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!

Cast: Jon Sauline, Ryan Santa, Jen Gallagher, Ruben Ryan, Kathleen Zion, Ali Maxwell, and Cam Godfrey

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

February Storytellers: Alan Baltis & Tyler Coventry

February Improvisers: Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, Dionne Atchison, James Catullo, Kim Pride, John Cesa, Jen Gallagher

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.

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

February Show:

Four Humours: Joe Erickson, Cole Galaway, Sam Woodman, Tom Horsfall

Yes Anderson: Omar Saad, Mike Kowalski, Kelly Dougherty, Cale Harter

Trash Company: Tyler Coventry, Travis Williams, Jon Sauline (Returning Champs!)

Date/Time: 3rd Fridays at 9:30 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.

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

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.

Stop on in, grab some friends and come play with us in this free Improv Jam. Try out all your favorite musical improv games in a friendly and low stakes environment that fosters discovery, laughter, and fun!

Hosted by Jonah Raider-Roth and Olivia Taliaferro

Date/Time: Sundays 01/26, 2/09, 2/23, and 3/23

6-7pm

Price: Free - no need to 'purchase' a ticket, just show up!

Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102

All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.

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.

Join us in the lab for a brand new experiment. The Imposters Test Kitchen spotlights community members with fresh new comedy show ideas to work out onstage.

Sunday, February 23rd at 7:30 PM:
CALLBACK: An Original Comedy Musical (Stage Reading)

Come see a special sneak preview of this original work-in-progress musical before it becomes a full production! Which may never happen so see it now while you can!

In this performance, the cast will read and sing through the story of an aspiring comedian who gets the opportunity of a lifetime when a streaming service holds local auditions. Complete with no fewer than 14 musical numbers and no more than 235 jokes, this hilarious and heartfelt comedy musical about comedy is sure to bring a smile (and maybe a tear or two) to your face.

Starring Sarah Demetruk, Ryan Tomcko, Cam Godfrey, Marissa Leonino Lange, Sam Dee, Joe Lewis, Erin McHugh, Mike Frye, Lauren Lash

Accompanied by Jonah Raider-Roth, Jack Routhier, Joseph Maxwell

Script and Songs by Joseph Maxwell

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Sunday, March 23rd at 7:30 PM:
Late Night Lounge

An unscripted late night show featuring a live band, hosts to boast and guests you’ll never see again! A variety show with games, segments and music sprinkled throughout. You’re not just part of the audience, parts of this show are interactive, and you could be our next star!

Cast: Matthew Dolan, Sarah Demetruk and Ryan Tomcko

March guests: Jon Sauline and Katie Booze-Mooney

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.

An improv show inspired by the words and songs of a local musician.

February musician spotlight: Ryan's Amazing Spectacular
(IG: @RASrocksyeah)

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 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.

Come out to Imposters Theater for our BIG variety show overstuffed with our favorite improv, sketch, stand up, & other nonsense!

Hosted by Michael Busch (Conan, UCB)

March Show featuring:
Standup by Cam Godfrey, Tim Wolfe, Mike Strenk, and Maria Serra
Sketch comedy by Dezhawn France and Mackenzie Maguire
Improv by Katie Booze-Mooney, Ryan Santa, Jen Gallagher, Jon Sauline, and Cam Godfrey

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.

It’s an amazing feeling when inspiration strikes - it seems like we can hardly type fast enough to get all that brilliance from our brains to the page. But to make it as a writer, you have to teach yourself to write when you aren’t inspired as well.

Whether you’re focused on stand up, sketch, storytelling, or general comedic writing, you will walk away with practical ways to get your brain moving when it feels like it’s stuck in park.

There will also be opportunities to workshop your ideas and get feedback from the instructor and other participants.

Date/Time: Sunday 03/02/25 1-4pm

Cost: $60 Advance/$70 Week of Workshop

Capacity: 6 Min/12 Max

Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102

Prerequisites: Any level experience from absolute beginner to advanced. 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor.

Supplies: Pen/Pencil & Paper (Required), Laptop/Tablet (Optional)

Refund Policy: No refunds UNLESS we do not reach the 6 person minimum, in which case you will get a full refund or credit toward a future class.

