This 6-week series offers an introduction to Action Theater, a unique form of improvisational theatre developed by the American performance artist, Ruth Zaporah. Fundamental to the practice is an embodied presence in performance, where the experiencing of the body informs the content, moment by moment. Through playful and rigorous exercises, which isolate and recombine movement, sound and language, we broaden our range of improvisational skills. Always working from an embodied state, we develop spatial awareness and access to our imagination, crafting creative impulses into clear images, stories and dreamscapes. This technique turns the mind inside out, examines existing habits and opens up new possibilities. We bring attention to the details of our physical choices, to the quality and range of our vocalizing. Working in solos, duets, trios and also as an ensemble, the class starts with physical and vocal warm-ins followed by various exercises, finishing with informal presentations.
Events
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The M BAR welcomes you to its wonderful space every WEDNESDAY NIGHT from 6pm to 7:30pm, for a fun, engaging, and interactive introduction to the skills of improvised comedy. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just curious about improv, our workshops offer a no-commitment opportunity to explore and enjoy the art of improvisation.Come meet new people, learn new skills, and share an evening of laughs with us in a relaxed, and supportive environment. Only $5 per session – see you there!
$5
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It’s Spooky Season, and 100% Human People Are Bringing the Creeps! Our cast will dive into eerie stories where you control the narrative—vote via phone to unleash wicked twists and turns! Expect candy, costumes, and a hilariously spooky good time. Come get weird with us… if you dare! Cast
$10
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4 events,
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THURSDAYS / 6:30PM / 90 MINS + FREE ENTRY TO THE EVERY THURSDAY IMPROV SHOW Swing by for an hour and a half drop-in improv workshop for adults! These exciting drop-in classes are open to improvisers of all levels, whether you're just starting out or you want to hone your skills. Practice makes perfect and this weekly workshop will get your head back in the game, introduce new concepts and give you the workout you need to keep moving forward in improv! ALL LEVELS WELCOME / BEGINNERS TO EXPERIENCED / AGE 18+ $15 IN ADVANCE VIA E-TRANSFER / OR / $20 IN PERSON BEFORE CLASS IF SPACE REMAINS.
$15
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Come celebrate the spookiest night of the year with an improv jam that'll make your blood boil! When you step on the stage. Will there be a frightful trick waiting for you, or a lovely treat? Come find out… if you dare! And stick around afterwards for at 8:00 where we’ll have a party fit to celebrate this monstrous time of year!
$8 – $12
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There are three guarantees in life. 1. Death Whether rain, snow, holiday or orgy, you can bet your rear that The Every Thursday Improv show will be live and in living color! Oh hell yeah.
$10
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2 events,
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Join us as we board the Hogwarts Express and go on a magical journey to our favourite school for witchcraft and wizardry. Using an audience suggestion, we will tell the untold story of a year at Hogwarts. Will Harry and his friends stumble into trouble? (Probably, that usually seems to happen). Grab your broomsticks and be ready for a night of laughter, surprises, and pure enchantment!
$10 – $15
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4 events,
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Our workshop is a lively, engaging experience that leads directly into our show. Every Sunday, you can join us to practice scenes and learn about story-based improv, guided by a variety of great teachers. Sunday 4-6, always free.
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Our show is a natural extension of the workshop. A regular rotation of some of Montreal’s most talented improvisers always perform, including Sandi Armstrong, Alain Mercieca, Heidi Lynne Weeks, Maité Sinave, Mariana Vial, Adalia Pemberton, Solly Krygier-Paine, Kristina Guevarra, Mason Persaud, Shanthony Exum, Nicky Fournier and Jeremy Lewis . On top of having seasoned improvisers, we also have the new birds that walk in for the first time and steal the show. You could just literally show up and get thrown in the fire of a live show with no script! It has led to many amazing walk-in, home run hitters and creates an awesome “anything can happen” spirit, which is the backbone to improv. Always entertaining, Sunday Night Improv promises a good time for audiences who are welcome to contribute to the show through their suggestions and voting.
