Superior Improv Co. Est. 2021

Superior Improv is for anyone with the desire to explore the craft of comedy in a fun, supportive and entertaining environment.

From improv, vocal improv, sketch writing to stand-up comedy, all sessions & classes are designed with simple team-driven exercises for students to gain a new appreciation of their unique perspective, talent, brilliance and humor.

Flipside Theatre Est. 2024

Flipside Theatre is the all-new performance venue at Superior Improv Co. — a unique space where everything is modular and movable. From the stage, to the lights, to the seating area.

Depending on the show type, Flipside Theatre holds anywhere between sixty to eighty-five seats. Select classes and workshops are also held in the performance space. The venue is also available for visiting acts and private events.

Leadership, Instructors & Opportunities

  • Founder, Managing Director
    Instructor

    “Improv is all about being quick to LISTEN on your feet. So, relax, and let the funny come to you.” As a former player at Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Co. (Miami, FL) and level 5A student at Improv Olympic in Chicago taking classes from the likes of TJ Jagodowski, Al Samuels, and other main-stage performers (2001-2005), Miguel has studied and performed improv since the 90s. Locally, Miguel also collaborates with Improv Boulder, The Improv Collaborative and other improv teams in the Boulder area — and is thrilled to bring the fine craft of goofing off to as many Superior residents as possible.

  • Director, Musical Improv | Launch Committee Member

    Tracy Stegall has been making up songs for as long as she can remember. She has studied various forms of spoken word and musical improv for over two decades and brings her leadership experience to Superior Improv Company with the hope of growing the opportunities for others to experience the joy of laughing and making music together.

  • Instructor, Vocal Improv

    Tom Weiser is an improvising vocalist who performs in the Denver area with his jazz ensemble, his a cappella vocal improv group, Magpie, and his electronic looping duo, Loop2Loop.

    "I love grooves. I love dancing and I love playing and singing for dancers. My groove explorations started with self-taught boogie-woogie piano, passed through a New Wave rock-and-roll band, and blossomed in Congolese and Haitian drumming. Swing dance fever (I had a pretty bad case…) introduced me to the great American song book and ultimately led me to becoming a jazz singer. I love harmony and counterpoint. My grandparents’ love of chamber music inspired me to play baroque flute sonatas and ultimately led me to a Masters in Musical Composition at CCNY. I love improvising, particularly in small ensembles. I’ve been lucky to study with David Darling, Bobby McFerrin, Jay Clayton, Rhiannon, Mark Miller, Art Lande, and Brad Goode. I have completed Music for Peoples Musicianship and Leadership Program as well as Rhiannon's All The Way In program. I’ve collaborated extensively in improvised performances with such groups as: Vox Pop, Cricket Field Theory, Cookiehead’s Playground, Vox Libera, Flux Crew. I performed with the Midday Music Meditation ensemble at the Boulder Library for ten years. I currently perform with the Magpie vocal improvisation ensemble. I'm interested in creating compelling and evocative vocal soundscapes and intermixing spoken and sung word.     I love teaching and learning. I led the Vocal Improv Lab in NYC for ten years before moving to Colorado.  I earned a Master’s degree in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism at Naropa University and taught tai chi and meditation there for ten years. I'm currently teaching myself to play trombone."

  • Joke Workshop, Lead

    Joe Huisman, founder and creator of Second Chance Comedy, is living proof that you can turn your life around — and make people laugh while doing it. A customer support executive by day, Joe started doing standup comedy in 2023. Years ago, Joe battled a crack addiction, and now he uses those past struggles as comedic fuel, transforming tough experiences into hilarious anecdotes. His comedy not only brings laughter but also gives back to the community, with a portion of proceeds supporting Sobriety House.

    The goal of Second Chance Comedy is to raise awareness around addiction, provide a space for healing, and offer sober fun for people in recovery. We aim to raise money for charities helping those in need, chip away at the stigma of addiction, help people heal from the shame of addiction, and offer new perspectives. Laughter is a powerful healing tool, and we believe it can bring light to even the darkest moments. Join us in this mission to support recovery, promote understanding, and create a community of hope and resilience.

