South Camden Theatre Company is Thrilled to Collaborate with Camden Comedy Collective to Create A New Improv Workshop
Our first workshop is a six-week effort beginning on June 24th. The workshop takes place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM through July 29.
SCTC is proud to partner with this innovative, and fun Camden Comedy Arts organization.
The Camden Comedy Collective is a welcoming space for people who love to make others laugh, whether they’re experienced comedians or just starting out. Members collaborate on stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy while learning and growing in a supportive environment. With regular meetups, workshops, and performance opportunities, the group fosters creativity and builds a strong community of humorists. It’s the perfect place to sharpen your skills, share your stories, and connect with others who value fun and laughter.
Our collaboration was formed to create an Improv Troupe that wants to have fun, learn new skills, and, most importantly, laugh while learning.
WHO: South Camden Theatre Company and Camden Comedy Collective AND YOU!
WHAT: A Six-Week Immersive Improv Workshop
WHEN: Wednesday Evenings From 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Beginning June 24th and running through July 29th.
WHERE: SOUTH CAMDEN THEATRE COMPANY’S WATERFRONT SOUTH THEATRE. 400 Jasper Street, Michael Doyle Lane, Camden, NJ 08104
COST: There is a $25.00 Registration Fee due at sign-up and a final payment of $25.00 due at the first workshop. You can pay both online at one time if you wish.
ABOUT OUR FACILITATOR:
Holly “Dr. Holly” Sawyer is a Philadelphia-based award-winning screenwriter who also acts, performs stand-up comedy and improv. She has trained extensively at the Comedy Cellar New York, Peoples Improv Theater New York (PIT-NY), Upright Citizens Brigade New York (UCB), Comedy Sports Philadelphia (CSZ), Helium Comedy Academy Philadelphia, Philadelphia Comey College and Walnut Street Theater. Dr. Holly has performed improv, stand-up comedy and sketch comedy throughout America, Canada, Mexico and Europe. She has taught improv and sketch comedy writing at PIT-NY IndieFest, Black and Funny Improv Fest, Lysistrata Comedy Fest, Omaha Comedy Fest, Black Women in Comedy Fest and Louisiana Big Gator Comedy Fest. She performs improv regularly with her indie team “The Laff Hour” and has also appeared in New York Comedy Fest performing improv and sketch comedy on the “Hey Girl Hey” show.
COURSE OVERVIEW: This is a six-week improv workshop introducing you to the world of improvisation. The course will help you learn the basics of improv to bolster your soft skills of agreement (“yes, and-ing”), active listening, commitment, being supportive, and present in the moment through engaging exercises and group game play. In this class, you will learn to trust yourself, all while making people laugh and having a lot of fun in a safe environment, exploring your creative potential, and experiencing the freedom and joy of improvisational play! This class will lay the foundation for you to create without self-judgment and is the perfect starting place for those with zero improv experience or for those wanting to refresh their improv skills from another perspective in an inclusive and fun environment.
The class ends in a showcase for friends and family.
NO PRE-REQUISITE: The skills you will learn include: How to improve your communication skills . How to support ideas — others’ and your own. How to minimize personal judgment and the judgment of others. How to work and build together.
WARNING! You may experience the freedom and joy of improvisational play. Bolster your soft skills. Improve active listening. Create without self-judgment. Discover your creative potential. Make new friends!
HOW DO I ENROLL: That part is simple. Just scan this QR Code and complete the Google® Form. Then, click the link at the end of the form to pay your REGISTRATION FEE of $25.00. A final payment of $25.00 is expected either at the first workshop or in advance. (Please bring your receipt.)