Name: Improv 201: Foundations of Scene Work weekend intensive, 11/1 & 11/2
Start: 2025-11-01T17:00:00.000Z
Location: William J. Geery Theater

Join us for a recurring drop-in improv comedy class for everyone in Sacramento!

This is a regular drop-in improv class where both the improv-curious and seasoned improvisers can and come hang out and learn fun games from a new instructor every week! Want to try your hand at improv without a long-term commitment? Our drop-in comedy classes are perfect! Join the Haus of Comedy instructors and learn some of the basics of improv comedy. No experience? No problem!

If you like what you see, **[sign up for our full comedy classes](https://windhausimprov.crowdwork.com/classes)** and get the full experience!

* **When:** Every Saturday from 11 AM - 12:30 PM (Starting May 17th. No drop-in will take place on June 14th or July 5th)
* **Where:** Ooley Theater, 2007 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95818
* **Fee:** $10 [online](https://windhausimprov.crowdwork.com/classes/haus-of-comedy-weekly-drop-in-improv-classes), $15 at the door. Save by signing up in Advance!
* Register: [Here](https://windhausimprov.crowdwork.com/classes/haus-of-comedy-weekly-drop-in-improv-classes)
* **Who can play:** Open to anyone 18 years of age to register. Folks of all experience levels are welcome to join!

**Waivers**
You must sign our waiver to participate. You can [click here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGWJI9hYsr9-ZMy8m1MdAiBWNdZ4ttJD0LpWaE9xTjDAGfNQ/viewform) to get started.

**About the Ooley Theater**
There is free 2 hour parking and metered parking around the Ooley Theater. Please give yourself extra time to park.
**Parking**
Free and metered street parking is available near the venue.

**Accessibility**
Please let us know in advance if you require any accommodations so we can ensure you're safe and comfy.

Sacramento Improv Comedy Meetup Group!

Haus of Comedy

Haus of Comedy weekly drop-in improv classes

The Ooley Theater

Looking for the perfect improv comedy class in Sacramento? Designed for adults of all experience levels—especially those new to improv—this fun and supportive class helps you build confidence, improve public speaking, and connect with others through short-form games and on-the-spot creativity. Whether you're looking for a new creative outlet, a way to step out of your comfort zone, or just something fun to do in Sacramento, this improv class is the perfect fit. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and sense of humor!

**Class Session:**

* Wednesdays, 7-9 PM
* August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; September 3rd, 10th
* Dates are purchased as a group package!

**Location:**
WJ Geery Theater - 2130 L St, Sacramento, CA 95816

**Register:**
[https://windhausimprov.crowdwork.com/classes/adult-basic-improv-comedy-class-6-weeks-summer-2025](https://windhausimprov.crowdwork.com/classes/adult-basic-improv-comedy-class-6-weeks-summer-2025)

**During this class, students will learn to:**

* Revisit and embrace the powers of playfulness and joy in a supportive environment
* Work collaboratively with scene partners to establish, contribute to, and sustain a shared reality through the power of “yes, and…”
* Frame “failures” or “mistakes” as opportunities rather than avoiding them
* Proactively and compassionately support their partners through listening, humility, and compassion
* Understand basic story structure and use it as a framework for building improv scenes
* Think outside the box, stretch creative thinking “muscles,” and practice thinking quickly on your feet
* Collaboratively justify any idea within the reality of an established scene
* Commit to ideas with your scene partner(s), even if it seems silly
* Convey emotions during a scene and explore spontaneous emotional reactions
* Construct basic scenes with others, including adding specific details to scenes
* Prepare for our next class level: Intermediate Improv
* Have fun and be gentle with yourself and others!

**Where:**

WJ Geery Theatre, 2130 L St, Sacramento, CA 95816

**Important Details:**

Tuition is nonrefundable. You must be at least 18 to register.

**Parking:**

Metered parking and free 2 hour street parking is available near the venue.

**Accessibility and Comfort:**

Seats will be provided both onstage and off, and we are happy to accommodate any requests to sit or take additional breaks for those who need them. Please let us know if you'll be needing any other accommodations and we will work to accommodate you as best as possible! The bathroom is on the second floor with a wheelchair lift, for those who need it.

