Come and explore with the Bright Invention Ensemble!
Classes
Improv and applied improv workshops and classes - online and in-person!
Acting Out! for people of all abilities!
Classes and workshops are usually one class per week, for three to eight weeks. Everything we do obeys this sequence: 1. Safe. 2. Fun. 3. Meaningful.
Spring 2023 classes include:
Acting Out! Neuro-diverse theatre making , begins Sunday April 2nd at 2:30 PM in Elkins Park.
Ashbourne Improv, longform improv class in Elkins Park, begins Wednesday March 29th at 7:30 PM.
Life Play: Improvisation, mindfulness and spirituality, pay-what-you-can workshop in Philadelphia, begins Tuesday April 18th at 7:30 PM
Shows
Bright Invention Ensemble. Our main ensemble, these actors not only perform long form improv, but staff all our workshops and teach our classes.
Ashbourne Improv. Our newest ensemble featuring our advanced students. Monthly shows at Cheltenham Center for The Arts, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA 19012.
Acting Out! Ensemble. Our ensemble for all abilities, with special shows at the end of each semester.
Special Events
Let us make some magic for your party, event, or fundraiser!
Improvathon! Let us raise money for your organization or cause - we begin improvising and we don’t stop until the goal is met!
Room with a Clue, our interactive, living Clue game! A fun, audience interactive experience!
Objects of Affection, our private party form using objects guests bring to celebrate the cause or guest of honor!
Site-specific shows! Let us design a show to fit your extraordinary location!
Meet the ensemble!
Our ensemble is composed of some of Philadelphia’s finest actor-improvisors. They practice long form improvisation together, perform in our shows, teach our classes, and facilitate our Creative Corporate Training Workshops. And they have a blast doing it! Check out Shea and Owen teaching you to play the game Alphabet . . .