Gainesville Improv Guild
Gainesville Improv Guild aka GIG
is an Improvisational Theatre troupe based in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville Improv Guild aka G.I.G.
formerly called Much Ado About Doris Improv is a group of talented actors that have ranged in age 18 to 84. It was inspired by Norma Homan and founded by Sidney Homan in January 2013. In January, 2013, Jeff Jurgens was named the director. The group has been as large as 18 members and as small as 5. It is always open to new members to join and looks to represent the Gainesville community. Our perfo
30/08/2024
Some of This - Art Walk at the Limelight!
21/07/2024
Here's a great Storytelling Workshop opportunity for Monday, July 29th, 7-9pm @ the Limelight.Gainesville.Florida! Get your seat now, while they last! :-)
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Storytelling Workshop with 10-time Moth StorySlam Winner Kevin McGeehan @ The Limelight! | GainesvilleImprov Make Your Life Interesting to Strangers - Storytelling Workshop @ The Limelight!
Only 4 spots left in the Improv: the Basics & Beyond class! It starts this Monday. Play, learn, & have fun!
Improv: The Basics & Beyond Class! | GainesvilleImprov Get your yes, ands and your open minds ready! The Director of GIG, Jeff Jurgens, will be facilitating a 7-week improv class that is for anyone, 18 & older, who is looking to learn and build upon the foundational aspects of playing and performing improv.
02/05/2024
Ya' better be there! It's going to be a hoot and a 1/2.
Stand-Up Comedy Class Graduation Show
WED, MAY 8, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm
@ The High Dive
Get tickets here: https://highdivegainesville.com/events/596716-stand-up-comedy-class-graduation-show/ #
Improv: The Basics and Beyond! A new class is starting on Monday, May 13th, 7-9pm
So, get your yes, ands and your open minds ready!
This will be a 7-week improv class that is for anyone, 18 & older, who is looking to learn and build upon the foundational aspects of playing and performing improv.
This class is designed for beginners and intermediate level improvisers to focus on the fundamentals (agreement, relationships, character building, & space/object work) and putting them into practice in various improv acting exercises and games.
Have I mentioned the fun part yet? There will be plenty of laughs along the way! And, as an added bonus, there will be a graduation performance!
Check out the details below. If you would like to take the class, reply in the comments. And please let us know if you have any questions.
Class Info:
Facilitator: GIG Director Jeff Jurgens
Class Dates: 7 Mondays, First class May 13th, Last class, June 24th
Times: 7-9pm
Graduation Date & Time: Saturday, June 29th, 7:30-9
Costs: $100 - $200 (you can pay any amount from $100 through $200, you choose)
Location: Limelight (same place as Community Improv)
4908 NW 34th Blvd
Suite 11
Gainesville, FL 32605
22/04/2024
be sustainable and share a laugh with us tomorrow!
Happy Earth Day 🌿
18/04/2024
Mark your calendars!!
Stand-Up Comedy Class Graduation Show
WED, MAY 8, 2024
Doors: 7:00pm
@ The High Dive
Get tickets here:
https://highdivegainesville.com/events/596716-stand-up-comedy-class-graduation-show/ #
16/04/2024
When you pull in on Tuesdays, we make sure you know where you’re going!
15/04/2024
YES& we hope to see you at community improv! 😝
EVERY TUESDAY!
11/04/2024
Laugh Local is proud to present a new monthly stand-up comedy open mic featuring DJ Sweet Tea!
April 12th
Doors/Sign-Up: 7 to 7:30 Show: 7:30-9ish
We welcome all funny folks to perform and/or be part of the audience!
The Limelight GIG Room is warm and inviting for performers and audiences alike!
Wine & light snacks.
Must be 18 (or accompanied by adult).
Free, but donations will be gladly accepted. 🙂
Please reach out if you have any questions.
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08/04/2024
Be there or be...bored. XD
Every Tuesday!
03/04/2024
Tonight we started Community Improv with a twist to the classic 52 Card Pickup! Each card had a challenge to complete. This got us present and ready to play!
02/04/2024
Laugh Local is proud to present a new a monthly stand-up comedy open-mic featuring DJ Sweet Tea!
April 12th
Doors/Sign-Up: 7 to 7:30 Show: 7:30-9ish
We welcome all funny folks to perform and/or be part of the audience!
The Limelight GIG Room is warm and inviting for performers and audience alike!
Wine & light snacks.
Must be 18 (or accompanied by adult).
Free, but donations will be gladly accepted. 🙂
Please reach out if you have any questions.
https://fb.me/e/44C6E7nHV
01/04/2024
We aren't foolin,'
tomorrow is community improv!
27/03/2024
Tonight, Community Improv played a game of Townsfolk where everyone was a character in the town of Flavania! The Flaveenies enjoyed inhabiting and exploring the many places of their beloved town.
No Community Improv this week or next week! See you on Tuesday, March 19!
25/02/2024
What an incredible night of improv, community, and laughter. Thank you to our amazing audience for coming out to support all of us!
We can't wait to with you again!
23/02/2024
Happening right now at the Limelight Art Walk, Music, Poetry, & Music Experience with Same Star!
Our Improv Comedy Show for Sat 2/24 has SOLD OUT! :-)
Our Story
Gainesville Improv Guild aka G.I.G. formerly called Much Ado About Doris Improv is a group of talented actors that have ranged in age 20 to 84. It was inspired by Norma Homan and founded by Sidney Homan in January 2013.
In January, 2013, Jeff Jurgens was named the director. The group has been as large as 16 members and as small as 6.
Our performances includes a variety improv games (short form and long form) that involve the audience, whether they join the group onstage or suggest the topic.
GIG Mission statement: Acting with our core values of teamwork, trust, camaraderie, playfulness, honesty, physical and emotional comfort with each other, we will support each other to grow our improv-ability individually and as a team, while supporting our community through benefit shows for local charitable organizations.
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