Upcoming Events
Pop-Up Class: Improv Cincinnati
Summer Improv Opportunities!!
Never tried one of our classes before? Want to keep your improv skills fresh over the summer?
Consider joining us for one of our summer pop-up classes! These are fun, low-commitment opportunities to join like minded individuals for a fun night of improvisation!
Led by Certified Directors Kelly Gruber and Emily Elma. Build off of the basics, laughter guaranteed and ALL abilities are welcome!
We focus on using improvisation to greatly increase social, workplace and lifetime opportunities. Games are fun and engaging but also geared towards building certain key skills. Summer Improv Opportunities!!
Never tried one of our classes before? Want to keep your improv skills fresh over the summer?
Consider joining us for one of our summer pop-up classes! These are fun, low-commitment opportunities to join like minded individuals for a fun night of improvisation!
Led by Certified Directors Kelly Gruber and Emily Elma. Build off of the basics, laughter guaranteed and ALL abilities are welcome!
We focus on using improvisation to greatly increase social, workplace and lifetime opportunities. Games are fun and engaging but also geared towards building certain key skills.
Improv Cincinnati: Improv In Real Life
Our second 10-week session with Improv Cincinnati is here!!
Join newly certified Directors Kelly Gruber and Emily Elma, for “Improv In Real Life!” Build off of the basics, laughter guaranteed and ALL abilities are welcome!
We focus on using improvisation to greatly increase social, workplace and lifetime opportunities. Games are fun and engaging but also geared towards building certain key skills.
The session will end with a showcase to highlight the amazing growth of the participants!
10-Week Live Class In Medina, OH
Join us Wednesday nights at Spokes Cafe River Styx in Medina, Ohio!
This is a 10-week session!
Classes run from 6-7:15pm EST!
Ages 16+ / ALL Abilities Welcome. This is a fully inclusive class!
2026 Bright Futures Performance
The Improvaneers! will be headlining the Bright Futures Ball for Envision Unlimited.
Building Belonging Beyond Barriers
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 6:00–11:00 PM | Theatre on the Lake, Chicago
The Bright Futures Ball is Envision Unlimited’s signature annual fundraiser—an inspiring evening that celebrates our members and our commitment to providing choice, independence, and inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. The event brings together advocates and supporters for a night of connection and purpose! Guests will enjoy delicious dining, performances, dancing, and inspiring conversation as we uplift members' voices and honor the visionaries who make our mission possible.
Engage IL: Spring Into Action! Fundraiser and Performance
The Improvaneers! will be headlining ENGAGE IL'S FIRST SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING AND AWARENESS EVENT
Over two days, we’ll spotlight the voices, leadership, and abilities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while building momentum for progressive, community-based living—now considered national best practice.
Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/engage-il-spring-into-action
Brighter Futures Conference
The Improvaneer Method’s CEO Rob Snow will be speaking at Massachusett Down Syndrome Congress’s Brighter Futures Conference in partnership with National Down Syndrome Society. The Improvaneers! will also be performing and presenting a workshop for conference attendees.
DSA of Connecticut Gala Performance
The Improvaneers! will be performing at the Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut’s Down syndrome Day Gala!
This is the associations 40th gala and is themed, “An Evening of Purpose!”
We are excited to travel to the East Coast to help celebrate this amazing day!
North Canton 10-Week In Person Session
Our next session for North Canton is here! Check out the information below!
Location: Walsh University in North Canton, OH
Time: 5:30-7 PM
Dates:
March:12th, 19th
April: 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th
May: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Price: $250
Payment Link: https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/purchase/p/live-adult-classes
Select North Canton
Session 4
Director: Bridget England and Assistant Nick Doyle
Questions? Contact Liz Kutinsky, COO at liz@theimprovaneermethod.com.
IFA Basecamp: Intro To Improv!
Intro To Improv!
Details:
🗓 Dates: Feb 26th March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
⏰ Time: 7-8pm EST
💻 Where: Zoom Online Class
💲 Price: $75 for the full session
IFA Improv and Beyond!
