Trevor Tevel

Improv Utopia West 2025

Trevor Tevel presents

Short Form: The Espresso Shot for Hilarious Long Form

Workshop

Do you struggle with staying energized and funny during long form improv shows? Are you tired of being in shows that feel boring? This workshop is for you! We'll explore how short form improv techniques can give your long form scenes the quick pick-me-up they need to stay engaging and hilarious. Learn how to infuse your scenes with the energy and momentum of short form games and exercises to keep both you and your audience engaged. From witty one-liners to snappy scene initiations, you'll discover how to incorporate short form techniques into your long form improv for maximum impact.

All levels are welcome.

About Trevor Tevel

Trevor Tevel (rhymes with bell) has been in a relationship with improv and sketch since 2008. He has trained and performed in Los Angeles at the Westside Comedy Theater, Groundlings, Second City, UCB, iO West, and The Improv Space. Trevor also completed the sketch programs at Groundlings and UCB, which gave him the tools to develop pilots for A&E and Comedy Central. Trevor has toured the country performing improv and sketch for colleges and corporations with the award-winning short form troupe – Mission Improvable. He has also taught and coached at The Improv Space, iO West, Westside Comedy Theater, RISE Comedy (Denver), and Finest City Improv where he performs with Deep Dish and produces Spiked Punch.

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