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.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Originally from Mentor, Ohio, Michael brings 15 years of experience in the Los Angeles entertainment industry and live comedy scene back to Cleveland to help support and build the vibrant local community. He is a graduate of the IO improv program and has studied at UCB with founders Matt Walsh and Matt Besser, among others. He was on house improv teams at both IO West and UCB, and a sketch house team at UCB. He has written and produced sketches and web series for places such as FunnyorDie, CollegeHumor, AwesomenessTV, and Defy Media. His acting credits include Conan, The Goldbergs, Pretty Little Liars, and Human Giant. Since returning to Cleveland, Michael has been teaching improv and sketch writing classes as well as producing and performing in live shows.

Come out to support Imposters Theater’s Improv Grad Night!

Sunday 3/02/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Level 1 & Improv Level 5

Improv 1: Abby Reigner, Brian Crader, Catherine Collier, Dan Smith, David Crowe, Mackenzie Hauserman, Mandy Alhajj, Rex Conri, Ryan Bergh, Will Balazs

Improv 5: Dan Delagrange, David Atkins, Deirdre Lauer, Denise Abboud, Jessica Chapple, Kyle Connell, Molly Dise, Rob Elder, Sam Graf, Vonnetta Epps

Featuring a guest set from The Imposters Society: Michael Busch, Ryan Santa, Dionne Atchison, Ruben Ryan, Marissa Leonino Lange

Sunday 3/09/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Level 3 Tuesday & Thursday Classes

Improv 3 TU: Alexis Braunrot, Benjamin Petit, Catherine McIver, Cody Hinkle, David, Katherine Detloff, Matt Hribar, Mellisa Paden, Rachel Kabb-effron, Thomas Sunchuk, Tyler Portner, Victoria McMillan

Improv 3 TH: Alexander Smith, Cale Harter, Dana Bye, Geoffrey Polk, Jeffrey Rohrs, Joey Lagzdins, Kayley Kosik, Kelly Dougherty, Kimberly Stutsman, Michael Kowalski, Nicholas Smith, Omar Saad

Featuring a guest set from The Imposters Society: Michael Busch, Ryan Santa, Dionne Atchison, Ruben Ryan, Marissa Leonino Lange, James Catullo

Sunday 3/30/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Level 1

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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 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.

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.

This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors.

Date/Time:

Sunday 3/09/25 1:30 PM–3:30 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Monday 3/24/25 7 PM–9 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Sunday 4/27/25 1 PM–3 PM

Wednesday 5/07/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 5/19/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 6/05/25 7 PM–9 PM

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.

Come out to support Imposters Theater’s Improv Grad Night!

Sunday 3/02/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Level 1 & Improv Level 5

Improv 1: Abby Reigner, Brian Crader, Catherine Collier, Dan Smith, David Crowe, Mackenzie Hauserman, Mandy Alhajj, Rex Conri, Ryan Bergh, Will Balazs

Improv 5: Dan Delagrange, David Atkins, Deirdre Lauer, Denise Abboud, Jessica Chapple, Kyle Connell, Molly Dise, Rob Elder, Sam Graf, Vonnetta Epps

Featuring a guest set from The Imposters Society: Michael Busch, Ryan Santa, Dionne Atchison, Ruben Ryan, Marissa Leonino Lange

Sunday 3/09/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Level 3 Tuesday & Thursday Classes

Improv 3 TU: Alexis Braunrot, Benjamin Petit, Catherine McIver, Cody Hinkle, David, Katherine Detloff, Matt Hribar, Mellisa Paden, Rachel Kabb-effron, Thomas Sunchuk, Tyler Portner, Victoria McMillan

Improv 3 TH: Alexander Smith, Cale Harter, Dana Bye, Geoffrey Polk, Jeffrey Rohrs, Joey Lagzdins, Kayley Kosik, Kelly Dougherty, Kimberly Stutsman, Michael Kowalski, Nicholas Smith, Omar Saad

Featuring a guest set from The Imposters Society: Michael Busch, Ryan Santa, Dionne Atchison, Ruben Ryan, Marissa Leonino Lange, James Catullo

Sunday 3/30/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Level 1

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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.

