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SAVI Scholarships
We have two spots per workshop available for full scholarships for folks who need financial assistance. Additionally we offer a 20% hardship discount upon request. This funding has been made available thanks to the support via performer submission fees.
The Cake Mix w/ Cakewalk
Led by CakeWalk (Baltimore, MD), The Cake Mix dives into character, emotion, object work, and narrative play using their signature "Sit-Prov” format.
Howl and Flow w/ Diana Brown
Led by Diana Brown (San Fransisco, CA) Howl and Flow invites improvisers to uncover and amplify their unique creative fingerprint through truth-driven, rhythm-based play inspired by the Beat Generation.
Seamless Scene Edits w/ Susie Sargent
Led by Susie Sargent (San Francisco, CA), in Seamless Scene Edits, improvisers learn to keep momentum high and expand the cast organically while staying fully onstage.
Openings, Openings, Openings! w/ Jenna Jacobsen
ed by Jenna Jacobsen (Mesa, AZ), Openings, Openings, Openings! introduces fresh, playful ways to kick off long-form scenes and generate strong premises.
Ghillie Suit Improv! w/ Cakewalk
Led by CakeWalk (Baltimore, MD), Ghillie Suit Improv! you will explore gift giving and heightening of a scene.
Pretend Your In A Musical w/ Aden and Eric Nepom
Led by Aden & Eric Nepom (Portland, OR), Pretend You’re in a Musical guides performers in how to build musical moments that feel grounded, joyful, and larger than life.
Practicing Choice! w/ Cakewalk
Led by CakeWalk (Baltimore, MD), Practicing Choice! will introduce exercises that will reduce overthinking and find joy now!
Your Next Door Neighbor w/ Betse Green
Led by Betse Green (Portland, OR), Your Next Door Neighbor equips improvisers with practical tools to create honest, playable characters through physicality, mindset, and playful risk-taking.
Ensemble Team w/ Rolland and Rich
Ultimate Movie Critic
Bringing a little bit of Hollywood to Arizona!
Join Rollin' in Riches as we go to the movies.
2025 Archive: Group Scenes w/ Elana Fishbein
In this workshop we'll explore the ways in which a common understanding of status and power can enrich our improv scenes.
All experience levels are welcome.
2025 Archive: Improv Self Defense w/ Brandon Hensgens
Utilize and drill strategies for handling tough improv scenes, hard suggestions, and confidently play with anyone!
All experience levels are welcome.
2025 Archive: Music Improv Workshop w/ Shulie Cowen
The class is a fun opportunity to learn the basics of music improv, with a focus on song structure, rhyming, and gaining confidence with using music to enhance your play.
Recommended for musical improv beginners.
2025 Archive: Oh, Behave! w/ Navaris Darson
This workshop focuses on connection, listening & responding, and each improviser's personal sense of play.
Recommended for intermediate and above.
2025 Archive: Exploration in Status w/ Elana Fishbein
In this workshop we'll explore the ways in which a common understanding of status and power can enrich our improv scenes.
All experience levels are welcome.
2025 Archive: The Power of You w/ Betse Green
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have additional tools for your toolbox that bring out the Power of You.
For intermediate to advanced.
2025 Archive: Precious Moments w/ Navaris Darson
This workshop focuses on connection, listening & responding, and each improviser's personal sense of play.
All experience levels are welcome.
2025 Archive: Game of the Scene w/ Shulie Cowen
You’ve heard about The Game Of The Scene, but what is it? You know what it is, but can’t find it? This workshop can help!
Recommended for intermediate and above.
2025 Archive: Ensemble Team w/ Diana Brown
Rogues, Ruffians and Wiley Wits: Improvising Bawdy Characters in the Style of Shakespeare - a SAVI FEST Ensemble Team led by Diana Brown.
Recommended folks with a basic foundation in improvised scene work.
2024 | Shut Up and Move! w/ Ithamar Enriquez
Surprise yourself by using physicality as a form of expression and build stronger scene work.
2024 | Creating Interesting Characters w/ Frank Caeti
When we become the character, content choices become easier and scenes get more fun!