Welcome to our comedic community! At This Is Improv in Davie, Florida, our goal is to bring the fun and originality of improvisation to hümans like you. Let us help you find your funny as we Educate, Entertain, and Train you in innovative ways. Look around, and we hope to see you soon!
Be part of the show! Our Comedy Improv Jam is a night of comedy, creativity, and audience participation you won’t want to miss.
About the Show
Get ready for a night of unscripted comedy, creativity, and community! The Comedy Improv Jam is your chance to see (and even join!) live improv in action. Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a first-timer looking to step on stage, or simply someone who loves to laugh, this event is designed for YOU.
What to Expect
A fun, welcoming environment where everyone is invited to play or watch
Hilarious games, scenes, and audience participation that make every show unique
Spontaneous comedy created on the spot - no scripts, no safety nets, just pure imagination
A supportive atmosphere that brings performers and audience together for one-of-a-kind entertainment
Why Come?
Every Improv Jam is different, filled with surprises and laughter you won’t find anywhere else. It’s not just a comedy show—it’s an experience where you can connect, play, and be part of the story. Whether you’re on stage or in the audience, you’ll leave with smiles, new memories, and maybe even new friends.
Bring your energy, your imagination, and your sense of humor - and let’s jam!
ONE DAY INTENSIVE LONG FORM IMPROV BASICS, INTITATIONS, GIFTING, CHARACTER w. RICH TALARICO
Students will learn how to start scenes, use object work, and emphasize discovery over intention. Giving and using gifts allow players to build characters while focusing on relationships and to dig further into characters and story. Join This Is Improv as we welcome Rich Talarico, alumnus of Chicago’s The Second City and Improv Olympic, as he leads this workshop that will leave you with many tools to instantly create organic characters and worlds.
DETAILS
Saturday Febuary 7th
Davie Woman's Club
10am - 5pm (1 hr break for lunch at 1PM)
STUDENT GUIDES
16 Participating Students
PG-13 Conduct and Content No Recording, please
MORE ON RICH TALARICO
“Rich Talarico is one of the all time great Caucasian Improvisers.” — Tina Fey Rich Talarico is a Peabody® Award-winning writer/producer with four Emmy® and four WGA Award nominations, best known for his work on Key & Peele. Rich was responsible for K&P fave Substitute Teacher, (“…Ay-ay-Ron?”) which in 2024 was added to The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum Of American History. Rich wrote dozens of K&P faves: Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, I Pressed It Already, Mr. Mahina, Killing An African Warlord, When The Cameraman Thinks You’re Gay, Black Ice, and many more. Other TV credits include: MADtv, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically-acclaimed, Review. An alum of Chicago’s Second City and Improv Olympic, Rich also provided punch-up work on Mean Girls and Get Out. As an improviser, Rich teaches, coaches and performs with long-form group Dasariski, Rich played in the early casts of Chicago’s The Armando Diaz Show and co-created the shows, Close Quarters, Strap Heads and Trio. As an actor, Rich appeared on screen on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity, and in A&W Root Beer’s classic TV ad, “Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer and consultant. Rich is currently teaching and performing stand-up comedy around the US. — more at www.richtalarico.com
Join This Is Improv as we welcome Rich Talarico, who shares insights and techniques from his years in comedy and late-night TV (SNL, MADtv, Key & Peele, The Tonight Show), as well as his experience co-writing five resident company shows for Second City in Chicago. Students will learn essentials: how to write jokes, how to identify and use comedic devices, and develop ideas. Class will learn how to write basic comedy staples as well as brainstorming & pitching techniques, and a variety of scene types.
DETAILS
Sunday, February 8th
10am-1pm
Davie Woman's Club
STUDENT GUIDES
12 Participating Students
PG-13 Conduct and Content No Recording, please
MORE ABOUT RICH TALARICO
“Rich Talarico is one of the all time great Caucasian Improvisers.” — Tina Fey Rich Talarico is a Peabody® Award-winning writer/producer with four Emmy® and four WGA Award nominations, best known for his work on Key & Peele. Rich was responsible for K&P fave Substitute Teacher, (“…Ay-ay-Ron?”) which in 2024 was added to The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum Of American History. Rich wrote dozens of K&P faves: Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, I Pressed It Already, Mr. Mahina, Killing An African Warlord, When The Cameraman Thinks You’re Gay, Black Ice, and many more. Other TV credits include: MADtv, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically-acclaimed, Review. An alum of Chicago’s Second City and Improv Olympic, Rich also provided punch-up work on Mean Girls and Get Out. As an improviser, Rich teaches, coaches and performs with long-form group Dasariski, Rich played in the early casts of Chicago’s The Armando Diaz Show and co-created the shows, Close Quarters, Strap Heads and Trio. As an actor, Rich appeared on screen on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity, and in A&W Root Beer’s classic TV ad, “Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer and consultant. Rich is currently teaching and performing stand-up comedy around the US. — more at www.richtalarico.com
Thinking about trying improv? Or do you consider yourself an improv pro? Either way, this class is for you! Learn or refresh your knowledge of improv skills, play performance games, and meet new people. Our experienced instructors will help you find your funny during these 90-minute classes.
