UPCOMING EVENTS
Check out our calendar for upcoming shows, workshops, & more.
Ajar Mic
Showcase your writing at our new Ajar Mic, the booked amateur night in the Imposters lobby, featuring stand-up and other solo scripted material from performers of all experience levels. Join us for comedy, drink specials, silly raffles, and more!
Hosted by Cam Godfrey and Dezhawn France.
Date/Time: Every Thursday
(Every 1st Thursday is Sketch Night with Ryan Santa! Learn more and RSVP here)
Doors: 9 PM
Show: 9:30 PM
Comics: Email ajarmicimposters@gmail.com with the Thursdays you're available for booking consideration.
No Cover (1 item minimum recommended).
No advance reservation required. Limited Seating
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Riff
An improv show inspired by the words and songs of a local musician.
March musician spotlight: Elijah Bisbee
(IG: @Elijahbisbeemusic)
April musician spotlight: John Lucic
Cast: Jon Sauline, Alex Shaver, Roxanne Goldberg, Griffin Hunsaker, Erin McHugh, Cole Galloway, Marissa Leonino Lange, Evan Roder, and Jen Gallagher
Directed by Michael Busch
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Date/Time: 4th Fridays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Menagerie + Longform Improv Jam
The Menagerie features our two house long form groups on the 4th Friday of every month. Each group chooses/develops their own form and performs a never-before-seen show just for YOU!
Mischief LLC - Scott Allen, Nicholas Rupe, Samantha Sullivan, Dionne Atchison, Brandon Dohner, Luke Horvat, Jen Gallagher, and Charlotte Petrie
IKEA NEAR ME - Cole Galloway, Marissa Leonino Lange, Olivia Taliaferro, Alex Shaver, Lauren Onkeles-Klein, Ruben Ryan, Sam Woodman, and Lindsey Russell
And after intermission it’s the Longform Improv Mashup Jam - it’s YOUR chance to get up on stage! Sign up during intermission, we’ll mash everyone up into teams, and each team will perform a 10-15 minute set! Four magical improv groups you may never see again.
*Lineup subject to change
Date/Time: Fourth Fridays Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Imposters Improv Play Lab - An Improv Jam
The Imposters Improv Play Lab is an inclusive space for anyone looking to expand their creativity. Improv comedy is the foundation we use to explore how much we can make using nothing but our bodies and imagination. Whether you are new to improv or have been in a troupe since the dawn of Chicago, the Play Lab is a space for us to meddle with our funny.
Hosted by Scott Shepard, Charlotte Petrie, Ryan Tomcko, Lauren Tibjash
Upcoming Dates: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Time: Saturdays 1-3pm
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Show up at the theater a few minutes beforehand. You do not sign up through this page, it is for information purposes only.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
What Are We Doing? An Improv Game Show
Host James Catullo fires off improv challenges to our three teams of contestants who will compete for points and laughs. The audience votes on who returns next month. If you enjoy Whose Line It It Anyway and Make Some Noise, this show is for you!
Hosted/Produced by James Catullo
Prompts written by James Catullo, Brandon Schoeppner, Nicole Miller, Preeya Shankar, Maria Serra, Sam Dee
April cast: Dionne Atchison, Joe Erickson, Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, Evan Roder, & Jacob Heiss
May cast: Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Cam Godfrey, Alex Heckman, & Cole Galloway
June cast: Joe Lewis, CJ Cobb, Ali Maxwell, Alex Heckman, & Vivian Thomas
Date/Time: 4th Saturdays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
Group Bundle Discount: Buy 8 tickets, get $2 off each - $64 Advance/$104 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Sad Boys Get a Website + Tales From The Bard
"The Sad Boys Get a Website"
Three time Cleveland Comedy Award winning sketch comedy group Sad Boys Social Club return with a brand new show set in their fictional version of an inner ring suburb of Cleveland, OH. The Sad Boys decide to increase their club's profile with an internet presence, but soon discover their new website has gotten them the wrong kind of attention. Will anyone take them seriously as an organization? Will they survive? Will you discover hidden desires thanks to the magic of big ankles? Find out April 26th.
Cast: Jeremy Sheer, Drew Mulkins, Tabitha Jones, Kristin Galewood, Dylan House, Chris Paugh
With special guests Chris Clem as Sad Boyd, Brett Thomas as Edgar, Elliot Jarrous as Skeezy, and Mike Calhoun as Barry Grieves
Written by Drew Mulkins
Directed by Dylan House
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“Tales From The Bard: An Improvised Epic”
In the ancient bardic tradition, tales were best enjoyed with song and dance down at the local tavern, where the audience played an active role in the telling of the tale. Join our wandering bard Mike Frye as he spins an epic yarn about the most heroic people in YOUR life.
Musical accompaniment by Jack Routhier
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Date/Time: Saturday, April 26th
Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Try Improv! The Improv Workshop for Absolute Beginners
This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors.
Date/Time:
Sunday 4/27/25 1 PM–3 PM Instructor: Marissa Leonino Lange
Wednesday 5/07/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Deena Nyer Mendlowitz
Monday 5/19/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Kim Pride
Monday 6/05/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Kim Pride
Cost: $30
This class is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor. Any questions email info at imposterstheater.com
All sales are final.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
If you're looking for…
- a night out to meet other fun, creative people in a supportive environment
- a unique activity for a date/friend night
- a judgement-free place to step out of your comfort zone
…this workshop is for you!
You’ll play improv games and do some scenes with guidance and support from the instructor. No experience necessary.
DISCOUNT - Sign up with a friend and each of you will get $5 off with promo code 2GETHER (must purchase both at the same time)
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Covid Policy
It is strongly recommended that you are up-to-date Covid vaccinations. Masks are welcome at our events. We will provide masks at the door for those who would like one. Additionally, we reserve the right to require masks for select events based on the needs of the performers and staff.
For the most current vaccination recommendations please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
Policies are subject to change.
Sketch Rec League
Sketch Rec League Night features newer, up-and-coming sketch comedians at Imposters Theater. Each group writes and produces a never-before-seen sketch comedy show just for YOU!
Bastard’s Night- Griffin Hunsaker, Frank Perri, Doug Kusak, Brandon Schoeppner, Emily Panzero, Jue Liang, & Nick Rupe
Spontaneous Jungle Law - Adam Sheetz, Brandon Crader, David Porcile, Griffin Levy, & Michael Carrino
Directed by Cam Godfrey & Gregory James
*Lineup subject to change
Date/Time: Sundays 4/27, 6/29, and 8/24
Doors 7 pm/Show 7:30 pm
Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Standup Grad Night
Come out to support the graduation showcase after Bill Squire’s The Basics workshop at Imposters Theater!
Hosted by Bill Squire
Featuring Elisha Caster, Carmen DeRose, Matthew Olson, Molly Henighan, Dylan Mroczka, Steven Mikals, Scott Mahoney, Benjamin Himes, Molly Dise, Hanna Schneider, and Katherine Spencer
Monday 4/28/25 @ 7:30pm
Doors open at 7pm
Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show - Limited Seating
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Board Game Night (In The Lobby!)
It’s Board Game Night in the Imposters lobby and YOU are invited! We will provide an assortment of board games for everyone to enjoy, so bring a friend, grab a beverage from the bar, and join in the fun for a great night of gaming.
No Cover, no advance RSVP necessary
Hosted by Olivia Taliaferro
Date/Time: First Thursdays
Bar opens at 6:30 PM
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102 (in the lobby)
Age Restrictions: 18+ unless accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Sketch Open Mic
An hour dedicated to testing written comedic material. Whether you’re part of an existing sketch group or dipping your toes in the sketch water this is the place for you to try out new work.
How it works: You can submit as a group or as an individual writer for a 10 minute slot. If you’re a writer, we will find actors for you to read your scripts. Sketches can be presented as stage readings or fully blocked and costumed pieces. Booked acts will receive the run order the week of the show.
How to submit: Fill out this form with your group/individual name, the date you are interested in, and your scripts. All material will be accepted but I am screening for basic crimes against humanity, don’t be a jerk.
For Actors: If you’re interested in reading material, please feel free to submit your availability for upcoming show dates.
Date/Time: 1st Thursdays each month Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: FREE
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Unwritten: The Improvised Musical
A full-length musical made up on the spot inspired by your title suggestions.
Featuring Ali Peters, Sarah Demetruk, Ryan Tomcko, Scott Shepard, Cam Godfrey, Fiona Finneran, Marissa Leonino Lange, Griffin Hunsaker, and Carolyn Demanelis
Director + Pianist: Matthew Dolan
Date/Time: First Fridays
Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
FRRRIDDDAAAYYY with Bill Squire
Bill Squire - National Touring Comedian, Cleveland Scene’s Best Male comedian and formerly of The Alan Cox Show - performs standup and crowd work and boy, is it funny.
Featuring a new lineup of local talent every month, headlined by Bill Squire.
05/02 Show:
Hosted by Caitlin Menosky
Featuring Dezhawn France
Date/Time: First Fridays
Doors 9:00pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Imposters Improv Play Lab - An Improv Jam
The Imposters Improv Play Lab is an inclusive space for anyone looking to expand their creativity. Improv comedy is the foundation we use to explore how much we can make using nothing but our bodies and imagination. Whether you are new to improv or have been in a troupe since the dawn of Chicago, the Play Lab is a space for us to meddle with our funny.
Hosted by Scott Shepard, Charlotte Petrie, Ryan Tomcko, Lauren Tibjash
Upcoming Dates: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Time: Saturdays 1-3pm
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Show up at the theater a few minutes beforehand. You do not sign up through this page, it is for information purposes only.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Imposters BIG Comedy Night
Come out to Imposters Theater for our BIG variety show overstuffed with our favorite improv, sketch, stand up, & other nonsense!
