Study Hall is now in session and this time democracy is on the syllabus. With the midterm elections approaching, guest experts will deliver short, informative lectures on the people, issues, strategies, and strange traditions surrounding our political process. Then some of Philly’s best improvisers will use what they learned to create hilarious scenes right before your eyes.

11/1 FEATURES:

Kermit Roosevelt
Professor, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Do You Really Have a Right to Vote?

Daniel Hopkins
Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania
Signifying Something? The Role of Symbolic Issues in Contemporary American Voting Behavior

It’s smart, you-had-to-be-there political theater where the facts are real, the comedy is made up, and every person counts as one laugh. Come learn a little, laugh a lot, and leave without homework, a yard sign, or twelve new text messages asking for five dollars.

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COMEDY & PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES
Crossroads Comedy Theater offers classes in improv, sketch writing, stand-up, acting, clowning, storytelling, and more right here in Philly. Our classes get you off your phone and into a positive, supportive room where real connection happens. You’ll build confidence, sharpen communication, listen better, think faster, and rediscover how much fun it is to play with other people. These are skills that carry into your work, relationships, and everyday life. You deserve to have more fun. Stop doom scrolling and come do something live. To learn more, visit our Education Program page.

REFUNDS & EXCHANGES
All ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds after a performance has taken place. If you’re unable to attend, contact us before the show and we’ll do our best to help with an exchange or account credit, based on availability. No-shows and requests made after the performance are not eligible for refunds or credits. Thanks for understanding and supporting live comedy.

CROSSROADS @ WORK!
Improv is not just for individuals. Organizations of all shapes and sizes partner with Crossroads to instill imperative business skills. Our customized applied improv workshops give you and your coworkers a chance to examine personal and group dynamics, focusing on practical skills like listening, sharing, leadership, being bold, conflict resolution, and working as a team. Our workshops are perfect for any group. Whether you are marketing professionals, sales teams, nonprofit volunteers, lawyers, c-level executives doctors, layers, doctorlawyers, lawoctors, nurses, athletes, circus clowns, and everything in between. Call us today and let us show you how we can help your team. Crossroads is also available to come to your for a one of a kind performance! Check out our business improv page for more information.

PRIVATE PERFORMANCES
Crossroads is now available to come to your organization or gathering for a special performance! Stand-up, improv, storytelling, or a mix of that and more are on the table for your event. Our most popular option makes you and your guests the star of the show! Three to five of your guests will tell stories that will inspire the hilarious scenes to follow. It's part tribute, part roast, and all in good fun. Imagine an anniversary party where people tell stories about the couple that are then used to create a hilarious, heart warming, and inspiring show just for you and your guests. That's the power of what we can do. Check out our hire us page for more information.

PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES
Masks are welcome but not required. All sales are final, but if you are sick the day of the class and can not attend, please reach out to us before the show and we will see if we can offer you a credit for a future performance. Thanks for helping us keep our space comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.