Upcoming Events
Join us for some laughter!
Step Out! hosts events that use improv, sketch and stand up comedy to develop creativity and spontaneity in community.
Comedy shows are at Tricksters Hideout and workshops are at the Squamish United Church.
You’re invited to watch or get involved. It’s all up to you.
Improv Workshops
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Don't Panic with Lauren McGibbon
Don’t panic is a fun and empowering workshop on commitment to character, environment and the moment, to make you more confident when hitting the stage. By committing to the moment and getting specific with choices, improvisors see how audiences will follow them into more truthful and universally human scenes and stories. Don’t panic! Improv is supposed to be FUN!
Lauren McGibbon is an actor, improvisor and instructor based in Vancouver. She was a member of the MainStage Ensemble at Vancouver TheatreSports Improv Centre for twelve years, starting in 2009.
Through the company, she also travelled the globe performing at Festivals including Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Toronto and London, UK. Theatresports also partnered with Princess Cruise Lines to provide entertainment to guests on trips from Alaska to the Caribbean.
Lauren was also an Instructor at the company’s school, Improv Comedy Institute, for five Years.
As a writer, she created several showcase formats, including “O! Canada!”, which was one of the company's most successful summer shows.
Through stand-up comedy, Lauren has appeared at Just For Laughs Northwest and the Yuk Yuk’s Funniest Comic Competition.
Lauren has instructed at Vancouver Film School and currently works as an audition coach and instructor at Tri-Cities Film Studio.
As an actor, her film and television credits include NBC’s ‘Trial & Error’, Netflix's ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’, and the Netflix family series ‘Scaredy Cats’ as the villainous witch Wilma Winkle.
Saturday October 18th 2025: 3:00-6:00PM
Squamish United Church
$60+gst and fees
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Simple Fun Stories with Margret
The ability to tell a simple and clear story on stage is crucial for improv success. When performing improv, we do not have a script. To be a good improviser, we need to be able to work with our team to tell a great story based on an audience suggestion. In this class, we will play with the five main elements needed to tell a simple story. We will also explore character growth and the need for strong, clear, logical offers. Finally, we will also play with stakes and create endings for our stories. Our goal is to tell fun-filled stories that are entertaining and memorable.
Margret is a professional improvisor, actor and writer who lives in Squamish, BC. Over the past 25+ years, Margret honed her improv skills on stages in Vancouver, Chicago, LA, Seattle, San Francisco, and Atlanta. She is a main stage alumnus of the Vancouver Theatre Sports League (now known as the Improv Centre). During her years at VTS, she was the Director of Public Education for the Improv Comedy Institute where she taught and developed the curriculum. Currently, Margret is doing shows with her funny friends at The Comedy Department every Saturday in the West End of Vancouver. Margaret adores her dog and camping. She will talk about these topics non-stop if you let her.
Saturday November 15th 2025: 3:00-6:00PM
Squamish United Church
$60+gst and fees
Professional and Personal Development Workshops
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Beyond Business Cards: Mastering Authentic Communication for Professional Success with Louise Robinson
Ever watched someone command a room with seemingly effortless confidence and thought, "I wish I could do that"?
You can. And it doesn't require becoming someone you're not.
Louise Robinson, the owner and founder of Step Out! has witnessed countless professionals discover their authentic voice through the power of Applied Improvisation. This isn't about performing—it's about unlocking the communication skills you already possess.
This interactive workshop will transform how you:-Network with genuine confidence (no more awkward small talk!)
-Run meetings that people actually look forward to attending
-Deliver presentations that engage rather than just inform
-Speak publicly with presence and authenticity
Through playful, low-pressure exercises, you'll develop practical skills that translate directly to business success. The secret? When we learn through play, we bypass our inner critic and access our natural creativity and confidence.
This workshop is for:-Business owners who want to make meaningful connections
-Team leaders looking to energize their meetings
-Professionals who present regularly (or nervously!)
-Anyone who wants to communicate with more impact
Join fellow Chamber members and future members in this supportive environment where serious professional development happens through seriously fun methods.
Step out of your comfort zone and into your potential!
Wednesday September 24th 2025: 10:00am-12:00pm
Capilano University Library
Squamish Chamber members: $35
Future members: $50
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[Re]connection through Play, Laughter and Spontaneity: An interactive workshop for couples with Dr. Chris McKee and Louise Robinson
In this fun, interactive workshop, Louise Robinson, Founder Step Out!, and Dr Christine McKee, psychologist (Australia) and couples therapist and coach (Canada), invite couples to come and explore [re]igniting beautiful, loving connection with each other through the delight of play, silliness and spontaneity.
In the 1st half of the workshop, they will share:
1. Four foundations of [re]connection-
Discussed through the lens of attachment styles and nervous system regulation. Couples will be invited to dive into the simple skills, and receive live coaching on putting the 4 foundations into practice
2. An array of evidence-based benefits of playfulness in couple relationships
In the 2nd half, couples will be encouraged to roll up their sleeves and get immersed in four playful activities designed to [re]ignite connection where the aim of the games is for couples to:
- Work as a team
- Deepen attention on each other through intentional action
- Invoke laughter and spontaneity
- Amp up feeling like the connection to each other is healthy and natural
There’ll be ample Q&A time, to address curiosities that pop up throughout the session.
This workshop is ideal for couples who:
- Want to bring more fun and lightness into their relationship
- Have ups and downs in feeling connected – let’s face it, in life this happens to the best of us
- Want to learn new ways to create connection and get a laugh whilst doing it
What this workshop is not:
- The content in this workshop is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or counseling and is not intended to mimic therapy. Accessing this workshop does not constitute a therapist-client relationship and there are no promises or guarantees for specific results, as each participant is solely responsible for any personal development and/or professional growth.
Thursday October 2nd 2025: 6:00-7:30PM
Squamish Waldorf School
$88 per couple+gst and fees
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The Art of Yes, And: Improv for Life with Louise Robinson
Ladies!
Tired of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt keeping you small?
This interactive session is YOUR permission slip to break free!
We'll explore:
- The power of "Yes, And" - listen deeply, speak truth, build on life's offers
- "No, But" boundaries - without apology or over-explanation
- Why mistakes = growth pathway (seriously!)
- Self-judgment → self-trust through play
- More spontaneity & joy in daily lifeComing from someone who used to be PARALYZED by perfectionism - this work changes everything!
Saturday October 4 2025: 3:15-3:45pm | Part of the Squamish Women's Wellness Summit
Breathworks Studio Squamish
Sliding Scale $97-$150 for the day
