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

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 January 17th 2026: 3:00-6:00PM

Squamish United Church

$60+gst and fees

Join us for an evening of laughter, community, and creative courage as local Squamish performers take the stage at Trickster's Hideout!

This special showcase features brave souls from our Step Out! improv classes performing spontaneous comedy in the spirit of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Expect quick-witted games, holiday hijinks, and plenty of festive cheer as our performers create comedy magic right before your eyes.

More than just entertainment, this show is a celebration of community connection and the incredible courage it takes to step into the spotlight. Whether you're here to support a friend, curious about improv, or just looking for a night of good laughs and great vibes, you'll leave feeling inspired by the creativity and collaboration on display.

Come celebrate the art of improv and the people who dare to create it—one scene at a time.

Wednesday December 17th, 2025

Doors are at 6.30pm, show starts at 7.30pm

Trickster’s Hideout

$20+fees (online) $25 (door)