May Show:
Hosted by The Brothers Montgomery (Gregory James, Ryan Santa, and Jason Flowers)
Featuring Nick Dlouhy, Caitlin Menosky, Kee Silly, and Kadijah Wingo
With Improv by The Imposters Society (Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan)
Date/Time: 1st Saturdays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
Group Bundle Discount: Buy 8 tickets, get $2 off each - $64 Advance/$104 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
New Me Character Showcase + Indie Improv Spotlight
Join us for our monthly sketch character showcase and a night of improv from some of our favorite indie improv groups!
New Me
Imposters Theater’s character showcase! Featuring some of our favorite sketch performers as well as some fresh faces with brand new solo characters each month!
May Host - Cam Godfrey
May Performers - James Catullo, Griffin Hunsaker, Dionne Atchison and Jason Flowers
June Host - James Catullo
June Performers: Dezhawn France, Griffin Hunsaker, and Maria Serra
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Indie Improv Spotlight
Each month’s show features two indie groups and a host set from Michael Busch and a mash-up of performers ranging from people currently in classes to house show cast members. New group each month!
May Performers -
The Kickback Mash-Up Team: Michael Busch, Sam Dee, Sarah Demetruk, Gabby Perine, Dustin Graves, Samantha Graf
Playhouse Squires: Joe Erickson, Cole Galloway
Yes Anderson: Omar Saad, Kelly Dougherty, Cale Harter, Mike Kowalski, Dana Bye, Jeff Rohr
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Date/Time: 1st Saturdays Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Improv Grad Night
Come out to support Imposters Theater’s Improv Grad Night!
Sunday 5/04/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Levels 1 & 2
Level 1 - Aaron Axelrod, Andrew Schneider, Daniel Mills, Gretchen Harnick, Jared Barrett, John Jones, Kellie Kraven, Leah La Farciola, Neal Bryant, Nicholas Dornbirer, Phillip Ciano, Ricardo Siu, Rossalyn Rupe, Ryan Gray, and Timothy Hinton
Level 2 - Alex Li, Catherine Collier, David Crowe, Gabby Perine, Hans Strock, Lisa Sanchez, Mackenzie Hauserman, Mandy Alhajj, Rex Conri, Ryan Bergh, Sarah Roelle, Will Balazs
Special Guest Set from The Imposters Society - Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan, Marissa Leonino Lange
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Sunday 5/18/25 @ 6 PM - Improv 4
Level 4 - Cale Harter, Charlotte Petrie, Dana Bye, Gary Mandela, Jeffrey Rohrs, Jennifer Wilber, Joey Lagzdins, Katelyn Stanoch, Kelly Dougherty, Kimberly Stutsman, Mario Becerra, Michael Kowalski, Omar Saad
Special Guest Set from The Imposters Society - Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan
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Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show - Limited Seating
Doors 5:30pm/Show 6pm
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Rec League + Longform Mashup Jam
Rec League Improv Night features newer, up-and-coming performers at Imposters Theater. Each group chooses/develops their own form and performs a never-before-seen show just for YOU!
After intermission it’s the Longform Improv Mashup Jam - YOUR chance to get up on stage! Sign up during intermission, we’ll mash everyone up into teams, and each team will perform a 10-15 minute set! Four magical improv groups you may never see again.
Team R- Sam Graf, Ryan Tomcko, Vonnetta Epps, Al Moretti, Kerri Budzinski, Brandon Schoeppner, Kayley Kosik, and Alex Close
Team D- Marc Dann, Molly Dise, Frank Perri, Scott Leonard, Travis Plats, Deirdre Lauer, Kyle Connell, and David Atkins
*Lineup subject to change
Date/Time: First Sundays Doors 6:30pm/Show 7:30 pm
Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Try Improv! The Improv Workshop for Absolute Beginners
This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors.
Date/Time:
Sunday 4/27/25 1 PM–3 PM Instructor: Marissa Leonino Lange
Wednesday 5/07/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Deena Nyer Mendlowitz
Monday 5/19/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Kim Pride
Monday 6/05/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Kim Pride
Cost: $30
This class is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor. Any questions email info at imposterstheater.com
All sales are final.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
If you're looking for…
- a night out to meet other fun, creative people in a supportive environment
- a unique activity for a date/friend night
- a judgement-free place to step out of your comfort zone
…this workshop is for you!
You’ll play improv games and do some scenes with guidance and support from the instructor. No experience necessary.
DISCOUNT - Sign up with a friend and each of you will get $5 off with promo code 2GETHER (must purchase both at the same time)
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Covid Policy
It is strongly recommended that you are up-to-date Covid vaccinations. Masks are welcome at our events. We will provide masks at the door for those who would like one. Additionally, we reserve the right to require masks for select events based on the needs of the performers and staff.
For the most current vaccination recommendations please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
Policies are subject to change.
Ajar Mic
Showcase your writing at our new Ajar Mic, the booked amateur night in the Imposters lobby, featuring stand-up and other solo scripted material from performers of all experience levels. Join us for comedy, drink specials, silly raffles, and more!
Hosted by Cam Godfrey and Dezhawn France.
Date/Time: Every Thursday
(Every 1st Thursday is Sketch Night with Ryan Santa! Learn more and RSVP here)
Doors: 9 PM
Show: 9:30 PM
Comics: Email ajarmicimposters@gmail.com with the Thursdays you're available for booking consideration.
No Cover (1 item minimum recommended).
No advance reservation required. Limited Seating
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Improv Game Night
Let the games begin! This monthly show features all your favorite improv games from the shows you grew up with like Whose line is it Anyway? and Improvaganza. Everything will be made up on the spot as we quip, guess, perform, and sing our way through 90 minutes of hilarity.
Cast - Aziz Ghrabat, Cole Galloway, Alex Heckman, Patrick Zmina, Ali Peters, Olivia Taliaferro, Jamie Stewart-Crawford, Denise Abboud, and Joseph Lewis
Producer - Alex Heckman
Director - Tracy Cubbal
Pianist - Jonah Raider-Roth
March Guests - Sarah Demetruk, Tom Sunchuk
Date/Time: 2nd Fridays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
Group Bundle Discount: Buy 8 tickets, get $2 off each - $64 Advance/$104 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Gauntlet: Comedy Battle Royale
Six performers compete in the ultimate comedy battle royale - standup, sketch character, and improv!
The combatants will perform:
An original 3-minute standup set based on a prompt
An original 3-minute character based on a prompt
Improv games
YOU choose the winner in a secret ballot - the winner + one wild card will advance to the tournament of champions, Friday 08/08 at 9:30pm
May Combatants: Kadijah Wingo, Marissa Leonino Lange, CJ Cobb, Caitlin Menosky, Dan Handelman, and Zach Welch
June Combatants: Stephanie Ginese, Cam Godfrey, Pope, Joe Erickson, Jon Sauline, and Frank Perri
Hosted by Reigning Gauntlet Champion Evan Roder
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Date/Time: 2nd Fridays Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Imposters Improv Play Lab - An Improv Jam
The Imposters Improv Play Lab is an inclusive space for anyone looking to expand their creativity. Improv comedy is the foundation we use to explore how much we can make using nothing but our bodies and imagination. Whether you are new to improv or have been in a troupe since the dawn of Chicago, the Play Lab is a space for us to meddle with our funny.
Hosted by Scott Shepard, Charlotte Petrie, Ryan Tomcko, Lauren Tibjash
Upcoming Dates: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Time: Saturdays 1-3pm
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Show up at the theater a few minutes beforehand. You do not sign up through this page, it is for information purposes only.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Improvised Movie + Good Point!
The Improvised Movie
Tired of Hollywood reboots and sequels? Join us for an 100% brand new movie, made up on the spot based on your audience suggestions.
Director: Michael Busch
April Cast: Ruben Ryan, Katie Booze-Mooney, Joe Lewis, Marissa Leonino Lange, Dionne Atchison, Lauren Tibjash, James Catullo
Good Point!
A powerpoint party! Passionate experts convene to teach, persuade, and entertain with presentations about anything.
Produced by Kelcey Saunders, Jacob Heiss, and Joseph Maxwell
May 10th: Jon Sauline, Omar Saad, & Kyle Connell
May 31st: Sarah Roelle, Charlotte Petrie, and Sam Dee
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show - Limited Seating
Date/Time: 2nd Saturdays
Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The 'Panel Show' Show + Worldbuilder
Two fun shows for the price of one! The improvised adventure show Worldbuilder paired with an original panel show inspired by your favorites from Britain such as Taskmaster!
The "Panel Show" Show
The “Panel Show” Show is an unscripted TV-inspired game show. For fans of D&D, Dropout's Dimension20, After Midnight, Taskmaster, Mock The Week
Our cast of guest panelists will participate in fun games, challenges, and discussions surrounding a different topic each show!
Hosted by Jacob Heiss
Produced by Jacob Heiss and Tristan Neumann
March theme: Smash or Pass
Panelists: Dionne Atchison, CJ Cobb, Ryan Santa
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Worldbuilder
The improvised adventure where the story’s made up and the rules don’t matter. Worldbuilder is a dramatic comedy, with a narrator who has to make it all up on the fly.
We may lead a Martian revolution, or find love between Old West gunslingers. Once the actors get going, there’s no knowing what’s going to happen.
Come and see Worldbuilder and laugh and cry and break the rules at Imposters, on Friday night!
