Improv at the Museum

Class Description

This class is open to everyone, no matter your experience level, whether you’re a total beginner or have dabbled in theater, you’ll find a supportive, playful space to explore.

Led by Teaching Artist Sara Fisher, a seasoned improviser with a rich background in musical improv, physical storytelling, and adaptive arts, this class blends fun, curiosity, and discovery. Sara is passionate about creating inclusive environments where everyone can shine, drawing on her experience teaching adults with disabilities, leading community workshops, and performing across Chicago, Boston, and here in Erie.

Through games, exercises, and collaborative activities, you’ll:

  • Build confidence and presence in a group setting

  • Strengthen your listening, collaboration, and quick-thinking skills

  • Explore character, movement, and storytelling in playful, hands-on ways

Price

15$ for members, 20$ for non-members. Members please use the code YESAND during checkout for your discount.

Dates & Times

This class will meet each Wednesday May 6th through 27th, from 6:00 — 7:30 pm.

May 6th
May 13th
May 20th
May 27th

Materials Required

All materials included.

About the Instructor - Sara Fisher

Sara is a Teaching Artist specializing in Improvisational Theater. As a multidisciplinary artist, she is passionate about singing, dancing, creating unique characters, capturing inspiration through photography, and writing creatively. A dedicated Disability Access Advocate, she teaches Adaptive Art at the Erie Art Museum, a monthly class designed for adults with disabilities. She finds joy in improvisational discovery and strive to cultivate accessible spaces where participants can shine and embrace creativity.

Her professional studies include elementary and adaptive education (K-12), disability studies, musical theater, voice, dance, musical improv, contact improv, and physical storytelling. She discovered the joy of improv while studying at Circle in the Square Theater School's Musical Theater Workshop in New York City and went on to graduate from The Second City Chicago’s Music Improv Conservatory and the iO Theater Chicago, performing throughout Chicago and the greater Boston area.

In addition to teaching, she writes and performs original songs that can be commissioned for any occasion and are available to host community or corporate workshops in Improv Comedy. Past residencies include Woodrow Wilson Middle School, JFK Center’s 21st Century Program, Dafmark Creative Arts Center, Harding Elementary School, and Erie Art Museum’s Second Sunday Programming.