also ask her advice on how to fix Nick’s darn back! Find out what kind of tips she offers Nick, and all of us when it comes to making deposits into your body bank. (That’ll make more sense when you listen!)

Your Creative Tips

Health and Wellness, Fitness, Improv, Time Management

MORE HEATHER EYMAN:

Brie’s Updates: 

  • Fingers crossed for Hearsay at Hamilton Fringe 2023. (Follow @brieanddave)

Nick’s Updates:

  • Stay tuned for book edits and short stories to come!

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E80 -Bumps Along the Creative Way

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4jsj8-1302243

Our first episode in over four months! Why the break? Well you’ll just have to listen to the episode and find out. HA! Masters of the tease. 

But really, it’s a doozy of an episode where Brie & Nick dig deep into some real talk about physical and mental health, motivation, relocation and the whole thing gets a little vulnerable.

It’s not all struggle though. There’s life. There’s travel. There’s a mandatory Maron reference! 

Take a listen & let us know if it resonates with your journey.

 

Your Key Creative Tips

Comedy, Writing, Improv, Stand-Up, Performing, Pain Management, Depression and Anxiety, Goals.

Brie’s Update:

Don’t miss the remount of End with a Kiss, this December in Hamilton!

 

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