Curious what fun might be possible when you get on stage to improvise? Let’s play and find out!
In this dynamic workshop, you’ll explore the power of improvisation through physical theater and collaborative games designed to unlock creativity and connection.
Whether you’re new to the stage or looking to deepen your practice, this experience will help you manage performance anxiety, trust your unique way of expressing yourself, activate your imagination, and expand your sense of possibility in creative collaboration.
You’ll leave with practical tools to free your body and voice, tell compelling stories in the moment, and tap into spontaneous expression with more confidence and ease.
Come surprise yourself!
What: A 8-week improvisation workshop for adults, ages 18+, all experience levels.
When: Spring 2026 dates TBD.
Click here to join the waiting list and you’ll be notified as soon as dates are announced!
Where: Classes will take place at Lights Out Gallery, 10 Tannery Street in Norway, Maine. Note: This workspace is only accessible by stairs.
Fee: Typically a $200 investment, this series will be offered at a sliding scale fee of $125-$200, thanks to support from the Maine Arts Commission. Additionally, 2 full scholarships are available, if cost would otherwise hold you back from participating.
Teacher: Amanda Huotari
I’m Mandy and I’ve spent over two decades in professional theater—performing everywhere from Bogotá to Montreal, the New York Clown-Theatre Festival to the White House. In 2022, I was honored as the Maine Arts Commission’s Performing Arts Fellow for “artistic excellence and a joyful spirit for ferocious play.”
For 15 years, I served as Executive Artistic Director of Celebration Barn Theater, Maine’s international hub for physical theater training. There, I hosted thousands of artists from around the globe and facilitated immersive workshops to deepen creative exploration, support risk-taking, and amplify each artist’s unique voice. Learn more here.
Click here to join the waiting list for Spring 2026 and you’ll be notified as soon as dates are announced!
Got questions? Don’t be shy! Feel free to email Mandy here.