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Rogue Improv!, Los Angeles, CA (2026)

08/30/2026

"We didn't need dialogue, we had faces!"
-Norma Desmond in 'Sunset Boulevard' (1950) on the emotive power of silent film acting

There was major push back when films started to have spoken dialogue in the late 1920s. Legendary silent film actor Lillian Gish stated "I never approved of talkies. Silent movies were well on their way to developing an entirely new art form. It was not just pantomime, but something wonderfully expressive." (Rogue is hosting a movie night on Sunday, August 30th featuring silent film One Week and a film with tension-building silence in High Noon - RSVP to join us) Let's go back in time and explore, for one final time this month, using SILENCE in our art and improv on Monday, August 31st at The Clinic in Mar Vista:

THE SCHEDULE
7:00 - Drop-In Improv Class w/Bill Chott
10:00 - Hangout
10:30 - Head to Cafe 50 for a bite to eat!

CLASS LOCATION
The Clinic
11600 Venice Blvd.
Mar Vista, CA 90066

Street parking available.

Want more details?

7-10PM DROP-IN IMPROV CLASS WITH BILL CHOTT!
Bill will be leading our weekly Drop-In Class focused on the theme of SILENCE. If the class gets too large, we'll split it up so everyone can get in more reps. Bring a friend!

BILL is an alumnus of Improv Olympic and Second City in Chicago; has toured the country with the traveling Second City troupe in the 90's with the likes of Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, & Rachel Dratch; and, in 2004, Bill founded The Improv Trick. Bill was also voted "Best Improv Coach" at the 2012 Inny Awards.

What else?
-Share: Bring a snack!
-Connect: Join Rogue on Discord!
-Donate: Supplies (The Clinic could use a water jug), Time (wanna help with admin?), Talent (submit to an upcoming show!), &/or Money!

EMBRACE SILENCE AT ROGUE:
1. QUIET DISTRACTIONS: Unplug for the evening, be present! If you need to use your phone, please go outside to use it. Your teacher and classmates will appreciate your focused support and commitment.
2. BE THOUGHTFUL: Please do not invade another's personal space by touching them (i.e. hugs, picking them up, jumping on their back, etc.). Everyone may have different boundaries, but in an open class with a mix of acquaintances and strangers, it's safest to just not go there.
3. CONSIDER YOUR CONTENT: Be aware of the content of your scenes. Anything racist, sexist, ageist, culturally insensitive, or out-of-bounds/cringe-worthy is not allowed. Duh right? It needs to be said. Things to avoid: Stereotyping - especially based on gender, ethnicity, or age (just because you're in a scene with someone you perceive as older than you doesn't mean you have to label them a grandparent- or parent for that matter); playing caractitures of people groups you do not personally represent (this includes accents); and talking over anyone, especially women.

These rules are here so everyone can feel safe and taken care of. We want you to be able to express your creativity freely! Let's be better improvisers, teammates, and humans!

August Theme: SILENCE. Let's work on non-verbal communication, building tension, space work, physical comedy, facial expressions, and anything else that doesn't rely on words in our improv AND explore how silence has impacted our lives through storytelling and artivism!

ROGUE'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Sunday, 8/30 - Laughtivism Improv Jam 4-6pm + Movie Night 6-9pm in Filipinotown
Monday, 8/31 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 9/2 - Storytelling Workshop & Open Mic 8-10pm in Los Feliz
Monday, 9/7 - Labor Day Picnic 5-8pm in North Hollywood Park
Wednesday, 9/9 - Storytelling Show 7-8pm in Los Feliz
Saturday, 9/12 - Rogue Variety Show 8:30-9:30pm at The Clubhouse in Los Feliz
Monday, 9/14 - Artivism Workshop 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class & Beginner Improv Starts (Sign-Up) 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Saturday, 9/19 - Speed Teaming - Find Your Improv Team! Time/Location: TBD
Monday, 9/21 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 9/23 - Storytelling Workshop 8-10pm in Filipinotown/on Zoom - RSVP!
Sunday, 9/27 - Laughtivism Improv Jam 4-6pm + Movie Night 6-9pm in Filipinotown
Monday, 9/28 - Artist Roundtable 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista

Stay tuned to other workshops and opportunities that may pop up during September!

