Upcoming Shows:
Upcoming
About the Class: This is an 8 week long class that will teach the fundamentals of long form Improv Comedy. Topics covered include agreement with a scene partner, character creation, listening as a character and an actor, and exploring the worlds created in scenes. The class ends with a graduation show where the students can show their friends and family the skills learned. Students must be 18 or older for this class! This Class will run Sundays from 1pm-3pm on the following dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, and 2/23. This class has a class show on Saturday 3/1 at 5pm! You can miss no more than two session to be eligible for the class show! Ticket sale ends at 11:30pm on Friday 1/3!
About the teacher: In addition to being a member of two current LIP house teams, Mike is also a member of the Lancaster Touring Company. In 2022, Mike completed the SAK Comedy Lab class curriculum at the Orlando, FL theatre where Wayne Brady got his start. 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.
Classes:
Improv 201 With Angie!
About the Class: Welcome to Lancaster Improv Players’ 201 class! This 8-week long course focuses on the more advanced skills of long-form Improv. Students will learn skills which include game of a scene, second beats, heightening, and advanced character work. The class ends with a graduation show where the students can show their friends and family the skills learned. This class does require Improv 101 as a prerequisite or director approval. Sign ups end Sunday 1/5 at noon! This class runs for two and a half (2.5) hours for eight (8) sessions on Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm on the following dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, and 2/25. This class has a class show on Sunday 3/2 at 5pm
About the Teacher: Angie currently coaches LIP’s house team, Peach Soda, and performs with two other house teams. With a strong background in both short-form and long-form improv, Angie encourages performers to embrace their unique creativity, quirks, and individuality on stage. Known for her love of playing eccentric characters—goblins, ghouls, witches—Angie brings a refreshing and unpredictable energy to every show.
About Us
Lancaster Improv Players (LIP), founded in 2015, has performed throughout Pennsylvania.
LIP became an independent nonprofit organization in 2019.
We opened up our first improv theater at 10 S. Prince Street in August 2019.
In May 2020, we moved nearby to our present location at 16 S Prince Street in Downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
LIP teams perform on our stage weekly.
We offer an entertaining mix of long- and short-form, crafting an unforgettable experience for the audience!
Giving Back
Lancaster Improv Players gives back in many ways, find out more:
Support Us
Lancaster Improv Players is a 501(c)3 nonprofit formed in Pennsylvania. We are based out of our theater in Lancaster, PA. Please consider donating to support our work
Latest Update
Hi folks,
Lancaster Improv Players has shows going 3 weekends a month and we want to see you! The best way to stay on top of what’s coming up, be it shows, classes, or our Touring Company’s appearances is via our mailing list, sign up below to keep in touch.
Much love,
The Lancaster Improv Players