**About the instructor:**

A life-long resident of Sacramento, Jessilee Windhaus (she/they) brings over two decades of expertise in theatre and improv education and leadership. She holds a BA in Theatre from CSUS and is the Co-Founder and former Improv Program Director of Empire Arts Collective and the Founder of That Plus Chips live sketch and improv comedy troupe. Locally, Jessilee has performed at Sacramento Comedy Spot, STAB! Comedy, and ComedySportz Sacramento, where she served as the Director of the High School League program. She has trained with Upright Citizen's Brigade and The Groundlings and mentored young actors nationwide as a Tour Actor/Director with Missoula Children's Theatre. She currently works as a Teaching Artist at B Street Theater and an improv instructor and producer for Windhaus Improv, including serving as the director and coach of the improv group Sharks Barksley.

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Haus of Comedy offers improv classes, live improv comedy shows, and team-building in Sacramento, CA. We believe that comedy is more than just entertainment—it is a catalyst for happiness, connection, and community.

To stay posted on improv classes, shows, auditions, and more, you can follow Haus of Comedy here:

* Newsletter: https://www.hausofcomedy.com/subscribe
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hausofcomedysac/
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hausofcomedy
* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hausofcomedy
* Website: www.hausofcomedy.com
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hausofcomedy

Adult Basic Improv Comedy Class - 6 weeks (Summer 2025)

William J. Geery Theater

**Discover the art of improv comedy in this beginner-friendly weekend intensive! Register [here.](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/improv-101-intro-to-improv-10-11-10-12-weekend-intensive)**

Looking for the perfect improv comedy class in Sacramento? Designed for adults of all experience levels—especially those new to improv—this fun and supportive class helps you build confidence, improve public speaking, and connect with others through short-form games and on-the-spot creativity. Whether you're looking for a new creative outlet, a way to step out of your comfort zone, or just something fun to do in Sacramento, this improv class is the perfect fit. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and sense of humor!

**Class Session:**
October 11th and 12th, 10 AM - 5 PM both days. See full schedule below.

**During this class, students will learn to:**

* Revisit and embrace the powers of playfulness and joy in a supportive environment
* Work collaboratively with scene partners to establish, contribute to, and sustain a shared reality through the power of “yes, and…” and "yes, because..."
* Frame “failures” or “mistakes” as opportunities rather than avoiding them
* Proactively and compassionately support their partners through listening, humility, and compassion
* Understand basic story structure and use it as a framework for building improv scenes
* Think outside the box, stretch creative thinking “muscles,” and practice thinking quickly on your feet
* Collaboratively justify any idea within the reality of an established scene
* Commit to ideas with your scene partner(s), even if it seems silly
* Convey emotions during a scene and explore spontaneous emotional reactions
* Construct basic scenes with others, including adding specific details to scenes
* Prepare for our next class level: Improv 201, Foundations of Scene Work
* Have fun and be gentle with yourself and others!

**Important Details:**
Tuition is nonrefundable. You must be at least 18 to register. **Register [here.](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/improv-101-intro-to-improv-10-11-10-12-weekend-intensive)**

**Class schedule:**

DAY 1:
10 AM – 1 PM: Part 1
1 PM – 2 PM: Lunch
2 PM – 5 PM: Part 2
There will be 5 minute breaks every hour.

DAY 2:
10 AM – 1 PM: Part 3
1 PM – 2 PM: Lunch
2 PM – 5 PM: Part 4
There will be 5 minute breaks every hour.

We are happy to accommodate any requests to sit or take additional breaks for those who need them. You are encouraged to take care of yourself and your body’s needs! Students are welcome and encouraged to bring snacks and water and should bring their own lunches. Students may make their own lunch plans or join us for lunch at Kupros (1217 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 95811) which is a 1 minute walk from the venue.

**About the instructor:**
Andy Sarouhan has been a professional improviser and improv instructor for 25 years. His improvisation journey began in 1992 when he joined his high school improvisation team. That event started a chain reaction that eventually resulted in a BA in Theatre from UC San Diego and an MFA in Creative Writing from UC Riverside. From 2003-2019, Andy performed, directed, and coached extensively in San Francisco through BATS Improv, ImprovWorks, and Un-Scripted Theater Company.

In 2019, he relocated to Sacramento and has been active in the local improvisation scene as an instructor at B Street Theatre and a performer and producer at STAB! Comedy Theater and Haus of Comedy, where he is a co-owner.

For 15 years, Andy has taken the practices and philosophies of improvisation to settings outside the theatre, facilitating skill-building workshops and corporate role-playing experiences for countless professional entities, ranging from public school districts to Fortune 500, and pretty much everything in-between. The dude just likes his work!

***

Haus of Comedy offers improv classes, live improv comedy shows, and team-building in Sacramento, CA. We believe that comedy is more than just entertainment—it is a catalyst for happiness, connection, and community.

To stay posted on improv classes, shows, auditions, and more, you can follow Haus of Comedy here:

* Newsletter: https://www.hausofcomedy.com/subscribe
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hausofcomedysac/
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hausofcomedy
* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hausofcomedy
* Website: www.hausofcomedy.com
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hausofcomedy

Improv 101: Intro to Improv (10/11 & 10/12 weekend intensive)

So, you’ve had a taste of that sweet, delicious improvised comedy, and you’re ready for more. Good news, you little sugar fiend: we’ve got your fix. Join us for our six week Improv 201 class where we take a deeper dive into scene work and learn the basic skills it takes to build the perfect scene. [Register here.](Register here.)

**Class Session:**

Saturday and Sunday, 11/1 - 11/2/2025, 10 AM - 5 PM both days

**Prerequisites:**

Completing our[ Improv 101 class](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/improv-101-intro-to-improv-10-11-10-12-weekend-intensive) is recommended but not required. Students should have a knowledge of improv fundamentals.

**During this class, students will learn to:**

* Review foundational/basic improv skills learned in Improv 101
* Understand best practices regarding boundaries and consent when improvising onstage and observe “ouch, oops”
* Incorporate storytelling tools and story structure into scenes
* Practice radical listening and staying present in scenes to provide support
* Implement different types of support onstage during scenes
* Create specific scenes by identifying the “who, what, where, and why” of each scene
* Do basic pantomime/space work in scenes
* Establish and raise the stakes on scenes to keep the audience engaged
* Prepare for our next class level, Improv 301: Advanced Scene Study

**Where:**

WJ Geery Theatre, 2130 L St, Sacramento, CA 95816

**Class schedule:**

*DAY 1:*

10 AM – 1 PM: Part 1
1 PM – 2 PM: Lunch
2 PM – 5 PM: Part 2
There will 5 minute breaks every hour

*DAY 2:*
10 AM – 1 PM: Part 3
1 PM – 2 PM: Lunch
2 PM – 5 PM: Part 4
There will 5 minute breaks every hour

**Important Details:**

Tuition is nonrefundable. You must be at least 18 to register. [Register here.](https://www.crowdwork.com/e/improv201)

**Parking:**

Metered parking and free 2 hour street parking is available near the venue.

**Accessibility and Comfort:**

Seats will be provided both onstage and off, and we are happy to accommodate any requests to sit or take additional breaks for those who need them. Please let us know if you'll be needing any other accommodations and we will work to accommodate you as best as possible! The bathroom is on the second floor with a wheelchair lift, for those who need it.

**About the instructor:**

The founder and co-owner of Haus of Comedy and a life-long resident of Sacramento, Jessilee Windhaus (she/they) brings over two decades of expertise in theatre and improv education and leadership. She holds a BA in Theatre from CSUS and is the Co-Founder and former Improv Program Director of Empire Arts Collective and the Founder of That Plus Chips live sketch and improv comedy troupe.

Locally, Jessilee has performed at Sacramento Comedy Spot, STAB! Comedy, and ComedySportz Sacramento, where she served as the Director of the High School League program. She has trained with Upright Citizen's Brigade and The Groundlings and mentored young actors nationwide as a Tour Actor/Director with Missoula Children's Theatre. They currently work as a Teaching Artist at B Street Theater and an improv instructor and producer for Haus of Comedy, including serving as the director and coach of the improv group Sharks Barksley.

***

Haus of Comedy offers improv classes, live improv comedy shows, and team-building in Sacramento, CA. We believe that comedy is more than just entertainment—it is a catalyst for happiness, connection, and community.

To stay posted on improv classes, shows, auditions, and more, you can follow Haus of Comedy here:

* Newsletter: https://www.hausofcomedy.com/subscribe
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hausofcomedysac/
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hausofcomedy
* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hausofcomedy
* Website: www.hausofcomedy.com
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hausofcomedy

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