Who we are…
Laura, Steph, and Chris met in Minneapolis while teaching improv at HUGE Theater in 2024. All with a collective vision for building a stronger community and sharing their love of improv with the city, they decided to come together and develop curriculum to teach long-form improvisation in Minneapolis.
We believe improv is for everyone. While making our classes accessible and safe, we also want to push our students to learn the tools and skills to do Very Good Improv.
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Laura Berger
CO-FOUNDER / INSTRUCTOR
Laura Berger has been improvising since 2012. As a life long lover of comedy and theater, Laura has always dreamed of making spaces for art and creativity. Laura has performed in a multitude of shows and at many venues in the Twin Cities. Some of these shows include Foul Play, Manners & Misconduct, The Life Robotic, and Creature Feature. Laura is also a founding member of Babe Train, part of ComedySportz, and is a co-director of Star Trek: the Next Improvisation.
Laura believes improv is all about discovery! The possibilities are limitless.
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Steph Callaghan
CO-FOUNDER / INSTRUCTOR
Steph Callaghan has over a decade of experience improvising. Originally based in Chicago, she completed training at iO, The Second City, CiC, and The Den. She performed and produced improv, stand-up, and sketch shows with house and independent teams on these stages, as well as at The Annoyance and LSI. After the pandemic, Steph moved back to Minneapolis where she continues to perform, produce, and teach improv at venues across the Twin Cities. She has also re-visited scripted work and is a member of an alleged Theatre Company.
Steph believes everyone can and SHOULD learn long-form improvisation. Follow the fun, and find your magic!
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Chris Rodriguez
CO-FOUNDER / INSTRUCTOR
Chris Rodriguez has been an improviser for 8 years, starting his journey when he moved to the Twin Cities. He specializes in genre narrative shows and has performed at improv festivals nationwide and on renowned Twin Cities stages, including HUGE Theater, Strike Theater, and Bryant Lake Bowl. For the past 6 years, Chris has also been an improv teacher, sharing his love for the art form. Currently, he is a member of ComedySportz and The Theater of Public Policy.
Chris believes improv is magic and everyone should try it!