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Welcome to hear.say brewing + theater, a craft microbrewery, improv performance theater, corporate training center, and event space with an on-site food truck. We have a 7 barrel brewing system and a wide variety of drinks with and without alcohol. See our events page for our lineup of comedy shows and classes multiple nights per week. We can also accommodate a variety of private events inside or on our large outdoor biergarten.

Experiences at hear.say brewing + theater

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    HERsay - An All-Women Revue Fundraiser

    Your favorite all-women revue fundraiser is BACK and BETTER THAN EVER! Storytellers? Comedians! Poets! Singers!This event will raise money for the Harris-Walz campaign because we need a woman president. The patriarchy is not going to smash itself.Every single prior show sold out well in advance so get your tickets early!Cover art by the amazing Jen Talley at https://jentalley.com/Note: Event space has been provided to HERsay at no cost to organize and run this event. All ticket proceeds and add-ons less booking fees are passed along to the HERsay organization as outlined above.

    Thursday, Sep 26, 2024
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    $20 per ticket

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    Improv 101 - Monday Class Showcase

    Come support our Improv 101 students in their first class showcase. Watch as they dazzle you with fun, fast-paced games and supportive play.

    Monday, Oct 14, 2024
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    $7.50 per ticket

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    Improv 102 - Monday Class Showcase

    Come support our Improv 102 students in their second class showcase. Watch as they dazzle you with fun, fast-paced games and supportive play. The new Friday night house team will close the show with a short set.

    Monday, Oct 7, 2024
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    $7.50 per ticket

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    Improv Drop In (New to New-ish Improvisers) - Duplicate

    The 2-hour workshop for new and new-ish improvisers is a fun way to explore improv comedy. We'll get to know each other and then go through some exercises and games in a fun, safe, supportive environment. See you there!

    Saturday, Dec 14, 2024
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    $20 per ticket

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    Improv Drop In (New to New-ish Improvisers)

    The 2-hour workshop for new and new-ish improvisers is a fun way to explore improv comedy. We'll get to know each other and then go through some exercises and games in a fun, safe, supportive environment. See you there!

    Saturday, Nov 9, 2024
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    $20 per ticket

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    Improv | Level 201 (Mondays) - Intro to Scene Work

    Your improv journey continues with a focus on the 2-person scene. This intermediate class will focus on progressing students from short form to long form improv. Students will work on developing characters, finding emotional resonance, and building dynamic relationships with their scene partner. You'll also lean into object and environment work in advance of a class showcase highlighting solid scenes.If you have taken multiple classes at another theater, please feel free to enroll. Shoot us an email at hello@heardotsay.com if you have any questions.Class Dates: Oct 21Oct 28Nov 4Nov 11Nov 18Nov 25 (NO CLASS)Dec 2Dec 9Dec 16 (CLASS SHOW)

    Monday, Oct 21, 2024
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    $250 per ticket

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    Saturday Night Improv

    Come watch two teams wow you with amazing improvised performances. Featuring a different opening group every week and then a house performance team.12/14 - Ghouls + No Outlets

    Saturday, Dec 14, 2024
    7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    $15 per ticket

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    Comedy Writing for Late Night & Stage (Online Class)

    Rich shares insights and writing techniques from his 20+ years in late night TV (SNL, MADtv, Key & Peele, The Tonight Show) and from having written five resident company shows for Second City in Chicago. Students will learn how to write jokes, how to write blackouts, how to brainstorm and pitch their ideas and how to outline a scene/story-structure. How to tell a story and how to come up with endings. How to properly format and write a variety of sketches. The group will also learn how to support others’ ideas a key writers’ room skill. Class Dates (Zoom link to be shared) - 7-10 pm ESTNOV 11NOV 18 NOV 26 DEC 2 DEC 9 DEC 16 Instructor BioRICH TALARICO IS A PEABODY® AWARD WINNER WHO BOASTS FOUR EMMY® NOMINATIONS, AND FOUR WRITERS GUILD AWARD NOMS.Rich is an actor, comedian, improviser and established writer/producer best known for his work on Comedy Central’s Key & Peele. Rich wrote K&P favorites Substitute Teacher, Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, Black Ice and many more. Rich wrote and produced on MADtv, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically acclaimed, Review.Rich took his first improv class from Stephen Colbert at Chicago’s Second City. Rich went on to tour with SC’s National Touring Company and later co-created five original sketch comedy revues with SC’s Etc., and Main Stage Companies. While in Chicago, Rich was a performer and teacher at Improv Olympic (Now iO) under the direction of Charna Halpern and the late, Del Close. Rich played on the Improv Olympic house teams “Mr. Blonde” and “Faulty Wiring” – while co-creating long-form improv shows like “Strap Heads,” “Trio,” “Close Quarters,” and “Dasariski.”As an actor, Rich has appeared in featured roles on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity, and A&W Root Beer’s classic TV ad, “Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer and consultant.

