THE IMPROV COMEDY COOKBOOK: ‘TIS THE SEASONING

Limber up your brain, sharpen your tongue and strengthen your funny bone over 6 weeks culminating in a show on October 22nd!

All skill levels are invited to participate.  Beginning students will be introduced to the core skills of improvisation through on-stage experience while being supported by intermediate and advanced students.

It’s been said that “Too many cooks spoil the broth,” but when we listen, give and take, and support one another in an atmosphere of trust you’ll be amazed at what we can cook up together!

We will explore Objectives, Stakes and Status as ingredients in the recipe of a compelling scene.

Seasoned with your Intuition, Intelligence and Specificity your comedic confections will bring out the flavor of your unique personality.

Improvisation is not just for actors.  This class can sharpen your ability to listen, deepen your connection with your intuition, and help you to be comfortable on stage, at a podium or in a difficult conversation no matter who you are.

FULL SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN:

September 22 (Tuesday) – 7pm – 9pm

September 29 (Tuesday) – 7pm – 9pm

October 6 (Tuesday) – 7pm – 9pm

October 13 (Tuesday) – 7pm – 9pm

October 20 (Tuesday) – 7pm – 9pm

October 22 (Thursday) – 7pm – 9pm (Final)

ABOUT MATT DAVIS:

Matthew Brookhart Davis is an Emmy-nominated television editor and multi-talented creative professional with experience as a director, actor, animator, photographer, graphic designer, and radio announcer. A native of Sag Harbor, he began his media career at WLNG radio before earning a Film and Television Production degree from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Davis has worked extensively in comedy, editing for shows like Mad TV, Austin Stories, and TV Funhouse, where he also voiced puppets. He collaborated closely with Martin Short on Primetime Glick and the feature film Jiminy Glick in Lalawood, serving as both editor and actor. Davis edited Amazon’s Alpha House, Hulu’s Triumph Election Watch, and Netflix’s The Crew, and was Emmy-nominated for his work on Who Is America. He also edited The Onion News Network, voicing President Lyndon B. Johnson, and appeared on The IFC Media Project. With a background in improv from Upright Citizens Brigade and five years with the troupe Stone Soup, Davis brings a sharp comedic sensibility to his work across both coasts, shaping everything from sketch comedy to streaming sitcoms with skill and precision.

ABOUT ANDREA HARUM SCHIAVONI:

Andrea Harum Schiavoni has performed as a vocalist with multiple and varied groups since the age of 8, earned an undergraduate degree in music and journalism, and began acting in more recent years appearing in local productions of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Masha) directed by Allen O’Reilly, The Vagina Monologues and Love, Loss and What I Wore directed by Valerie DiLorenzo, The Premiere (Gail Weathers) directed by Sam Pezzullo, A Christmas Carol Radio Show (Ghost of Christmas Past/Tiny Tim/the Laundress & party guest) directed by James Arboth, Baby Grand (Anne) directed by William Zolla II in the LUV Short Play Festival NYC 2025 and the staged reading of Oregon (Morgan) directed by Allen O’Reilly. Andrea, also, fronts a rock cover band of her dearest friends.