We wanted yinz to get to know our new teachers. So here’s 5 questions to learn a little more about their point of view on improvisation and life. Here is our new Improv 1 teacher, Paul Mattingly’s answers: What drew you to improv, and how has it impacted your life outside the theater? I […]
Key and Peele writer brings two day improv intensive to SCIT
SNL and Key & Peele Writer Rich Talarico Brings “6 Questions Improv Intensive” to Pittsburgh This October PITTSBURGH, PA (August 20, 2025) – Steel City Improv Theater and Ellsworth Arts & Event Space are proud to present a rare opportunity for improvisers in the Pittsburgh Region: a weekend intensive with Emmy-nominated writer and acclaimed improviser […]
Pro Comedy Writer Brings New Classes to SCIT
Acclaimed Comedy Writer and Performer Sarah McChesney Brings New Classes to Steel City Improv Theater This Fall PITTSBURGH, PA (August 7, 2025) – Steel City Improv Theater (SCIT) is delighted to welcome Sarah McChesney—a nationally recognized comedy writer, performer, and alumna of The Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade—as the newest member of its instructional team […]
Educator, Facilitator and Performer to lead new Kids and Teens Improv Program
Steel City Improv Theater excited to have Educator, Facilitator and Performer Aaron Crutchfield to lead their Kids and Teens Improv Program PITTSBURGH, PA (July 24, 2025) – Steel City Improv Theater (SCIT) is excited to announce that Aaron Crutchfield—a seasoned educator, performer, and corporate trainer—will lead the theater’s Kids and Teens Improv Program beginning this fall. With more […]
Second City Alum Joins SCIT
Veteran Comedian and Second City Alum Paul Mattingly Joins Steel City Improv Theater as Instructor This Fall PITTSBURGH, PA (July 18, 2025) – Steel City Improv Theater (The SCIT) is thrilled to announce that award winning improviser, actor, podcaster and comedian Paul Mattingly will join its faculty this September, bringing over 30 years of performance experience […]
The Top 10 Reasons We Do Improv
Improv might seem like it’s all about getting laughs—but for those of us who practice it, we know it’s so much more. At Steel City Improv Theater, we’ve seen how improv training transforms people: not just on stage, but in their work, relationships, and everyday lives. Here are our top 10 reasons why we keep […]
Top 3 Reasons to take an Improv Class
Below are the top 3 reasons to take improv classes at the Steel City Improv Theater. These also the reasons we teach improv. YES. Improv makes you a better actor, comedian, and performer. AND it also makes you a better parent, teacher, boss, employee and person. Improv helps all aspects of your life. […]