Players Workshop

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1803 W Byron St Ste 216
Chicago, IL 60613

Players Workshop, located in Chicago, IL, has been teaching the art of improvisation since 1970, helping students think faster, be creative, and build confidence in the moment. With over 50 years of experience, they have trained over 10,000 students, including notable alumni such as Bill Murray and Amy Sedaris, in the life skills of improvisation for both onstage and everyday life.

Offering in-person and virtual classes, Players Workshop provides a safe and fun environment where students can learn to play fearlessly, listen fully, and live more in each moment. Their curriculum, developed by the legendary Josephine Forsberg, focuses on foundational improv techniques that can be applied to various aspects of life, making their classes a valuable experience for individuals from all walks of life.

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Eduardo L.
2/20/2024

I graduated from Players Workshop in Summer 2001. As a stage and film actor, I find the training provided at PW extremely useful and inspiring. Thank you, instructors Steve Roath and Jeff!

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Chef K.
7/3/2021

If making choices in life are a challenge in any aspect of life or career, this program is for you! Players Workshop will help to fine tune your ability to access your internal creative core. Once...

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Thomas T.
8/12/2021

One of the best decisions I made after college was to take classes at the Players Workshop. If you are scared, but curious about trying to do improv, Doug and the other teachers will safely guide you.

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Eric F.
1/27/2015

Players Workshop is/was the first and foremost school of improvisation in the country. Although it is now closed, absorbed into both the IO, and the Second City Training Center, for 30 year...

Kay H.
7/10/2021

Where I learned so much about improv and how it meant listening to myself as well as others and not going for the cheap joke! Thanks, Jo!!

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