Ever wanted to try acting? Ready to push your boundaries? Or perhaps you have a playful, mischievous spirit?
If you answered yes to any of these, this event is made for you! Join us for The Playful Stage, where you can dive into playful games, act out spontaneous scenarios, and let your imagination run wild. Guided by the master of improv, Russ Gooberman, Russ will lead volunteers through a night of games and audience participation. Everyone is welcome — no experience needed.
Whether you want to jump in or just watch the fun unfold, come join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter.
Doors open at 6:00 pm with complimentary hors d'oeuvres.
Fun begins at 7:00pm
Meet Our Host!
Russ Gooberman
Russ Gooberman - Based in Los Angeles, Russ is a veteran of long-form improvisation, physical comedy, and clown technique. He has appeared on Comedy Central, Buzzfeed, and ABC, and his YouTube sketches have accrued over 200 million views.
Russ is currently on the faculty at Burbank’s LA Connection, a theater with a 45-year history of short-form improv in LA. He performs with two of the longest-running genre teams in Los Angeles—Drunkards & Dragons and LA’s Harry Potter team, The Show That Shall Not Be Named.
He has led corporate improv workshops to enhance managerial active listening skills at companies including Verizon. As a teacher with the National Improv Network and a two-time Webby Award-winning writer, Russ has spent the last decade honing his skills with IO and Second City legends including Jeff Michalski, Jane Morris, Dave Razowsky, Jaime Moyer, and Kent Skov.
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