Improv 1: Improv For Everyone with Mike Marbach (Saturdays)
Sat, March 28, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EDT + 7 more • $279.00 (includes fees)
Description
Learn the building blocks of improvising in a fun, supportive, and welcoming environment and gain great skills that help in life and work! Play Now, Pay Later with our built-in student payment plans!
Ready to laugh, learn, and level up your life? This eight-week, in-person improv class isn’t just about being funny on stage—it’s about unlocking skills that boost your confidence, creativity, communication, and collaboration in everyday life. Whether you want to break out of your shell, become a sharper listener, speak with ease in front of others, make new friendships, or simply want two hours of pure joy each week, this class is for you. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and we’ll bring the fun! And at the end? You’ll show off what you’ve learned in a celebratory performance for a supportive audience!
🗓️ WHEN
Saturdays | 3/28 - 5/16 | 12pm - 2pm
🗓️ WHEN
Saturdays | 3/28 - 5/16 | 12pm - 2pm
📍 WHERE
Polk Stables, 1533 Lewis Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
💵 TUITION
Early Enrollment: $229 - Save $50 through Sunday, March 1st!
Regular Enrollment: $279
Polk Stables, 1533 Lewis Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
💵 TUITION
Early Enrollment: $229 - Save $50 through Sunday, March 1st!
Regular Enrollment: $279
💳 PAYMENT PLANS
Want to split your tuition into smaller payments? We’ve got your back! Choose “Pay With Payment Plan” at checkout. Please note: all payment plans include processing fees.
➡️ Four Over Six: Four equal payments over 6 weeks. Closes with early enrollment deadline.
➡️ Half & Half: Pay 50% now and 50% the day before class begins. Closes 10 days before session begins.
➡️ Pay As You Go: Missed the Four Over Six window? No worries. Use AfterPay to split your tuition into payments you make through the course. Option opens when Half & Half closes and will be updated with a link to make payment. Don't see it? Email [email protected] and we'll get you taken care of.
➡️ Custom Fit: Enrolling in multiple classes or need something more tailored to your situation? Email [email protected] and we’ll explore options together.
➡️ Half & Half: Pay 50% now and 50% the day before class begins. Closes 10 days before session begins.
➡️ Pay As You Go: Missed the Four Over Six window? No worries. Use AfterPay to split your tuition into payments you make through the course. Option opens when Half & Half closes and will be updated with a link to make payment. Don't see it? Email [email protected] and we'll get you taken care of.
➡️ Custom Fit: Enrolling in multiple classes or need something more tailored to your situation? Email [email protected] and we’ll explore options together.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT CLASS
"Not only did I love the experience, but I walked away with a renewed sense of confidence. I’ve noticed a real shift in how I show up in both business and life—less second-guessing, more trusting my instincts, and using my voice with clarity and purpose... I’d recommend this class to anyone and everyone. As a business owner, I can confidently say that this kind of experience would benefit every professional."
"Crossroads is where laughter heals, weird is wonderful, and you’re free to be your truest, brightest self. Thank you, Crossroads!"
"You will love this experience!"
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT MIKE
"Mike manages to give very clear, direct feedback while still being supportive. I get better with each class I take with him."
"Mike's class made me feel like a real improviser. It was clear he valued our time and took our learning seriously."
"I would take any class if he was the instructor."
"Mike is a gentle, thoughtful teacher who makes room for questions and reflection. He has a gift for offering specific, meaningful encouragement that makes you feel seen and supported. I also deeply admire his leadership style, he manages the class with warmth, respect, and intention."
"I thought the course itself was super enjoyable and Mike was a great instructor! He made the concepts easy to understand for a newcomer and provided clear and respectful feedback for everyone during the exercises. He fostered a very safe and collaborative atmosphere which is just what you need."
"Would definitely recommend any courses taught by Mike!"
"Not only did I love the experience, but I walked away with a renewed sense of confidence. I’ve noticed a real shift in how I show up in both business and life—less second-guessing, more trusting my instincts, and using my voice with clarity and purpose... I’d recommend this class to anyone and everyone. As a business owner, I can confidently say that this kind of experience would benefit every professional."
"Crossroads is where laughter heals, weird is wonderful, and you’re free to be your truest, brightest self. Thank you, Crossroads!"
"You will love this experience!"
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT MIKE
"Mike manages to give very clear, direct feedback while still being supportive. I get better with each class I take with him."
"Mike's class made me feel like a real improviser. It was clear he valued our time and took our learning seriously."
"I would take any class if he was the instructor."
"Mike is a gentle, thoughtful teacher who makes room for questions and reflection. He has a gift for offering specific, meaningful encouragement that makes you feel seen and supported. I also deeply admire his leadership style, he manages the class with warmth, respect, and intention."
"I thought the course itself was super enjoyable and Mike was a great instructor! He made the concepts easy to understand for a newcomer and provided clear and respectful feedback for everyone during the exercises. He fostered a very safe and collaborative atmosphere which is just what you need."