    Monday, Nov 11, 2024
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    $300 per ticket

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    Tree Town Standup Showcase

    Bringing top Midwest standup comics to Ann Arbor.

    Friday, Oct 25, 2024
    9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    $15 per ticket

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    Saturday Night Improv

    Come watch two teams wow you with amazing improvised performances. Featuring a different opening group every week and then a house performance team.12/7 - TBD + No Outlets

    Saturday, Dec 7, 2024
    7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    $15 per ticket

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    Improv Drop In (Give Focus)

    Give Focus sessions are targeted to improvisers with some level of experience interested in exploring a specific skill each month. This is also a great way to meet new people, learn from different instructors, and feel out our new space here in Ann Arbor.

    Saturday, Dec 21, 2024
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    $20 per ticket

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    Improv | Level 102 (Mondays)

    Welcome back to improv! This class will continue your development as an improviser through work on audience suggestions, acceptance, maintaining a scene / character, and layering in multiple scenes in one exercise. In this class, we use a lot of fast-paced, short form improv games to teach key concepts and, most importantly, have a ton of fun along the way. This class runs 7 weeks with a show in week 8.Class Dates: Oct 21Oct 28Nov 4Nov 11Nov 18Nov 25 (NO CLASS)Dec 2Dec 9Dec 16 (CLASS SHOW)

    Monday, Oct 21, 2024
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    $250 per ticket

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    Friday Night Fright - Eleven Non-Blondes

    Check out an amazing show featuring a mix of our house team each week. They'll be performing an exciting blend of short, mid, and long form improv across an hour show. This special show will feature games helping us ring in the spirit of Halloween.

    Friday, Oct 18, 2024
    7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    $15 per ticket

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    Improv | Level 202 (Tuesdays) - Elements of the Scene

    Your improv journey continues with a focus on elements of the 2-person scene. This intermediate class will focus on progressing students as long form improvisers. Students will work on initiations, editing, source scenes, game of the scene, and patient play.If you have taken multiple classes at another theater, please feel free to enroll. Shoot us an email at hello@heardotsay.com if you have any questions.Class Dates: Oct 22Oct 29Nov 5Nov 12Nov 19Nov 26 (NO CLASS)Dec 3Dec 10Dec 17 (CLASS SHOW)

    Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    $250 per ticket

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    Improv 201 - Tuesday Class Showcase

    Come support our Improv 201 students in their class showcase. Watch as they dazzle you with grounded scenework and dynamic characters. Closing group to be announced.

    Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    $7.50 per ticket

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    Friday Night Fright - Eleven Non-Blondes

    Check out an amazing show featuring a mix of our house team each week. They'll be performing an exciting blend of short, mid, and long form improv across an hour show. This special show will feature games helping us ring in the spirit of Halloween.

    Friday, Oct 25, 2024
    7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    $15 per ticket

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    Improv Drop In (Give Focus)

    Give Focus sessions are targeted to improvisers with some level of experience interested in exploring a specific skill each month. This is also a great way to meet new people, learn from different instructors, and feel out our new space here in Ann Arbor.

    Saturday, Oct 19, 2024
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    $20 per ticket

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    Extra Credit

    Blending academic research and improv comedy to inform, enlighten, and entertain!

    Sunday, Nov 3, 2024
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    $15 per ticket

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    Improv Jam (Pay What You Can)

    Come enjoy some fun short form improv games with a brief long form improv set towards the end. No experience required! Come as you are.

    Sunday, Oct 27, 2024
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Friday Night Improv - Eleven Non-Blondes

    Check out an amazing show featuring a mix of our house team each week. They'll be performing an exciting blend of short, mid, and long form improv across an hour show. Every show is unique, but one thing is for sure: you'll never see a blonde!