August's Challenge: Let your actions speak louder than words. GO ROGUE by showing, not telling, people how much you value them. It's one thing to say "Oh, you're great," it's another to do something (buy them lunch, get them a thoughtful gift, invite them to hangout) to show them you think they're great. Words of Affirmation are sometimes needed, but this month push yourself to deliver Actions of Affirmation. Anyone can talk a big game, but can you back it up? Try!

Rogue - Ssh...time to listen

P.S. We need your help! To keep Rogue free and low cost, we need financial support. No donation is too small or big! Venmo: Rogue-Improv. Let us know if there's another electronic way you'd like to contribute (Zelle, PayPal, etc). Thank you!

P.P.S. Invite! Come out to support a full reading of Roguer Daniel Will-Harris' newest play Final Curtain on Tuesday, September 1 at 7:30pm at Madnani Theater (FREE at the door!). Final Curtain (cast includes Roguer Breeanna Judy) is about a retirement home for actors that is bought by a billionaire who plans to kick them out and replace them with teenage TikTok influencers. But actors know how to make a scene! This new play probes the power of art and spirit against capitalism and AI. “Artists follow their dreams. Billionaires just follow the money.”

08/28/2026

This Sunday there are multiple silence-centric, mind-flexing opportunities to join Rogue on the eastside in Filipinotown! The details for Sunday, August 30th:

4-6PM IMPROV LAUGHTIVISM - FOCUS: SELF CARE
Laughtivism = Comedic Activism. There are so many ways to un-silence for yourself and others beyond traditional activism spaces! Join us Sunday in honoring National Wellness Month by focusing on the theme of SELF CARE in our improv. How can you turn something important into something funny without making fun of it? Great question! First, punch up, not down - who holds the power/high status and can our comedy expose this imbalance? Also, humor can come from places other than what you want to advocate for (i.e. a character trait or an unexpected location). We'll use these and other methods to create improv comedy as well as a dash of discussion to unpack the ups and downs of wellness in a world surrounded by unhealthy habits. Humor can open us up and [playfully] challenge ourselves and the audience to think. Join an improv jam that involves scenes that ask questions and reveal nuance! Give it a try. :)

And then, next up, it's movie night! Coming to a [home] theater near you...

6-9PM 'HIGH NOON' & 'ONE WEEK' VIEWING/CONVERSATION
Join us in watching two films that showcase the power of silence (Rogue's theme this month)! The first is High Noon (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), the 1952 American Western starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly that serves as a powerful political allegory for the Hollywood blacklist and the Red Scare. The plot, which occurs in real time, centers on a town marshal whose sense of duty is tested when he must decide to either face a gang of killers alone, or leave town with his new wife. Upon its release, High Noon received mixed reviews, as critics and audiences expecting typical Western action were surprised by the film's focus on moral and emotional conflict. Though controversal at the time of its release due to its political themes, the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards (and won four, including Best Actor for Cooper) as well as four Golden Globe Awards. In 1989, the film was selected by the Library of Congress as one of the first 25 films for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

Next we'll watch the 20 minute silent film One Week starring Buster Keaton. One review stated "If Keaton broke loose in a museum he'd tickle the mummies to life again. You never knew such fast and furious fun as this clever comedian provokes." Another agreed: "It is two reels in length and every foot of the two reels is packed with comedy situations and 'gags' that would start cackles at an undertaker's convention." By early 1921, the film was being termed "one of the famous Buster Keaton comedies." Celebrate silence with two classic films this Sunday! All are welcome to join the party to view and discuss!

Feel free to bring dinner with ya! There are also multiple places nearby to grab a bite: Tommy's, Taco Bell, Crawford's (fried chicken), a taco stand, and Smart & Final for all you TV Dinner enthusiasts. Please bring snacks and drinks (I'll throw a few frozen pizzas in the oven as well)! After the film, we'll talk about its message and application for today. It's book club for movie lovers!

Both events will be led by Rogue Founder Michael Sielaff at his apartment in Filipinotown (between Koreatown & Silver Lake) on Sunday! There should be plenty of street parking. RSVP for Improv Laughtivism and/or Movie Night to get the address, any last minute details, and with what you're bringing!

