workshop – The Velvet Duke

Why Heists?

My first caper was Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Admittedly I saw it because my aunt liked Newman and Redford, but it remains a nostalgic favourite. It was fun, smart, funny, and it had a Scott Joplin filled score! Of the crime genres available on streaming platforms, I’ve trained the algorithms to offer upContinueContinue reading “Why Heists?”

After years of planning, The Heist is on

In January 2026, over 10 workshop hours, we’re going to put it all together in a deep dive into the genre.

Join Susan Messing and John Lehr this weekend

Alligator Improv & Self Expression (AISE) arranged for Chicago-style improvisational legends Susan Messing and John Lehr to visit Ottawa for the weekend Friday: Come watch Messing and Lehr headline with their duo set. Join the pre-show jam! Saturday: three workshops are available. Choose your price point and I’ll see you there All sign ups throughContinueContinue reading “Join Susan Messing and John Lehr this weekend”