Philly Improv Theater

Strong Offers - 3 Week Clinic

Every scene starts with an offer — a line, a look, a feeling that gives your partner something to build on. In this clinic, you’ll dig into what makes an offer strong, and how to support the gifts you’re given in return. We’ll focus on making clear, specific choices that your partners want to play with, and turning small details into great scenes.

Space is limited, and you’ll get plenty of reps

Class meets once a week for three weeks. There is no showcase offered with this course.

Prerequisites: Completion of Improv 201 (or equivalent training) at PHIT or another long-form program. Students should already be comfortable building two-person scenes, naming relationship and environment, and working without line prompts or games.

Age 18+

Please note: All sales are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. All courses must be paid in full before the first class. Please consider your schedule carefully before you register. 

Day: TUESDAY

Dates:  Jan 6, 13, 20

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Make-up / Practice Day: N/A

Class Location: TBD

Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 North 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

About the Instructor:

SOHRAB HAGHVERDI is an only child from Iran who has specialized in being a foreigner in America. He schemes (in a good way), performs (in a brilliant way), and thinks creatively to perfectly fit in this new American environment. He has had memorable moments in the Philly community first as The Boy Who Mailed Himself to America and then as the one and only 9/11MAN and recently as Sohrab Is Bumbling Foriegner. He has recently performed at The Public Theater, Princeton University, and University of Pennsylvania, and has collaborated with theater companies like Lighting Rod Special, Pig Iron, and Swim Pony. He is currently teaching Acting 101 at PHIT.  www.sohrabh.com

What others Say:

From Sohrab's latest solo show Sohrab Is Bumbling Foriegner premiered at Cannonball September 2024 and again remounted by Fringe Arts in March 2025:

"restored my faith in live theatre"

"a genius performance"

"I squirmed a lot! And I laughed a lot - but it's really a kind of acting I super admire"