Producer/Host: Tyler Coventry
Cast: Carson Betts, Katie Booze-Mooney, Joe Erickson, Cole Galloway, Travis Williams, Tom Horsfall, Sam Graf
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Date/Time: 2nd Saturdays* Doors 9pm/Show 9:30 PM
*March show: 3/15/25
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Try Improv! With Mom!
This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors. Mother’s Day edition!
If you're looking for…
- a fun, unique Mother’s Day activity
- a judgement-free place to step out of your comfort zone
- a night out to meet other fun, creative people in a supportive environment
…this workshop is for you!
You’ll play improv games and do some scenes with guidance and support from the instructor. No experience necessary.
Date/Time: Sunday 5/11/25 3 PM–5 PM Instructor: Deena Nyer Mendlowitz
Cost: $30 per ticket
DISCOUNT - Sign up with mom and each of you will get $5 off with promo code 2GETHER (must purchase both at the same time)
This class is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor. Any questions can be emailed to info@imposterstheater.com
All sales are final.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Covid Policy
It is strongly recommended that you are up-to-date Covid vaccinations. Masks are welcome at our events. We will provide masks at the door for those who would like one. Additionally, we reserve the right to require masks for select events based on the needs of the performers and staff.
For the most current vaccination recommendations please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
Policies are subject to change.
The Forms Show!
Harold, La Ronde, Deconstruction…this longform improv show is all about exploring experimental forms!
Hosted by Just Us (Marissa Leonino Lange & Ruben Ryan)
To submit your group: https://forms.gle/aQx4P3Ys8v25aGdb8
*Lineup subject to change
Date/Time: 2nd Sundays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Trivia Nite (In The Lobby!)
Trivia night with Maria is every third Thursday! Join us for trivia about everything and nothing, including fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice questions. Teams may range from 1-6 people, come as a group or join a mashup team at the event!
Winners leave with prizes including free tickets and merch!
Hosted by Maria Serra
Date/Time: Third Thursdays each month
Bar opens: 6 PM
Trivia begins: 7 PM
Free event (1 item minimum recommended). No advance reservation required. Limited Seating
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Ajar Mic
Showcase your writing at our new Ajar Mic, the booked amateur night in the Imposters lobby, featuring stand-up and other solo scripted material from performers of all experience levels. Join us for comedy, drink specials, silly raffles, and more!
Hosted by Cam Godfrey and Dezhawn France.
Date/Time: Every Thursday
(Every 1st Thursday is Sketch Night with Ryan Santa! Learn more and RSVP here)
Doors: 9 PM
Show: 9:30 PM
Comics: Email ajarmicimposters@gmail.com with the Thursdays you're available for booking consideration.
No Cover (1 item minimum recommended).
No advance reservation required. Limited Seating
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Funny Business + This Improvised Life
Funny Business
Our cast will interview a local small business owner about their business and related experiences, then our cast will improvise a set of scenes, on the spot!
April Spotlight: Chelsea Jancewicz, Table For 2
May Spotlight: Jessica Moore, Fit4Mom West Side
Cast: Jon Sauline, Ryan Santa, Jen Gallagher, Ruben Ryan, Kathleen Zion, Ali Maxwell, Cam Godfrey, and CJ Cobb
Director: Michael Busch
This Improvised Life
This Improvised Life combines some of Cleveland's best storytellers with some of Cleveland's best improvisers to give you a blend of comedy, spontaneity, and heart you won't find anywhere else in town.
Each month, two storytellers share a true story from their lives based on a prompt, the performers hear it for the first time along with the audience and perform scenes based on each story.
Created/Produced by Deena Nyer Mendlowitz
Storytellers - Ali Maxwell and Evan Roder
Improvisers - Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, Dionne Atchison, James Catullo, Kimberly Pride, Marissa Leonino Lange
Date: Third Fridays at 7:30 PM
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Improv Death Match
In this monthly show, three troupes battle, but only one survives! Come join the audience and crown the champion who makes it to next month's show.
Hosted by Jen Gallagher, Kayley Kosik, and Shrimp Cocktail
April Show featuring:
Yes Anderson (Omar Saad, Kelly Dougherty, Mike Kowalski, Dana Bye, Jeff Rohr, Joey Lagzdins)
Give ‘Em a Bit (Tom Horsfall, Patrick Zmina, Zach Paull, Rob Elder, Joe Kirincic)
The Late Late Show With Cames Jordan (Cam Godfrey, Jordan Euell)
Improv Death Match: Summer Tournament begins 5/16! 3 monthly battles culminate in a Championship Round in August!
Date: 3rd Fridays
Time: Doors 9pm/Show9:30 PM
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Imposters Improv Play Lab - An Improv Jam
The Imposters Improv Play Lab is an inclusive space for anyone looking to expand their creativity. Improv comedy is the foundation we use to explore how much we can make using nothing but our bodies and imagination. Whether you are new to improv or have been in a troupe since the dawn of Chicago, the Play Lab is a space for us to meddle with our funny.
Hosted by Scott Shepard, Charlotte Petrie, Ryan Tomcko, Lauren Tibjash
Upcoming Dates: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Time: Saturdays 1-3pm
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Show up at the theater a few minutes beforehand. You do not sign up through this page, it is for information purposes only.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Improvised Ted Talk Show + Cleveland’s Comedy Court
Two great shows for the price of one!
THE IMPROVISED TED TALK SHOW
Four improvisers will become instant experts on an array of topics as they present absurd PowerPoints they’ve never seen.
Listen to fascinating Ted Talks as you’ve never heard them before - and neither have the performers. Four improvisers will present PowerPoints that they have never seen before in the style of various funny characters and unhinged experts.
Audience members will then have the opportunity to ask these characters about their presentation and even their character lives after each presentation.
Produced by Maria Serra
April Guest Host: Jacob Heiss
April presenters: Cole Galloway, Marissa Leonino Lange, Jordan Euell
CLEVELAND’S COMEDY COURT
We take the audience's problems and put them on trial.
A group of improvisers get someone's problem, and then put that problem on trial with fake attorneys and witnesses for both sides. Guided by a real fake judge to keep things somewhat on the rails.
Judge (and real life attorney) - Jon Sauline
Cast - Katie Booze-Mooney, Sam Dee, James Catullo, Cole Galloway, Vivian Thomas, Patrick Zmina, Travis Williams
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Date/Time: 3rd Saturdays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Hot Goss: The Improvised Musical
A totally improvised musical accompanied by its own live band that's based on gossip from the audience's personal lives! Hot Goss has won Best Improv Team at the Cleveland Comedy Awards 2 Years running! Come spill the tea and we sop it up in song.
Performers: Sam Dee, Joe Lewis, Olivia Taliaferro, Mike Frye, Sarah Jane Demetruk, Lauren Lash, Chris Ross, Ryan Tomcko, Vivian Thomas, and Katie Booze-Mooney, featuring live piano by Jonah Raider-Roth & Jack Routhier, guitar by Joseph Maxwell, with percussion by Griffin Hunsaker
Date/Time: Third Saturdays
Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Improv Grad Night - Level 4
Come out to support Imposters Theater’s Improv Grad Night!
Sunday 5/04/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Levels 1 & 2
Level 1 - Aaron Axelrod, Andrew Schneider, Daniel Mills, Gretchen Harnick, Jared Barrett, John Jones, Kellie Kraven, Leah La Farciola, Neal Bryant, Nicholas Dornbirer, Phillip Ciano, Ricardo Siu, Rossalyn Rupe, Ryan Gray, and Timothy Hinton
Level 2 - Alex Li, Catherine Collier, David Crowe, Gabby Perine, Hans Strock, Lisa Sanchez, Mackenzie Hauserman, Mandy Alhajj, Rex Conri, Ryan Bergh, Sarah Roelle, Will Balazs
Special Guest Set from The Imposters Society - Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan, Marissa Leonino Lange
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Sunday 5/18/25 @ 6 PM - Improv 4
Level 4 - Cale Harter, Charlotte Petrie, Dana Bye, Gary Mandela, Jeffrey Rohrs, Jennifer Wilber, Joey Lagzdins, Katelyn Stanoch, Kelly Dougherty, Kimberly Stutsman, Mario Becerra, Michael Kowalski, Omar Saad
Special Guest Set from The Imposters Society - Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan
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Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show - Limited Seating
Doors 5:30pm/Show 6pm
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Dynamic Duos
Dynamic Duos
The Noah’s Ark of improvised comedy. Join us for a night of improv from a parade of dynamic duos.
Date/Time: Every Third Sunday at 7:30 PM
Hosted by: Cam Godfrey and a special guest
Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school
Try Improv! The Improv Workshop for Absolute Beginners
This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors.
Date/Time:
Sunday 4/27/25 1 PM–3 PM Instructor: Marissa Leonino Lange
Wednesday 5/07/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Deena Nyer Mendlowitz
Monday 5/19/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Kim Pride
Monday 6/05/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Kim Pride
Cost: $30
This class is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor. Any questions email info at imposterstheater.com
All sales are final.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
If you're looking for…
- a night out to meet other fun, creative people in a supportive environment
- a unique activity for a date/friend night
- a judgement-free place to step out of your comfort zone
…this workshop is for you!
You’ll play improv games and do some scenes with guidance and support from the instructor. No experience necessary.
DISCOUNT - Sign up with a friend and each of you will get $5 off with promo code 2GETHER (must purchase both at the same time)
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Covid Policy
It is strongly recommended that you are up-to-date Covid vaccinations. Masks are welcome at our events. We will provide masks at the door for those who would like one. Additionally, we reserve the right to require masks for select events based on the needs of the performers and staff.
For the most current vaccination recommendations please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
Policies are subject to change.