Hope to see you on Sunday on the Eastside!

P.S. INVITE: Come out to support a full reading of Roguer Daniel Will-Harris' newest play Final Curtain on Tuesday, September 1 at 7:30pm at Madnani Theater (FREE at the door!). Final Curtain (cast includes Roguer Breeanna Judy) is about a retirement home for actors that is bought by a billionaire who plans to kick them out and replace them with teenage TikTok influencers. But actors know how to make a scene! This new play probes the power of art and spirit against capitalism and AI. “Artists follow their dreams. Billionaires just follow the money.”

P.P.S. ROGUE'S UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Sunday, 8/30 - Laughtivism Improv Jam 4-6pm + Movie Night 6-9pm in Filipinotown
Monday, 8/31 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 9/2 - Storytelling Workshop & Open Mic 8-10pm in Los Feliz
Monday, 9/7 - Labor Day Picnic 5-8pm in North Hollywood Park
Wednesday, 9/9 - Storytelling Show 7-8pm in Los Feliz
Saturday, 9/12 - Rogue Variety Show 8:30-9:30pm at The Clubhouse in Los Feliz
Monday, 9/14 - Artivism Workshop 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class & Beginner Improv Starts (Sign-Up) 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Saturday, 9/19 - Speed Teaming - Find Your Improv Team! Time/Location: TBD
Monday, 9/21 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 9/23 - Storytelling Workshop 8-10pm in Filipinotown/on Zoom - RSVP!
Sunday, 9/27 - Laughtivism Improv Jam 4-6pm + Movie Night 6-9pm in Filipinotown
Monday, 9/28 - Artist Roundtable 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista

08/26/2026

Thank you for coming out yesterday to Meditative Improv with Joy Mamey!

Join us at The Clinic Theater every Monday night!

Message us at [email protected] to be put on the email list!

08/24/2026

“if
the ocean
can calm itself,
so can you.
we
are both
salt water
mixed with
air.”
-Nayyirah Waheed, Writer/Artist

Take a deep breath and let's get CALM...an acronym our drop-in teacher Joy Mamey will explain as we continue to explore SILENCE in our improv on Monday, August 24th at The Clinic in Mar Vista:

THE SCHEDULE
6:00 - Artist Roundtable/Accountability
7:00 - Drop-In Improv Class w/Joy Mamey
10:00 - Hangout
10:30 - Head to Cafe 50 for a bite to eat!

CLASS LOCATION
The Clinic
11600 Venice Blvd.
Mar Vista, CA 90066

Street parking available.

Want more details?

6-7PM ARTIST ROUNDTABLE/ACCOUNTABILITY: SHARE WISDOM & SET GOALS
Consider your artistic journey- where has it been and where do you want it to go? If you could use some support, encouragement, or advice, join us before improv and get your career back on track (we'll start promptly at 6 so we can hear everyone's goals). Here are a few reflections we'll use as a jumping off point: How can you silence your inner critic? What do you need to silence in your life in order to achieve your artistic goals? Let's reflect, grow, and set some goals together! AND this time you'll be paired up with another artist who also wants an accountability partner to keep them on track. Time to move closer to the career we want!

7-10PM MEDITATIVE IMPROV CLASS WITH JOY MAMEY!
Joy will be leading our weekly Drop-In Class focused on the theme of SILENCE through Meditative Improv. If the class gets too large, we'll split it up so everyone can get in more reps. Bring a friend!

Joy is a 22+ year improviser who has been seen on commercials for Monopoly ESPN and more. She’s an alumnus of the Groundlings Sunday Company, and a tour guide on the world-famous Universal Studios Tour. She performs sketch, improv and stand up all over Los Angeles.

What else?
-Share: Bring a snack!
-Connect: Join Rogue on Discord!
-Donate: Supplies (The Clinic could use a water jug), Time (wanna help with admin?), Talent (submit to an upcoming show!), &/or Money!