    Friday, Nov 22, 2024
    7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    $15 per ticket

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    Close Quarters (Long Form Advanced Elective)

    The Close Quarters takes place in one general location. Every member of the troupe establishes a single character they will inhabit for the duration of the set. Characters explore the location, weave in and out of each other's lives, and create a narrative unique to the worlds you build each performance.Explore the Close Quarters form in this eight-week class. Work on building strong characters, leaning into location-based play, and establishing strong through-line and connections. The Close Quarters is a versatile form that works with a wide range of troupe sizes, performance styles, and performance spaces. Add a new form to your repertoire, build skills you can take into other forms, and meet new people in the community!Teacher Bio:Michael is an Ann Arbor-based improviser who has spent the last seven years teaching, coaching, and performing around southeast Michigan. The Close Quarters is his favorite form. He is looking forward to sharing his love of the form with anyone looking to explore it.Class ScheduleOct 27Nov 3Nov 10Nov 17Nov 24Dec 1Dec 8Dec 15

    Sunday, Oct 27, 2024
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    $250 per ticket

  • Event

    Improv Drop In (Give Focus)

    Give Focus sessions are targeted to improvisers with some level of experience interested in exploring a specific skill each month. This is also a great way to meet new people, learn from different instructors, and feel out our new space here in Ann Arbor.

    Saturday, Nov 16, 2024
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    $20 per ticket

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    Stage Time

    5 improv teams performing 15 min sets!This event begins at 7 pm. Theater opens around 6 pm for those performing.

    Thursday, Nov 14, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    $5 per ticket

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    Stage Time

    5 improv teams performing 15 min sets!This event begins at 7 pm. Theater opens around 6 pm for those performing.

    Thursday, Dec 12, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    $5 per ticket

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    Improv | Level 101 (Wednesdays)

    Welcome to improv! This class will introduce you to improv comedy in a fun, supportive environment. We use a variety of games, techniques, and exercises to promote play and lay a solid foundation. If you've ever wondered if improv might be for you, this is your chance. Our focus areas are strong listening, being in the moment, and building confidence. We'll also start to develop unique characters, physicality, and relationships, which help bring an improvised performance to life. This class runs 7 consecutive Wednesdays with a show in Week 8.Class Dates: Oct 23Oct 30Nov 6Nov 13Nov 20Nov 27 (No Class)Dec 4Dec 11Dec 18 (CLASS SHOW)

    Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    $250 per ticket

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    Friday Night Improv - Eleven Non-Blondes

    Check out an amazing show featuring a mix of our house team each week. They'll be performing an exciting blend of short, mid, and long form improv across an hour show. Every show is unique, but one thing is for sure: you'll never see a blonde!

    Friday, Dec 20, 2024
    7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    $15 per ticket

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    AUDITING SPOT - Comedy Writing for Late Night & Stage (Online Class)

    Auditors will get to observe the class and take notes. They will need get any personal feedback or actively participate. Recommended for beginners!Rich shares insights and writing techniques from his 20+ years in late night TV (SNL, MADtv, Key & Peele, The Tonight Show) and from having written five resident company shows for Second City in Chicago. Students will learn how to write jokes, how to write blackouts, how to brainstorm and pitch their ideas and how to outline a scene/story-structure. How to tell a story and how to come up with endings. How to properly format and write a variety of sketches. The group will also learn how to support others’ ideas a key writers’ room skill. Class Dates (Zoom link to be shared) - 7-10 pm ESTNOV 11NOV 18 NOV 26 DEC 2 DEC 9 DEC 16 Instructor BioRich is an actor, comedian, improviser and established writer/producer best known for his work on Comedy Central’s Key & Peele. Rich wrote K&P favorites Substitute Teacher, Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, Black Ice and many more. Rich wrote and produced on MADtv, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically acclaimed, Review.Rich took his first improv class from Stephen Colbert at Chicago’s Second City. Rich went on to tour with SC’s National Touring Company and later co-created five original sketch comedy revues with SC’s Etc., and Main Stage Companies. While in Chicago, Rich was a performer and teacher at Improv Olympic (Now iO) under the direction of Charna Halpern and the late, Del Close. Rich played on the Improv Olympic house teams “Mr. Blonde” and “Faulty Wiring” – while co-creating long-form improv shows like “Strap Heads,” “Trio,” “Close Quarters,” and “Dasariski.”As an actor, Rich has appeared in featured roles on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity, and A&W Root Beer’s classic TV ad, “Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer and consultant.

    Monday, Nov 11, 2024
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    $60 per ticket

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    Improv Jam (Pay What You Can) - Duplicate

    Come enjoy some fun short form improv games with a brief long form improv set towards the end. No experience required! Come as you are.

    Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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