Meet Cute: How to Improvise a Romantic Comedy with Adesto Theatre
Playful eight week improv course at Story Parlor teaching romcom scenecraft and spontaneous love story creation through comic beats; geared toward experienced actors and improvisers comfortable performing and pretending to fall in love.
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Intimate six-week evening creative writing workshop exploring the hero's journey through guided prompts, craft exercises, and peer feedback; limited enrollment ensures personalized mentorship and focused revision across six Wednesday sessions.
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Workshop hour at 7pm leads into an 8–10pm open mic where each comic takes the 'hot seat' for roast-style grilling and audience-written questions; no cover.
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