The Playful Stage

Improvised Status Tug-of-War scenes, both literal and metaphorical, were the subject of today's Dynamic Characters class focused on developing high and low status characters.

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Looking to boost self-confidence, enhance communication skills, or just have some fun? Whether you're brand new to improv or have some experience, our Intro to Play: Free Improv Sampler is for you! Come see what The Playful Stage is all about and get ready to unleash your playful side.

Join us on Saturday, October 12th, from 2pm to 4pm at our location in East Long Beach, across from Recreation Park Golf Course.

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Such a great group of Dance-provisers at tonight's DanceProv Drop-in led by and

Congratulations to ¡Pues Ni Modo! and The Enchanted Players at another hilarious night of improv at Happily Ever Laughter at The Wicked Wolf.

Get ready for a night of grounded improv as we celebrate the unofficial Halloween weekend! With scenes inspired by spooky suggestions and monologues from iconic horror films, this show will deliver laughter and thrills. It’s not strictly a Halloween show, but we're embracing the season!

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Last night's rehearsal for Happily Ever Laughter, featuring ¡Pues Ni Modo! and The Enchanted Players was magically hilarious!

Check us out this Wednesday, 9/18 at 7pm at The Wicked Wolf, for this free improv show! (Ages 21 and Over)

2 Spots Left for our Sketch Comedy Writing Online Course.

Dive into the art of crafting hilarious sketches, from basic structures to advanced techniques like satire and song parodies. Collaborate in breakout rooms, analyze iconic sketches, and refine your comedic voice. Students will be encouraged to refine their in-class sketches at home to present the following week.

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This morning's Intro To Play: Free Improv Sampler Class was such a joyful time! We explored using embodiment exercises to create Shifting Tableaus, we gave each Gifts In The Corridor, and played with various eye contact exercises.

Special thank you to Aaron, Kaikay, Mary Beth, and April for serving as TPS Ambassadors to help make the new students comfortable!

Our next Free Sampler is Saturday, October 12, from 2pm - 4pm.

Flash Sale Alert! In honor of Friday the 13th, we're offering an exclusive deal—save 50% off a six-week improv or sketch comedy class! This deal is only available to the first 13 people who use promo code FRIDAY13 at checkout. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer!

This offer expires at midnight on the 13th.
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Dive into the world of teen drama in this six-week improv class (for grown-up improvisers ages 18 and up)!

Inspired by shows like Beverly Hills 90210 and Dawson's Creek, you'll explore heightened emotions, juicy secrets, and complex relationships, then prepare for a live, soap-worthy performance finale!

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Unlock your creativity and build your confidence with The Playful Stage's Improv Essentials class!

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for anyone interested in Long Beach improv.

Dive into the fundamentals of improvisation while fostering personal and creative development.

Register now and save 20% off registration at www.theplayfulstage.com with the promo code PLAYFUL

The Playful Stage We are an inclusive theatre space dedicated to embracing the transformative power of play through improv, acting, and community connections. Serving Long Beach, CA and its surrounding areas.

We had an awesome time jamming last night at The Playground!

This Friday: Jam with us at The Improv Playground

Focused on scene work, The Playground will give all participants a chance to shine in entertaining improv scenes!

LOCATION: Soul Vision - 4645 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90807

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Ready to level up your improv skills this October? Join us for four unique drop-ins that promise creativity, fun, and a touch of mystery! From *Costumes and Props* to *Magic School Narrative*, *Murder Mystery*, and *Haunted Hijinks*, each session offers something special. Sign up for all four for just $125—a $15 savings! Secure your spot and explore the magic of improv with us.

Join us on Wednesday, September 18 for another round of Happily Ever Laughter, our free improv comedy show at 🙂

To kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month, members from ¡Pues Ni Modo! will be headlining this show with a Spanglish set (a mix of Spanish and English). The Enchanted Players will be opening the show.

Hope to see you there!

🎭 Get Ready to Play! Join Our Free Improv Sampler 🎭

Looking to boost self-confidence, enhance communication skills, or just have some fun? Whether you're brand new to improv or have some experience, our Intro to Play: Free Improv Sampler is for you! Come see what The Playful Stage is all about and get ready to unleash your playful side.

Join us on Saturday, September 14th, from 11am to 1pm at our location in East Long Beach, across from Recreation Park Golf Course.

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The Playful Stage We are an inclusive theatre space dedicated to embracing the transformative power of play through improv, acting, and community connections. Serving Long Beach, CA and its surrounding areas.

Such an incredible morning of BOLD improvising at today's The Bold Improviser drop-in. We worked on not only how to make bold choices in our scenes, but how to sustain and build up on them. Excellent work from all involved!

Today in Grounded Narrative, we worked on building an "ensemble-driven" structure, and explored several disFUNctional families!

Thank you to for leading another incredible session of She Improvises!

Explore how music and movement can elevate your improv scenes in this fun, welcoming drop-in. No dance experience required—just a willingness to move and play. Discover new ways to express yourself and bring your characters to life!

INSTRUCTORS: Richard J. Martinez (he/him) and Mallory White (she/her)

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Unleash Your Boldness with The Bold Improviser Drop-In!

Ready to take your improv skills to the next level? Join us this Sunday, Aug 18 for an exciting session where we'll dive into the art of making bold choices on stage. From embracing bravery to crafting original characters, this drop-in is all about discovering how to start scenes with confidence and sustain those bold choices throughout.

In our class, you'll explore how decisive actions can steer a scene and learn how to integrate bold moves without losing momentum. Whether you're looking to push your creative boundaries or strengthen your ensemble work, this drop-in offers a fresh approach to improvisation.

Don't miss this chance to elevate your improv game and make powerful, memorable choices. See you there!

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August is National Black Business Month. Support this Black-owned small business with the following savings!

Save 20% off a six week course with the promo code
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Register for our Sunday Improv Drop-In Series in August and save $10.

This package includes: The Responsive Improviser (a workshop focused on active listening for more connected scenes) and The Bold Improviser (a workshop centered on making strong choices to enhance character and scene play).

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September Improv Classes: Now Registering

DYNAMIC CHARACTERS: a TPS favorite, this course uses physical and emotional exercises to create strong improv characters with rich perspectives

IMPROV ESSENTIALS: whether you're new to Improv or a seasoned player, this course offers a deep dive into the fundamentals of what makes a successful improv scene

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