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Think you’re not an improviser? You’re about to find out.Improv 101 is where it all begins at the Push Comedy Theater. No acting experience. No comedy experience. No experience whatsoever required. Just bring yourself, an open mind, and a willingness to play.
Over the course of the class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Chicago-style long-form improv, including the famous “Yes, And,” how to build scenes with your scene partners, make strong character choices, listen in the moment, and turn audience suggestions into comedy.
But here’s the real secret: improv isn’t just about being funny. It’s about trusting yourself, thinking on your feet, listening to the people around you, and being willing to jump into the unknown.
And yes, you’re going to have a lot of fun doing it.
The Push Comedy Theater creates a fun, supportive environment where students can take risks, make discoveries, and probably make a few spectacular mistakes along the way.
Come find your funny. You might surprise yourself.
This is a six week class that meets every Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM starting December 1st.
Cost: $235
About Your Instructor:
Bradford McMurran is the co-creator of the Push Comedy Theater. McMurran studied acting at Old Dominion University and trained in improv at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater (NYC). He has also trained with members of the Second City, Improv Olympic, and Annoyance Theaters. Brad is the creator of The Pushers Sketch and Improv Comedy Group and the head writer of the Off-Broadway hit, Cuff Me: The 50 Shades of Gray Musical Parody.
As the co-artistic director of the Push Comedy Theater, McMurran helped create Date Night, The Unusual Suspects: The Improvised Murder Mystery and The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology, and Tales from the Campfire: The Improv Ghost Story. He is currently the head of the Push Comedy Theater’s Corporate Improv Training Program.
Brad has been writing, teaching, and performing comedy for nearly 20 years. He is a producer of the film, How to Ruin the Holidays, and is in pre-production for the upcoming TV series, Red – The Not So Ordinary Detective.
He calls Portsmouth, VA aka God’s Country his home. On a personal note, he enjoys history, murder mysteries, and especially lasagna.
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