The Playful Stage

09/19/2026

The cast of Hot Coffee In My Briefs had a sold out show of improv, acting, and stepping up their play!

Thank you to DeRod for their incredible leadership throughout this class and performance!

09/15/2026

Check out the first installment of Life in Play, a series of conversations about creativity and community.

Host Richard J Martinez has a playful conversation with Eric Price about his improv journey, from student to instructor, and more!

Life in Play is a series of conversations about creativity, connect...

09/15/2026

We ran into a technical difficulty, but we recorded our interview and will be posting it to YouTube this evening :)

The Playful Stage presents Life in Play, a new live conversation series about creativity, connection, and life beyond the stage.

For our first installment, TPS founder Richard J. Martinez sits down with Dr. Eric Price for a relaxed conversation about creativity, performance, the role play can have in our lives, and whatever else comes up along the way.

Join us live on Instagram:

Monday, September 14 at 5:00 PM


Come hang out, listen in, and be part of the conversation.

09/12/2026

The Playful Stage presents Life in Play, a new live conversation series about creativity, connection, and life beyond the stage.

For our first installment, TPS founder Richard J. Martinez sits down with Dr. Eric Price for a relaxed conversation about creativity, performance, the role play can have in our lives, and whatever else comes up along the way.

Join us live on Instagram:

Monday, September 14 at 5:00 PM


Come hang out, listen in, and be part of the conversation.

09/05/2026

Check out the video from our "pilot episode" of The Improvised Office!

08/30/2026

The Improvised Office: Overtime was another great "episode!"

Thank you to our sold out audience, to Mike and Tom for helping with the door and concessions, and to the amazing cast who brought this show to life!

More. To. Come. 👀

08/28/2026

Most people do not show up to their first improv class feeling funny, fearless, or completely sure what they’re doing. That’s kind of the point.

Improv Essentials is where beginners learn the basics by actually playing. We work on listening, making choices, building scenes together, and getting a little more comfortable with not knowing exactly what comes next.

No acting or comedy experience is required.

Tuesday Evenings: Sept. 8–Oct. 13, 7:00–9:15 PM
Thursday Daytime: Oct. 8–29, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Beginner improv in Long Beach at The Playful Stage.

Save $20 on registration with promo code PLAY20.

View classes and register at theplayfulstage.com

Explore Improv Essentials in Long Beach for engaging classes, shows, and coaching to boost your improvisation skills and community involvement.