🎭 IFA Improv & Beyond! (Ages 16+) 🎭
Join us weekly for improv! All Abilities Welcome!
Monday 3-4pm EST
Tuesday 4-5pm EST
Wednesday 2-3pm EST
Thursday 5-6pm EST
Questions? Email liz@theimprovaneermethod.com
IFA Basecamp: Who Wants The Job!?
Join us for an improv session focused on improvisation and how to become the performer of your dreams!
Details:
🗓 Dates: February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
⏰ Time: 8:30-9:30pm EST
💻 Where: Zoom
💲 Price: $75 for the full session
For Ages 16+, ALL Abilities Welcome!
IFA Improv & Beyond
Join us for an improv session focused on improvisation and how to find comedy from improvised moments!
Details:
🗓 Dates: February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
⏰ Time: 6-7pm EST
💻 Where: Zoom
💲 Price: $75 for the full session
For Ages 16+, ALL Abilities Welcome!
IFA All Levels: Gather Round The Improv Campfire!
IFA Gather Round The Improv Campfire! (All Ages)
Class Schedule:
- Friday: 10-11am EST
👉 Sign up now and start your journey with IFA Gather round the Improv Campfire!
IFA Improv and Beyond!
🎭 IFA Improv & Beyond! (Ages 16+) 🎭
Join us weekly for improv! All Abilities Welcome!
Monday 3-4pm EST
Tuesday 4-5pm EST
Wednesday 2-3pm EST
Thursday 5-6pm EST
Questions? Email liz@theimprovaneermethod.com
IFA Summit: Teamwork Makes The Scene Work!
Join us for an improv session focused on improvisation and how to find comedy in improvised moments!
Details:
🗓 Dates: February 18th, 25th March 4th, 11th, 18th
⏰ Time: 7-8pm EST
💻 Where: Zoom
💲 Price: $75 for the full session
For Ages 16+, ALL Abilities Welcome!
IFA Improv and Beyond!
🎭 IFA Improv & Beyond! (Ages 16+) 🎭
Join us weekly for improv! All Abilities Welcome!
Monday 3-4pm EST
Tuesday 4-5pm EST
Wednesday 2-3pm EST
Thursday 5-6pm EST
Questions? Email liz@theimprovaneermethod.com
IFA Improv & Beyond!
🎭 IFA Improv & Beyond! (Ages 16+) 🎭
Join us weekly for improv! All Abilities Welcome!
Monday 3-4pm EST
Tuesday 4-5pm EST
Wednesday 2-3pm EST
Thursday 5-6pm EST
Questions? Email liz@theimprovaneermethod.com
Wooster High School Best Buddies Presents The Improvaneers!
The World's first all-Down Syndrome comedy group is coming to WHS! The Improvaneer Method combines comedy sketches with improvisation skills to bring smiles, laughter, and inclusion everywhere they go. They just completed their Great Midwest Tour, performing in Columbus, Cincinnati, Chicago, and more! We are excited to host them at the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Thursday, February 5th at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:15. Light concessions and Best Buddies merchandise will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the Wooster City Schools Best Buddies programs; who create, foster, and grow inclusion in our own school community.
Annual Beginning Of The Year Show!
We are so excited to host our annual end of year… scratch that… beginning of the year improvisation show!
Join us for a night of creativity, confidence, and unstoppable energy as performers from across Northeast Ohio take the stage to showcase their improv skills.
The evening will feature a special finale by the world-famous Improvaneers!
Fresh off a week-long Midwest tour filmed for a three-part documentary, this groundbreaking troupe continues to inspire audiences everywhere as the world’s first all Down syndrome improv troupe.
Expect bold comedy, big heart, and unforgettable moments from start to finish!
Venue:
The PAC Middle Stage
Medina High School
777 E Union St, Medina, OH 44256
Details:
Seating is first come, first serve
Doors open: 6:30 PM
Showtime: 7:00–9:00 PM
Reception to follow
10-Week Live Class In Medina, OH
Join us Wednesday nights at Spokes Cafe River Styx in Medina, Ohio!
This is a 10-week session!
Classes run from 6-7:15pm EST!
