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An Improv Workshop from Connor Ratliff Does doing improv stress you out? Make you nervous? Are you scared to try it? Or do you find yourself getting stuck in scenes and WISHING that someone would black out the lights and end your suffering? This workshop is focused on trying to take some of the worry out of improv, to make it more fun both for you and the audience. About the Instructor Connor Ratliff is a New York-based actor/comedian and creator of the award-winning, critically acclaimed podcast, Dead Eyes. He has appeared in numerous films & TV shows, including Widow's Bay, Étoile, Ghosts, Bob's Burgers, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Search Party, Orange Is The New Black, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Daily Show, Don't Think Twice, Pinball: The Man Who Saved The Game, Run Amok and the Mean Girls movie musical. You may have also heard him on This American Life, Comedy Bang Bang, or in the audiobook edition of Tom Hanks’ New York Times Best Selling debut novel, The Making Of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece. A fixture of the NYC improv comedy scene, performing for over 15 years at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in shows like ASSSSCAT, The Stepfathers and RAAAATSCRAPS, or hosting the long-running cult comedy series, The George Lucas Talk Show. “Connor Ratliff is a brilliant and funny comedic performer and actor.” - THE NEW YORKER “An Improv Star.” - VANITY FAIR “An Improv Ace.” - MEN’S JOURNAL “Funny.” - THE FINANCIAL TIMES “Hilarious.” - TIME MAGAZINE “He's really, really funny… an undiscovered mega-talent of Acting.” - MIKE BIRBIGLIA “Connor Ratliff is a really funny guy.” - SETH MEYERS Only at The Bird. The Bird Comedy Theater is Kansas City's Best Comedy Theater. Featuring Improv, Sketch, Stand-Up, and more every week in the Crossroads Arts District. Voted KC's Best Comedy Club & Improv/Sketch Troupe since 2023; Best Theater Company & Open Mic since 2024 in The Pitch Best of KC. Give Your Week The Bird. Full Bar, Soft Drinks, & Popcorn available at our in house bar! Street parking available! Located a block and a half from the 19th Street Street Car stop! Recommended for ages 17+ 103 W. 19th St. STE B Kansas City, MO 64108 | 816-929-4383 | www.TheBirdKC.com