EMBRACE SILENCE AT ROGUE:
1. QUIET DISTRACTIONS: Unplug for the evening, be present! If you need to use your phone, please go outside to use it. Your teacher and classmates will appreciate your focused support and commitment.
2. BE THOUGHTFUL: Please do not invade another's personal space by touching them (i.e. hugs, picking them up, jumping on their back, etc.). Everyone may have different boundaries, but in an open class with a mix of acquaintances and strangers, it's safest to just not go there.
3. CONSIDER YOUR CONTENT: Be aware of the content of your scenes. Anything racist, sexist, ageist, culturally insensitive, or out-of-bounds/cringe-worthy is not allowed. Duh right? It needs to be said. Things to avoid: Stereotyping - especially based on gender, ethnicity, or age (just because you're in a scene with someone you perceive as older than you doesn't mean you have to label them a grandparent- or parent for that matter); playing caractitures of people groups you do not personally represent (this includes accents); and talking over anyone, especially women.

These rules are here so everyone can feel safe and taken care of. We want you to be able to express your creativity freely! Let's be better improvisers, teammates, and humans!

August Theme: SILENCE. Let's work on non-verbal communication, building tension, space work, physical comedy, facial expressions, and anything else that doesn't rely on words in our improv AND explore how silence has impacted our lives through storytelling and artivism!

ROGUE'S AUGUST SCHEDULE
Monday, 8/3 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 8/5 - Storytelling Workshop & Open Mic 8-10pm in Los Feliz
Saturday, 8/8 - Rogue Variety Show 8:30-9:30pm at The Clubhouse in Los Feliz
Monday, 8/10 - Artivism Workshop 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Monday, 8/17 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 8/19 - Storytelling Workshop 8-10pm in Filipinotown/on Zoom - RSVP!
Monday, 8/24 - Artist Roundtable 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Sunday, 8/30 - Laughtivism Improv Jam 5-7pm + Movie Night 6-9pm in Filipinotown
Monday, 8/31 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista

Stay tuned to other workshops and opportunities that may pop up during August!

August's Challenge: Let your actions speak louder than words. GO ROGUE by showing, not telling, people how much you value them. It's one thing to say "Oh, you're great," it's another to do something (buy them lunch, get them a thoughtful gift, invite them to hangout) to show them you think they're great. Words of Affirmation are sometimes needed, but this month push yourself to deliver Actions of Affirmation. Anyone can talk a big game, but can you back it up? Try!

Rogue - Ssh...time to listen

P.S. We need your help! To keep Rogue free and low cost, we need financial support. No donation is too small or big! Venmo: Rogue-Improv. Let us know if there's another electronic way you'd like to contribute (Zelle, PayPal, etc). Thank you!

08/18/2026

"Even the silence has a story to tell you. Just listen." -Unknown

Ah! "Unknown." One of my favorite philosophers. Let's connect this Wednesday, August 19th as we reflect on first-person stories involving silence. Whether you're brand new to formal storytelling or a veteran, know that you have thousands of stories in you just waiting to be told. Polish them with Rogue, then go out and share them with family, friends, and audiences at storytelling shows! The details for Wednesday:

STORYTELLING WORKSHOP IN FILIPINOTOWN or ON ZOOM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19th from 8-10PM - RSVP!
Rogue teacher/founder Michael Sielaff will guide attendees in a storytelling exercise (i.e. story mining, technique, or exploring tone/emotion) and then open it up for everyone to share a a 5-7 minute first-person story with optional feedback. Your story could be ANYTHING - as long as it happened to YOU! Again, feedback is optional, but it's highly encouraged. There will be guidelines to ensure all comments and suggestions build the storyteller up. No need to come prepared with a story! This workshop will hopefully help you uncover moments in your life you can share about.

August Story Themes: Silence, Quiet, Thoughtful, Pause, Speak Up, Listen, Calm, Peace, Lull, Hush, Stillness, Censorship, Reserve, Sleep, Sulk, Noise, Non-Verbal.

The Schedule
8:00 - Storytelling Exercise
9:00 - 5-7 Minute Stories w/Optional Feedback

RSVP for the address to attend in-person or for the Zoom link.