Ages 16+ / ALL Abilities Welcome. This is a fully inclusive class!
IFA All Levels: Gather Round The Improv Campfire!
IFA Gather Round The Improv Campfire! (All Ages)
Class Schedule:
- Friday: 10-11am EST
👉 Sign up now and start your journey with IFA Gather round the Improv Campfire!
IFA Basecamp: Intro To Improv!
Intro To Improv!
Details:
🗓 Dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th February 5th
⏰ Time: 7-8pm EST
💻 Where: Zoom Online Class
💲 Price: $75 for the full session
IFA Improv and Beyond!
🎭 IFA Improv & Beyond! (Ages 16+) 🎭
Join us weekly for improv! All Abilities Welcome!
Monday 3-4pm EST
Tuesday 4-5pm EST
Wednesday 2-3pm EST
Thursday 5-6pm EST
Questions? Email liz@theimprovaneermethod.com
IFA Summit: Make Em’ Laugh!
Join us for an improv session focused on improvisation and how to find comedy in improvised moments!
Details:
🗓 Dates: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th
⏰ Time: 7-8pm EST
💻 Where: Zoom
💲 Price: $75 for the full session
For Ages 16+, ALL Abilities Welcome!
IFA Improv and Beyond!
🎭 IFA Improv & Beyond! (Ages 16+) 🎭
Join us weekly for improv! All Abilities Welcome!
Monday 3-4pm EST
Tuesday 4-5pm EST
Wednesday 2-3pm EST
Thursday 5-6pm EST
Questions? Email liz@theimprovaneermethod.com
Improv Cincinnati:
Our first 10-week session with Improv Cincinnati is here!!
Join newly certified Directors Kelly Gruber and Emily Elma, for “Improv Foundations” Learn the basics, laughter guaranteed and ALL abilities are welcome!
We focus on using improvisation to greatly increase social, workplace and lifetime opportunities. Games are fun and engaging but also geared towards building certain key skills.
The session will end with a showcase to highlight the amazing growth of the participants!
IFA Improv and Beyond!
🎭 IFA Improv & Beyond! (Ages 16+) 🎭
Join us weekly for improv! All Abilities Welcome!
Monday 3-4pm EST
Tuesday 4-5pm EST
Wednesday 2-3pm EST
Thursday 5-6pm EST
Questions? Email liz@theimprovaneermethod.com
IFA Basecamp: Creating The Performer!
Join us for an improv session focused on improvisation and how to become the performer of your dreams!
Details:
🗓 Dates: January 5th, 12th, 26th February 2nd, 9th
⏰ Time: 8:30-9:30pm EST
💻 Where: Zoom
💲 Price: $75 for the full session
For Ages 16+, ALL Abilities Welcome!
👉 Sign up now and let’s get started!
IFA Improv & Beyond!
🎭 IFA Improv & Beyond! (Ages 16+) 🎭
Join us weekly for improv! All Abilities Welcome!
Monday 3-4pm EST
Tuesday 4-5pm EST
Wednesday 2-3pm EST
Thursday 5-6pm EST
Questions? Email liz@theimprovaneermethod.com
Winter Break
IM Winter Break
The Improvaneer Method will be pausing all classes for a winter break from December 20th - January 4th!
We thank you all for a wonderful 2025! We will resume programming on January 5th, 2025!
The Improvaneer Method staff can still be reached during this time. Please contact: info@theimprovaneermethod.com with any questions!
2025 Medina Improvaneers Holiday Show
The Improvaneers of Medina present their Holiday show on December 18th at Spokes 2 Cafe. Don’t miss this amazing team’s performance and all the hard work they’ve put in this past year. Only come if you’re interested in laughing or being inspired!
IFA Basecamp: Who Wants The Job?
Join us for an improv session focused on improvisation and how it relates to the workplace!
Details:
🗓 Dates: November 17th, 24th December 1st, 8th, 15th
⏰ Time: 8:30-9:30pm EST
💻 Where: Zoom
💲 Price: $75 for the full session
For Ages 16+, ALL Abilities Welcome!
👉 Sign up now and let’s get started!