Improv workshops sold separately. 100% of proceeds go directly to the instructor.
All workshops will be held at the Blue Door Theatre (319 S Cedar St, Spokane, WA 99201)

Workshop Schedule

Friday, April 4th

TIMEWORKSHOP TITLEINSTRUCTOR
9:30 to 11:30 AMYour First Line is MimeJake Foerg of The Blue Door Theatre
9:30 to 11:30 AMInspiring CharacterNoah Johnson of Levity Theatre
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – LUNCH BREAK
12:30 to 2:30 PMThe Magic Arc Bainbridge Island Improv Collective
12:30 to 2:30 PMThe Space Between…Diana Brown of Bingewatch
2:35 to 4:35 PMMusical WorkshopMusical Monday

Saturday, April 5th

TIMEWORKSHOP TITLEINSTRUCTOR
9:30 to 11:30 AMConnecting in the DarkEric and Aden Nepom of B.A.B.E.
9:30 to 11:30 AMBuilding the PlaygroundAndy Perkins of Snooze Button
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – LUNCH BREAK
12:30 to 2:30 PMMusical WorkshopMusical Monday
12:30 to 2:30 PMTake it FurtherJaymie Parkkinen of The Park
12:30 to 2:30 PMThe Art of Pitching an IdeaBrandon Minaya & Devon Sheehan of Jet City Improv
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Full Workshop Details

Musical Workshops

Presented by Musical Monday

We are excited to say that our headlining act, Musical Monday, will be teaching two musical workshops at this year’s festival! Learn how to make up songs on the spot, by yourself or with a partner from the Internet’s Favorite Improv Comedy Band!

Each of the specialty, 2-hour workshops costs $50.

Friday, April 4th
2:35PM - 4:35PM
Saturday, April 5th
12:30PM - 2:30PM

Connecting in the Dark

"Building your intimate relationship with the audience"
by Aden & Eric Nepom

Building the Playground

"Learn to create dynamic and interesting base realities for your scenes"
by Andy Perkins

Take It Further

"Our caution is killing us. Let's go nuts."
by Jaymie Parkkinen

The Space Between...

"Sustaining your emotional choices in the spaces between the words."
by Diana Brown

Art of Pitching an Idea

"the art of the pitch for both artistic & corporate endeavors."
by Brandon Minaya & Devon Sheehan

The Magic Arc

"Tools for bringing story to all your improv!"
by Todd Erler & Sandi Spellman

Your First Line is Mime

"set yourself up for a successful and seamless scene"
by Jake Foerg

Inspiring Characters

"Learn to quickly create dynamic characters to elevate your scenework"
by Noah Johnson

2025 Schedule

For a fullF Festival schedule, click the button below.

2025 NWIF Performers

NW Improv Fest

Levity Theatre

NW Improv Fest

Blue Door Theatre

MusicalMonday

Musical Monday

LoopsAndLols

Loops & Lols with Dartanion London

TeenAngst

Teen Angst

SuperSonicShow

Jet City Improv’s SuperSonicShow

Bingewatch

Bingewatch

MorrisAndMorris

Morris & Morris: Attorneys at Law

SnoozeButton

Snooze Button

SleepyBoys

Sleepy Boys

BIC

Bainbridge Improv Collective

ThePark

The Park

Wilmatress

Wilmattress

AsianTakeout

Asian Takeout

ForeverImprov

FOREVER Improv

ILoveMusicals

B.A.B.E. Presents: I Love Musicals

FormallyKnownAs

Formerly Known As

GUTS

GUTS

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