Welcome to Baltimore, the city of charm and possibility! If you've recently found yourself in this vibrant community and are eager to make connections, our "Charm City Connections: An Improv Welcome to Baltimore" event is the perfect avenue. In this specially curated two-hour experience, we invite newcomers like you to explore the world of improv while forging new friendships.

Led by seasoned facilitators, this event offers a unique opportunity to break the ice, have a ton of fun, and dive into the art of spontaneous collaboration. We’ll begin with introductions and a boundary check-in, where we establish an inclusive and supportive space for everyone. Then, through interactive exercises and guided scenes, you'll not only discover the joy of improv but also connect with fellow newcomers on a shared journey of exploration.

Whether you're a seasoned improv enthusiast or a complete beginner, this workshop is tailored to cater to diverse backgrounds and experiences. No need to worry about fitting in—improv is the ultimate equalizer, bringing people together through laughter and shared creativity.

Come embrace the magic of improv, make lasting connections, and weave your story into the rich tapestry of Baltimore's welcoming community. Join us for an unforgettable experience where laughter knows no strangers and friendships are sparked in the spontaneity of the moment!

How our Flexible Ticket Pricing Works:

As part of our mission at Highwire Improv, we aim to make improv an art form that is simultaneously financiallly accessible to audiences and students and financially sustainable for performers and instructors. To achieve this, we offer three ticket options:

Free Registration tickets.

Pay What You Wish tickets.

List Price tickets.

The list price tickets represent a standard registration fee to cover event costs, including paying our instructors. Individuals are welcome to use this as a guide and decide to pay less or more than that amount.

Note that for some venues (such as Enoch Pratt Free Libraries), we may only offer free or donation based tickets to comply with space rental expectations.

About your instructors:

Keith Estrella (he/him) has been makin’ stuff up on a stage since November 2017, when he took his very first improv class at the Harrisburg Improv Theater in Harrisburg, PA. Since then he’s performed, taught, or coached there and in multiple locations within both Pennsylvania and the Baltimore, MD area. He’s taken the Zoom stage several times as well, learning and performing through World’s Greatest Improv School during the height of the pandemic. Last year, he even took his first transatlantic flight to perform at the Edinburgh International Improv Festival in the incredibly stony city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Currently he enjoys performing at the Baltimore Improv Group with his house team, Snake Oil, and a myriad of other indie teams in the Baltimore area including A++, Brad’s Dad, and Tabletop Live!. He is a proud cat-uncle to his housemate’s orange tabby Reece. Don’t let him talk to you about Dungeons and Dragons (unless you’re into that kind of thing).

Rob Phoenix (he/him) is an improviser, writer, and producer from Baltimore, Maryland. He has been performed all over the country with the Baltimore based troupe Cakewalk and is a part of the Baltimore Improv Group house team MVA. Rob has trained with the Baltimore Improv group and instructors around the country in voice acting, sketch, and writing. Rob worked in radio for 14 years and is the Stage and Technical Producer for the Baltimore Improv Group. He teaches character building based workshops and likes to focus on being natural on stage. He is also one of the founders of the From Another Mother Improv Festival a.k.a. FAM Fest.

About Highwire Improv:

Highwire Improv is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization based in Baltimore, Maryland. Our mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater.