Love is bigger than romance—and it belongs on the improv stage in all its forms. In this in-person workshop, we’ll explore how to show affection, care, and connection through grounded scene work that avoids romantic tropes. Using the Five Love Languages as a practical framework, along with the Eight Types of Love and Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love, students will gain new ways to bring tenderness, intimacy, and joy into their scenes. This class highlights the beauty of non-romantic love, creating work that is heartfelt, funny, and deeply human.

Karla Dingle is a Charlotte, NC–based actor, improviser, and teaching artist. She holds a B.A. in Theater from the University of Georgia and has trained with The Second City, Hoopla, and The Groundlings. She is the Education Director at Queen City Comedy and the Improv Director at Acting Out Studio.

An internationally sought-after teacher and coach, Karla has taught across five continents and has been a guest instructor at Improv Fest Ireland, Highwire Improv, Bangalore Improv Community, the Impro Amsterdam Festival and more. Her students have gone on to work with major platforms and brands including Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and CBS.