Theater Arts
Utilizing the actor's tools of body, voice and imagination, students will explore improvisation, character work and scene study in creating original scenes culminating in a performance at the end of the semester.
THE INSTRUCTOR
Trish Tyler
Theater Arts
Trish Tyler is a multifaceted performer, educator, and writer with a diverse background in comedy, theater, and public history. She holds a Bachelors in Theatre with a minor in Visual Art from Fordham University.  She has a master’s in American history from Rutgers University, as well as an MA in Comedic Writing. Her career has taken her from stage management to professional baseball.  She is currently an Atelierista.
Trish is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory and has performed at the Philly Fringe Festival, Chicago SketchFest and the TBS Just for Laughs Festival, bringing her love of improv, sketch and stand-up comedy to audiences. She is an active member of ComedySportz, both as a performer and instructor, with a passion for teaching improv, sketch writing, and stand-up to teens and adults alike.
She is a former apprentice at prestigious institutions like the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and her teaching approach blends creativity, history, and humor to engage and inspire students. Trish continues to pitch and develop innovative workshops, such as her “Intro to Stand-Up Comedy” and “Character Creation” classes, aimed at cultivating new performers.
With experience in photography and a deep love for storytelling, Trish is also exploring opportunities as a lifestyle writer and brand ambassador. She brings a unique blend of humor, history, and heart to everything she does.