Improv
I’ve been involved with the Pittsburgh improv scene since the summer of 2022. Most of the improv I have done is with Steel City Improv Theater (SCIT) and Arcade Comedy Theater.
Improvisation is a very important form of expression for me. It helps me connect with the community and share something of myself with the world. It resonates with me on a deep level; it is a way of working with people that I find deeply productive, motivating, and satisfying. This idea from musician Ben Opie captures how I feel about improvisation:
Improvisation is not just spontaneous actions. It is a reflection of the time, location, and circumstances that led to that moment. Broadly speaking, the sum total of your life leads to an improvised statement.
Classes
- Improv Levels 1 through 5 at SCIT, a cirriculum focused on the Harold.
- Sketch Comedy 101 at SCIT
- Improv 103 (Pattern and Game) and 301 (The Harold) at Arcade
- 310: Longform Improv Lab at Arcade (12 week class with 6 performances)
- An assortment of form intensives and workshops.
Teams
- Bud Values: SCIT House Team (2023)
- Goob City: SCIT House Team (2023-2024)
- The Union: SCIT Teacher Team
- Halpractice
- Arcade Comedy House Team (2025)
Teaching
- Teaching assistant for Improv Levels 1 & 2 at SCIT
- SCIT Level 1, Winter 2023
- SCIT Level 2, Spring 2024
Producing
- I helped to produce the Smash-Up Improv Jam and BYOT, a weekly improv event in Pittsburgh, PA. Check out the instagram!
- I help produce shows with the Let’s Laugh At! project.
Coaching
I’ve been starting to learn how to coach improv. If you are looking for a improv coach, feel free to contact me.
Music
I like writing and playing (piano, guitar) music. Here’s a selection of some tracks I’ve worked on.
Writing
I’ve loved writing for as long as I remember. Lately this has manifested as writing sketch comedy, some samples of which can be found here, though I also enjoy writing poems and short stories.
Juggling
I’ve been an on-and-off member of the Carnegie Mellon Juggling Club, a.k.a. The Masters of Flying Objects, since around 2014. I enjoy numbers juggling and passing.