Main Stage Productions Positive Connections Through Laughter
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Fall 2026Improv

Gazebo Workshop — Sept 13

Want to improve your ability to think on your feet & have fun while doing it? Then this Improv Workshop is for YOU. In this inclusive hands-on improv workshop YOU will learn the tools to "Improv like a Boss" in any occasion & become socially fearless. Garrett Gray, Director of Main Stage Improv will have attendees step out of their shells, group their improv skills, and most importantly have FUN while doing so! You will learn principles such as active listening, thinking & speaking on our feet, and supporting your teammates which are useful skills on an improv stage, in a classroom, at work and in all facets of life!

DatesSep 13, 2026Sunday 2:00–3:00 pm
LocationVogt Visual Arts Center - Tinley Park, Illinois
Garrett Gray HeadshotGarrett Gray
Free
Enrollment open
Ages 18+
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Fall 2026Improv

Main Stage Improv’s Adult Advanced Improv Course

When students graduate Main Stage Improv's Adult Improv Fundamentals course, they always ask "What's Next?" This advanced class is designed to take students to the next level of improv as students learn to build on their previous improv skills and perform advanced short form improv games and long form improv games. Garrett has trained at The Second City Chicago, Laugh Out Loud Schaumburg and Comedy Sportz. Prerequisite to take this class: Main Stage Improv's Adult Fundamentals Improv course or equivalent (instructor must approve any exceptions).

DatesSep 14 – Oct 19, 2026Mondays 7:00–9:00 pm, plus Wed 10/7 & 10/14
LocationTinley Park Performing Arts Center - Tinley Park, Illinois
Class showOct 30, 20268:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Garrett Gray HeadshotGarrett Gray
$199Resident
$258Non-Resident
Enrollment open
Ages 18+
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Fall 2026Writing

Writing for Stage: From Idea to Performance

Whether you want to write a comedy sketch, a short scene, or a one-act play, this three-week class will help you take your idea from the page to the stage. Participants will learn the basics of stage writing, including character, dialogue, structure, and how to write for live performance. Over the course of three sessions, you will develop your own short script and receive guidance on how to strengthen it. In the final session, we will bring selected scripts to life through a staged reading or workshop-style performance.

DatesSep 23 – Oct 21, 2026Wednesdays 7:00–9:30 pm
LocationMcCarthy Recreation Bldg - Tinley Park, Illinois
Adam WoodworthAdam Woodworth
$89Resident
$115Non-Resident
Enrollment open
Ages 18+
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Fall 2026Improv

Gazebo Workshop — Oct 11

Want to improve your ability to think on your feet & have fun while doing it? Then this Improv Workshop is for YOU. In this inclusive hands-on improv workshop YOU will learn the tools to "Improv like a Boss" in any occasion & become socially fearless. Garrett Gray, Director of Main Stage Improv will have attendees step out of their shells, group their improv skills, and most importantly have FUN while doing so! You will learn principles such as active listening, thinking & speaking on our feet, and supporting your teammates which are useful skills on an improv stage, in a classroom, at work and in all facets of life!

DatesOct 11, 2026Sunday 2:00–3:00 pm
LocationVogt Visual Arts Center - Tinley Park, Illinois
Garrett Gray HeadshotGarrett Gray
Free
Enrollment open
Ages 18+
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Fall 2026Improv

Main Stage Improv’s Adult Fundamentals Improv Course

Looking for a local adult improv class that won't cost you time and gas money just to get to? Well, look no further! Fundamentals of Improv classes are designed to install the fundamentals of improvisation! Obtain the following tools: basic principles of improv, object work, exposure to character work, active listening, how to support your teammates and play fun improv games with your teammates. December 5 - improv show/graduation at Performing Arts Center 8-10pm. Call time for show is 6:30pm. Doors open to public at 7:30pm.

DatesOct 26 – Dec 2, 2026Mondays 7:00–9:00 pm, plus Wed 11/18 & 12/2
LocationTinley Park Performing Arts Center - Tinley Park, Illinois
Class showDec 5, 20268:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Garrett Gray HeadshotGarrett Gray
$199Resident
$258Non-Resident
Enrollment open
Ages 18+
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Fall 2026Physical Comedy

Physical Comedy 101

Have you ever practiced stunts from Jackie Chan movies as a kid? Have you seen a wrestler take a bump in the ring and thought, "I want to do that!"? Have you ever put on shoes? If you've answered 'yes' to one or more of those questions, then taking this 4-week Physical Comedy 101 course is up your alley! Led by Main Stage Improv's own Kevin Hickey, who has studied and emulated physical and slapstick comedy since they could walk. This is a course were the physical activity taught can be safely executed to achieve maximum visual comedy.

DatesSep 8 – Sep 29, 2026Tuesdays 7:00–9:00 pm
LocationTony Bettenhausen Recreation Center - Tinley Park, IL
Kevin HickeyKevin Hickey
$99Resident
$128Non-Resident
In session
Ages 18+
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