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See all- Standup Basics Workshop with Bill SquireImposters Theater, Cleveland, OH
*THIS PAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE ON OUR WEBSITE. RSVPING TO THIS MEETUP EVENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PURCHASING A TICKET.*
Comedian Bill Squire has been in comedy for over 20 years. He's performed nationwide in comedy clubs, colleges, theaters, and arenas.
In this 4 week course, Bill will teach the basics of writing and performing Stand-up Comedy to help newer comedians get a jump start on what it takes to write, perform, and get booked to perform stand-up comedy.
This workshop is ideal for absolute beginners and those newer to stand up - Bill will cover topics such as etiquette and joke structure, there will be guided writing exercises, and the workshop ends in a showcase hosted by Bill, where everyone will perform a 3-5 minute set.
Dates/Times:
AUGUST SESSION - Workshop Mondays 08/04, 08/11, 08/18 6-8pm; Showcase Monday 08/25 7:30pmSEPTEMBER SESSION - Workshop Mondays 09/08, 09/15, 09/22; Showcase Monday 09/29 7:30pm
Cost/Cap: $120/10 person cap
All sales are final.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.#### About the Instructor:
Check out Bill’s bio here.
- AJAR MIC: Booked Amateur Night @ ImpostersImposters Theater, Cleveland, OH
Showcase your writing at our new Ajar Mic, the booked amateur night in the Imposters lobby, featuring stand-up and other solo scripted material from performers of all experience levels.
Hosted by Cam Godfrey and Dezhawn France.
Date/Time: Every Thursday
(Every 1st Thursday is Sketch Night with Ryan Santa! Learn more and RSVP here)
Doors: 9 PM
Show: 9:30 PM
Comics: Email ajarmicimposters@gmail.com with the Thursdays you're available for booking consideration.
No Cover (1 item minimum recommended).No advance reservation required. Limited Seating
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school. - Jumpstart Your Comedy Writing WorkshopImposters Theater, Cleveland, OH
This listing is for informational purposes only. You must purchase advance tickets on our website to attend this workshop.
It’s an amazing feeling when inspiration strikes - it seems like we can hardly type fast enough to get all that brilliance from our brains to the page. But to make it as a writer, you have to teach yourself to write when you aren’t inspired as well.
Whether you’re focused on stand up, sketch, storytelling, or general comedic writing, you will walk away with practical ways to get your brain moving when it feels like it’s stuck in park.
There will also be opportunities to workshop your ideas and get feedback from the instructor and other participants.
Date/Time: Sunday 08/10/25 2-5pm
Cost: $60 Advance/$70 Week of Workshop
Capacity: 6 Min/12 Max
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Prerequisites: Any level experience from absolute beginner to advanced. 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor.
Supplies: Pen/Pencil & Paper (Required), Laptop/Tablet (Optional)
Refund Policy: No refunds UNLESS we do not reach the 6 person minimum, in which case you will get a full refund or credit toward a future class.
If you cannot afford the class we have limited work-study spots and financial assistance available. Please email info at imposterstheater dot com for more details.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Originally from Mentor, Ohio, Michael brings 15 years of experience in the Los Angeles entertainment industry and live comedy scene back to Cleveland to help support and build the vibrant local community. He is a graduate of the IO improv program and has studied at UCB with founders Matt Walsh and Matt Besser, among others. He was on house improv teams at both IO West and UCB, and a sketch house team at UCB. He has written and produced sketches and web series for places such as FunnyorDie, CollegeHumor, AwesomenessTV, and Defy Media. His acting credits include Conan, The Goldbergs, Pretty Little Liars, and Human Giant. Since returning to Cleveland, Michael has been teaching improv and sketch writing classes as well as producing and performing in live shows.