MARCH SESSION - Wednesdays 7 PM-9 PM 03/12-04/30 CLASS SHOW 05/04 6pm Instructor Michael Busch

APRIL SESSION - Thursdays 7 PM-9 PM 04/10-05/29 CLASS SHOW 06/01 6pm

MAY SESSION - Wednesdays 7 PM-9 PM 05/14-07/09 (NO CLASS 07/02) CLASS SHOW 07/13 6pm Instructor Michael Busch

JUNE SESSION - Tuesdays 7 PM-9 PM 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.

8-week course

JANUARY SESSION - Wednesdays 7 PM - 9 PM 1/08-2/26 CLASS SHOW 3/02 at 6 PM Instructor Jamie Stewart Crawford

FEBRUARY SESSION - Thursdays 7 PM - 9 PM 2/06-3/27 CLASS SHOW 3/30 at 6 PM Instructor Kim Pride

MARCH SESSION - Wednesdays 7 PM - 9 PM 3/12-4/30 CLASS SHOW 05/04 6pm Instructor Deena Nyer Mendlowitz

APRIL SESSION - Tuesdays 7 PM - 9 PM 04/08-05/27 CLASS SHOW 06/01 6pm

JUNE SESSION - Mondays 7 PM - 9 PM 06/02-07/21 CLASS SHOW 07/27 6pm

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.

A designated time to write. With drink specials!

Join us in the Imposters lobby every 2nd Thursday for collaborative or solo writing time. This is an unguided meetup event for anyone who may need motivation to designate writing time or want to get out of the house to write with people!

Date/Time: Every Second Thursday @ 6:30

Followed by our sketch comedy writing open mic at 9:30! Stick around!

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.

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: 2nd 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.

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

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.

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 04/11 at 9:30pm

Hosted by Cam Godfrey

February’s Combatants: James Catullo, Samantha Archual, Elliot Jarrous, Griffin Hunsaker, Tim Cornett, Charlotte Petrie

March’s Combatants: Dezhawn France, Joseph Lewis, Evan Roder, Nicole Knight, Ruben Ryan, Nicole Rossa

Championship Combatants:
JANUARY WINNER - Luke Horvat
JANUARY WILD CARD - Deena Nyer Mendlowitz

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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.

Whether you’re looking to put together a sketch packet, level up your TikTok comedy, perform live sketch comedy, or just have a fun collaborative writing experience, this class is for you!

In this course we will cover:

-Common sketch terms and types

-Proper script formatting

-Ways to generate ideas

-Tips on the writing process

-How to confidently pitch

-Writing/revising sketches

-Practical experience in a writers room setting

This class is for both experienced comedians and people just starting out - as long as you have a desire to write your own material, you are welcome. You will be required to write outside of class.

8-week course

JANUARY SESSION - Thursdays 7-9pm 01/09/25-02/27/24 Instructor Michael Busch

MARCH SESSION - Saturdays 12-2pm 03/15/25-05/03/24 Instructor Gregory James

Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44102

$230 - 10 person cap/7 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.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS MEETS DOWNSTAIRS. IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP AND HAVE ANY MOBILITY ISSUES THAT WOULD PREVENT YOU FROM GOING UP AND DOWN STAIRS, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS.

No Refunds. 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.

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

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

February Cast: Ruben Ryan, Katie Booze-Mooney, Joe Lewis, Ali Maxwell, Joe Erickson, Travis Williams

Musical Accompaniment: Jonah Raider-Roth

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

February Cast: Alex Heckman, Scott Leonard, and Ali Maxwell

Price: $10 Advance/$15 Day of Show - Limited Seating

Date/Time: 2nd Saturdays

Doors 7pm/Show 7:30pm

*March show: 3/15/25

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.

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

February show: The Food Show
Panelists - Mike Frye, Jen Gallagher, and Joe Lewis

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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.

Date/Time: Sunday 03/16/25 3-6pm

Cost: $50 Advance/$70 Week of Workshop

If you cannot afford the workshop we have financial assistance available. Please email info at imposterstheater dot com for more details.

Capacity: 6 Min/12 Max

Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102

Description: This workshop focuses on exercises to generate new material, joke writing structure, and practical ways to punch up your storytelling.

