The Improv Retreat

The Improv Retreat Three days of Yes. The only Midwestern improvisation sleepaway camp for adults; Let's play like kids

it’s true - already EXCEEDED its sold out spots from last year, so we added ONE MORE CABIN of slots. that means 12 more...
04/29/2025

it’s true - already EXCEEDED its sold out spots from last year, so we added ONE MORE CABIN of slots. that means 12 more folks total can join us for this last BIG TIR. you’ve got to register before May 2 to get this year’s tshirt and jump on this year’s workshops - so if you’ve been considering it? now’s the time to jump.
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held in Michigan May 29-June 1
All experience levels already improvising are welcome - you make your own class roster (beginner to seasoned / specified skillsets)
The most joyful yawp of an arts summer camp that you’ve ever felt. ✨
BIPOC Veterans LGBTQ 65+ PwD genderqueer folks - you are welcome + celebrated in all of our spaces
DON’T MISS IT!

from TD, creator of The Improv Retreat - my sweet friends... we are very excited, humbled, overjoyed to have this 11th e...
03/10/2025

from TD, creator of The Improv Retreat -

my sweet friends... we are very excited, humbled, overjoyed to have this 11th event and 13th year, and today we are announcing this will be the very last yearly summit of The Improv Retreat. so, if you've ever wanted to go, if you're hoping to remember, if you're wanting to feel it, if you need to be dunked in community, here's your official heads up - May 29 - June 1, 2025 is the last ride this way... here we go.

05/15/2024

A note from the founders - happy class registration start! We have a sold out camp upon us! However, if you are still interested in coming along, go to theimprovretreat.com to join us in Michigan in 2.5 weeks. We will squeeze in ANYONE we can. Class signups begin today and run until Friday evening. --- Here we go!
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"Hi already-registered friends! Camp SEASON! A big day today… A little zen note before the storm, during which you will not be able to reach myself or Rance/admin/webmaster: If you signed up for The Improv Retreat, today is the day the classes go live. Make sure you’ve checked all your emails - you have three at the email with which you registered (inbox,spam, promo, hunt!).The website will crash, many times, because 150 people will be on it at once - just like college courses or Ticketmaster. Find your calm and submit your list the time you get in. All the classes are amazing this year, as always, and camp is incredible. Can’t wait to have you there. 💙"

06/01/2023

From founder Tara DeFrancisco:
“sweet pals - travel so safe!
be and sing and give yourself quiet and have a laff or two on the way to us
see you at check-in 7-9pm at 🏕️!!!
use all weekend (and if you want, but we’ll find it fastest with that hashtag) on Insta/fb so we can share you with everyone 💙

open hearts, come curious, ready to share yourself;
we’re ready to laugh with you and
hold some damn magical space! ✨”

Today is the first day of class registration, starting at noon EST. For any of our 125 campers (!) going to build their ...
05/17/2023

Today is the first day of class registration, starting at noon EST. For any of our 125 campers (!) going to build their schedules, make sure you have read your newsletters for helpful hints and build no later than Friday at 1159pm EST. We’be had no bouncebacks, so all of you should have everything at the email with which you registered.

[p.s., We technically sold out last month for spots. If you haven’t signed up, we are full - BUT, if you are absolutely gutted and feel you need to be there, register at theimprovretreat.com. We’ll try to get you there and get you caught up! You haven’t missed anything unmissable - yet!]

Even more counselors - and our 2023 Musical Director! All classes go live Weds May 17. We’re excited! http://theimprovre...
05/15/2023

Even more counselors - and our 2023 Musical Director! All classes go live Weds May 17. We’re excited! http://theimprovretreat.com

TIR 2023 Counselors (apprentices tba): Nnamdi Ngwe (Chi/LA), Tara DeFrancisco (Chi/CBus), Patrick Rowland (Chi/LA), Rance Rizzutto (Chi/CBus), Liz Marcucci (FL), Nathan Jansen (Chi), MD John Sturk (Chi)

Another day, another counselor announced! We are so excited about The Improv Retreat 2023 - exactly one month awayyy! 12...
05/02/2023

Another day, another counselor announced! We are so excited about The Improv Retreat 2023 - exactly one month awayyy! 120 campers total, 4 spots remain. Don’t miss it! Register today and join us before it sells out; Last registration day is May 7 (or when sold out). http://theimprovretreat.com

Yes (and), campers. Registration for The Improv Retreat 2023 is open! Dates are June 1-4 and all info and FAQ are avail ...
01/16/2023

Yes (and), campers. Registration for The Improv Retreat 2023 is open! Dates are June 1-4 and all info and FAQ are avail at http://theimprovretreat.com! We hope you can join us for 3 days in the woods of Michigan, enjoying the and camaraderie between artists, comedy folks, and professionals from all over the US. It's our 11th year and 9th giant event, hosting around 150 campers each year. Join us and see what all the fun is about!

(As always, our nfp will help with partial scholarships and internships for underamplified campers - LGBTQ, BIPOC, Persons with Disabilities, Over 65, and Veterans - just write [email protected].)

One week away from our summit in the woods. See you soon!
05/27/2022

One week away from our summit in the woods. See you soon!

The Improv Retreat (and new producer, The Nest Theatre) proudly announces all SEVEN (!) Partial + Full Scholarship Recip...
05/14/2022

The Improv Retreat (and new producer, The Nest Theatre) proudly announces all SEVEN (!) Partial + Full Scholarship Recipients for this year’s event.
Yanni Clemmons (CBus, OH)
MacKenzie Reed (Kansas City, KS)
Melissa Gragg (Oklahoma City, OK)
Chrissy Fears (CBus, OH)
Liz Marcucci (St. Petersburg, FL)
Jabari Keyes (Denver, CO)
Lark Zink (Oklahoma City, OK)

Can’t wait to play with you in Michigan!
http://theimprovretreat.com

This is MacKenzie! Joining us from Kansas, she is another Partial Scholarship Recipient to The Improv Retreat 2022. MacK...
05/12/2022

This is MacKenzie! Joining us from Kansas, she is another Partial Scholarship Recipient to The Improv Retreat 2022. MacKenzie joins us as a learned musician and learning musical director broadening skills as an improviser. We can’t wait to host these incredible campers!

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