Upcoming Events
UPCOMING ESSEX IMPROV CLASSES
Essex Improv 101
January 11th through March 1st
Saturdays at 1:00pm
In Improv 101 you will :
- Learn what “Yes, And” is all about… the backbone of Improv Comedy
- Participate in fun team building and skill building warm up games
- Learn and perform short form games that are similar to what you have seen on whose line is it anyway!?
- Perform structured scene work.
- Learn how to be on stage and perform a class show at Off Cabot at the end!
Essex Improv 102
January 21st through March 1st
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
In Improv 102 you will:
- Continue the fun warm ups, lay up scenes
- Continue to bond and be a group
- Continue short form games but start to introduce long form as well
- Continue object work, leading with emotion
and what makes a great scene - Find the unusual thing
- Perform a class show at Off Cabot at the end!
*** For Level 201 you must have taken Improv 101 or improv elsewhere please note experience.
Art of the Scene
January 29th through April 2nd
Wednesdays at 7:00pm
In Art of the Scene you will:
- Explore the art of longer scenes and learn sweep edits
- Learn how to allow what makes you unique and fun to make you a better performer
- Go deeper into object work, leading with emotion and heightening the stakes
*** For Art of the Scene you must have taken Improv 101 or improv elsewhere please note experience.
Essex Improv is a safe and inclusive space. We uphold our community standards for the safety and security of our students and teacher. We have the right to terminate a member based on any breach of our code of conduct.
Code of Conduct
Essex Improv Does Not Tolerate Discrimination, Harassment or Sexual Harassment. Essex Improv prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,gender, gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran or military status.
Questions?
We want to position this course as a positive space therefore any questions or concerns should be sent to :Christina Cataldo – Christina@thecabot.org
Who We Are
Off Cabot Comedy and Events is an intimate venue presented in partnership with The Cabot and John Tobin Presents. Located down the street from The Cabot Theatre at 9 Wallis Street in downtown Beverly, this 120-seat comedy club will be a hotspot for comedians on the North Shore and the greater Boston region!
Check Out Who's Coming Soon!
ERIC TAYLOR
In addition to years of public service as Boston City Councilor and his current role as Vice President of City and Community affairs for Northeastern University, the name John Tobin is synonymous with Boston comedy. With over 30 years of experience in live comedy, John has cultivated a deep understanding of what it takes to consistently produce a memorable comedic production. Armed with a true gift of gab, John has a natural ability to develop and maintain relationships which has proven beneficial in both politics and entertainment.
A consistently packed calendar of top national headliners has opened the door for John to expand with clubs in new markets for a growing audience. John Tobin Presents will continue to seek areas for growth while maintaining the quality of excellence that New Englanders have come to expect from a John Tobin production.
TIM CROWLEY
Tim Crowley is a seasoned marketing professional with over 13 years working in the live entertainment industry. Prior to his role with John Tobin Presents, Crowley ran marketing for Worcester’s DCU Center, establishing a marketing approach that led to an increase in ticket sales revenue across all arena events including the 2018 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Ice Hockey Northeast Regional.
While at Live Nation’s NYCB Theatre at Westbury, Tim developed an integrated marketing strategy for over 100 events annually that contributed to a 44% increase in overall ticket revenue while decreasing our average advertising spent per paid ticket by 40%. In addition to these roles, Tim has held manager-level marketing positions with Barclays Center, Sesame Street Live, and the Lowell Auditorium promoting a variety of events such as Broadway shows, comedy, concerts, professional boxing, and college basketball, all of which contributed to a diverse mix of marketing awareness.
As VP of Marketing, Tim enjoys the privilege of developing marketing strategy for John Tobin Presents, Improv Asylum, and all related entities including but not limited to the following venues:
-Laugh Boston
-Laugh Louisville
-Improv Asylum
-Asylum NYC
-Nick’s Comedy Stop
-Off Cabot Comedy Club
-Detroit House of Comedy
-Roar Comedy Club at MGM Springfield
-The Comedy Scene at Patriot Place
RYAN COTT
Ryan Cott is the Managing Partner and oversees programming for all John Tobin Presents venues including Laugh Boston, Laugh Louisville, Nick’s Comedy Stop, ROAR Comedy Club, The Comedy Scene, Off Cabot Comedy & Events, The Detroit House of Comedy and all third party venues.
As Manager and Talent Buyer for the Comedy Connection in Boston’s Faneuil Hall Ryan developed a truly well rounded understanding of producing stand up comedy. Over the years Ryan has developed a keen eye for spotting promising comedic talent and a thorough understanding of how to shift with industry trends to please a diverse audience.
JOHN TOBIN
In addition to years of public service as Boston City Councilor and his current role as Vice President of City and Community affairs for Northeastern University, the name John Tobin is synonymous with Boston comedy. With over 30 years of experience in live comedy, John has cultivated a deep understanding of what it takes to consistently produce a memorable comedic production. Armed with a true gift of gab, John has a natural ability to develop and maintain relationships which has proven beneficial in both politics and entertainment.
A consistently packed calendar of top national headliners has opened the door for John to expand with clubs in new markets for a growing audience. John Tobin Presents will continue to seek areas for growth while maintaining the quality of excellence that New Englanders have come to expect from a John Tobin production.
Patrick Arnold
Patrick manages Social Media, Video Production, Box Office Operations, Booking Administration, and customer service for John Tobin Presents. In his time with JTP, Patrick has shot videos and pictures for Bill Burr, Jessica Kirson, Nate Jackson, Joe List, Lil Sasquatch, and many more local comedians. He currently produces Mike Binder’s Stand-Up World Podcast, he produced and edited Will Noonan’s “50 TikTok’s At Once” comedy special, and his edited works have received over 5 million views online. He has helped grow the John Tobin Presents social media accounts by over 15k followers in under 2 years.
Patrick started his professional career in the news industry as a storyteller and quickly shifted his media and production skills to the entertainment industry in Boston. He graduated Cum Laude from Northeastern University in 2023 with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Music Industry.