Ajar Mic
Showcase your writing at our new Ajar Mic, the booked amateur night in the Imposters lobby, featuring stand-up and other solo scripted material from performers of all experience levels. Join us for comedy, drink specials, silly raffles, and more!
Hosted by Cam Godfrey and Dezhawn France.
Date/Time: Every Thursday
(Every 1st Thursday is Sketch Night with Ryan Santa! Learn more and RSVP here)
Doors: 9 PM
Show: 9:30 PM
Comics: Email ajarmicimposters@gmail.com with the Thursdays you're available for booking consideration.
No Cover (1 item minimum recommended).
No advance reservation required. Limited Seating
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Riff
An improv show inspired by the words and songs of a local musician.
March musician spotlight: Elijah Bisbee
(IG: @Elijahbisbeemusic)
April musician spotlight: John Lucic
Cast: Jon Sauline, Alex Shaver, Roxanne Goldberg, Griffin Hunsaker, Erin McHugh, Cole Galloway, Marissa Leonino Lange, Evan Roder, and Jen Gallagher
Directed by Michael Busch
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Date/Time: 4th Fridays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Menagerie + Longform Improv Jam
The Menagerie features our two house long form groups on the 4th Friday of every month. Each group chooses/develops their own form and performs a never-before-seen show just for YOU!
Mischief LLC - Scott Allen, Nicholas Rupe, Samantha Sullivan, Dionne Atchison, Brandon Dohner, Luke Horvat, Jen Gallagher, and Charlotte Petrie
IKEA NEAR ME - Cole Galloway, Marissa Leonino Lange, Olivia Taliaferro, Alex Shaver, Lauren Onkeles-Klein, Ruben Ryan, Sam Woodman, and Lindsey Russell
And after intermission it’s the Longform Improv Mashup Jam - it’s YOUR chance to get up on stage! Sign up during intermission, we’ll mash everyone up into teams, and each team will perform a 10-15 minute set! Four magical improv groups you may never see again.
*Lineup subject to change
Date/Time: Fourth Fridays Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Building Strong Characters Workshop with RJ Williams
This workshop focuses on creating characters that we can invest in and build upon. We will work on character traits, mirroring, relationships, philosophy, status, and sustaining characters through interactions with other people in their world.
Prerequisites: Completed Imposters Theater’s Improv Level 1 or equivalent experience.
Date/Time: Saturday 05/24/25 2:30-5:30pm
Cost/Cap: $60/14 person cap
All sales are final.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
About the Instructor:
RJ Williams teaches at The Second City NY and has performed improv in the US, Europe, and Japan. He is part of the musical supergroup Baby Wants Candy/Shamilton, which performs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival every year, and is a veteran member of North Coast Hip Hop Improv. He is also a playwright, drummer, and produces music for various projects.
Sara + RJ: Dynamite Plunger!
Join veteran New York improvisers Sara Katrenich and RJ Williams (Second City NY) as they improvise a world with a myriad of characters. Plunge into madness with us!
Date/Time: Saturday, May 24th at 7:30 PM
Doors 7 PM
Price: $10 adv/$15 day of show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Sketch Battle!
Three Sketch Comedy troupes are given three prompts to write sketches about. These three groups then have two months to write, rehearse, and acquire props and costumes for three brand new sketches. You, the audience, will decide which group had the funniest sketches of the evening with the help of our panel of experts. The winning group will receive bragging rights and the opportunity to return and defend their hard won title of Sketch Battle champion.
Hosted by 5x Cleveland Comedy Award winners Tabitha Jones (Roast Battle Cleveland) and Jeremy Sheer (Sad Boys Social Club).
All new groups compete for a chance to join the next Tournament of Champions.
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Date/Time: 4th Saturdays Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show - Limited Seating
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Policies are subject to change.
Ajar Mic
Showcase your writing at our new Ajar Mic, the booked amateur night in the Imposters lobby, featuring stand-up and other solo scripted material from performers of all experience levels. Join us for comedy, drink specials, silly raffles, and more!
Hosted by Cam Godfrey and Dezhawn France.
Date/Time: Every Thursday
(Every 1st Thursday is Sketch Night with Ryan Santa! Learn more and RSVP here)
Doors: 9 PM
Show: 9:30 PM
Comics: Email ajarmicimposters@gmail.com with the Thursdays you're available for booking consideration.
No Cover (1 item minimum recommended).
No advance reservation required. Limited Seating
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Mental Illness & Friends
Mental Illness and Friends, created and hosted by Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, is a live comedy talk-show combining stand-up, improv, and open, honest dialogue with other artists dealing with mental health issues.
Nyer Mendlowitz, who lives with anxiety and suicidal ideation, begins each performance with a new opening monologue, seamlessly weaving mental illness, real life, and laughter together.
Each month she invites other comedians, improv artists, actors, and often a musical guest to perform and share a bit of their own mental health history.
The hour-long show closes with an improv set based on topics discussed that evening. The results are hilarious, honest, enlightening, empowering, inspiring and leave both the performers and audience feeling a little more connected and understood.
Host - Deena Nyer Mendlowitz
Guests -
Plus
For Real Tho with Dionne Atchison
And Improv by Delicious Ambiguity
Who's Deena:
Deena Nyer Mendlowitz is a comedian, an improviser, and a teacher. In 2018 she was named one of Ohio's funniest women by Cleveland.com and was also honored as a Cleveland Jewish News Difference Maker for the work she has done using comedy to promote mental health awareness and to destigmatize mental illness. Her work has been featured on NPR, in USA Today & New Scientist Magazine. Deena is the co-founder of Mass Hysteria Improv Fest and creator of This Improvised Life, a part improvised, part written story-telling hour.
Date/Time: Friday 05/30/25
Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show - Limited Seating
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Policies are subject to change.
Imposters Improv Play Lab - An Improv Jam
The Imposters Improv Play Lab is an inclusive space for anyone looking to expand their creativity. Improv comedy is the foundation we use to explore how much we can make using nothing but our bodies and imagination. Whether you are new to improv or have been in a troupe since the dawn of Chicago, the Play Lab is a space for us to meddle with our funny.
Hosted by Scott Shepard, Charlotte Petrie, Ryan Tomcko, Lauren Tibjash
Upcoming Dates: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Time: Saturdays 1-3pm
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Show up at the theater a few minutes beforehand. You do not sign up through this page, it is for information purposes only.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
What Are We Doing? An Improv Game Show
Host James Catullo fires off improv challenges to our three teams of contestants who will compete for points and laughs. The audience votes on who returns next month. If you enjoy Whose Line It It Anyway and Make Some Noise, this show is for you!
Hosted/Produced by James Catullo
Prompts written by James Catullo, Brandon Schoeppner, Nicole Miller, Preeya Shankar, Maria Serra, Sam Dee
April cast: Dionne Atchison, Joe Erickson, Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, Evan Roder, & Jacob Heiss
May cast: Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Cam Godfrey, Alex Heckman, & Cole Galloway
June cast: Joe Lewis, CJ Cobb, Ali Maxwell, Alex Heckman, & Vivian Thomas
Date/Time: 4th Saturdays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
Group Bundle Discount: Buy 8 tickets, get $2 off each - $64 Advance/$104 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Improv Grad Night
Come out to support Imposters Theater’s Improv Grad Night!
Sunday 5/04/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Levels 1 & 2
Level 1 - Aaron Axelrod, Andrew Schneider, Daniel Mills, Gretchen Harnick, Jared Barrett, John Jones, Kellie Kraven, Leah La Farciola, Neal Bryant, Nicholas Dornbirer, Phillip Ciano, Ricardo Siu, Rossalyn Rupe, Ryan Gray, and Timothy Hinton
Level 2 - Alex Li, Catherine Collier, David Crowe, Gabby Perine, Hans Strock, Lisa Sanchez, Mackenzie Hauserman, Mandy Alhajj, Rex Conri, Ryan Bergh, Sarah Roelle, Will Balazs
Special Guest Set from The Imposters Society - Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan, Marissa Leonino Lange
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Sunday 5/18/25 @ 6 PM - Improv 4
Level 4 - Cale Harter, Charlotte Petrie, Dana Bye, Gary Mandela, Jeffrey Rohrs, Jennifer Wilber, Joey Lagzdins, Katelyn Stanoch, Kelly Dougherty, Kimberly Stutsman, Mario Becerra, Michael Kowalski, Omar Saad
Special Guest Set from The Imposters Society - Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan
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Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show - Limited Seating
Doors 5:30pm/Show 6pm
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Improv Level 1
8-week course
JUNE SESSION - Mondays 7 PM - 9 PM 06/02-07/21 CLASS SHOW 07/27 6pm Instructor Dionne Atchison
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44102
$230 - 16 person cap/8 person minimum
This class is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor.
Payment plans available. If you cannot afford the class we have limited work-study spots and financial aid available. Please email info at imposterstheater dot com for more details.
This course is an introduction to long-form improvisation, based on the style developed by The iO Theater and The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. We will start with a focus on the fundamentals - agreement, listening, and support - as well as the thing that should come across in every scene: the fun. We will also get into things like establishing the reality of the scene, connecting with your scene partner, and playing with emotion.
This class is designed for absolute beginners up to those with some short form or long form improv experience.
Each week we will develop your group and individual skills through scene work and exercises.
The class will end in a class show.
Refund Policy - Classes/Workshops
No refunds UNLESS we do not reach the 8 person minimum, in which case you will get a full refund or credit toward a future class. If you have to drop the class and it’s before the 5th meeting, we will issue a half credit for a future class good for 6 months.
Board Game Night (In The Lobby!)
It’s Board Game Night in the Imposters lobby and YOU are invited! We will provide an assortment of board games for everyone to enjoy, so bring a friend, grab a beverage from the bar, and join in the fun for a great night of gaming.
