This 6 week class will show you that improv skills go beyond the stage to help you in everyday life and work. If you are looking to become a better listener, build self confidence, break out of your shell, improve teamwork and collaborative skills, get more comfortable public speaking, explore your creative side, meet new people, or simply have fun for two hours a week – we got your back! This six week class is for everyone and will introduce you to the building blocks of improv in a fun, ... view more »
This 6 week class will show you that improv skills go beyond the stage to help you in everyday life and work. If you are looking to become a better listener, build self confidence, break out of your shell, improve teamwork and collaborative skills, get more comfortable public speaking, explore your creative side, meet new people, or simply have fun for two hours a week – we got your back! This six week class is for everyone and will introduce you to the building blocks of improv in a fun, supportive, and welcoming environment with the best instructors in the Indy area. Whether you have no performance aspirations, are an actor looking to add to your resume, or are someone starting their journey to be an improviser – this class is for you.
CLASS DAY/TIME: Wednesdays | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
CLASS DATES: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, and 10/18. No dates are skipped during this course.
CLASS PERFORMANCE: Sunday, 10/22 @ Red Curb Comedy (time TBA)
CLASS LOCATION: Union Indy, 525 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225 (map)
ENROLLMENT COST: $229. Save $30 using the code INDYARTS at checkout. Payment plans available! See below for info.
REGISTRATION: Enrollment is not complete until registration form is filled out. Form will be emailed by Crossroads in the days following payment. If you do not receive the registration form please email Indy@xroadscomedy.com.
ARTICLES DISCUSSING THE MANY BENEFITS IMPROV CAN HAVE
Improv Training Can Help Ease Social Anxiety | University of Michigan Study
Improv Benefits in the Workplace | Philadelphia Inquirer
Improv for Educators | InsideHigherEd.com
7 Research Backed Benefits of Improv | PsychologyToday.com
The Mental Health Benefits Of Improv | Medium.com
ABOUT MIKE MARBACH
Mike Marbach (he/him) is originally from Philly and now resides in the Hoosier state. He is the founder Crossroads Comedy Theater and the Executive Director of Crossroads’ operations in Indianapolis. Mike has been studying, performing, and teaching improv since 2005. He has taken classes with iO Chicago (the iO Theater), The Annoyance Theater, and the UCB Theater in NY as well as numerous workshops from improv instructors from across the country. Some of the people Mike has had the honor of studying with include Susan Messing, Mick Napier, Mark Sutton, Jill Bernard, Joe Bill, Charna Halpern, Scott Adsit, Mike O’Brien, Noah Gregoropoulos, Jet Eveleth, Jason Chin, and many more.
Mike served as Class Registrar and Education Director of Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) from 2009 – 2017, a position in which he wrote the core curriculum for the improv program, created new courses, trained instructors, and taught dozens of classes over those years. Mike then took the title of Artistic Director which he held until 2020 when the theater closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He created and directed the long running Philly shows Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures and Not Yet Rated: An Improvised Movie, and the sketch comedy epic A Nightmare on Jawn Street. Mike also directed directed the award winning improv teams Asteroid! (retired) and the Future, which still performs together 10 years later. He also performed in his own weekly show The Seltzer Hour featuring Mike Marbach and Friends and his reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in over 50 different celebrity impressions is yearly tradition in Philly.
Mike also runs the Crossroads Comedy Theater Podcast Network, which features comedy and pop culture themed shows covering topics such as Game of Thrones, Star Trek, Comic Book Movies, Lord of the Rings, sketch comedy props, and more to come.
During the pandemic, Mike moved to Indianapolis to be with family and started Crossroads Comedy Theater. Mike wrote new curriculums focusing on all the things he loves about improv and sketch comedy. He’s very much looking forward to getting Crossroads going in the “Crossroads of America.” “Philly is now in the great hands of people that actually live there. I am in Indy and it’s time to focus on doing what we can to add to the already lively comedy and theater scene here. It may take some time, but I know people will love what we have to offer.”
When not doing Crossroads things Mike likes to watch TV / movies, listen to audiobooks, go bowling, or work on a new celebrity impression.
PAYMENT PLANS
Interested in splitting your enrollment into smaller payments? Crossroads Comedy Theater offers AfterPay! AfterPay allows you to enroll in a class and pay for it in four interest-free payments over six weeks. If you would like to take advantage of this option please email hello@xroadscomedyindy.com with the class you would like to enroll in. We will then send you an invoice on which you can select AfterPay as your payment option. We also understand all situations are different, so if this option does not work for you, please email us and we may be able to provide a solution tailored to your unique situation.
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