Events

Level 1 Class – Mondays

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Welcome to the formal program of improvisational training! Whether you want to perform, be better at team work or presentation for your job, or just be more engaged with your friends and family, this is the place to start!

In this course, we’ll jump into the beautiful world of “Yes, And” and study beginning fundamentals like basic games and the advantages of collaborative group work. We’ll enjoy exercises, talk basic theory, dive into basic scenework, push through object & environment, and establish the importance of relationship and truth onstage – and have an incredible amount of fun, getting away with pretending as adults.

6-Weeks
Mondays from 6:30-9:00pm
Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6

Level 2 Class – Mondays

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In Level 2, we will begin using the idea of group play. Whether it is via shortform games (playing with pattern, heightening, pouncing on the fun), longform openings (group work, exploration of one theme together), or scenes (game of the scene), we will understand the importance of utilizing our power together and play with rather than against. Character work, both by mirroring and complementing, is also pushed in this level.

Pre-requisite: Level One

Mondays from 6:30-9:00pm
Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6

Dual Duel Finals 2/29 9:30pm

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Dual Duel Finals 2/29 9:30pm
$12 online*/ $14 at the door if not sold out
Ages 16+

Dual Duel is BACK! Improv Duos compete in this improv competition for your votes!

This is it! Our semi-final winners put it all on the line to become the Ultimate Dual Duel Champions!

Improv isn’t just great for performance, it is perfect for helping with public speaking, team-building, or just generally being a more open and positive person. Sign up for a class and see for yourself!

*If it is after 6:30pm on day of show, call 614-929-5545 to see if the show is fully sold out.

Sold out? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

HERE the Musical 2/29 8:00pm

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HERE the Musical 2/29 8:00pm
Tickets $12
Ages 16+

HERE the Musical is a feat of improvisation – a two person, fully improvised musical play. In the HERE the Musical 2/29 show, the players get one suggestion to inspire theme through an opening number, create characters and storylines inspired by the theme, and effortlessly weave the strings together to discover one piece. Not one ounce of music has been pre-conceived before the show begins. Music improvised by David Schmoll!

Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto began touring this show well before moving to Columbus to start The Nest Theatre. They have toured this show to 60+ cities in 22+ countries! Bring your friends out to experience HERE for yourself.

Opening for HERE will be Storyteller!

*If it is after 6:30pm on day of show, call 614-929-5545 to see if the show is fully sold out.

Sold out? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

Anonymous 2/28 9:00pm

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Anonymous 2/28 9:00pm
$10 online*/$12 at the door if not sold out
Ages 16+

Your secrets…our show! The Anonymous 2/28 show takes true, pre-written, anonymous personal stories submitted from our cast & guests, then those stories lead to conversation and comedic improvisation done by the cast. Randomly drawn from the big board, the cast has seen none of the stories prior to the conversations or improvisation – unless it’s (dramatic pause)… their own.

For improv connoisseurs, it’s a slice of hit shows Storyteller/Living Room, part ComedySportz Blind Date, and part “Mortified”; For those just looking for a great time – This show promises something for everyone.

Cast: Andrew Johnson, Carolyn Pierre-Louis, Michael Tonovitz, Jonathan DeMuth, Tara DeFrancisco, Robin Starr, Rance Rizzutto, John Kuhn, Ella Palardi, Wendy Korwin

Opening for Anonymous will be the Sad Pizza Party!

*If it is after 6:00pm on day of show, call 614-929-5545 to see if the show is fully sold out.

Sold out? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

ComedySportz 2/28 7:30pm

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ComedySportz 2/28 7:30pm
$10 online*/$12 at the door if not sold out
All Ages

ComedySportz is arguably the most famous shortform comedy show in the world. The ComedySportz 2/28 match features two teams of improvisational performers (players) competing in various improv games and performing scenes, with audience members judging the results and awarding points. In every match, a CSz referee monitors the action, awarding points and administering fouls as necessary. The flavor is somewhat like the television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, though ComedySportz precedes that show’s debut by over 4 years. CSz is a high-energy hilarious experience, and appropriate for all audiences – all ages, all welcome.

*If it is after 6:00pm on day of show, call 614-929-5545 to see if the show is fully sold out.

Sold out? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

ComedySportz 2/22 8:00pm

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ComedySportz 2/22 8:00pm
$10 online*/$12 at the door if not sold out
All Ages

ComedySportz is arguably the most famous shortform comedy show in the world. The ComedySportz 2/22 match features two teams of improvisational performers (players) competing in various improv games and performing scenes, with audience members judging the results and awarding points. In every match, a CSz referee monitors the action, awarding points and administering fouls as necessary. The flavor is somewhat like the television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, though ComedySportz precedes that show’s debut by over 4 years. CSz is a high-energy hilarious experience, and appropriate for all audiences – all ages, all welcome.

*If it is after 6:30pm on day of show, call 614-929-5545 to see if the show is fully sold out.

Sold out? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

Nest Indie Teams 2/21 9:30pm

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Nest Indie Teams 2/21 9:30pm
$10 online*/$12 at the door if not sold out
Ages 16+

The Nest Indie Teams are the freshest groups on the scene! Each with their own signature form.

Tonight’s Indie Teams are: FCC, Good Morning Dadies, and JASES!

*If it is after 6:30pm on day of show, call 614-929-5545 to see if the show is fully sold out.

Can’t make it? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

Storyteller Improv 2/21 8:00pm

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Storyteller Improv 2/21 8:00pm
$10 online*/ $12 at the door if not sold out
Ages 16+

The Storyteller Improv 2/21 show is fun-filled with your suggestions inspiring TRUE stories from the cast. The improvisers then do scenes inspired by the stories! Always fun!

Opening for Storyteller will be Small Threats!

Storyteller is one of the oldest teams at The Nest Theatre. This team is formed from Columbus improv veterans who are among our first students at The Nest. Therefore, they exemplify the improv style brought to the city by The Nest Theatre owners.

Improv isn’t just great for performance, it is perfect for helping with public speaking, team-building, or just generally being a more open and positive person. Sign up for a class and see for yourself!

*If it is after 6:30pm on day of show, call 614-929-5545 to see if the show is fully sold out.

Sold out? Take a look at our upcoming shows!

The Sampler: A Taste of Improv 2/21 7:45pm

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The Sampler: A Taste of Improv 2/21 7:45pm
$20

Keep hearing how great improvisation techniques are for communication, play, and general happiness? Stick your toe in the water with this short & sweet workshop! We’ll give you the overview, why it works, and play some classic games to give you a sample of why our world is so fun. Beginners only!

Great for a gift for someone you love, great for an improviser’s curious friends who see shows and would like to try it, and great for yourself for a little self-care. Think you’d like it but just a tad nervous? This is 1-hour of fun and zero pressure taught by professional performers and global trainers at our happy home.

Pre-registration ONLY – buy online to guarantee spot!

Doors open at 7:30pm for 7:45pm start time.