# Syracuse Improv - Full Text Legal entity: Syracuse Improv Community, Inc. (501(c)(3) nonprofit). EIN: 42-2109715. Location: Syracuse, New York. Tagline: Improv. Community. Syracuse. Mission: Accessible improv education that builds confidence and community. =============================================================================== HOME (/) =============================================================================== Syracuse Improv is a nonprofit community arts organization in Syracuse, NY. We run free community workshops, live comedy shows, and beginner-friendly improv classes. Everything we do points at the same idea: improv should be easy to try, welcoming for beginners, and rooted in the local community. What we offer: - Free drop-in community workshops, every other Wednesday. - Structured multi-week improv classes for people who want to go deeper. - Live comedy shows performed by local improvisers. - Corporate and team building workshops for offices, retreats, and conferences. No experience needed. Just show up and play. =============================================================================== ABOUT (/about) =============================================================================== Syracuse Improv is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit comedy group founded by Noah Chrysler and Johnny Nolan to make improv accessible to everyone in Syracuse, NY. Core values: - Accessibility: Free workshops, low barriers to entry, beginner-friendly rooms. - Community first: We build long-term relationships, not one-off audiences. - Education: We teach improv as a real craft with real skills. =============================================================================== EVENTS (/events) =============================================================================== Our public calendar lists upcoming workshops, jams, shows, and community events. All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted. Workshops are beginner-friendly with no experience needed. Featured show: Improvised Dungeons & Dragons at The Song & Dance, 115 E. Jefferson St, Syracuse. Returning soon; join the mailing list to hear the next date. =============================================================================== WORKSHOPS (/workshops) =============================================================================== Free community improv workshops in Syracuse, NY. Drop in any week. No experience required. All ages and backgrounds welcome. When: Every other Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Where: Palace Theatre, 2384 James St, Syracuse, NY 13206. Cost: Free. No signup needed. What to expect: - Simple warmups, partner games, and short scenes. - Beginner-friendly from minute one. - A judgment-free space where every idea is celebrated. - Nobody gets put on the spot before they are ready. Common questions: - How much do workshops cost? Nothing. Our community workshops are completely free, no strings attached. - Do I need experience? No. Sessions are built for total beginners. - What should I bring? Comfortable clothes you can move in, and water. - Is improv good for shy people or social anxiety? Yes. Exercises start low-stakes and group-based, and you ease in at your own pace. =============================================================================== CLASSES (/classes) =============================================================================== Structured, multi-week improv training for people who want to go beyond the free drop-in workshops. Classes are how you build real skill, develop your voice as a performer, and connect with a small consistent group of classmates. If workshops are your first taste, classes are where the craft takes root. =============================================================================== LEVEL 1 CLASS (/classes/level-1) =============================================================================== A seven-week beginner improv class for adults. Small consistent cohorts, one instructor per section, and a graduation showcase at the end. Structure: - Weekly two-hour sessions for seven weeks. - Cohorts of roughly a dozen students each. - Graduation showcase for friends and family. What you learn: - The core habits of improv: listen, agree, add. - Character, environment, and relationship. - Working as a team and making your scene partner look good. - Playing bigger, playing smaller, and knowing when to do each. =============================================================================== TEAM BUILDING (/team-building) =============================================================================== Improv team building workshops and corporate training in Syracuse, NY. Communication training teams actually enjoy. We come to you. Great for: - Team offsites, retreats, and quarterly kickoffs. - Onboarding cohorts and new-manager training. - Conferences and professional development days. What teams get: - Clearer communication and better listening. - More generous collaboration; less defensive back-and-forth. - A shared experience people actually remember. =============================================================================== IMPROVISED D&D (/dnd) =============================================================================== Improvised Dungeons & Dragons is a recurring live show in Syracuse: a high-energy, audience-interactive fantasy improv adventure, made up live. Costumes welcomed and encouraged. Performed at The Song & Dance, 115 E. Jefferson St, Syracuse, NY. =============================================================================== PAST SHOWS (/past-shows) =============================================================================== Archive of past Syracuse Improv shows, jams, and community comedy nights. Includes Balls of Steel, a past pinball-themed improv show. =============================================================================== CONTACT (/contact) =============================================================================== Reach out to Syracuse Improv for questions about workshops, classes, shows, or corporate bookings. Use the contact form on the site. =============================================================================== WELCOME (/welcome) =============================================================================== If you found us at a show or workshop, welcome. Join the mailing list to hear about upcoming free workshops, plus you'll be the first to know about auditions, new shows, and classes. About one email every two weeks. No spam, ever. =============================================================================== JOIN (/join) =============================================================================== The /join page is our conversion landing page for people who just discovered Syracuse Improv, usually via a QR code at a live show or an in-person recruitment table. Its job is to convince a curious first-time visitor to come to a free workshop, and to capture their email so we can tell them when the next one is happening. The workshop pitch: free community improv workshops every other Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Palace Theatre, 2384 James St, Syracuse, NY. No signup. No experience required. Beginner-friendly. The mailing list pitch: about one email every two weeks with the next workshop date, plus first notice of auditions, new shows, and classes. No spam. Selected reviews from students and workshop attendees: - AshFly (Google review): "Super welcoming and friendly environment! I was initially nervous about joining, but I'm so glad I did. I've already learned so much and seen myself getting more confident in daily life. If you're on the fence, give it a shot!" - Mark (Google review): "I came to Syracuse Improv to help with my social anxiety. It's a super friendly group of diverse people, and the lessons are a ton of fun! It's one of the best activities I've found in Syracuse. I'm already feeling the benefits!"