Vision for the Conference
Thanks for checking out the Christian Improv Comedy conference website. We’re excited about what promises to be an engaging, energizing and entertaining weekend with the... Read More
Why You Should Come
Whether you’re just starting out or an old pro, anything we do for God we should do well. Well, it’s about time someone put something together to help you do that improv thing you do (or that you want to do) that much better!
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We’ll bring some of the best and most creative instructors to challenge not only your improv abilities, but also the way you integrate your faith in your performance.
Learn MoreWhy Now?
The Christian improv community is pretty disjointed — but improvisers more than just about anyone else know that we do things better together. With the impetus of some of the pros in the business, we’ve set out to raise the bar on Christian improv generally — and have fun doing it!
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Program
Here is the 2023 Conference programming schedule, which is updated periodically as the sessions are finalized.
Day 1
02 Jun 2023
Day 2
03 Jun 2023
Day 3
04 Jun 2023
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Bauer Lobby
12:50 pm - 1:20 pm
Morehouse Hall to Start
1:20 pm - 1:30 pm
Morehouse Hall
Welcoming and Introduction
We’ll kick things off with a quick welcome and a few announcements – but get ready to jump in for fun quickly!
Characters ‘R Us
Jonathan Pitts will facilitate this workshop, utilizing a variety of physical exercises for the improviser to immediately develop a wide range of characters. These exercises also include finding the character’s... Read More
Jonathan Pitts
Make Things Worse
In this “beamed in” general session, Will Hines will walk us through the practice of heightening the game of a scene (meaning: the unusual thing) with walk-ons and tag-outs, joining “Team... Read More
Will Hines
6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
Ladue Boddie
Individual/Team Coaching – Optional
In place of the Scenework Dojos, we’re going to try something a bit different. We will make individual improvisers available to you or your team to get whatever type of... Read More
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Morehouse Hall
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ladue Boddie
Breakout Session – Basic Instinct
Does your scenework feel stilted or stiff sometimes? Maybe it feels harder than it feels like improv should be? If that’s you, then you’ll want to listen to your instincts... Read More
John Guarnero
She’s So Her-larious
The world of comedy and the world of improv has been saturated with men. And though there are many women who have broken through the stereotype that women aren’t funny,... Read More
Jessica It’s All Good
Gezellig Aspaldiko and Other Ways to Love Gibberish
Nonsense speak is a staple of many improv games and exercises – but a whole mess of improvisers think gibberish is hengerdonk. So we pass over gibberish games and elements... Read More
Whit Shiller
Elements of Long-Form
This Long Form Improv Workshop led by Mike Kauth and Patrick Schmitz will focus on grounding and exploring your improv scenes. It will help you find comedy through acting and... Read More
Patrick Schmitz
Mike Kauth
Table Talk – Marketing
John Hollingsworth of The Fidgets will host this Table Talk session on all things marketing. As he says, “You can be the most talented comedian in the world BUT if... Read More
John Hollingsworth
Improvisation from the Source
Improvisation from the Source: Viola Spolin’s Theater Games “Through spontaneity we are re-formed into ourselves.” -Viola Spolin Viola Spolin’s Theater Games launched the American improvisational theater movement and changed the way acting is taught. Her work has influenced generations... Read More
Aretha Sills
Status WHOA!
In this workshop, we’ll explore how to use status as a tool to have and establish relationships in scene. Although a major focus for improvisers from the Keith Johnstone/Theatresports tradition,... Read More
Taylor Wingerter
Pedal to the Metal
In this session, you’ll explore how to get to the good stuff right away in your scenes. While sometimes the slow burn approach works great, that’s not always the case. ... Read More
Eric Craddock
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Ladue Boddie
Individual/Team Coaching – Optional
In place of the Scenework Dojos, we’re going to try something a bit different. We will make individual improvisers available to you or your team to get whatever type of... Read More
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
MOREHOUSE HALL
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Morehouse Hall
Improv Jam
The Improv Jam is always one of our favorite parts of the conference, and a good time to reflect on the time together, the lessons learned, and the friendships made... Read More
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ladue Boddie
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Reserved Table in Main Dining Hall
Table Talk – Troupe Leaders
This Table Talk session is for those currently leading an improv troupe or theater or those that have an interest in doing so. By sharing past mistakes and successes, we... Read More
Gather & Worship
Will Branch
Location
Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake, Wisconsin
W2511 State Rd. 23, Green Lake, WI 54941
+1-414-326-9300info@christianimprovcomedy.com
Recent News
Notes for First Time Conferees
OK, conferees is a weird word — can we just move past that? If it’s going to be your first time at a Christian Improv... Read More
Conference Code of Conduct
All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at our conference are required to agree with the following code of conduct. We are setting these expectations for... Read More
Tickets
Virtual Conference
$75.00
This ticket is for access to portions of the conference that will be streamed
Special opportunities to interact with overall conference, too
Programming will be delivered over Zoom
This programming will be developing!
Student Rate
$50.00
Attend All Sessions
Improv Jams
Table Talk Sessions
New Games Workshop
$50 Fee Covers it All!
For College & HS Students & Recent Grads
Full Conference
$175.00
Featured!
Attend All Sessions
Improv Jam
New Games Workshop
Table Talk Sessions
$150 Fee Covers it All!
Price Increases 4/1 to $175