No Cover, no advance RSVP necessary
Hosted by Olivia Taliaferro
Date/Time: First Thursdays
Bar opens at 6:30 PM
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102 (in the lobby)
Age Restrictions: 18+ unless accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Try Improv! The Improv Workshop for Absolute Beginners
This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors.
Date/Time:
Sunday 4/27/25 1 PM–3 PM Instructor: Marissa Leonino Lange
Wednesday 5/07/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Deena Nyer Mendlowitz
Monday 5/19/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Kim Pride
Monday 6/05/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructor: Kim Pride
Cost: $30
This class is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor. Any questions email info at imposterstheater.com
All sales are final.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
If you're looking for…
- a night out to meet other fun, creative people in a supportive environment
- a unique activity for a date/friend night
- a judgement-free place to step out of your comfort zone
…this workshop is for you!
You’ll play improv games and do some scenes with guidance and support from the instructor. No experience necessary.
DISCOUNT - Sign up with a friend and each of you will get $5 off with promo code 2GETHER (must purchase both at the same time)
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Covid Policy
It is strongly recommended that you are up-to-date Covid vaccinations. Masks are welcome at our events. We will provide masks at the door for those who would like one. Additionally, we reserve the right to require masks for select events based on the needs of the performers and staff.
For the most current vaccination recommendations please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
Policies are subject to change.
Sketch Open Mic
An hour dedicated to testing written comedic material. Whether you’re part of an existing sketch group or dipping your toes in the sketch water this is the place for you to try out new work.
How it works: You can submit as a group or as an individual writer for a 10 minute slot. If you’re a writer, we will find actors for you to read your scripts. Sketches can be presented as stage readings or fully blocked and costumed pieces. Booked acts will receive the run order the week of the show.
How to submit: Fill out this form with your group/individual name, the date you are interested in, and your scripts. All material will be accepted but I am screening for basic crimes against humanity, don’t be a jerk.
For Actors: If you’re interested in reading material, please feel free to submit your availability for upcoming show dates.
Date/Time: 1st Thursdays each month Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: FREE
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Unwritten: The Improvised Musical
A full-length musical made up on the spot inspired by your title suggestions.
Featuring Ali Peters, Sarah Demetruk, Ryan Tomcko, Scott Shepard, Cam Godfrey, Fiona Finneran, Marissa Leonino Lange, Griffin Hunsaker, and Carolyn Demanelis
Director + Pianist: Matthew Dolan
Date/Time: First Fridays
Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
FRRRIDDDAAAYYY with Bill Squire
Bill Squire - National Touring Comedian, Cleveland Scene’s Best Male comedian and formerly of The Alan Cox Show - performs standup and crowd work and boy, is it funny.
Featuring a new lineup of local talent every month, headlined by Bill Squire.
05/02 Show:
Hosted by Caitlin Menosky
Featuring Dezhawn France
Date/Time: First Fridays
Doors 9:00pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Imposters BIG Comedy Night
Come out to Imposters Theater for our BIG variety show overstuffed with our favorite improv, sketch, stand up, & other nonsense!
May Show:
Hosted by The Brothers Montgomery (Gregory James, Ryan Santa, and Jason Flowers)
Featuring Nick Dlouhy, Caitlin Menosky, Kee Silly, and Kadijah Wingo
With Improv by The Imposters Society (Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan)
Date/Time: 1st Saturdays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
Group Bundle Discount: Buy 8 tickets, get $2 off each - $64 Advance/$104 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
New Me Character Showcase + Indie Improv Spotlight
Join us for our monthly sketch character showcase and a night of improv from some of our favorite indie improv groups!
New Me
Imposters Theater’s character showcase! Featuring some of our favorite sketch performers as well as some fresh faces with brand new solo characters each month!
May Host - Cam Godfrey
May Performers - James Catullo, Griffin Hunsaker, Dionne Atchison and Jason Flowers
June Host - James Catullo
June Performers: Dezhawn France, Griffin Hunsaker, and Maria Serra
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Indie Improv Spotlight
Each month’s show features two indie groups and a host set from Michael Busch and a mash-up of performers ranging from people currently in classes to house show cast members. New group each month!
May Performers -
The Kickback Mash-Up Team: Michael Busch, Sam Dee, Sarah Demetruk, Gabby Perine, Dustin Graves, Samantha Graf
Playhouse Squires: Joe Erickson, Cole Galloway
Yes Anderson: Omar Saad, Kelly Dougherty, Cale Harter, Mike Kowalski, Dana Bye, Jeff Rohr
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Date/Time: 1st Saturdays Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Forms Show!
Harold, La Ronde, Deconstruction…this longform improv show is all about exploring experimental forms!
Hosted by Just Us (Marissa Leonino Lange & Ruben Ryan)
To submit your group: https://forms.gle/aQx4P3Ys8v25aGdb8
*Lineup subject to change
Date/Time: 2nd Sundays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Standup Basics Workshop with Bill Squire
Comedian Bill Squire has been in comedy for over 20 years. He's performed nationwide in comedy clubs, colleges, theaters, and arenas.
In this 4 week course, Bill will teach the basics of writing and performing Stand-up Comedy to help newer comedians get a jump start on what it takes to write, perform, and get booked to perform stand-up comedy.
This workshop is ideal for absolute beginners and those newer to stand up - Bill will cover topics such as etiquette and joke structure, there will be guided writing exercises, and the workshop ends in a showcase hosted by Bill, where everyone will perform a 3-5 minute set.
Dates/Times:
JUNE SESSION - Tuesdays 06/10, 06/17, 06/24 6-8pm; Tuesday 07/01 - Final Workshop 6-7pm; Showcase 7:30pm
JULY SESSION - Wednesdays 07/16, 07/23, 07/30 6-8pm; Wednesday 08/06 - Final Workshop 6-7pm; Showcase 7:30pm
Cost/Cap: $120/10 person cap
All sales are final.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
About the Instructor:
Check out Bill’s bio here.
Improv Level 2
APRIL SESSION - Thursdays 7 PM-9 PM
DATES - 04/10-05/29
CLASS SHOW - 06/01 6pm
MAY SESSION - Wednesdays 7 PM-9 PM
DATES - 05/14-07/09 (NO CLASS 07/02)
CLASS SHOW - 07/13 6pm
JUNE SESSION - Tuesdays 7 PM-9 PM
DATES - 06/10-07/29
CLASS SHOW - 08/03 6pm
Class Length: 8 Weeks
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Cost: $230
16 person cap/8 person minimum
Payment plans available. If you cannot afford the class we have limited work-study spots and financial assistance available. Please email info at imposterstheater dot com for more details.
This class is a continuation of Imposters Improv Level 1. If you have not taken our Level 1 class, but have similar experience elsewhere, please email info at imposterstheater dot com before signing up.
In this class we will focus on:
-Finding and building the comedy in our scenes
-Recognizing and playing the game of the scene organically
-Multi-person scenes
-Walk-ons
-Tag-outs
This class is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor.
The class will end in a class show
Refund Policy - Classes/Workshops
No refunds UNLESS we do not reach the 8 person minimum, in which case you will get a full refund or credit toward a future class. If you have to drop the class and it’s before the 5th meeting, we will issue a half credit for a future class good for 6 months.
Improv Game Night
Let the games begin! This monthly show features all your favorite improv games from the shows you grew up with like Whose line is it Anyway? and Improvaganza. Everything will be made up on the spot as we quip, guess, perform, and sing our way through 90 minutes of hilarity.
Cast - Aziz Ghrabat, Cole Galloway, Alex Heckman, Patrick Zmina, Ali Peters, Olivia Taliaferro, Jamie Stewart-Crawford, Denise Abboud, and Joseph Lewis
Producer - Alex Heckman
Director - Tracy Cubbal
Pianist - Jonah Raider-Roth
March Guests - Sarah Demetruk, Tom Sunchuk
Date/Time: 2nd Fridays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
Group Bundle Discount: Buy 8 tickets, get $2 off each - $64 Advance/$104 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Gauntlet
Six performers compete in the ultimate comedy battle royale - standup, sketch character, and improv!
The combatants will perform:
An original 3-minute standup set based on a prompt
An original 3-minute character based on a prompt
Improv games
YOU choose the winner in a secret ballot - the winner + one wild card will advance to the tournament of champions, Friday 08/08 at 9:30pm
May Combatants: Kadijah Wingo, Marissa Leonino Lange, CJ Cobb, Caitlin Menosky, Dan Handelman, and Zach Welch
June Combatants: Stephanie Ginese, Cam Godfrey, Pope, Joe Erickson, Jon Sauline, and Frank Perri
Hosted by Reigning Gauntlet Champion Evan Roder
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Date/Time: 2nd Fridays Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
BLK Stream Sketch Show: LIVE! and In Color
BLK Stream: LIVE and in Color! Is a sketch show that is all about black joy and black silliness.
Produced by Dionne Atchison & Kadijah Wingo
Written by Dionne Atchison, Kadijah Wingo, Rob Grant III, Isaiah Burns, James Catullo, & John Armstrong
Dates/Time: June 14th, June 19th, June 20th, and June 22nd at 7:30 PM
Bar opens 30 minutes before the show.
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The 'Panel Show' Show + Worldbuilder
Two fun shows for the price of one! The improvised adventure show Worldbuilder paired with an original panel show inspired by your favorites from Britain such as Taskmaster!
The "Panel Show" Show
The “Panel Show” Show is an unscripted TV-inspired game show. For fans of D&D, Dropout's Dimension20, After Midnight, Taskmaster, Mock The Week
Our cast of guest panelists will participate in fun games, challenges, and discussions surrounding a different topic each show!