  • Director, Theatre Performance
    Instructor

    Lucas Budde honed his craft in Atlanta Ga, the Hollywood of the South. Films like The Hunger Games, and Dumb and Dumberer, and a Gueststar role in the T.I. Video “Us or else” On the Stage he captivated audiences as Tommy in "Dreamer Examines his Pillow, and Nick in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Lucas and his wife Lauren took Atlanta comedy by storm during the height of the pandemic. Monthly Live Shows written and performed by the people, for the people. With a deep passion for the art form of acting, Lucas teaches a weekly Meisner and Mindfulness based approach to acting and improvisation.

    You can see him perform alongside some of Boulder county's finest, in monthly shows at Pat’s Tap in Superior Co, and The Louisville Underground, in Louisville Co.

  • Instructor, Long-Form Improv

    Greg has been studying and performing improv since 2004, when he was just a little boy. He has taught both shortform and longform improv at summer camp (Buck's Rock, 2010–2015), undergraduate college (Olin College, 2012–2015), and the workplace (Google Boulder, 2019–2020). Greg completed ImprovBoston's 101–701 classes in Cambridge, MA (2015–2017), and formed a Harold team there (Tooth, 2017–2018). In 2023, Greg was delighted to discover both Superior Improv and Improv Boulder. He's excited to share what he has learned, to learn from you too, and to become a part of this wonderful community.

  • Instructor, Musical Improv

    Rosey Waters has been a professional actor and improvisor for over 35 years. Since 2019, she has been half of the musical improv duo, Too Intense, which has been seen at venues around Boulder as well as at RISE Comedy and Chaos Bloom in Denver. She is currently the director and an actor with Red Thread Playback Theater, an international online Playback Theatre company. Rosey has studied improv in Chicago including musical improv at io and long form at Second City and Annoyance Theatre.

    In her role as a teaching artist, Rosey instructs educators how to use theater in their classrooms as a way to teach their curriculum. Since 2015, she has been a role player and facilitator, teaching communication skills to police officers for Crisis Intervention Training.

  • Teen Improv, Director/Instructor
    Education Circle, Member

    Eric Thompson has been performing Improv, Stand Up, and Sketch Comedy since 2022, and is thrilled to be part of the Superior Improv Company’s Flipside Theater! He has been a regular at Louisville Underground performing Improv and Sketch! He has performed throughout the Denver Metro Area, including Rise, Chaos Bloom, Spark, Dairy Center, Full Cycle, Pat’s Tap, Mother Tucker, and Superior Community Center Main Stage. He's currently taking a new role as one of the Teen Improv Instructor/Director at Flipside Theater. He is excited for the opportunities that Flipside Theater will provide the surrounding communities, and look for him as a regular on the stage at Flipside Theater.

  • Director, Sketch Comedy Writing
    Instructor | Launch Committee Member

    Anders Lankford is a local comedy veteran with over 15 years of experience in the world of sketch comedy. Anders cut his comedic teeth at the renowned Bovine Metropolis Theater as the head writer and assistant director of their sketch team as well as the “PrimeTime” improv and sketch comedy showcase revue. Other notable highlights in his career are as the director/head-writer of the absurd "Shock and Awe Sketch Comedy Show," and organizing "The Pitch Pile" sketch comedy community. Over the past several years, he has been perfecting the “Art And Alchemy “ instructional method for the writing and performing of sketch comedy from the very basic stuff through the very weird stuff to the very heavy stuff.

  • Guest Instructor, Stand-Up Comedy
    RISE Comedy, Denver

    Christie Buchele is an accomplished standup comic from Denver, Colorado. Making a name for herself by sharing the heart-wrenching and hilariously raw realities of being a woman with a disability. Christie has been featured on Viceland’s, Flophouse; Hidden America with Jonah Ray; Laughs on Fox; First Look on NBC. Christie has performed at Limestone Comedy Festival in Bloomington, Denver’s own High Plains Comedy Festival and 208 in Boise. She starred in and wrote for the Project DU film Scary Lucy which has won multiple awards at film festivals around the country. As Director of Stand-Up at RISE Comedy Theater in Denver Colorado, Christie empowers young comics to hit the stage running and tell their stories with confidence.

