master classes and workshops
Improv Master Class:
Heightening is Where the Fun Is
Instructor: Nick Armstrong
Great improv isn’t just about starting strong—it’s about taking things further, deeper, and weirder in the best possible way. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to heighten scenes and characters to their fullest potential. Whether it’s amplifying emotions, escalating game, or discovering new dimensions of a character, heightening is the key to keeping scenes dynamic, surprising, and—most importantly—fun!
This workshop is all about making bold choices and committing to them. You’ll walk away with a sharper sense of how to heighten in ways that energize both you and your scene partners. Let’s stop playing it safe—let’s go big, weird, and hilarious!
When: Thursday, April 17th, 2025 from, 7 - 9 PM
Where: WJ Geery Theatre, 2130 L St, Sacramento, CA
Tuition: $75.00
Nick Armstrong is an accomplished actor, comedian, and improviser with a career spanning over two decades. Known for his boundless energy and quick wit, Nick has performed on stages and screens across the country, earning a reputation as a dynamic and versatile performer, teacher, and writer.
As an improviser, Nick is one of the most recognizable names in the comedy community. He is the founder of Improv Utopia, co-owner of RISE Comedy, Haus of Comedy, and CrowdWork where he has helped shape the next generation of improvisers by fostering a supportive and inclusive comedy community. He has taught and performed improv at some of the most renowned comedy theaters in the world, including The Groundlings, iO, and Westside Comedy.
Nick’s acting credits include roles in hit television shows like The Office, Grey’s Anatomy, Parks and Recreation, and Bulldozer which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2025.
Whether he’s on stage making audiences laugh, teaching students to embrace their creativity, or building a thriving comedy community, Nick Armstrong’s passion for comedy, community, and storytelling is at the heart of everything he does