Hosted by Jacob Heiss
Produced by Jacob Heiss and Tristan Neumann
March theme: Smash or Pass
Panelists: Dionne Atchison, CJ Cobb, Ryan Santa
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Worldbuilder
The improvised adventure where the story’s made up and the rules don’t matter. Worldbuilder is a dramatic comedy, with a narrator who has to make it all up on the fly.
We may lead a Martian revolution, or find love between Old West gunslingers. Once the actors get going, there’s no knowing what’s going to happen.
Come and see Worldbuilder and laugh and cry and break the rules at Imposters, on Friday night!
Producer/Host: Tyler Coventry
Cast: Carson Betts, Katie Booze-Mooney, Joe Erickson, Cole Galloway, Travis Williams, Tom Horsfall, Sam Graf
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Date/Time: 2nd Saturdays* Doors 9pm/Show 9:30 PM
*March show: 3/15/25
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
BLK Stream Sketch Show: LIVE! and In Color
BLK Stream: LIVE and in Color! Is a sketch show that is all about black joy and black silliness.
Produced by Dionne Atchison & Kadijah Wingo
Written by Dionne Atchison, Kadijah Wingo, Rob Grant III, Isaiah Burns, James Catullo, & John Armstrong
Dates/Time: June 14th, June 19th, June 20th, and June 22nd at 7:30 PM
Bar opens 30 minutes before the show.
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
BLK Stream Sketch Show: LIVE! and In Color
BLK Stream: LIVE and in Color! Is a sketch show that is all about black joy and black silliness.
Produced by Dionne Atchison & Kadijah Wingo
Written by Dionne Atchison, Kadijah Wingo, Rob Grant III, Isaiah Burns, James Catullo, & John Armstrong
Dates/Time: June 14th, June 19th, June 20th, and June 22nd at 7:30 PM
Bar opens 30 minutes before the show.
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Improv Death Match
In this monthly show, three troupes battle, but only one survives! Come join the audience and crown the champion who makes it to next month's show.
Hosted by Jen Gallagher, Kayley Kosik, and Shrimp Cocktail
April Show featuring:
Yes Anderson (Omar Saad, Kelly Dougherty, Mike Kowalski, Dana Bye, Jeff Rohr, Joey Lagzdins)
Give ‘Em a Bit (Tom Horsfall, Patrick Zmina, Zach Paull, Rob Elder, Joe Kirincic)
The Late Late Show With Cames Jordan (Cam Godfrey, Jordan Euell)
Improv Death Match: Summer Tournament begins 5/16! 3 monthly battles culminate in a Championship Round in August!
Date: 3rd Fridays
Time: Doors 9pm/Show9:30 PM
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Improvised Ted Talk Show + Cleveland’s Comedy Court
Two great shows for the price of one!
THE IMPROVISED TED TALK SHOW
Four improvisers will become instant experts on an array of topics as they present absurd PowerPoints they’ve never seen.
Listen to fascinating Ted Talks as you’ve never heard them before - and neither have the performers. Four improvisers will present PowerPoints that they have never seen before in the style of various funny characters and unhinged experts.
Audience members will then have the opportunity to ask these characters about their presentation and even their character lives after each presentation.
Produced by Maria Serra
April Guest Host: Jacob Heiss
April presenters: Cole Galloway, Marissa Leonino Lange, Jordan Euell
CLEVELAND’S COMEDY COURT
We take the audience's problems and put them on trial.
A group of improvisers get someone's problem, and then put that problem on trial with fake attorneys and witnesses for both sides. Guided by a real fake judge to keep things somewhat on the rails.
Judge (and real life attorney) - Jon Sauline
Cast - Katie Booze-Mooney, Sam Dee, James Catullo, Cole Galloway, Vivian Thomas, Patrick Zmina, Travis Williams
***
Date/Time: 3rd Saturdays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Hot Goss: The Improvised Musical
A totally improvised musical accompanied by its own live band that's based on gossip from the audience's personal lives! Hot Goss has won Best Improv Team at the Cleveland Comedy Awards 2 Years running! Come spill the tea and we sop it up in song.
Performers: Sam Dee, Joe Lewis, Olivia Taliaferro, Mike Frye, Sarah Jane Demetruk, Lauren Lash, Chris Ross, Ryan Tomcko, Vivian Thomas, and Katie Booze-Mooney, featuring live piano by Jonah Raider-Roth & Jack Routhier, guitar by Joseph Maxwell, with percussion by Griffin Hunsaker
Date/Time: Third Saturdays
Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
BLK Stream Sketch Show: LIVE! and In Color
BLK Stream: LIVE and in Color! Is a sketch show that is all about black joy and black silliness.
Produced by Dionne Atchison & Kadijah Wingo
Written by Dionne Atchison, Kadijah Wingo, Rob Grant III, Isaiah Burns, James Catullo, & John Armstrong
Dates/Time: June 14th, June 19th, June 20th, and June 22nd at 7:30 PM
Bar opens 30 minutes before the show.
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Try Improv! For Couples!
This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors. Couples edition!
If you're looking for…
- a fun, unique date night activity
- a judgement-free place to step out of your comfort zone
- a night out to meet other fun, creative people in a supportive environment
…this workshop is for you!
You’ll play improv games and do some scenes with guidance and support from the instructor. No experience necessary.
Date/Time: Thursday 6/26/25 7 PM–9 PM Instructors - Jon Sauline & Sarah Demetruk
Cost: $30 per ticket
DISCOUNT - Sign up with your other half and each of you will get $5 off with promo code 2GETHER (must purchase both at the same time)
This class is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor. Any questions can be emailed to info@imposterstheater.com
All sales are final.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Covid Policy
It is strongly recommended that you are up-to-date Covid vaccinations. Masks are welcome at our events. We will provide masks at the door for those who would like one. Additionally, we reserve the right to require masks for select events based on the needs of the performers and staff.
For the most current vaccination recommendations please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
Policies are subject to change.
The Riff
An improv show inspired by the words and songs of a local musician.
March musician spotlight: Elijah Bisbee
(IG: @Elijahbisbeemusic)
April musician spotlight: John Lucic
Cast: Jon Sauline, Alex Shaver, Roxanne Goldberg, Griffin Hunsaker, Erin McHugh, Cole Galloway, Marissa Leonino Lange, Evan Roder, and Jen Gallagher
Directed by Michael Busch
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Date/Time: 4th Fridays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Menagerie + Longform Improv Jam
The Menagerie features our two house long form groups on the 4th Friday of every month. Each group chooses/develops their own form and performs a never-before-seen show just for YOU!
Mischief LLC - Scott Allen, Nicholas Rupe, Samantha Sullivan, Dionne Atchison, Brandon Dohner, Luke Horvat, Jen Gallagher, and Charlotte Petrie
IKEA NEAR ME - Cole Galloway, Marissa Leonino Lange, Olivia Taliaferro, Alex Shaver, Lauren Onkeles-Klein, Ruben Ryan, Sam Woodman, and Lindsey Russell
And after intermission it’s the Longform Improv Mashup Jam - it’s YOUR chance to get up on stage! Sign up during intermission, we’ll mash everyone up into teams, and each team will perform a 10-15 minute set! Four magical improv groups you may never see again.
*Lineup subject to change
Date/Time: Fourth Fridays Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
What Are We Doing? An Improv Game Show
Host James Catullo fires off improv challenges to our three teams of contestants who will compete for points and laughs. The audience votes on who returns next month. If you enjoy Whose Line It It Anyway and Make Some Noise, this show is for you!
Hosted/Produced by James Catullo
Prompts written by James Catullo, Brandon Schoeppner, Nicole Miller, Preeya Shankar, Maria Serra, Sam Dee
April cast: Dionne Atchison, Joe Erickson, Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, Evan Roder, & Jacob Heiss
May cast: Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Cam Godfrey, Alex Heckman, & Cole Galloway
June cast: Joe Lewis, CJ Cobb, Ali Maxwell, Alex Heckman, & Vivian Thomas
Date/Time: 4th Saturdays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
Group Bundle Discount: Buy 8 tickets, get $2 off each - $64 Advance/$104 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Sketch Battle!
Three Sketch Comedy troupes are given three prompts to write sketches about. These three groups then have two months to write, rehearse, and acquire props and costumes for three brand new sketches. You, the audience, will decide which group had the funniest sketches of the evening with the help of our panel of experts. The winning group will receive bragging rights and the opportunity to return and defend their hard won title of Sketch Battle champion.
Hosted by 5x Cleveland Comedy Award winners Tabitha Jones (Roast Battle Cleveland) and Jeremy Sheer (Sad Boys Social Club).
All new groups compete for a chance to join the next Tournament of Champions.
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Date/Time: 4th Saturdays Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show - Limited Seating
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Policies are subject to change.
Sketch Rec League
Sketch Rec League Night features newer, up-and-coming sketch comedians at Imposters Theater. Each group writes and produces a never-before-seen sketch comedy show just for YOU!
Bastard’s Night- Griffin Hunsaker, Frank Perri, Doug Kusak, Brandon Schoeppner, Emily Panzero, Jue Liang, & Nick Rupe
Spontaneous Jungle Law - Adam Sheetz, Brandon Crader, David Porcile, Griffin Levy, & Michael Carrino
Directed by Cam Godfrey & Gregory James
*Lineup subject to change
Date/Time: Sundays 4/27, 6/29, and 8/24
Doors 7 pm/Show 7:30 pm
Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Standup Basics Workshop with Bill Squire
Comedian Bill Squire has been in comedy for over 20 years. He's performed nationwide in comedy clubs, colleges, theaters, and arenas.