There will also be opportunities to workshop your ideas and jokes and get feedback from the instructor and other participants.

Prerequisites: Any level experience from absolute beginner to advanced. 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor.

Supplies: Pen/Pencil & Paper (Required), Laptop/Tablet (Optional)

Refund Policy: No refunds UNLESS we do not reach the 6 person minimum, in which case you will get a full refund or credit toward a future class.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Michael Busch

Originally from Mentor, Ohio, Michael brings over 15 years of experience in the Los Angeles entertainment industry and live comedy scene back to Cleveland to help support and build the vibrant local community. He is a graduate of the IO improv program and has studied at UCB with founders Matt Walsh and Matt Besser, among others. He was on house improv teams at both IO West and UCB, and a sketch house team at UCB. He has written and produced sketches and web series for places such as FunnyorDie, CollegeHumor, AwesomenessTV, and Defy Media. His acting credits include Conan, The Goldbergs, Pretty Little Liars, and Human Giant.

Michael is the founder and Artistic Director of Imposters Theater.

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

MARCH SESSION (TU) - Tuessdays 7 PM-9 PM 3/18/25-5/06/25 CLASS SHOW 05/18 6 PM Instructor - Michael Busch

MARCH SESSION (TH) - Thursdays 7 PM-9 PM 3/20/25-5/08/25 CLASS SHOW 05/18 6 PM Instructor - Michael Busch

APRIL SESSION - Saturdays 3:30-5:30pm 04/19-06/07 CLASS SHOW 06/08 6pm Instructor - Michael Busch

Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44102

Price/Capacity: $230

14 person cap/8 person minimum

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 class is a continuation of Imposters Improv Level 3. If you have not taken our Level 3 class, but have similar experience elsewhere, please email us at info at imposterstheater dot com before signing up.

This class focuses on:

-Performing improvised monologues

-Pulling information from a monologue opening

-Forming strong initiations based on an opening

-Continued development of scene work and character/pov

-Heightening the game of your scene

Class ends in a graduation show.

About the instructor

Michael Busch is a Cleveland native who has over fifteen years of professional experience in the Los Angeles comedy scene and entertainment industry as an actor, writer, and producer.

Training

Michael Busch is a graduate of IO’s improv training program; he also studied improv and sketch at The Upright Citizens Brigade with founders Matt Besser and Matt Walsh, among others.

Experience

Michael Busch was a member of multiple house improv (Harold) teams at IO West and UCBTLA, a writer/performer on a house sketch (Maude) team at UCBTLA, and has also written/directed/produced/acted in various other shows there. He created and produced The Midnight Show for 4.5 years, and was a writer/producer on Nick’s Big Talk Show hosted by Nick Thune.

He has written sketches and digital series for FunnyorDie, Comedy Central, AwesomenessTV, Break, Official Comedy, and Maker Studios; he has also produced projects for CollegeHumor, Defy Media, Mas Méjor, and UCBComedy.

His acting credits include Human Giant, Key & Peele, and multiple sketches on Conan.

Additional television and film acting credits: The Goldbergs, Adam Ruins Everything, Glee, The Middle, Pretty Little Liars, The Ghost Whisperer, Community, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Arsenio Hall Show, Body of Proof, Hope & Randy, Franklin & Bash, Workaholics, Carpoolers, Miss March, and dozens of national commercials.

Covid Policy - Classes/Workshops

It is strongly recommended that you are also up-to-date on Covid vaccinations. Masks are welcome at all classes and workshops. We will provide masks at the door for those who would like one.

For the most current vaccination information and recommendations please visit the CDC

Policies are subject to change.

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. If you miss a workshop because of a positive Covid diagnosis, we will give you a credit for a future workshop good for 6 months.

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.

MARCH SESSION (TU) - Tuessdays 7 PM-9 PM 3/18/25-5/06/25 CLASS SHOW 05/18 6 PM Instructor - Michael Busch

MARCH SESSION (TH) - Thursdays 7 PM-9 PM 3/20/25-5/08/25 CLASS SHOW 05/18 6 PM Instructor - Michael Busch

APRIL SESSION - Saturdays 3:30-5:30pm 04/19-06/07 CLASS SHOW 06/08 6pm Instructor - Michael Busch

Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44102

Price/Capacity: $230

14 person cap/8 person minimum

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 class is a continuation of Imposters Improv Level 3. If you have not taken our Level 3 class, but have similar experience elsewhere, please email us at info at imposterstheater dot com before signing up.

