Featured Workshops

2025 Sunday -> Saturday
Group Scenes w/ Elana Fishbein
Sunday 9:30am
Group Scenes w/ Elana Fishbein
Sunday 9:30am

In this workshop we'll explore the ways in which a common understanding of status and power can enrich our improv scenes.

All experience levels are welcome.

Sunday 9:30am
Improv Self Defense w/ Brandon Hensgens
Sunday 9:30am
Improv Self Defense w/ Brandon Hensgens
Sunday 9:30am

Utilize and drill strategies for handling tough improv scenes, hard suggestions, and confidently play with anyone!

All experience levels are welcome.

Sunday 9:30am
Music Improv Workshop w/ Shulie Cowen
Saturday 12:30pm
Music Improv Workshop w/ Shulie Cowen
Saturday 12:30pm

The class is a fun opportunity to learn the basics of music improv, with a focus on song structure, rhyming, and gaining confidence with using music to enhance your play.

Recommended for musical improv beginners.

Saturday 12:30pm
Oh, Behave! w/ Navaris Darson
Saturday 12:30pm
Oh, Behave! w/ Navaris Darson
Saturday 12:30pm

This workshop focuses on connection, listening & responding, and each improviser's personal sense of play.

Recommended for intermediate and above.

Saturday 12:30pm
Exploration in Status w/ Elana Fishbein
Saturday 12:30pm
Exploration in Status w/ Elana Fishbein
Saturday 12:30pm

In this workshop we'll explore the ways in which a common understanding of status and power can enrich our improv scenes.

All experience levels are welcome.

Saturday 12:30pm
The Power of You w/ Betse Green
Saturday 9:30am
The Power of You w/ Betse Green
Saturday 9:30am

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have additional tools for your toolbox that bring out the Power of You.

For intermediate to advanced.

Saturday 9:30am
Precious Moments w/ Navaris Darson
Saturday 9:30am
Precious Moments w/ Navaris Darson
Saturday 9:30am

This workshop focuses on connection, listening & responding, and each improviser's personal sense of play.

All experience levels are welcome.

Saturday 9:30am
Game of the Scene w/ Shulie Cowen
Saturday 9:30am
Game of the Scene w/ Shulie Cowen
Saturday 9:30am

You’ve heard about The Game Of The Scene, but what is it? You know what it is, but can’t find it? This workshop can help!

Recommended for intermediate and above.

Saturday 9:30am
Ensemble Team w/ Diana Brown
Ensemble
Ensemble Team w/ Diana Brown
Ensemble

Rogues, Ruffians and Wiley Wits: Improvising Bawdy Characters in the Style of Shakespeare - a SAVI FEST Ensemble Team led by Diana Brown.

Recommended folks with a basic foundation in improvised scene work.

Ensemble

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SAVI Scholarships

We have two spots per workshop available for full scholarships for folks who need financial assistance. Additionally we offer a $10 hardship discount upon request. This funding has been made available thanks to the support via performer submission fees.