In this 4 week course, Bill will teach the basics of writing and performing Stand-up Comedy to help newer comedians get a jump start on what it takes to write, perform, and get booked to perform stand-up comedy.
This workshop is ideal for absolute beginners and those newer to stand up - Bill will cover topics such as etiquette and joke structure, there will be guided writing exercises, and the workshop ends in a showcase hosted by Bill, where everyone will perform a 3-5 minute set.
Dates/Times:
JUNE SESSION - Tuesdays 06/10, 06/17, 06/24 6-8pm; Tuesday 07/01 - Final Workshop 6-7pm; Showcase 7:30pm
JULY SESSION - Wednesdays 07/16, 07/23, 07/30 6-8pm; Wednesday 08/06 - Final Workshop 6-7pm; Showcase 7:30pm
Cost/Cap: $120/10 person cap
All sales are final.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
About the Instructor:
Check out Bill’s bio here.
Hot Goss: The Improvised Musical
A totally improvised musical accompanied by its own live band that's based on gossip from the audience's personal lives! Hot Goss has won Best Improv Team at the Cleveland Comedy Awards 2 Years running! Come spill the tea and we sop it up in song.
Performers: Sam Dee, Joe Lewis, Olivia Taliaferro, Mike Frye, Sarah Jane Demetruk, Lauren Lash, Chris Ross, Ryan Tomcko, Vivian Thomas, and Katie Booze-Mooney, featuring live piano by Jonah Raider-Roth & Jack Routhier, guitar by Joseph Maxwell, with percussion by Griffin Hunsaker
Date/Time: Third Saturdays
Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Improvised Ted Talk Show + Cleveland’s Comedy Court
Two great shows for the price of one!
THE IMPROVISED TED TALK SHOW
Four improvisers will become instant experts on an array of topics as they present absurd PowerPoints they’ve never seen.
Listen to fascinating Ted Talks as you’ve never heard them before - and neither have the performers. Four improvisers will present PowerPoints that they have never seen before in the style of various funny characters and unhinged experts.
Audience members will then have the opportunity to ask these characters about their presentation and even their character lives after each presentation.
Produced by Maria Serra
April Guest Host: Jacob Heiss
April presenters: Cole Galloway, Marissa Leonino Lange, Jordan Euell
CLEVELAND’S COMEDY COURT
We take the audience's problems and put them on trial.
A group of improvisers get someone's problem, and then put that problem on trial with fake attorneys and witnesses for both sides. Guided by a real fake judge to keep things somewhat on the rails.
Judge (and real life attorney) - Jon Sauline
Cast - Katie Booze-Mooney, Sam Dee, James Catullo, Cole Galloway, Vivian Thomas, Patrick Zmina, Travis Williams
***
Date/Time: 3rd Saturdays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Imposters Improv Play Lab - An Improv Jam
The Imposters Improv Play Lab is an inclusive space for anyone looking to expand their creativity. Improv comedy is the foundation we use to explore how much we can make using nothing but our bodies and imagination. Whether you are new to improv or have been in a troupe since the dawn of Chicago, the Play Lab is a space for us to meddle with our funny.
Hosted by Scott Shepard, Charlotte Petrie, Ryan Tomcko, Lauren Tibjash
Upcoming Dates: 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Time: Saturdays 1-3pm
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Show up at the theater a few minutes beforehand. You do not sign up through this page, it is for information purposes only.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Improv Death Match
In this monthly show, three troupes battle, but only one survives! Come join the audience and crown the champion who makes it to next month's show.
Hosted by Jen Gallagher, Kayley Kosik, and Shrimp Cocktail
April Show featuring:
Yes Anderson (Omar Saad, Kelly Dougherty, Mike Kowalski, Dana Bye, Jeff Rohr, Joey Lagzdins)
Give ‘Em a Bit (Tom Horsfall, Patrick Zmina, Zach Paull, Rob Elder, Joe Kirincic)
The Late Late Show With Cames Jordan (Cam Godfrey, Jordan Euell)
Improv Death Match: Summer Tournament begins 5/16! 3 monthly battles culminate in a Championship Round in August!
Date: 3rd Fridays
Time: Doors 9pm/Show9:30 PM
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Funny Business + This Improvised Life
Funny Business
Our cast will interview a local small business owner about their business and related experiences, then our cast will improvise a set of scenes, on the spot!
April Spotlight: Chelsea Jancewicz, Table For 2
May Spotlight: Jessica Moore, Fit4Mom West Side
Cast: Jon Sauline, Ryan Santa, Jen Gallagher, Ruben Ryan, Kathleen Zion, Ali Maxwell, Cam Godfrey, and CJ Cobb
Director: Michael Busch
This Improvised Life
This Improvised Life combines some of Cleveland's best storytellers with some of Cleveland's best improvisers to give you a blend of comedy, spontaneity, and heart you won't find anywhere else in town.
Each month, two storytellers share a true story from their lives based on a prompt, the performers hear it for the first time along with the audience and perform scenes based on each story.
Created/Produced by Deena Nyer Mendlowitz
Storytellers - Ali Maxwell and Evan Roder
Improvisers - Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, Dionne Atchison, James Catullo, Kimberly Pride, Marissa Leonino Lange
Date: Third Fridays at 7:30 PM
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Ajar Mic
Showcase your writing at our new Ajar Mic, the booked amateur night in the Imposters lobby, featuring stand-up and other solo scripted material from performers of all experience levels. Join us for comedy, drink specials, silly raffles, and more!
Hosted by Cam Godfrey and Dezhawn France.
Date/Time: Every Thursday
(Every 1st Thursday is Sketch Night with Ryan Santa! Learn more and RSVP here)
Doors: 9 PM
Show: 9:30 PM
Comics: Email ajarmicimposters@gmail.com with the Thursdays you're available for booking consideration.
No Cover (1 item minimum recommended).
No advance reservation required. Limited Seating
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Trivia Nite (In The Lobby!)
Trivia night with Maria is every third Thursday! Join us for trivia about everything and nothing, including fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice questions. Teams may range from 1-6 people, come as a group or join a mashup team at the event!
Winners leave with prizes including free tickets and merch!
Hosted by Maria Serra
Date/Time: Third Thursdays each month
Bar opens: 6 PM
Trivia begins: 7 PM
Free event (1 item minimum recommended). No advance reservation required. Limited Seating
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Gauntlet - Championship Round
Six performers compete in the ultimate comedy battle royale - standup, sketch character, and improv!
The combatants will perform:
An original 3-minute standup set based on a prompt
An original 3-minute character based on a prompt
Improv games
YOU choose the winner in a secret ballot - the winner + one wild card will advance to the tournament of champions, Friday 08/08 at 9:30pm
May Combatants: Kadijah Wingo, Marissa Leonino Lange, CJ Cobb, Caitlin Menosky, Dan Handelman, and Zach Welch
June Combatants: Stephanie Ginese, Cam Godfrey, Pope, Joe Erickson, Jon Sauline, and Frank Perri
Hosted by Reigning Gauntlet Champion Evan Roder
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Date/Time: 2nd Fridays Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Ajar Mic
Showcase your writing at our new Ajar Mic, the booked amateur night in the Imposters lobby, featuring stand-up and other solo scripted material from performers of all experience levels. Join us for comedy, drink specials, silly raffles, and more!
Hosted by Cam Godfrey and Dezhawn France.
Date/Time: Every Thursday
(Every 1st Thursday is Sketch Night with Ryan Santa! Learn more and RSVP here)
Doors: 9 PM
Show: 9:30 PM
Comics: Email ajarmicimposters@gmail.com with the Thursdays you're available for booking consideration.
No Cover (1 item minimum recommended).
No advance reservation required. Limited Seating
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Improv Level 1
8-week course
JUNE SESSION - Mondays 7 PM - 9 PM 06/02-07/21 CLASS SHOW 07/27 6pm Instructor Dionne Atchison
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44102
$230 - 16 person cap/8 person minimum
This class is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor.
Payment plans available. If you cannot afford the class we have limited work-study spots and financial aid available. Please email info at imposterstheater dot com for more details.
This course is an introduction to long-form improvisation, based on the style developed by The iO Theater and The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. We will start with a focus on the fundamentals - agreement, listening, and support - as well as the thing that should come across in every scene: the fun. We will also get into things like establishing the reality of the scene, connecting with your scene partner, and playing with emotion.
This class is designed for absolute beginners up to those with some short form or long form improv experience.
Each week we will develop your group and individual skills through scene work and exercises.
The class will end in a class show.
Refund Policy - Classes/Workshops
No refunds UNLESS we do not reach the 8 person minimum, in which case you will get a full refund or credit toward a future class. If you have to drop the class and it’s before the 5th meeting, we will issue a half credit for a future class good for 6 months.
Standup Comedy Basics with Bill Squire (4-week workshop)
Comedian Bill Squire has been in comedy for over 20 years. He's performed nationwide in comedy clubs, colleges, theaters, and arenas.
In this 4 week course, Bill will teach the basics of writing and performing Stand-up Comedy to help newer comedians get a jump start on what it takes to write, perform, and get booked to perform stand-up comedy.
This workshop is ideal for absolute beginners and those newer to stand up - Bill will cover topics such as etiquette and joke structure, there will be guided writing exercises, and the workshop ends in a showcase hosted by Bill, where everyone will perform a 3-5 minute set.
Dates/Times:
JUNE SESSION - Tuesdays 06/10, 06/17, 06/24 6-8pm; Tuesday 07/01 - Final Workshop 6-7pm; Showcase 7:30pm
JULY SESSION - Wednesdays 07/16, 07/23, 07/30 6-8pm; Wednesday 08/06 - Final Workshop 6-7pm; Showcase 7:30pm
Cost/Cap: $120/10 person cap
All sales are final.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
About the Instructor:
Check out Bill’s bio here.