$10
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3 events,Get out of your head and into your heart! When you are grounded in a scene, you know instinctively who your character is and how they feel; you won’t have to struggle with figuring out what to do next. You can be bold, free, and have much more fun! We will use The Meisner Acting Technique (repetition exercises), which trains actors to be better listeners, observers, more in touch with their instincts, more sensitive, and in turn respond truthfully to their partners and circumstances, with clarity and direction. This work puts the focus on deep listening, connecting, character point-of-view, behaviour, impulses, and reactions, which will lead to more organic, dramatic, and fun improv scenes. You will also gather some tools and training to help strengthen your technical stage skills, vocal and physical abilities, presence, boldness, and character development. You will receive constant feedback, so students must be prepared to grow. Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm (Nov 6 - Dec 11)
$ (+tx)200
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The M BAR welcomes you to its wonderful space every WEDNESDAY NIGHT from 6pm to 7:30pm, for a fun, engaging, and interactive introduction to the skills of improvised comedy. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just curious about improv, our workshops offer a no-commitment opportunity to explore and enjoy the art of improvisation.Come meet new people, learn new skills, and share an evening of laughs with us in a relaxed, and supportive environment. Only $5 per session – see you there!
$5
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4 events,
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THURSDAYS / 6:30PM / 90 MINS + FREE ENTRY TO THE EVERY THURSDAY IMPROV SHOW Swing by for an hour and a half drop-in improv workshop for adults! These exciting drop-in classes are open to improvisers of all levels, whether you're just starting out or you want to hone your skills. Practice makes perfect and this weekly workshop will get your head back in the game, introduce new concepts and give you the workout you need to keep moving forward in improv! ALL LEVELS WELCOME / BEGINNERS TO EXPERIENCED / AGE 18+ $15 IN ADVANCE VIA E-TRANSFER / OR / $20 IN PERSON BEFORE CLASS IF SPACE REMAINS.
$15
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There are three guarantees in life. 1. Death Whether rain, snow, holiday or orgy, you can bet your rear that The Every Thursday Improv show will be live and in living color! Oh hell yeah.
$10
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3 events,
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Ever watch an improv show and think, 'I want to jump on the stage!!'? Well, now’s your chance! With Joy Ride, you can go from audience member to cast member in no time. Just toss your name in the bucket, and you might be hopping onstage with our crew of experienced improvisers. Come ready to laugh, play, and maybe steal the spotlight!
$5 – $7
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5 events,
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Our workshop is a lively, engaging experience that leads directly into our show. Every Sunday, you can join us to practice scenes and learn about story-based improv, guided by a variety of great teachers. Sunday 4-6, always free.
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Our show is a natural extension of the workshop. A regular rotation of some of Montreal’s most talented improvisers always perform, including Sandi Armstrong, Alain Mercieca, Heidi Lynne Weeks, Maité Sinave, Mariana Vial, Adalia Pemberton, Solly Krygier-Paine, Kristina Guevarra, Mason Persaud, Shanthony Exum, Nicky Fournier and Jeremy Lewis . On top of having seasoned improvisers, we also have the new birds that walk in for the first time and steal the show. You could just literally show up and get thrown in the fire of a live show with no script! It has led to many amazing walk-in, home run hitters and creates an awesome “anything can happen” spirit, which is the backbone to improv. Always entertaining, Sunday Night Improv promises a good time for audiences who are welcome to contribute to the show through their suggestions and voting.
$10
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3 events,
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The M BAR welcomes you to its wonderful space every WEDNESDAY NIGHT from 6pm to 7:30pm, for a fun, engaging, and interactive introduction to the skills of improvised comedy. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just curious about improv, our workshops offer a no-commitment opportunity to explore and enjoy the art of improvisation.Come meet new people, learn new skills, and share an evening of laughs with us in a relaxed, and supportive environment. Only $5 per session – see you there!
$5
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4 events,
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THURSDAYS / 6:30PM / 90 MINS + FREE ENTRY TO THE EVERY THURSDAY IMPROV SHOW Swing by for an hour and a half drop-in improv workshop for adults! These exciting drop-in classes are open to improvisers of all levels, whether you're just starting out or you want to hone your skills. Practice makes perfect and this weekly workshop will get your head back in the game, introduce new concepts and give you the workout you need to keep moving forward in improv! ALL LEVELS WELCOME / BEGINNERS TO EXPERIENCED / AGE 18+ $15 IN ADVANCE VIA E-TRANSFER / OR / $20 IN PERSON BEFORE CLASS IF SPACE REMAINS.
$15
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There are three guarantees in life. 1. Death Whether rain, snow, holiday or orgy, you can bet your rear that The Every Thursday Improv show will be live and in living color! Oh hell yeah.