This class focuses on:

-Performing improvised monologues

-Pulling information from a monologue opening

-Forming strong initiations based on an opening

-Continued development of scene work and character/pov

-Heightening the game of your scene

Class ends in a graduation show.

About the instructor

Michael Busch is a Cleveland native who has over fifteen years of professional experience in the Los Angeles comedy scene and entertainment industry as an actor, writer, and producer.

Training

Michael Busch is a graduate of IO’s improv training program; he also studied improv and sketch at The Upright Citizens Brigade with founders Matt Besser and Matt Walsh, among others.

Experience

Michael Busch was a member of multiple house improv (Harold) teams at IO West and UCBTLA, a writer/performer on a house sketch (Maude) team at UCBTLA, and has also written/directed/produced/acted in various other shows there. He created and produced The Midnight Show for 4.5 years, and was a writer/producer on Nick’s Big Talk Show hosted by Nick Thune.

He has written sketches and digital series for FunnyorDie, Comedy Central, AwesomenessTV, Break, Official Comedy, and Maker Studios; he has also produced projects for CollegeHumor, Defy Media, Mas Méjor, and UCBComedy.

His acting credits include Human Giant, Key & Peele, and multiple sketches on Conan.

Additional television and film acting credits: The Goldbergs, Adam Ruins Everything, Glee, The Middle, Pretty Little Liars, The Ghost Whisperer, Community, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Arsenio Hall Show, Body of Proof, Hope & Randy, Franklin & Bash, Workaholics, Carpoolers, Miss March, and dozens of national commercials.

Covid Policy - Classes/Workshops

It is strongly recommended that you are also up-to-date on Covid vaccinations. Masks are welcome at all classes and workshops. We will provide masks at the door for those who would like one.

For the most current vaccination information and recommendations please visit the CDC

Policies are subject to change.

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. If you miss a workshop because of a positive Covid diagnosis, we will give you a credit for a future workshop good for 6 months.

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!

Cast: Jon Sauline, Ryan Santa, Jen Gallagher, Ruben Ryan, Kathleen Zion, Ali Maxwell, and Cam Godfrey

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

February Storytellers: Alan Baltis & Tyler Coventry

February Improvisers: Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, Dionne Atchison, James Catullo, Kim Pride, John Cesa, Jen Gallagher

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.

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

February Show:

Four Humours: Joe Erickson, Cole Galaway, Sam Woodman, Tom Horsfall

Yes Anderson: Omar Saad, Mike Kowalski, Kelly Dougherty, Cale Harter

Trash Company: Tyler Coventry, Travis Williams, Jon Sauline (Returning Champs!)

Date/Time: 3rd Fridays at 9:30 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.

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

February Show Featuring: Daniel Wagner, Joseph Maxwell, Dionne Atchison, and Deena Nyer Mendlowitz

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
*March Date: 3/22/25

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.

A totally improvised musical based on gossip from the audience's personal lives. Performed by musical improvisers from Cleveland's comedy scene with live musical accompaniment. You spill the tea and we sop it up in song!  

Performers: Sam Dee, Joe Lewis, Olivia Taliaferro, Mike Frye, Erin McHugh, Sarah Jane Demetruk, Lauren Lash, Chris Ross, Ryan Tomcko, Vivian Thomas, and Katie Booze-Mooney, with live piano by Jonah Roth & guitar by Joseph Maxwell 

Date/Time: Third Saturdays
*March date: 3/22/25

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.

Stop on in, grab some friends and come play with us in this free Improv Jam. Try out all your favorite musical improv games in a friendly and low stakes environment that fosters discovery, laughter, and fun!

Hosted by Jonah Raider-Roth and Olivia Taliaferro

Date/Time: Sundays 01/26, 2/09, 2/23, and 3/23

6-7pm

Price: Free - no need to 'purchase' a ticket, just show up!

Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102

All sales are final. If the show is sold out and you have not arrived by the listed showtime, you may lose your spot.

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.

This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors.

Date/Time:

Sunday 3/09/25 1:30 PM–3:30 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Monday 3/24/25 7 PM–9 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Sunday 4/27/25 1 PM–3 PM

Wednesday 5/07/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 5/19/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 6/05/25 7 PM–9 PM

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.

An improv show inspired by the words and songs of a local musician.

February musician spotlight: Ryan's Amazing Spectacular
(IG: @RASrocksyeah)

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 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.

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

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.

These jesters won’t be punished for their shenanigans! Join us at 9:30pm on Saturday, March 29th as drag king Abel N. Willing hosts a night of drag, laughs and tomfoolery.

Abel will be joined by kings Macho Grande, Ryder Slowly, Tommy Knockers and Ronnie Wrath. 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, March 29th at 9:30 PM

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.

This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors. Singles night edition!

If you're looking for…
- a night out to meet other fun, creative people
- a judgement-free place to step out of your comfort zone
- a place to connect with other singles
…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: Tuesday 4/01/25 7 PM–9 PM

Cost: $30

This class is 18+

All sales are final.

Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102

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.

This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors. Now partnering with Bar Louie in Westlake to bring the fun closer to you!

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.

Date/Time: Wednesday 4/02/25 6 PM–8 PM

Cost: $30

Location: Bar Louie - 9 Main Street, Westlake, OH 44145

Psst! Looking for a Try Improv! workshop at Imposters Theater in Ohio City? Check out dates here.

This class is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor. Any questions can be emailed to info@imposterstheater.com

All sales are final.

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)

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.

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.

04/04 Show:
Hosted by Stephanie Ginese

Guest

Featuring Chris Schriva

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.

Come out to Imposters Theater for our BIG variety show overstuffed with our favorite improv, sketch, stand up, & other nonsense!

Hosted by Michael Busch (Conan, UCB)

March Show featuring:
Standup by Cam Godfrey, Tim Wolfe, Mike Strenk, and Maria Serra
Sketch comedy by Dezhawn France and Mackenzie Maguire
Improv by Katie Booze-Mooney, Ryan Santa, Jen Gallagher, Jon Sauline, and Cam Godfrey

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.

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!

February Guest Host - Maria Serra

February Performers - Dezhawn France, Cole Galloway, Tyler Coventry, Lauren Onkeles-Klein

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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!

February Performers:

You Can't Be Serious - Tom Sunchuk, Grace Bird, Geoff Polk, Ben Petit

Give Em A Bit - Tom Horsfall, Zach Paul, Rob Elder, Patrick Zmina

The Kickback - Michael Busch, Cole Galloway, Lauren Tibjash, Dana Bye, Kate Stanoch, Dan Delagrange

*Lineup subject to change

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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.

Come out to support Imposters Theater’s Improv Grad Night!

Sunday 3/02/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Level 1 & Improv Level 5

Improv 1: Abby Reigner, Brian Crader, Catherine Collier, Dan Smith, David Crowe, Mackenzie Hauserman, Mandy Alhajj, Rex Conri, Ryan Bergh, Will Balazs

Improv 5: Dan Delagrange, David Atkins, Deirdre Lauer, Denise Abboud, Jessica Chapple, Kyle Connell, Molly Dise, Rob Elder, Sam Graf, Vonnetta Epps

Featuring a guest set from The Imposters Society: Michael Busch, Ryan Santa, Dionne Atchison, Ruben Ryan, Marissa Leonino Lange

Sunday 3/09/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Level 3 Tuesday & Thursday Classes

Improv 3 TU: Alexis Braunrot, Benjamin Petit, Catherine McIver, Cody Hinkle, David, Katherine Detloff, Matt Hribar, Mellisa Paden, Rachel Kabb-effron, Thomas Sunchuk, Tyler Portner, Victoria McMillan

Improv 3 TH: Alexander Smith, Cale Harter, Dana Bye, Geoffrey Polk, Jeffrey Rohrs, Joey Lagzdins, Kayley Kosik, Kelly Dougherty, Kimberly Stutsman, Michael Kowalski, Nicholas Smith, Omar Saad

Featuring a guest set from The Imposters Society: Michael Busch, Ryan Santa, Dionne Atchison, Ruben Ryan, Marissa Leonino Lange, James Catullo

Sunday 3/30/25 @ 6 PM - Improv Level 1

***

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 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.

