Upcoming
Shows:
Friday, June 20 · 8:30pm: Their Royal Laziness
Their shows are entertaining, unpredictable, playful, and relaxed.
Saturday, June 21 · 7:00pm: The Real Prom
What if your prom night story got the Drunk History treatment?
Saturday, July 5 · Saturday Night Improv
7:00pm: CULT CLASSIC: An Improvised Movie
The lights dim as the projector begins to whir; watch your new favorite film unfold before your eyes in a spontaneous act of cinema! Bring your own popcorn for a dazzling tribute to the silver screen that will have you on the edge of your seat. The movies are back!
8:30pm: Peach Soda and Peach Jam
\Watch as this team of expert players deftly transforms your suggestions into a refreshing array of punchlines & parables – then after the show, try improv for yourself at the free PEACH JAM!
Upcoming
Intro to Short Form Improv With Mike!
About the Class: This class focuses on the basics of short-form improv comedy games, as seen in popular shows such as Whose Line Is It Anyway? Each class will concentrate on a specific type of short-form game and the skills needed to perform it successfully. The goal of this class is to establish a general understanding of different types of short-form improv games, as well as the skills necessary to succeed in these bite-sized, fast-paced improv scenes!
This class runs of Tuesdays from 7pm to 9:30pm on the following dates: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, and 6/17. There will be a class show on Saturday 6/21 at 5pm! To be eligible to participate in the class show, you may miss one (1) of the sessions. The class will be on sale from Monday 3/31 at noon to Sunday 5/11 at noon.
Class Requirements: This class requires students to have completed LIP Improv 101 Class to take this class. If you have equivalent training, please seek our Artistic Director Approval. You can seek that by emailing this event a question.
Classes:
Group Scenes: An Improv Workshop with Brian!
About the Workshop: Learn how to supercharge your group scenes in this workshop. Brian Shea will take you through exercises to cut down the chaos and focus the fun when your team fills the stage. Participants will also get helpful hints on various styles of group scenes to surprise and delight audiences. Hey, everybody get in here … and expand your improv toolkit.
When and Where: This workshop runs from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday 6/8. The event is at 16 S Prince St Lancaster, in the Lancaster Improv Players’ Theater.
About the teacher: Brian Shea (he/him) joined LIP in 2022 and performs with Peach Soda, Cult Classic and the LIP Touring Company. A co-founder of Highwire Improv, he also performs regularly in the Baltimore area with Teen Angst, Important Screws, Whatever This Is and other special projects. Brian loves to explore the possibilities improv can offer each perfomer. He has never met a tag run he didn’t love and knows way too many random facts about R.E.M.
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