BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Big Couch New Orleans - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Big Couch New Orleans X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bigcouchnola.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Big Couch New Orleans REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112510 CREATED:20260326T234436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T234652Z UID:10001389-1779307200-1779310800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/double-duos-improv-comedy-in-pairs-5/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Double-Duos.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112510 CREATED:20260327T011523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T011610Z UID:10001422-1778965200-1778968800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Trust Me\, I'm a Professional: A PowerPoint Comedy Show DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/trust-me-im-a-professional-a-powerpoint-comedy-show-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Trust-Me-Eventbrite-e1774574108818.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112510 CREATED:20260326T191225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191527Z UID:10001358-1778959800-1778963400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-big-big-show-improv-comedy-inspired-by-storytelling-13/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Big-Big-Show.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112510 CREATED:20260326T185358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T185532Z UID:10001349-1778936400-1778940000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/free-comedy-jam-for-improvisers-15/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Classes-2026-Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260327T001516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T001726Z UID:10001400-1778878800-1778882400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Roundhouse: Turn It Around With Comedy DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-roundhouse-turn-it-around-with-comedy-3/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Roundhouse-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T194429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194529Z UID:10001368-1778702400-1778706000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Lottery: The Improv Comedy Show Where You Take the stage DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-lottery-the-improv-comedy-show-where-you-take-the-stage-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Lottery.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T223413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T223532Z UID:10001372-1778360400-1778364000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Cards of Destiny: Unscripted Comedy Competition DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/cards-of-destiny-unscripted-comedy-competition-5/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Cards-of-Destiny.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T191209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191435Z UID:10001357-1778355000-1778358600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-big-big-show-improv-comedy-inspired-by-storytelling-12/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Big-Big-Show.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T183725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184340Z UID:10001348-1778331600-1778335200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/free-comedy-jam-for-improvisers-14/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Classes-2026-Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260327T012118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T012202Z UID:10001423-1778324400-1778331600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Start of Improv 101 Course - Free Fundamentals - 4 weeks DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/start-of-improv-101-course-free-fundamentals-4-weeks-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Classes-2026-Website-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260221T024011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T024123Z UID:10001329-1778268600-1778272200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Interstate Improv featuring Fish Tahco from BoomerAng DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/interstate-improv-featuring-fish-tahco-from-boomerang/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Catalyst-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260327T010943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T011048Z UID:10001421-1778184000-1778187600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/showcase-unscripted-comedy-by-newly-trained-improvisers-9/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Showcase.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20251229T015332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194854Z UID:10001289-1778097600-1778101200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Up Next: A Night of Rising Improv Stars DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/up-next-a-night-of-rising-improv-stars-3/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Up-Next-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T191150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191330Z UID:10001356-1777750200-1777753800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-big-big-show-improv-comedy-inspired-by-storytelling-11/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Big-Big-Show.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T183710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184243Z UID:10001347-1777726800-1777730400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/free-comedy-jam-for-improvisers-13/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Classes-2026-Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T182445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183016Z UID:10001340-1777669200-1777672800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Discourse: A Live Comedy Debate Show DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/discourse-a-live-comedy-debate-show-5/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Discourse-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T181311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181628Z UID:10001336-1777663800-1777667400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Spicy Bits: Hot Sauce + Improv Comedy DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/spicy-bits-hot-sauce-improv-comedy-3/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Spicy-Bits.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260327T010555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T010652Z UID:10001420-1777579200-1777582800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Butterr Improv & Friends at Big Couch DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/butterr-improv-friends-at-big-couch/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Butterr-Eventbrite-e1774573507731.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260404T020622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T022702Z UID:10001424-1777492800-1777496400@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:ClownProv DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/clownprov/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ClownProv-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T190635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190833Z UID:10001355-1777145400-1777149000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-big-big-show-improv-comedy-inspired-by-storytelling-10/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Big-Big-Show.