    Christie has been described as “Brave” for leaving the house in that body, Christie’s comedy has been described as “funny despite what she talks about…” and “Uncomfortable..” by Christie’s mom. She was chosen to open up for the likes Josh Blue, Marc Maron and David Cross.

    Christie co-hosted a witty relationship advice podcast, Empty Girlfriend, which earned best Comedy Podcast by Westword Magazine and best Podcast for Sexpot Comedy in 2017. As one third of the Denver Comedy powerhouse, The Pussy Bros, Christie reps the Mile High City hard while crushing audiences with a wry, biting style that’s a bit sweet, a and a little bit surly; proving time and again you can say almost anything with a smile on your face and a gimp in your step.

    Christie has been described as “Brave” for leaving the house in that body, Christie’s comedy has been described as “funny despite what she talks about…” and “Uncomfortable..” by Christie’s mom. She was chosen to open up for the likes Josh Blue, Sean Patton and Andy Kindler. She has also been featured at national comedy festivals like 208, High Plains and Limestone.

    Christie co-hosts a witty relationship advice podcast, Empty Girlfriend, which earned best Comedy Podcast by Westword Magazine and best Podcast for Sexpot Comedy in 2017. As one third of the Denver Comedy powerhouse, The Pussy Bros, Christie reps the Mile High City hard while crushing audiences with a wry, biting style that’s a bit sweet, a and a little bit surly; proving time and again you can say almost anything with a smile on your face and a gimp in your step.

  • Instructor, Improv

    "What we do as improvisers ought to be deliberate and intentional. And we should notice everything that is happening in the scene. We will focus on the character’s point of view and the emotional dynamic that is created. It involves being in connection to your scene partner, challenging your comfort zone, relinquishing your ego, and developing the confidence to be in the present moment."
    —Chuck Schultz, Instructor

  • Acting Studio, Instructor

    Margaret Murphy has been studying the craft of acting for over 40 years. She worked with several coaches in Los Angeles, Denver and New Mexico including Bill Howey, Gerald Gordon and Sharon Acker in LA, Michael Nuccio in Denver and Kathy Laughlin, csa in Tampa among others. Continuing to work with her writing coach Peter DeAnello creating her series The Choice and feature film The Women. She had a great opportunity working with Jo Edna Boldin csa in New Mexico as a reader casting for both movies and TV. She has organized showcases with agents and casting directors throughout the north and south. She has been in several theatrical performances, movies, shorts and can now add TV to her resume. Adding another passion in the arts after directing her first play Sunset Baby at The Heather Theater in Tampa FL. Acting is a passion of hers since she was a child and now very excited to share what she has learned.

What people are saying about Superior Improv Co.

“My wife signed me up for classes and I’m so glad she did! Thanks, wife!”

— Level 1 Student

“Great time, great people. Superior Improv helped me out of my comfort zone and pushed me to think about things in new ways, while cultivating a relaxed atmosphere for us to experiment and grow. Fast-paced. Engaging. Challenging. Glad I took the plunge! Made my year!”

— Level 1 Student

“I caught a stand-up showcase at Flipside and had a blast. So cool to have something like this SO nearby!”

— Superior Resident

“As a recovering perfectionist, improv is an absolute gift. There is no one right way to do improv, so I find myself just being in the moment, having fun, and connecting with my classmates! Everyone has been so welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgemental.”

— Level 1 Student

“I am so glad I signed up for improv at Superior Community Center! The classes have gotten me out of my head, taught me to be a better listener, team player, and are the most fun part of my week.”

— Level 1 Student

“Sign up, SupTown – you won’t regret it!! I had no idea what I was walking into, but with easy access to class at Superior Marketplace, and starting with mostly novices like me, my trepidation (mostly) melted and became confidence in this supportive group.”

— Level 1 Student

Sign up for a class or stay tuned for a FREE open improv workshop! Explore the craft of improv in a supportive, collaborative and entertaining environment. All skill levels welcome.

Non-Discrimination & Zero-Harassment Policy

While we don't anticipate any problems, we believe it's best to provide clarification over our Non-Discrimination & Zero-Harassment policy. We lead with kindness — backed by values of Gratitude, Learning, Trust, Creativity. 
Simply put, be cool and have fun!