Come see a one-night-only improv experience featuring the students of Patrick Rowland’s Armando masterclass! Inspired by real-life stories and brought to life through sharp, hilarious scenes, this showcase blends truthful monologues with spontaneous comedy.

Directed by acclaimed comedian and improv coach Patrick Rowland (The Amber Ruffin Show, 3Peat), this fast-paced format delivers big laughs, bold characters, and moments that feel as real as they are ridiculous. Don’t miss the chance to witness what happens when storytelling meets spontaneous brilliance!

WHEN:

🗓️ Saturday, August 9th @ 7:00 PM. This show will be approximately 1 hour long

WHERE:

📍 WJ Geery Theater | 2130 L Street, Sacramento

TICKETS:

$10 per person

ABOUT the ARMANDO:  

The Armando is a form that originated in Chicago where improvisers create scenes based on personal monologues, but it goes deeper than that. In this workshop, Patrick will break down the Armando form and how you as a player can take your performance and monologues to another level. Patrick performed with the "Armando Diaz Experience Theatrical Movement and Hootenanny" for years at iO Chicago, where it originated.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:

Patrick is a writer, comedian, and actor from Chicago, now residing in Los Angeles. He’s studied and taught at The Second City and iO Theater. His solo character work was featured in Alone, Chicago’s Best Solo Comedy at The TBS Just For Laughs Festival in 2013. Austin Comedy Short Film Festival nominated Patrick as Best Supporting Actor for his work in Mr. Mainframe. He is the creator of The Patrick Rowland Sketch Show, a web series he writes produces, directs, and films himself on an iPhone. He is a founding member of 3Peat, a critically acclaimed, award-winning sketch/improv troupe, who has several sketches with Comedy Central's Digital platform, their most successful, The Blackening, garnered over 15 million views, and is currently being made into a feature. Patrick hosted a late-night talk show as former President Barack Obama called Barack All Night. Most recently, he participated in a virtual roundtable for Sony Pictures, which was led by Girls Trip producer and writer Tracy Oliver. Patrick was a writer for The Amber Ruffin Show. 

ACCESSIBILITY:

The entrance and audience of the WJ Geery Theatre is wheelchair accessible. The bathroom is located upstairs and a wheelchair lift is available for anyone who wishes to use it. Please let us know if you'll be needing any accommodations and we will work to accommodate you as best as possible. The show may contain bright lights and loud sounds. Ages 15+ up is highly encouraged; discretion is advised.