$10
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3 events,
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Sizzling hot romance! Unexplained comas! Nefarious double-dealing! Unseen, but very much implied sex stuff! Wistful glances! Conniving billionaires! Sibling rivalries! Unexpected Weddings! Inner turmoil! Forced dialogue! Maybe a baby switched at birth?! Does that baby have amnesia??? YES, that’s right, it is the return of SINS & SECRETS - the serialized comedic soap opera narrative co-produced by Shanthony Exum and Danielle Davidson. Spanning 3 scandal-filled months, each episode builds on the last, and with new characters in a new town it’ll be a wilder ride than ever before. So, save the dates and get ready for SINS & SECRETS - THE RETURN
$10 – $15
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3 events,
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It's a Questionable Decisions family reunion. We've gathered the extended family of our sibling troupes for a showcase of the best the QD family has to offer! Siblings, cousins, and everyone in between is coming together to show some family spirit and showcase our improv skills. All we’re missing is you!
$8 – $12
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5 events,
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Our workshop is a lively, engaging experience that leads directly into our show. Every Sunday, you can join us to practice scenes and learn about story-based improv, guided by a variety of great teachers. Sunday 4-6, always free.
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Our show is a natural extension of the workshop. A regular rotation of some of Montreal’s most talented improvisers always perform, including Sandi Armstrong, Alain Mercieca, Heidi Lynne Weeks, Maité Sinave, Mariana Vial, Adalia Pemberton, Solly Krygier-Paine, Kristina Guevarra, Mason Persaud, Shanthony Exum, Nicky Fournier and Jeremy Lewis . On top of having seasoned improvisers, we also have the new birds that walk in for the first time and steal the show. You could just literally show up and get thrown in the fire of a live show with no script! It has led to many amazing walk-in, home run hitters and creates an awesome “anything can happen” spirit, which is the backbone to improv. Always entertaining, Sunday Night Improv promises a good time for audiences who are welcome to contribute to the show through their suggestions and voting.
$10
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2 events,
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The M BAR welcomes you to its wonderful space every WEDNESDAY NIGHT from 6pm to 7:30pm, for a fun, engaging, and interactive introduction to the skills of improvised comedy. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just curious about improv, our workshops offer a no-commitment opportunity to explore and enjoy the art of improvisation.Come meet new people, learn new skills, and share an evening of laughs with us in a relaxed, and supportive environment. Only $5 per session – see you there!
$5
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3 events,
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THURSDAYS / 6:30PM / 90 MINS + FREE ENTRY TO THE EVERY THURSDAY IMPROV SHOW Swing by for an hour and a half drop-in improv workshop for adults! These exciting drop-in classes are open to improvisers of all levels, whether you're just starting out or you want to hone your skills. Practice makes perfect and this weekly workshop will get your head back in the game, introduce new concepts and give you the workout you need to keep moving forward in improv! ALL LEVELS WELCOME / BEGINNERS TO EXPERIENCED / AGE 18+ $15 IN ADVANCE VIA E-TRANSFER / OR / $20 IN PERSON BEFORE CLASS IF SPACE REMAINS.
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There are three guarantees in life. 1. Death Whether rain, snow, holiday or orgy, you can bet your rear that The Every Thursday Improv show will be live and in living color! Oh hell yeah. |
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2 events,
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Step into an evening of suspense with An Improvised Murder Mystery! Hosted by Montreal's top art dealer, you’re invited to an exclusive soirée celebrating the launch of a new collection. But just as the final toast is about to be raised—the host is found dead. Secrets, lies, and intrigue unravel as his VIP guests become suspects in this thrilling, unscripted whodunit. Can you solve the crime before the night is over? Get ready for a night filled with mystery, suspense, and perhaps a few surprises as the secrets unfold and the plot thickens! PRODUCED BY VICTIM DETECTIVES VIP GUESTS
$15
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4 events,
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Our workshop is a lively, engaging experience that leads directly into our show. Every Sunday, you can join us to practice scenes and learn about story-based improv, guided by a variety of great teachers. Sunday 4-6, always free.
