About Glass City Improv

our mission

To foster the art of improv in the Toledo community through supportive education and creative performances.

We understand the power of improv. It’s more than being funny – it’s supporting your partners, it’s taking risks, it’s learning to listen and build on what you’ve heard. The value of improv goes far beyond the stage. Through classes, workshops, and innovative performances, Glass City Improv will cultivate and inspire a creative community of dynamic, intuitive improvisors.

Who We Are

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Nick Morgan

Co-FOUNDER

Nick spent the better part of a blurry decade studying at The Second City Conservatory and The iO Theater in Chicago. He went on to write and perform 'Karl Lighter's Hour of Power: 45 minutes that will change your life' at Second City's Skybox Theater, and played on multiple iO house ensembles and at The Playground Theater with his beloved Wing Night. Nick then ventured east and performed at the Washington Improv Theater in DC, while also teaching their level 5 Harold class. He currently teaches the Level 3 class with Glass City Improv; his first level 3 teacher in Chicago was Keegan-Michael Key...so, sorry in advance. He is tickled beyond Elmo's grave to be teaching and performing in his native Toledo and is incredibly grateful to Erin, Diana, and everyone who has helped create our wonderful improv community.

Erin Kanary

Co-FOUNDER

Erin Kanary studied improv and sketch writing at The Second City and iO Theater in Chicago and Planet Ant in Detroit. She has written and performed for SketchFest Chicago, snagged a writing award at the 2013 Mary Scruggs Works by Women Comedy Festival in Chicago, and was also featured in the Best of Second City sketch revue in 2014. She is a former house ensemble member of ComedySportz Detroit where she honed her short-form chops and played the occasional piano. Erin is currently the Level 1 instructor and proud member of Vice Chair improv troupe. Read more here.

Diana DePasquale

Co-FOUNDER

Over the past 21 years, Diana has performed at NYC’s UCB Theater, Peoples Improv Theater, and Magnet Theater. She performed in several festivals including the 8th Annual Chicago Improv Festival, the Del Close Marathon, and Kalamazoo Improv Festival.

Our Instructors

Katie Burkhardt

Katie Burkhardt has studied with Glass City Improv for the last five years. She has been a part of two improv troupes, Downstairs Improv and Fancy Pets performing in shows in Toledo, Findlay, and Kalamazoo. Katie has also performed in the house ensemble for The Rumble at Studio A theater. Katie will help you get outside of your comfort zone and find your fun side through her level 1 improv class! Hey you…let’s pretend!

Josh Keidan

Josh has been improvising since 2018. He learned improv right here at Glass City Improv, where he teaches Level 2 and Longform. A regular performer in The Monthly, he has also performed with Home Slice at Whatabout Theatre and Love Fools, an improvised reality dating show, at Civic Improv in Ann Arbor. His teams have played at around the greater Detroit area, and at the Detroit and Kalamazoo Improv Festivals. Josh has coached at Civic Improv and at the University of Toledo. In his spare time Josh plays piano and guitar, and is always on the lookout for a new park or trail for a dog walk.

Jeremy Natter

Jeremy has been part of Toledo’s improv community for over a decade and proudly holds the title of Toledo’s first improv student, trained by Nick Morgan. He has been teaching for six years, with his first class showcasing their talents on March 1, 2019. Jeremy brings a blend of positivity and silliness to every class, helping adults rediscover the joy of play. When he’s not teaching or performing, he enjoys photographing Toledo’s beautiful Metroparks, playing nerdy board games, and spending time with his energetic dog, Charley.

Chris LaVigne

Originally from northern Michigan and currently residing in Toledo, Chris has a deep love for both improv and sketch writing. He has been working with Glass City Improv (GCI) since before its inception and has taken part in many GCI Monthly shows and improv festivals. Chris has previously taught improv and looks forward to continuing teaching sketch writing for GCI. In his free time, he enjoys all Michigan sports and spending time with his wife, family, friends and cat.