Before the Laugh with Tom Kelley

An improv workshop focused on the first moves of a scene and how to use them to create richer, funnier results. About the Workshop: So much of what a scene needs is there from the start. What did your partner just give you—and what did you do with it? Those first moves are full of possibilities that are easy to overlook when you’re busy trying to be funny. In this workshop, you'll learn how to build a strong foundation to create richer, funnier scenes. Prerequisite: Improv 101. This workshop runs on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 10, at noon. About the teacher: Tom Kelley is an improviser, actor, director, and teacher. Starting out as a professional actor, Tom switched to improv in 2014, training in multiple programs including Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) and Reckless Theatre in NYC, and also extensively with the Swedish improv teacher, Anders Fors. He has taught, coached and performed improv in NYC, Philadelphia, Lancaster and internationally in Canada, France, Germany, Norway, Spain & Sweden. Refund Policy: We will not refund any orders after the start of the workshop. Parking: Street Parking is available and the metering ends Monday-Saturday at 6pm. The parking garages are open! We recommend the Steinman garage. You enter on Vine St and can exit the garage right behind our building! On the weekends the garage is $5 for the full day. Remember your ticket!