Rec League + Longform Mashup Jam
Rec League Improv Night features newer, up-and-coming performers at Imposters Theater. Each group chooses/develops their own form and performs a never-before-seen show just for YOU!
After intermission it’s the Longform Improv Mashup Jam - YOUR chance to get up on stage! Sign up during intermission, we’ll mash everyone up into teams, and each team will perform a 10-15 minute set! Four magical improv groups you may never see again.
Team R- Sam Graf, Ryan Tomcko, Vonnetta Epps, Al Moretti, Kerri Budzinski, Brandon Schoeppner, Kayley Kosik, and Alex Close
Team D- Marc Dann, Molly Dise, Frank Perri, Scott Leonard, Travis Plats, Deirdre Lauer, Kyle Connell, and David Atkins
*Lineup subject to change
Date/Time: First Sundays Doors 6:30pm/Show 7:30 pm
Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Improv Grad Night - Level 3
Come out to support Imposters Theater’s Improv Grad Night!
Sunday 5/04/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Levels 1 & 2
Level 1 - Aaron Axelrod, Andrew Schneider, Daniel Mills, Gretchen Harnick, Jared Barrett, John Jones, Kellie Kraven, Leah La Farciola, Neal Bryant, Nicholas Dornbirer, Phillip Ciano, Ricardo Siu, Rossalyn Rupe, Ryan Gray, and Timothy Hinton
Level 2 - Alex Li, Catherine Collier, David Crowe, Gabby Perine, Hans Strock, Lisa Sanchez, Mackenzie Hauserman, Mandy Alhajj, Rex Conri, Ryan Bergh, Sarah Roelle, Will Balazs
Special Guest Set from The Imposters Society - Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan, Marissa Leonino Lange
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Sunday 5/18/25 @ 6 PM - Improv 4
Level 4 - Cale Harter, Charlotte Petrie, Dana Bye, Gary Mandela, Jeffrey Rohrs, Jennifer Wilber, Joey Lagzdins, Katelyn Stanoch, Kelly Dougherty, Kimberly Stutsman, Mario Becerra, Michael Kowalski, Omar Saad
Special Guest Set from The Imposters Society - Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan
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Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show - Limited Seating
Doors 5:30pm/Show 6pm
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
New Me Character Showcase + Indie Improv Spotlight
Join us for our monthly sketch character showcase and a night of improv from some of our favorite indie improv groups!
New Me
Imposters Theater’s character showcase! Featuring some of our favorite sketch performers as well as some fresh faces with brand new solo characters each month!
May Host - Cam Godfrey
May Performers - James Catullo, Griffin Hunsaker, Dionne Atchison and Jason Flowers
June Host - James Catullo
June Performers: Dezhawn France, Griffin Hunsaker, and Maria Serra
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Indie Improv Spotlight
Each month’s show features two indie groups and a host set from Michael Busch and a mash-up of performers ranging from people currently in classes to house show cast members. New group each month!
May Performers -
The Kickback Mash-Up Team: Michael Busch, Sam Dee, Sarah Demetruk, Gabby Perine, Dustin Graves, Samantha Graf
Playhouse Squires: Joe Erickson, Cole Galloway
Yes Anderson: Omar Saad, Kelly Dougherty, Cale Harter, Mike Kowalski, Dana Bye, Jeff Rohr
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Date/Time: 1st Saturdays Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Imposters BIG Comedy Night
Come out to Imposters Theater for our BIG variety show overstuffed with our favorite improv, sketch, stand up, & other nonsense!
May Show:
Hosted by The Brothers Montgomery (Gregory James, Ryan Santa, and Jason Flowers)
Featuring Nick Dlouhy, Caitlin Menosky, Kee Silly, and Kadijah Wingo
With Improv by The Imposters Society (Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan)
Date/Time: 1st Saturdays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
Group Bundle Discount: Buy 8 tickets, get $2 off each - $64 Advance/$104 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
FRRRIDDDAAAYYY with Bill Squire
Bill Squire - National Touring Comedian, Cleveland Scene’s Best Male comedian and formerly of The Alan Cox Show - performs standup and crowd work and boy, is it funny.
Featuring a new lineup of local talent every month, headlined by Bill Squire.
05/02 Show:
Hosted by Caitlin Menosky
Featuring Dezhawn France
Date/Time: First Fridays
Doors 9:00pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Unwritten: The Improvised Musical
A full-length musical made up on the spot inspired by your title suggestions.
Featuring Ali Peters, Sarah Demetruk, Ryan Tomcko, Scott Shepard, Cam Godfrey, Fiona Finneran, Marissa Leonino Lange, Griffin Hunsaker, and Carolyn Demanelis
Director + Pianist: Matthew Dolan
Date/Time: First Fridays
Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Sketch Open Mic
An hour dedicated to testing written comedic material. Whether you’re part of an existing sketch group or dipping your toes in the sketch water this is the place for you to try out new work.
How it works: You can submit as a group or as an individual writer for a 10 minute slot. If you’re a writer, we will find actors for you to read your scripts. Sketches can be presented as stage readings or fully blocked and costumed pieces. Booked acts will receive the run order the week of the show.
How to submit: Fill out this form with your group/individual name, the date you are interested in, and your scripts. All material will be accepted but I am screening for basic crimes against humanity, don’t be a jerk.
For Actors: If you’re interested in reading material, please feel free to submit your availability for upcoming show dates.
Date/Time: 1st Thursdays each month Doors 9pm/Show 9:30pm
Price: FREE
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Board Game Night (In The Lobby!)
It’s Board Game Night in the Imposters lobby and YOU are invited! We will provide an assortment of board games for everyone to enjoy, so bring a friend, grab a beverage from the bar, and join in the fun for a great night of gaming.
No Cover, no advance RSVP necessary
Hosted by Olivia Taliaferro
Date/Time: First Thursdays
Bar opens at 6:30 PM
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102 (in the lobby)
Age Restrictions: 18+ unless accompanied by an adult.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
The Forms Show!
Harold, La Ronde, Deconstruction…this longform improv show is all about exploring experimental forms!
Hosted by Just Us (Marissa Leonino Lange & Ruben Ryan)
To submit your group: https://forms.gle/aQx4P3Ys8v25aGdb8
*Lineup subject to change
Date/Time: 2nd Sundays Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm
Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking:Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Improv Grad Night - Level 1
Come out to support Imposters Theater’s Improv Grad Night!
Sunday 5/04/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Levels 1 & 2
Level 1 - Aaron Axelrod, Andrew Schneider, Daniel Mills, Gretchen Harnick, Jared Barrett, John Jones, Kellie Kraven, Leah La Farciola, Neal Bryant, Nicholas Dornbirer, Phillip Ciano, Ricardo Siu, Rossalyn Rupe, Ryan Gray, and Timothy Hinton
Level 2 - Alex Li, Catherine Collier, David Crowe, Gabby Perine, Hans Strock, Lisa Sanchez, Mackenzie Hauserman, Mandy Alhajj, Rex Conri, Ryan Bergh, Sarah Roelle, Will Balazs
Special Guest Set from The Imposters Society - Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan, Marissa Leonino Lange
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Sunday 5/18/25 @ 6 PM - Improv 4
Level 4 - Cale Harter, Charlotte Petrie, Dana Bye, Gary Mandela, Jeffrey Rohrs, Jennifer Wilber, Joey Lagzdins, Katelyn Stanoch, Kelly Dougherty, Kimberly Stutsman, Mario Becerra, Michael Kowalski, Omar Saad
Special Guest Set from The Imposters Society - Michael Busch, James Catullo, Dionne Atchison, Ryan Santa, Ruben Ryan
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Price: $7 Advance/$10 Day of Show - Limited Seating
Doors 5:30pm/Show 6pm
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 16+ unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Shows may contain adult language/content/situations.
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
Imposters Arts Foundation Presents: An Improvised Fairytale
Imposters Arts Foundation Presents: An Improvised Fairytale
ALL AGES
At the interactive “An Improvised Fairytale,” the KIDS get to decide what happens! Stay after the show to play improv games with the cast!
GET TICKETS HERE
Get your Sunday sillies on at our family-friendly show! At our interactive “An Improvised Fairytale,” the KIDS get to make choices that dictate the action as performers act out a traditional fairytale. After the show, kids and their favorite grownups are invited to play improv games with the cast.
Imposters Arts Foundation (IAF) is committed to making our events accessible for all families regardless of income. If you would like IAF to use funds from our financial assistance program to cover part or all of the cost of your tickets, please use promo code FREETICKET at checkout and use the Donate option to make whatever contribution is comfortable for you.
Jester's Privilege - A Silly Drag King Show
These jesters won’t be punished for their shenanigans! Join us as drag king Abel N. Willing hosts a night of drag, laughs, and tomfoolery.
Abel will be joined by kings tbd. You won't want to miss this cast of jesters!
Abel N. Willing is a Northeast Ohio drag king. He uses his background in sketch comedy to propel his unique and campy performances. In December 2023, he became the first drag king to win Kingpin, one of the nation’s first multi-week drag king competitions. From giving birth to a puppet to impersonating historical figures or even busting out the occasional dance move, Abel always keeps his audience entertained and laughing with his unpredictable, high-energy acts.
Date/Time: Saturday, July 5th 9:30pm, Friday, September 12 9:30pm
Price: $15
All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Age Restrictions: 18+ only
Food/Drinks: We have a wide array of beverages including beers, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails and small snacks available at our lobby bar.
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.