Improv Knoxville

The Birdhouse at 800 N 4th Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917
What you can expect:

• Improv warm ups and games - no experience required
• Learn/review basic improv techniques
• Play improv games of all kinds
• Side coached scene work if time allows

What to bring:

• Dress in comfortable clothes you can move in
• Water
• Notebook for writing down exercises or inspiration (optional)

The Birdhouse at 800 N 4th Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917
What you can expect:

• Improv warm ups and games - no experience required
• Learn/review basic improv techniques
• Play improv games of all kinds
• Side coached scene work if time allows

What to bring:

• Dress in comfortable clothes you can move in
• Water
• Notebook for writing down exercises or inspiration (optional)

About the facilitator:

Greg Knox is a seasoned actor from Knoxville with a rich background in both theatre and film. As a member of Knoxville's Pretend Friends improv troupe, Greg has honed his craft on the stage, bringing characters to life in a range of productions. His love for improvised entertainment began long before he stepped on stage, and he has continuously refined his skills through performances, classes, and workshops. Improvisation has been a cornerstone of Greg's development as an actor, providing invaluable skills that translate seamlessly to traditional acting. The spontaneity and quick-thinking required in improv not only sharpen an actor's reflexes but also deepen their ability to connect authentically with both their scene partners and the audience. He is excited to share his passion and insights, where he aims to show others how to explore the endless possibilities that improvisation offers.

The Birdhouse at 800 N 4th Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917
What you can expect:

• Improv warm ups and games - no experience required
• Learn/review basic improv techniques
• Play improv games of all kinds
• Side coached scene work if time allows

What to bring:

• Dress in comfortable clothes you can move in
• Water
• Notebook for writing down exercises or inspiration (optional)

About the facilitator:

David Snow is an actor/improviser with over twenty years experience performing. He is a regular performer at Theatre Knoxville Downtown, a former member of Einstein Simplified and founding member of Pretend Friends. David is teaching a masterclass at the Secret City Improv Festival Sept 29 and would love to see you there!

The Birdhouse at 800 N 4th Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917
What you can expect:

• Improv warm ups and games - no experience required
• Learn/review basic improv techniques
• Play improv games of all kinds
• Side coached scene work if time allows

What to bring:

• Dress in comfortable clothes you can move in
• Water
• Notebook for writing down exercises or inspiration (optional)

About the facilitator:

Taylor Wingerter is a veteran improviser from Denver where she performed, coached, and directed short form, long form, musical improv, and sketch teams since 2007. She was an instructor at the Bovine Metropolis Theater from 2010-2020 and Rise Comedy from 2021-2022, and has just started teaching children at Knoxville Childrens Theatre in 2024. She recently trained with the Groundlings School in Los Angeles. Taylor plays locally with Pretend Friends Improv, and nationally with Fish Sticks Comedy, and is excited to be a part of the Knoxville improv community.

The Birdhouse at 800 N 4th Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917
What you can expect:

• Improv warm ups and games - no experience required
• Learn/review basic improv techniques
• Play improv games of all kinds
• Side coached scene work if time allows

What to bring:

• Dress in comfortable clothes you can move in
• Water
• Notebook for writing down exercises or inspiration (optional)

About the facilitator:

Taylor Wingerter is a veteran improviser from Denver where she performed, coached, and directed short form, long form, musical improv, and sketch teams since 2007. She was an instructor at the Bovine Metropolis Theater from 2010-2020 and Rise Comedy from 2021-2022, and has just started teaching children at Knoxville Childrens Theatre in 2024. She recently trained with the Groundlings School in Los Angeles. Taylor plays locally with Pretend Friends Improv, and nationally with Fish Sticks Comedy, and is excited to be a part of the Knoxville improv community.