-
Our show is a natural extension of the workshop. A regular rotation of some of Montreal’s most talented improvisers always perform, including Sandi Armstrong, Alain Mercieca, Heidi Lynne Weeks, Maité Sinave, Mariana Vial, Adalia Pemberton, Solly Krygier-Paine, Kristina Guevarra, Mason Persaud, Shanthony Exum, Nicky Fournier and Jeremy Lewis . On top of having seasoned improvisers, we also have the new birds that walk in for the first time and steal the show. You could just literally show up and get thrown in the fire of a live show with no script! It has led to many amazing walk-in, home run hitters and creates an awesome “anything can happen” spirit, which is the backbone to improv. Always entertaining, Sunday Night Improv promises a good time for audiences who are welcome to contribute to the show through their suggestions and voting.
$10
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1 event, |
2 events,
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The M BAR welcomes you to its wonderful space every WEDNESDAY NIGHT from 6pm to 7:30pm, for a fun, engaging, and interactive introduction to the skills of improvised comedy. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just curious about improv, our workshops offer a no-commitment opportunity to explore and enjoy the art of improvisation.Come meet new people, learn new skills, and share an evening of laughs with us in a relaxed, and supportive environment. Only $5 per session – see you there!
$5
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4 events,
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THURSDAYS / 6:30PM / 90 MINS + FREE ENTRY TO THE EVERY THURSDAY IMPROV SHOW Swing by for an hour and a half drop-in improv workshop for adults! These exciting drop-in classes are open to improvisers of all levels, whether you're just starting out or you want to hone your skills. Practice makes perfect and this weekly workshop will get your head back in the game, introduce new concepts and give you the workout you need to keep moving forward in improv! ALL LEVELS WELCOME / BEGINNERS TO EXPERIENCED / AGE 18+ $15 IN ADVANCE VIA E-TRANSFER / OR / $20 IN PERSON BEFORE CLASS IF SPACE REMAINS.
$15
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Immigrant is a word with different connotations throughout history. You may be an immigrant, be the child of immigrants or simply know an immigrant. But what do they all have in common? They all have great stories to tell! Come listen to 3 different stories from 3 immigrants in Canada and how their lives have changed with this experience, and then watch 3 of the best improv teams in the world perform these stories on stage! Immigrant or not, come for the drinks, the stories, laughter and improv comedy.
$5 – $10
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There are three guarantees in life. 1. Death Whether rain, snow, holiday or orgy, you can bet your rear that The Every Thursday Improv show will be live and in living color! Oh hell yeah.
$10
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2 events,
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Coffee. Video games. Maxim Magazine. In Creature Comforts, comedians gather to discuss the things they can’t live without, using their real-life stories and anecdotes to inspire hilarious improvised scenes. Shuttling between open discussion and improv, Creature Comforts is a relaxed, free-flowing experience featuring some of Montreal’s best and brightest performers.
$6 – $12
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4 events,
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Join us as we board the Hogwarts Express and go on a magical journey to our favourite school for witchcraft and wizardry. Using an audience suggestion, we will tell the untold story of a year at Hogwarts. Will Harry and his friends stumble into trouble? (Probably, that usually seems to happen). Grab your broomsticks and be ready for a night of laughter, surprises, and pure enchantment!
$10 – $15
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Witness two of Montreal’s best improv teams clash in Head 2 Head - a thrilling showdown of wit and spontaneity! You’ll laugh! You’ll cry (tears of joy)! With a whopping 25 minutes each, these talented troupes will unleash their improv prowess in a bid to win over the audience. It’s the spectators who hold the power, casting their votes for the standout act. Triumph could mean fame, glory, approval from the improv gods, and a (small) CASH PRIZE!
$8 – $15
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4 events,
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Our workshop is a lively, engaging experience that leads directly into our show. Every Sunday, you can join us to practice scenes and learn about story-based improv, guided by a variety of great teachers. Sunday 4-6, always free.
-
Our show is a natural extension of the workshop. A regular rotation of some of Montreal’s most talented improvisers always perform, including Sandi Armstrong, Alain Mercieca, Heidi Lynne Weeks, Maité Sinave, Mariana Vial, Adalia Pemberton, Solly Krygier-Paine, Kristina Guevarra, Mason Persaud, Shanthony Exum, Nicky Fournier and Jeremy Lewis . On top of having seasoned improvisers, we also have the new birds that walk in for the first time and steal the show. You could just literally show up and get thrown in the fire of a live show with no script! It has led to many amazing walk-in, home run hitters and creates an awesome “anything can happen” spirit, which is the backbone to improv. Always entertaining, Sunday Night Improv promises a good time for audiences who are welcome to contribute to the show through their suggestions and voting.
$10
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