Name: Why Can't We Be Friends? Drop-In Workshop With Mike
Start: 2026-02-07T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-07T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Lancaster Improv Players

Why Can't We Be Friends? Drop-In Workshop With Mike

A single session workshop focused on listening deeply, responding generously, and turning arguments into exploration!
About this Event

About the Class: This class focuses on using the CAD framework—Confession, Accusation, and Discovery—to build stronger on-stage relationships, break routines, and avoid getting stuck in argumentative or stagnant scenes. Students will learn how to replace conflict-for-conflict’s-sake with providing clear gifts to scene partners, make defined agreements that establish shared reality, and introduce direction that moves the scene forward with purpose. Through exercises and scene work, performers will practice listening deeply, responding generously, and turning potential arguments into collaborative exploration. The result is more connected relationships, clearer stakes, and scenes that evolve instead of escalate.

Drop-In Classes Signup Policy: You must signup on Eventbrite! Drop-in classes are "pay what you will" with a recommended donation of $15. You must sign up prior to 7pm on the Thursday before the class. In this case, 2/5 by 7pm. We may extend the sale AFTER that time if we have enough signed up to run the class, so don't wait to sign up! If you show up without signing up on Eventbrite, you will be asked to do so on site or will be turned away. While we recommend having some improv experience, there is no prerequisite taking this this workshop other than being over the age of `18.

About the teacher: Mike Andrews has been a proud performer with the Lancaster Improv Players since 2019. In addition to being a coach and member of current LIP house teams, Mike is also a member of the Lancaster Touring Company. Outside of Lancaster, Mike has completed the SAK Comedy Lab class curriculum at the Orlando, FL theatre where Wayne Brady got his start and has performed with Comedy Sportz in Philadelphia. As a founding member of multiple independent improv teams, Mike enjoys sharing the joy of improv comedy with new audiences and students of the craft.

Parking: There is street parking around the theater on Prince St, King St, and Vine St, which is not metered after 6pm and not metered Sundays! The parking garages are open. Steinman Garage, Prince St Garage, and Duke St Garage are recommended in that order! On the weekends the garage is $5 for the whole day!