"Would definitely recommend any courses taught by Mike!"
ABOUT MIKE MARBACH
Mike Marbach (he/him) is originally from Philly and now resides in the Hoosier state. He is the founder Crossroads Comedy Theater and the Executive Director of Crossroads' operations in Indianapolis. Mike has been studying, performing, and teaching improv since 2005. He has taken classes with iO Chicago (the iO Theater), The Annoyance Theater, and the UCB Theater in NY as well as numerous workshops from improv instructors from across the country. Some of the people Mike has had the honor of studying with include Susan Messing, Mick Napier, Mark Sutton, Jill Bernard, Joe Bill, Charna Halpern, Scott Adsit, Mike O'Brien, Noah Gregoropoulos, Jet Eveleth, Jason Chin, and many more.
Mike served as Class Registrar and Education Director of Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) from 2009 - 2017, a position in which wrote the core curriculum for the improv program, created new courses, trained instructors, and taught dozens of classes over those years. Mike then took the title of Artistic Director which he held until 2020 when the theater closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He created and directed the long running Philly shows Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures and Not Yet Rated: An Improvised Movie, and the sketch comedy epic A Nightmare on Jawn Street. Mike also directed directed the award winning improv teams Asteroid! (retired) and the Future, which still performs together 10 years later. He also performed in his own weekly show The Seltzer Hour featuring Mike Marbach and Friends and his reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in over 50 different celebrity impressions is yearly tradition in Philly. On the sketch comedy side Mike helped develop sketch writing curriculums and performed on the Philly sketch comedy team "Dog Mountain." Mike also conceived, wrote for, and directed the hit 2019 Sketch Comedy epic "A Nightmare on Jawn Street" and wrote for its 2022 follow-up, "A Nightmare on Jawn Street: Liberty Hell."
Mike also runs the Crossroads Comedy Theater Podcast Network, which features comedy and pop culture themed shows covering topics such as Game of Thrones, Star Trek, Comic Book Movies, Lord of the Rings, sketch comedy props, with more to come.
During the pandemic, Mike moved to Indianapolis to be with family and started Crossroads Comedy Theater. Mike wrote new curriculums focusing on all the things he loves about improv and sketch comedy. He's looking very forward to getting Crossroads going in the "Crossroads of America." “Philly is now in the great hands of people that actually live there. I am in Indy and it’s time to focus on doing what we can to add to the already lively comedy and theater scene here. It may take some time, but I know people will love what we have to offer.”
Mike Marbach (he/him) is originally from Philly and now resides in the Hoosier state. He is the founder Crossroads Comedy Theater and the Executive Director of Crossroads' operations in Indianapolis. Mike has been studying, performing, and teaching improv since 2005. He has taken classes with iO Chicago (the iO Theater), The Annoyance Theater, and the UCB Theater in NY as well as numerous workshops from improv instructors from across the country. Some of the people Mike has had the honor of studying with include Susan Messing, Mick Napier, Mark Sutton, Jill Bernard, Joe Bill, Charna Halpern, Scott Adsit, Mike O'Brien, Noah Gregoropoulos, Jet Eveleth, Jason Chin, and many more.
Mike served as Class Registrar and Education Director of Philly Improv Theater (PHIT) from 2009 - 2017, a position in which wrote the core curriculum for the improv program, created new courses, trained instructors, and taught dozens of classes over those years. Mike then took the title of Artistic Director which he held until 2020 when the theater closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He created and directed the long running Philly shows Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures and Not Yet Rated: An Improvised Movie, and the sketch comedy epic A Nightmare on Jawn Street. Mike also directed directed the award winning improv teams Asteroid! (retired) and the Future, which still performs together 10 years later. He also performed in his own weekly show The Seltzer Hour featuring Mike Marbach and Friends and his reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas in over 50 different celebrity impressions is yearly tradition in Philly. On the sketch comedy side Mike helped develop sketch writing curriculums and performed on the Philly sketch comedy team "Dog Mountain." Mike also conceived, wrote for, and directed the hit 2019 Sketch Comedy epic "A Nightmare on Jawn Street" and wrote for its 2022 follow-up, "A Nightmare on Jawn Street: Liberty Hell."
Mike also runs the Crossroads Comedy Theater Podcast Network, which features comedy and pop culture themed shows covering topics such as Game of Thrones, Star Trek, Comic Book Movies, Lord of the Rings, sketch comedy props, with more to come.
During the pandemic, Mike moved to Indianapolis to be with family and started Crossroads Comedy Theater. Mike wrote new curriculums focusing on all the things he loves about improv and sketch comedy. He's looking very forward to getting Crossroads going in the "Crossroads of America." “Philly is now in the great hands of people that actually live there. I am in Indy and it’s time to focus on doing what we can to add to the already lively comedy and theater scene here. It may take some time, but I know people will love what we have to offer.”
When not doing Crossroads things Mike likes to watch tv / movies, listen to audiobooks, go bowling, or work on new celebrity impressions.
Location
IF Theatre, 719 E St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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