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T183630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183945Z UID:10001345-1777122000-1777125600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/free-comedy-jam-for-improvisers-10/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Classes-2026-Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T223000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260327T005615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T005806Z UID:10001415-1777064400-1777069800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Match Game: Improv Comedy Meets Game Show DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/match-game-improv-comedy-meets-game-show-4/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Match-Game.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260327T004502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T004624Z UID:10001410-1777059000-1777062600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:You're Invited Improv Comedy DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/youre-invited-improv-comedy-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Youre-Invited.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260327T001506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T013912Z UID:10001399-1776974400-1776978000@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Roundhouse: Turn It Around With Comedy DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-roundhouse-turn-it-around-with-comedy-2/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Roundhouse-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260327T002844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T003109Z UID:10001404-1776888000-1776891600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Scene Smash Improv Comedy DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/scene-smash-improv-comedy-3/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Scene-Smash.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T233731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T231605Z UID:10001387-1776888000-1776891600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/showcase-unscripted-comedy-by-newly-trained-improvisers/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Showcase.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260327T002231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T002346Z UID:10001403-1776713400-1776720600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Fat Squirrel presents CoLab: S5 Announcement Event DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/fat-squirrel-presents-colab-s5-announcement-event/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design-22.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T193344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193600Z UID:10001364-1776546000-1776549600@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Up Next: A Night of Rising Improv Stars DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/up-next-a-night-of-rising-improv-stars-4/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Up-Next-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112511 CREATED:20260326T190623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190735Z UID:10001354-1776540600-1776544200@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-big-big-show-improv-comedy-inspired-by-storytelling-9/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Big-Big-Show.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T112512 CREATED:20260326T183611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183829Z UID:10001344-1776517200-1776520800@bigcouchnola.com SUMMARY:Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n Start of Improv 320: Dramatic Improv (8-week course) \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 2026\n\n \n\n | \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n8:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taking improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling IMPROV 320: DRAMATIC IMPROV An 8-Week Course with Drew Stroud from April 14 through June 2 $200 | 8 Weeks | Culminates in a Public Performance Improv doesn’t have to be funny. It can be devastating\, electric\, and deeply human. Dramatic Improv is an 8-week intensive that takes improvisers out of their comedic comfort zones and into the rich\, vulnerable territory of emotional and authentic storytelling without a script. Over eight weeks\, you’ll build a foundation of strong characters\, genuine emotional connection\, and theatrical craft. Then\, you’ll bring it all together in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser curious about dramatic forms or an actor wanting to sharpen your instincts\, this class will change how you think about what improv can do. Here’s what you can expect to do in this course: Get comfortable with one another and establish a shared improv language and vocabularyBuild trust and develop ensemble through group mind exercisesCreate unique\, specific characters that audiences can root forExplore your characters’ inner lives\, their perspectives\, fears\, and wantsExpand your toolkit with acting fundamentals: objectives\, tactics\, motivation\, and moreLearn to commit fully and heighten by leaning into emotions\, characters\, and scenarios to deepen every sceneDiscover the components of narrative formParticipate in a 40-minute narrative/dramatic public performance created entirely by your ensembleImprov 320 is open to anyone that has had at least two levels of improv training. It consists of eight two-hour classes on Tuesdays (April 14\, 21\, & 28\, May 5\, 12\, 19\, & 26\, and June 2) from 6 to 8pm at Big Couch’s Bywater location at 1045 Desire St.\, New Orleans\, LA 70117. At the culmination of the course\, attendees will put on an evening improv show on Thursday\, June 11. A registration fee of $200 will cover all eight sessions\, Big Couch offers scholarships to students who identify as Black/African American\, Indigenous\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian American Pacific Islander\, LGBTQIA+\, and/or disabled\, as well as those for whom English is a second language. To inquire\, email carrie@bigcouchnola.com. About the Course Facilitator: Drew Stroud has been doing theatre ever since he got kicked off his high school baseball team for “not being good.” He holds an MFA in Theatre Performance from the University of New Orleans\, where his thesis explored the importance of improv in the actor’s toolkit. He’s been improvising for 14 years — as a performer\, coach\, director\, and producer — and has flirted with every form along the way. At Big Couch\, you’ll also find him singing out-of-tune with Sorry\, We’re Singing. If you want to bore yourself (his words)\, you can read his thesis: “Voices in My Head: An Improviser’s Approach to Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed.'” Or you can just take this class and save yourself the time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n register here\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Couch \n \n \n \n\n1045 Desire Street\n \n \n New Orleans\,\n\n LA\n\n 70117\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Third Lantern Lit: Summoning the Supernatural Story of You as a Writer \n\n\n \n \n Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/free-comedy-jam-for-improvisers-9/ LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcouchnola.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Classes-2026-Website-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Big Couch":MAILTO:carrie@bigcouchnola.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR