Newark Improv

Awesome write up right before the shows begin tonight!

NJIT Students to Make Em' Laugh at Newark Improv Festival 2020 | NJIT News As the great Robin Williams once said, “You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” This weekend promises to offer Newark audiences plenty of unique and entertaining moments, sparked with that little bit of madness, when the city’s annual celebration of improv thea...

Spots still available for all workshops this Saturday! Sign up!

Classes — Newark Improv Classes FREE Intro to Improv w/ Isaac Jimenez 0.00 Intro to Hip-Hop Improv w/ North Coast 15.00 You and I: Putting Relationships First in Scenework w/ Brittany Brave 15.00 7-Week Classes Newark Improv classes are completely FREE, though admittance is selective. We’re looking to fill classes that ...

See them on the first night of ! Branded Silk () is an all black trio that plays fast and loose, using organic connections to build a world. Don’t worry if you’re scratching your head from all the improv-speak. What you need to know is they’re funny, fast, and ready to throw down at the Newark Improv Festival!

We can’t wait for Lemon Pepper & Sazón Comedy () to touch down at all the way from Hampton, VA!!! Full lineup at Newarkimmprov.com/festival

The days are drawing down to NIF! Casually Dope (Baltimore, MD) headlines the first night of (Feb 21st) Shows start at 7PM. More info at NewarkImprov.com

We're so happy to announce our Newark Improv Festival 2020 headliners Casually Dope (Baltimore, MD) and North Coast (New York, NY) as well as the several shows taking place all weekend at Bradley Hall. See the whole lineup now!

Newark Improv Festival 2020 — Newark Improv FRIDAY FEATURECasually DopeFROM THE BALTIMORE IMPROV GROUPFriday, February 21st 9PM @ NIF Get Tickets SATURDAY FEATURENorth CoastHIP-HOP IMPROV COMEDYSaturday, February 22nd 9PM @ NIF Get Tickets  WorkshopsFrom free workshops for beginners to intermediate and advanced level classes for experienced ...

Two days until our now full Sunday classes begin! A few more spots are available for our 7-week Intro to Improv class on Thursday nights. Apply at NewarkImprov.com

We’re counting down to the first classes of the Spring Intro to Improv classes and it seems we’re a few folks short in our Thursday class. Go on to newarkimprov.com and apply by tonight!!

To all Spring 2020 class applicants: If you haven’t received your Application Notification please check your email’s spam folder. Thank you!

of : Isaac Jimenez is an improviser, comedian and designer born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ. He recieved his B.A. from Rutgers University-Newark and there led the college’s improv team Improv Technicians. He has studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Magnet Theater, and has performed across the region at the Del Close Marathon, SteelStacks Improv Festival, Hartford Improv Festival, the College Improv Tournament, among many others. He also performs sketch comedy and makes music under the pseudonym “Lil Caca.” He’s taught improv for four years to college students, teachers, and now with Newark Improv, and has produced the Newark Improv Festival for four years now.

of . Daisy Hobbs is a multi-faceted performer who was born and raised in New Jersey and lived in the Newark area for 10+ years. She received her BFA in Musical Theater from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University. She has performed on Broadway as an original cast member of the musical, "Disney's Aladdin" and has traveled the country performing in National Tours of Tony Award Winning shows, been seen on TV, starred in National commercials, and more! She is a graduate of the Improv and Sketch Program at Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC, where she performs monthly with her Maude sketch team GROWN ASS WOMEN. Daisy loves teaching theater and introducing eager students to the wild and wonderful world of improvisation! Daisy’s class has a few spots left, apply now at NewarkImprov.com