A designated time to write. With drink specials!

Join us in the Imposters lobby every 2nd Thursday for collaborative or solo writing time. This is an unguided meetup event for anyone who may need motivation to designate writing time or want to get out of the house to write with people!

Date/Time: Every Second Thursday @ 6:30

Followed by our sketch comedy writing open mic at 9:30! Stick around!

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.

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: 2nd 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.

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 04/11 at 9:30pm

Hosted by Cam Godfrey

February’s Combatants: James Catullo, Samantha Archual, Elliot Jarrous, Griffin Hunsaker, Tim Cornett, Charlotte Petrie

March’s Combatants: Dezhawn France, Joseph Lewis, Evan Roder, Nicole Knight, Ruben Ryan, Nicole Rossa

Championship Combatants:
JANUARY WINNER - Luke Horvat
JANUARY WILD CARD - Deena Nyer Mendlowitz

***

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.

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!

Cast: Jon Sauline, Ryan Santa, Jen Gallagher, Ruben Ryan, Kathleen Zion, Ali Maxwell, and Cam Godfrey

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

February Storytellers: Alan Baltis & Tyler Coventry

February Improvisers: Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, Dionne Atchison, James Catullo, Kim Pride, John Cesa, Jen Gallagher

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.

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

February Show:

Four Humours: Joe Erickson, Cole Galaway, Sam Woodman, Tom Horsfall

Yes Anderson: Omar Saad, Mike Kowalski, Kelly Dougherty, Cale Harter

Trash Company: Tyler Coventry, Travis Williams, Jon Sauline (Returning Champs!)

Date/Time: 3rd Fridays at 9:30 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.

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

February Show Featuring: Daniel Wagner, Joseph Maxwell, Dionne Atchison, and Deena Nyer Mendlowitz

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
*March Date: 3/22/25

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.

A totally improvised musical based on gossip from the audience's personal lives. Performed by musical improvisers from Cleveland's comedy scene with live musical accompaniment. You spill the tea and we sop it up in song!  

Performers: Sam Dee, Joe Lewis, Olivia Taliaferro, Mike Frye, Erin McHugh, Sarah Jane Demetruk, Lauren Lash, Chris Ross, Ryan Tomcko, Vivian Thomas, and Katie Booze-Mooney, with live piano by Jonah Roth & guitar by Joseph Maxwell 

Date/Time: Third Saturdays
*March date: 3/22/25

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.

An improv show inspired by the words and songs of a local musician.

February musician spotlight: Ryan's Amazing Spectacular
(IG: @RASrocksyeah)

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 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.

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

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.

This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors.

Date/Time:

Sunday 3/09/25 1:30 PM–3:30 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Monday 3/24/25 7 PM–9 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Sunday 4/27/25 1 PM–3 PM

Wednesday 5/07/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 5/19/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 6/05/25 7 PM–9 PM

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.

This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors.

Date/Time:

Sunday 3/09/25 1:30 PM–3:30 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Monday 3/24/25 7 PM–9 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Sunday 4/27/25 1 PM–3 PM

Wednesday 5/07/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 5/19/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 6/05/25 7 PM–9 PM

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.

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

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.

This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors.

Date/Time:

Sunday 3/09/25 1:30 PM–3:30 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Monday 3/24/25 7 PM–9 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Sunday 4/27/25 1 PM–3 PM

Wednesday 5/07/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 5/19/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 6/05/25 7 PM–9 PM

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.

This is a welcoming, fun workshop for absolute beginners run by one of our veteran performer/instructors.

Date/Time:

Sunday 3/09/25 1:30 PM–3:30 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Monday 3/24/25 7 PM–9 PM w/ Dionne Atchison

Sunday 4/27/25 1 PM–3 PM

Wednesday 5/07/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 5/19/25 7 PM–9 PM

Monday 6/05/25 7 PM–9 PM

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.

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

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.