Hope to see you Wednesday night! :)

ROGUE'S AUGUST SCHEDULE
Monday, 8/3 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 8/5 - Storytelling Workshop & Open Mic 8-10pm in Los Feliz
Saturday, 8/8 - Rogue Variety Show 8:30-9:30pm at The Clubhouse in Los Feliz
Monday, 8/10 - Artivism Workshop 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Monday, 8/17 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 8/19 - Storytelling Workshop 8-10pm in Filipinotown/on Zoom - RSVP!
Monday, 8/24 - Artist Roundtable 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Sunday, 8/30 - Laughtivism Improv Jam 5-6pm + Movie Night 6-9pm in Filipinotown
Monday, 8/31 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista

Stay tuned to other workshops and opportunities that may pop up during August!

P.S. We need your help! To keep Rogue free and low cost, we need financial support. No donation is too small or big! Venmo: Rogue-Improv. Let us know if there's another electronic way you'd like to contribute (Zelle, Google Wallet, etc). Thank you!

08/16/2026

“Silence is of the gods; only monkeys chatter.” -Buster Keaton, Silent Film Star

Let us summon the gods this Monday! Whether you can make it to a Rogue event in August (see the schedule below) or not, we hope you explore how you can use SILENCE in your art this month. And join us as we continue to investigate SILENCE in our improv on Monday, August 17th at The Clinic in Mar Vista:

THE SCHEDULE
7:00 - Drop-In Improv Class w/Natasha Perez
10:00 - Hangout
10:30 - Head to Cafe 50 for a bite to eat!

CLASS LOCATION
The Clinic
11600 Venice Blvd.
Mar Vista, CA 90066

Street parking available.

Want more details?

7-10PM DROP-IN IMPROV CLASS WITH NATASHA PEREZ!
Natasha will be leading a Drop-In Improv Class focused on the theme of SILENCE. If the class gets too large, we'll split it up so everyone can get in more reps. Bring a friend!

NATASHA has studied and improvised intensively in Los Angeles and New York. Among her teachers: Groundling’s founder Gary Austin, former Second City Directors David Razowsky and Michael Gellman, Ali Farahnakian, Mo Collins, Drew Groege, Craig Cackowski, Evan Gore, and Jenna Jolovitz. She has studied and performed at The Groundlings Theatre, Improv Olympic (IO), UCB, Bang Comedy Theatre, Second City Los Angeles and Artistic New Directions in NY. Natasha is well versed in both short form and long form improv, tools she uses in every scope of her life.

What else?
-Share: Bring a snack!
-Connect: Join Rogue on Discord!
-Donate: Supplies (The Clinic could use a water jug), Time (wanna help with admin?), Talent (submit to an upcoming show!), &/or Money!

EMBRACE SILENCE AT ROGUE:
1. QUIET DISTRACTIONS: Unplug for the evening, be present! If you need to use your phone, please go outside to use it. Your teacher and classmates will appreciate your focused support and commitment.
2. BE THOUGHTFUL: Please do not invade another's personal space by touching them (i.e. hugs, picking them up, jumping on their back, etc.). Everyone may have different boundaries, but in an open class with a mix of acquaintances and strangers, it's safest to just not go there.
3. CONSIDER YOUR CONTENT: Be aware of the content of your scenes. Anything racist, sexist, ageist, culturally insensitive, or out-of-bounds/cringe-worthy is not allowed. Duh right? It needs to be said. Things to avoid: Stereotyping - especially based on gender, ethnicity, or age (just because you're in a scene with someone you perceive as older than you doesn't mean you have to label them a grandparent- or parent for that matter); playing caractitures of people groups you do not personally represent (this includes accents); and talking over anyone, especially women.

These rules are here so everyone can feel safe and taken care of. We want you to be able to express your creativity freely! Let's be better improvisers, teammates, and humans!

August Theme: SILENCE. Let's work on non-verbal communication, building tension, space work, physical comedy, facial expressions, and anything else that doesn't rely on words in our improv AND explore how silence has impacted our lives through storytelling and artivism!

ROGUE'S AUGUST SCHEDULE
Monday, 8/3 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 8/5 - Storytelling Workshop & Open Mic 8-10pm in Los Feliz
Saturday, 8/8 - Rogue Variety Show 8:30-9:30pm at The Clubhouse in Los Feliz
Monday, 8/10 - Artivism Workshop 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Monday, 8/17 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 8/19 - Storytelling Workshop 8-10pm in Filipinotown/on Zoom - RSVP!
Monday, 8/24 - Artist Roundtable 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Sunday, 8/30 - Laughtivism Improv Jam 5-7pm + Movie Night 6-9pm in Filipinotown
Monday, 8/31 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista

Stay tuned to other workshops and opportunities that may pop up during August!

