Upcoming
Shows:
February 7: Friday Night Improv
7:00: SAW JAMS
Have you ever felt some sort of way during a conversation with your friends? SAW JAMS does. Watch them talk out a topic and express their feelings through some improvised comedy!
Saturday Night Improv:
February 15: Saturday Night Improv
7:00 – The Real Prom
What if your prom night story got the Drunk History treatment? Welcome to THE REAL PROM, where one audience member’s prom night be reenacted with devastating charm and hilarious accuracy. Prom outfit is optional, but attendance is mandatory; check out some live improv comedy on your Saturday night!
8:30 – Off The Cuff, an Improv Comedy Gameshow!
From the whacky mind of Austin Rittle comes Lancaster’s own game show! Join us every month for a hilarious competition of comedians making it all up as they go. Each season has it’s own cast of contestants that get pulled from, so come cheer your friends on!
Upcoming
Saturday, February 1
Context is Key with Matt Candio
About the Workshop: In this workshop, we’ll explore the concept of building a “Base Reality” — the foundation of every scene. By slowing down and making simple choices, we’ll establish the “Who, What, Where” right from the start, creating a clear context that anchors the action. Solidifying these details early on gives us the freedom to dive in and start playing with greater confidence, knowing we have a strong, shared understanding of the scene.
When and Where: This workshop runs from 12pm to 2:30pm on Saturday 2/1. The event is at 16 S Prince St Lancaster, in the Lancaster Improv Players’ Theater.
About the Teacher: Matt Candio is a comedian, performer, and improv instructor. He began his comedy career in 2009 and has since studied at Upright Citizens Brigade (NYC), Magnet Theater (NYC), and The Second City (Chicago). In addition to teaching for the ArtsQuest Improv Comedy Program, he leads team building workshops for schools, businesses, and organizations. You can see Matt perform regularly at SteelStacks (Bethlehem, PA).
Classes:
Saturday, February 1
It’s True! So, What Else? with Matt Candio
About the Workshop: Now that we’ve established a clear “Base Reality,” what sticks out? In this follow-up workshop, we’ll examine the “Game of the Scene.” By playing the context created together, the fun, the interesting, and the unusual become more apparent. We’ll work on active listening and paying attention to subtle details that reveal what’s funny about the interaction. You’ll learn how to highlight what is unusual, unpack it, and play it by making bold choices that push the scene further, while staying true to its logic.
When and Where: This workshop runs from 3:30pm to 6pm on Saturday 2/1. The event is at 16 S Prince St Lancaster, in the Lancaster Improv Players’ Theater.
About the Teacher: Matt leads team building workshops for schools, businesses, and organizations. You can see Matt perform regularly at SteelStacks (Bethlehem, PA) in a number of comedy shows, including “We’re Good, You’re Great,” as well as The Duke Comedy Theatre (Beacon, NY) and various venues across New York City.
About Us
Lancaster Improv Players (LIP), founded in 2015, has performed throughout Pennsylvania.
LIP became an independent nonprofit organization in 2019.
We opened up our first improv theater at 10 S. Prince Street in August 2019.
In May 2020, we moved nearby to our present location at 16 S Prince Street in Downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
LIP teams perform on our stage weekly.
We offer an entertaining mix of long- and short-form, crafting an unforgettable experience for the audience!
Giving Back
Lancaster Improv Players gives back in many ways, find out more:
Support Us
Lancaster Improv Players is a 501(c)3 nonprofit formed in Pennsylvania. We are based out of our theater in Lancaster, PA. Please consider donating to support our work
Latest Update
Hi folks,
Lancaster Improv Players has shows going 3 weekends a month and we want to see you! The best way to stay on top of what’s coming up, be it shows, classes, or our Touring Company’s appearances is via our mailing list, sign up below to keep in touch.
Much love,
The Lancaster Improv Players