Sonoma County · Santa Rosa + Petaluma
Adult improv and stand-up with Cheryl King — weekly in Petaluma and Santa Rosa. Small classes, big breakthroughs, and no experience necessary.
Pick the room that fits. Every class is for adults 18+, and beginners are always welcome.
First class freeTheatre games, sharp listening, and group play that make room for spontaneity. Drawn from Viola Spolin's tradition and Cheryl's work with Gary Austin and Michael Gellman.
Adults 18+, complete beginners welcome. Join anytime.
First class free. $120 for the first four classes, then $30 per class.
Material creation, editing, crowd work, and delivery with a comic who toured for 13 years from opening act to headliner. Private coaching and small custom classes available.
New and returning comics, 18+.
Ask about the next class, private coaching, or a small custom group. Veterans may take single classes for $30.
A weekly Zoom workshop Cheryl has led since 1999: prompts, timed writing, and monologue-into-dialogue exercises for solo performers, playwrights, novelists, and screenwriters.
Writers and performers at any stage.
Contact Cheryl for current availability and details.
You do not have to be “the funny one.” Cheryl starts with accessible theatre games and builds from there. You only need enough curiosity to try the next exercise with the people in the room.
Loosen up, connect with the room, and shift out of the everyday rush.
Games that sharpen attention, timing, and the ability to accept an offer.
Short scenes, relationships, objects, and environments — no polished result required.
Come back often enough for the work, the group, and your own instincts to feel familiar.
Your first visit: arrive a few minutes early and wear something you can move in. The first improv class is free, so you can meet the group before you commit.
In their own words. On the page.
Cheryl creates a space where you can be fully yourself, funny, messy, brave, and leave every class feeling more alive than when you walked in.
I want to give huge praise to Cheryl King, who is SO unique as a teacher within her own creative form, improv and acting. Cheryl is that most rare combination: brilliant and hugely accomplished in her work...and also a deeply kind, safe and supportive teacher of that work. I felt life-changed by her Improv class.
The beauty is that you also unlock the door that gives us permission to BE.
Cheryl KingDirector · Comic · Coach · Instigator
“Quality is the aim, play is the method, and satisfaction is the end goal.”
Comedy, burlesque, music, magic and original writing in Santa Rosa. Events are separate from class enrollment — just bring a friend.
The California Theatre, Santa Rosa
18+
Bold. Queer. Unfiltered.
Chaos
Doors 6:30 PM · Show 7:30 PM
Revolution
Doors 6:30 PM · Show 7:30 PM
Lord of the Rings
Doors 6:30 PM · Show 7:30 PM
The Astro Lounge, Santa Rosa
$15
Five minutes each. One room listening.
The Astro Motel, Santa Rosa
Dancing, mingling, good vibes.
Yes. No acting experience is required for improv or stand-up classes. Beginners are welcome and can join anytime.
Improv meets Mondays in Petaluma at Keller Co-Work Space and Tuesdays in Santa Rosa at The Astro Motel. Stand-up meets most Monday nights in Petaluma.
Your first improv class is free. After that, it's $120 for the first four classes, then $30 per class. Veterans may take stand-up classes for $30.
Expect easy-to-follow theatre games, short scenes, and exercises that build listening, confidence, and connection. You will not be asked to arrive with a routine, a character, or a perfect joke.
All classes and shows are for people 18 and older, and are open to everyone.
A monthly, 18+ bawdy vaudeville show at The California Theatre in Santa Rosa, produced and hosted by Cheryl King.
Start with a free improv class, a seat at a show, or a note to Cheryl.