August's Challenge: Let your actions speak louder than words. GO ROGUE by showing, not telling, people how much you value them. It's one thing to say "Oh, you're great," it's another to do something (buy them lunch, get them a thoughtful gift, invite them to hangout) to show them you think they're great. Words of Affirmation are sometimes needed, but this month push yourself to deliver Actions of Affirmation. Anyone can talk a big game, but can you back it up? Try!

Rogue - Ssh...time to listen

P.S. We need your help! To keep Rogue free and low cost, we need financial support. No donation is too small or big! Venmo: Rogue-Improv. Let us know if there's another electronic way you'd like to contribute (Zelle, PayPal, etc). Thank you!

08/10/2026

"Over the years the weight of remaining silent has become heavier. I think probably because I’m being more honest with myself." -Andrea Gibson, Poet/Artivist

A different angle on our theme of SILENCE this month. Maybe speaking up is an act of love. Maybe knowing when to stay quiet and when to vocalize honesty is a skill to develop. Join us as we continue to explore SILENCE in our artivism (see below) and improv on Monday, August 10th at The Clinic in Mar Vista:

THE SCHEDULE
6:00 - Artivism Workshop - Focus: Silenced
7:00 - Drop-In Improv Class w/Denny Siegel
10:00 - Hangout
10:30 - Head to Cafe 50 for a bite to eat!*

*Or possibly another restaurant in honor of Natasha's (owner of The Clinic) birthday...

CLASS LOCATION
The Clinic
11600 Venice Blvd.
Mar Vista, CA 90066

Street parking available.

Want more details?

6-7PM ARTIVISM WORKSHOP - FOCUS: SILENCED
Artivism = Art-Based Activism. Join us for a pre-Drop-In Class workshop on how to incorporate the social (not necessarily political, but sometimes there's overlap) issues surrounding those who have been historically and recently SILENCED in our improv or any artistic expression (i.e. poetry, graphic design, music, sculpting, dance). Extra channels of inspiration: it's National Wellness and International Peace Month - what corner of wellness or peace could use a microphone? Let's amplify awareness and create commentary about issues that remain relatively silent through our writing, storytelling, and improv. All are welcome! Let's create art that makes a difference.

7-10PM DROP-IN IMPROV CLASS WITH DENNY SIEGEL!
Denny will be leading a Drop-In Improv Class focused on the theme of SILENCE. If the class gets too large, we'll split it up so everyone can get in more reps. Bring a friend!

DENNY is a seasoned improv comedian whose TV appearances include Whose Line Is It Anyway, The Daily Show, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. She honed her skills on stages like Chicago City Limits in New York, the Improv in L.A, and the Montreal Comedy Festival where she won MVP. An empathetic improv teacher, she focuses on emotional authenticity and has taught at studios like H.I.T. Theater, Bang, Cold Tofu, Rogue, Theatre 68, Chicago City Limits, The Performers Academy and The Showcase Academy.

What else?
-Share: Bring a snack!
-Connect: Join Rogue on Discord!
-Donate: Supplies (The Clinic could use a water jug), Time (wanna help with admin?), Talent (submit to an upcoming show!), &/or Money!

EMBRACE SILENCE AT ROGUE:
1. QUIET DISTRACTIONS: Unplug for the evening, be present! If you need to use your phone, please go outside to use it. Your teacher and classmates will appreciate your focused support and commitment.
2. BE THOUGHTFUL: Please do not invade another's personal space by touching them (i.e. hugs, picking them up, jumping on their back, etc.). Everyone may have different boundaries, but in an open class with a mix of acquaintances and strangers, it's safest to just not go there.
3. CONSIDER YOUR CONTENT: Be aware of the content of your scenes. Anything racist, sexist, ageist, culturally insensitive, or out-of-bounds/cringe-worthy is not allowed. Duh right? It needs to be said. Things to avoid: Stereotyping - especially based on gender, ethnicity, or age (just because you're in a scene with someone you perceive as older than you doesn't mean you have to label them a grandparent- or parent for that matter); playing caractitures of people groups you do not personally represent (this includes accents); and talking over anyone, especially women.

These rules are here so everyone can feel safe and taken care of. We want you to be able to express your creativity freely! Let's be better improvisers, teammates, and humans!

August Theme: SILENCE. Let's work on non-verbal communication, building tension, space work, physical comedy, facial expressions, and anything else that doesn't rely on words in our improv AND explore how silence has impacted our lives through storytelling and artivism!

ROGUE'S AUGUST SCHEDULE
Monday, 8/3 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 8/5 - Storytelling Workshop & Open Mic 8-10pm in Los Feliz
Saturday, 8/8 - Rogue Variety Show 8:30-9:30pm at The Clubhouse in Los Feliz
Monday, 8/10 - Artivism Workshop 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Monday, 8/17 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 8/19 - Storytelling Workshop 8-10pm in Filipinotown/on Zoom - RSVP!
Monday, 8/24 - Artist Roundtable 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Sunday, 8/30 - Laughtivism Improv Jam 4-6pm + Movie Night 6-9pm in Filipinotown
Monday, 8/31 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista

Stay tuned to other workshops and opportunities that may pop up during August!

August's Challenge: Let your actions speak louder than words. GO ROGUE by showing, not telling, people how much you value them. It's one thing to say "Oh, you're great," it's another to do something (buy them lunch, get them a thoughtful gift, invite them to hangout) to show them you think they're great. Words of Affirmation are sometimes needed, but this month push yourself to deliver Actions of Affirmation. Anyone can talk a big game, but can you back it up? Try!

Rogue - Ssh...time to listen

P.S. We need your help! To keep Rogue free and low cost, we need financial support. No donation is too small or big! Venmo: Rogue-Improv. Let us know if there's another electronic way you'd like to contribute (Zelle, PayPal, etc). Thank you!

08/05/2026

Party with us on Saturday!

Each month, Rogue practices what it preaches through a variety show in Los Feliz! Join us for an hour of IMPROV, STORYTELLING, & ARTIVISM!

ROGUE VARIETY SHOW - SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th - 8:30-9:30PM
Hosted by Michael Sielaff, the Rogue Variety Show will showcase improv by Imaginary Circumstances (Warren Barrow, David Anthony Hinton, Zari Alisha Rose, & More!) and a Teacher Armando (Joe Spence, Marshall Givens, Natasha Perez, Julie Silverstein, Wendy Natividad, Stephen Gillikin, Michael Sielaff); Artivism by Michael J. Sielaff; as well as feature first-person stories by Kelly Spillman & Lacey Stansell!

The show is FREE with encouragement to donate. This is a regular monthly performance opportunity on the second Saturday of each month, so submit your improv team, story, or artivism piece for an upcoming show!

Location
The Clubhouse (Door Code: 0279 #)
1607 N Vermont Ave
Los Feliz, CA 90027

There's a parking lot with plenty of spaces available.

August Theme: SILENCE. Let's work on non-verbal communication, building tension, space work, physical comedy, facial expressions, and anything else that doesn't rely on words in our improv AND explore how silence has impacted our lives through storytelling and artivism!

ROGUE'S AUGUST SCHEDULE
Monday, 8/3 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 8/5 - Storytelling Workshop & Open Mic 8-10pm in Los Feliz
Saturday, 8/8 - Rogue Variety Show 8:30-9:30pm at The Clubhouse in Los Feliz
Monday, 8/10 - Artivism Workshop 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Monday, 8/17 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Wednesday, 8/19 - Storytelling Workshop 8-10pm in Filipinotown/on Zoom - RSVP!
Monday, 8/24 - Artist Roundtable 6-7pm + Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista
Sunday, 8/30 - Laughtivism Improv Jam 4-6pm + Movie Night 6-9pm in Filipinotown
Monday, 8/31 - Drop-In Improv Class 7-10pm in Mar Vista

Go Rogue this Saturday!

P.S. We need your help! To keep Rogue free and affordable, we need those who are able to financially support us occasionally step up. No donation is too small or big! Venmo: Rogue-Improv. Let us know if there's another electronic way you'd like to contribute (Zelle, Google Wallet, etc).

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