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Tom Soter

Teaches at Sunday Night Improv

Tom Soter has been teaching improvisation since 1987. He is a former member of the New York Improv Squad and also of the award-winning Improv DaDa. He has hosted Sunday Night Improv, New York City's longest-running improv jam, since 1993. He is the co-author with Carol Schindler, of A Doctor & A Plumber in a Rowboat: The Essential Guide to Improvisation (available from Amazon), which Kirkus Reviews called "a colorful, spirited gem...a lively romp through the improv world." He wrote and directed Sense & Nonsense, a film about improvisation (also available from Amazon). "Everyone can improvise," he says. "Come to my class and see!"

Reviews of Tom Soter

(168 Reviews)
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Babita S. on 12/26/2020
  • Improv for Everyone Online

    Reviewed by Brenda D. on 8/2/2020
    I missed the class but I am sure it would have been great!
  • Improv for Everyone Online

    Reviewed by Eric H. on 6/9/2020
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Susan P. on 3/16/2020
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 2/24/2020
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Edna Q. on 2/12/2020
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Lily J. on 2/10/2020
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Laura J. on 2/9/2020
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Susan P. on 1/21/2020
    The best teacher Tom Soter. Makes it fun for us his students, as well as very very useful observations shared in such a friendly way that I want to work harder. Sue
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Sally R. on 1/21/2020
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Jarod G. on 1/21/2020
    Well facilitated. Open to both beginners and veterans. Thanks for differentiating instruction!
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Susan P. on 1/13/2020
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Fabrizia Z. on 1/7/2020
    The teacher is really great and even if it was my first time doing it he really guide me and made it possible for me take action and be actively be part of the class! Thanks a lot!
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Susan P. on 1/6/2020
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 12/30/2019
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Blaise H. on 12/3/2019
    Great intro, fun instructor, hilarious classmates!
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by dorothy G. on 11/6/2019
    I was a little concerned I never did this before in my life it was a little different but I put myself out there and I think I did a good job and I hope I brought something to the class also believe me this was out of my box for me but I did it for me to come from Cleveland Ohio and go into a warehouse of the building and meet people that I never met before or knew nothing about an expose myself I did it and I might be different from other people but I did it and I will go back and I will use this site again
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 10/9/2019
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 9/25/2019
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by kervin r. on 9/23/2019
    It was really really fun
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 9/11/2019
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 8/21/2019
    Great fun for a beginner!
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Todd V. on 6/23/2019
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Westley M. on 6/23/2019
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Rochelle B. on 5/14/2019
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 4/16/2019
    It was a great experience,I had Tom as teacher, he made sure everyone participate.
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Shelley B. on 4/15/2019
    Fast moving. Lots of fun; welcoming;. Good leader. Well organized.
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Ramez Y. on 4/4/2019
    I love everything about the class def taking it again.
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by J Lyn T. on 3/26/2019
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 3/4/2019
    I never attended coz I bought these tickets thinking they were for sat night. I was there sat so I didn’t go back Sunday
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Stephan R. on 2/19/2019
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Brooke M. on 2/11/2019
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Charmaine S. on 2/11/2019
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 1/30/2019
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 1/8/2019
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Joelle S. on 1/7/2019
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Mike B. on 12/25/2018
    I really enjoyed myself. Would love to take more classes in the future.
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Karen S. on 12/13/2018
    It was a GREAT course!
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Hugh P. on 12/10/2018
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Isabella M. on 11/20/2018
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 11/20/2018
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Marina F. on 11/12/2018
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 11/5/2018
    Great experience!
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Kaity Y. on 10/21/2018
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 10/2/2018
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Di Z. on 9/25/2018
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Julian B. on 9/25/2018
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Zoheb C. on 8/6/2018
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 4/30/2018
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Melody S. on 4/10/2018
    We LOVED this class!!! Visiting new York on vacation, we decided to take this class as a family and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences we have ever had! Thanks to all the “regulars” who made us feel so at home. If you are thinking about taking this class, stop thinking and do it!
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Robin G C. on 4/3/2018
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Jim T. on 3/28/2018
    This class was so much fun. My sister, my niece and I had such a fun time during the class. The instructor Tom was very helpful in teaching us how to improve our improve techniques. we enjoyed the interactions with everybody in the class. We will definitely attend this class the next time we plan to come to New York. Jim
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 3/13/2018
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Nataliya D. on 2/5/2018
    It was my first time. It was fun and the teacher was supportive.
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Steve J. on 1/29/2018
    Fun night! Great to get back on stage and perform, as well as stay for the Sunday Night Improv show. Nice to know this is available when I want to get some work in.
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Jane R. on 1/23/2018
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 1/22/2018
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Jared K. on 1/16/2018
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 1/15/2018
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 11/27/2017
    It was exactly what I was looking for
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 11/13/2017
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Sean F. on 9/20/2017
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by James L. on 9/11/2017
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Tenzin L. on 8/22/2017
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 8/9/2017
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by katarzyna z. on 8/7/2017
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Raymond N. on 7/26/2017
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Maytal R. on 6/14/2017
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 5/16/2017
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Tatjana K. on 4/25/2017
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Christina M. on 4/12/2017
    This class was so much fun!!!! It was my first improv class and the teacher and everyone in the class made me feel very comfortable. Highly recommend!!
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Moraa G. on 3/9/2017
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 2/27/2017
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Erica L. on 2/13/2017
    The class was good and the instructor was very knowledgeable.
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Debra A. on 2/8/2017
    This class is one of the absolute MOST fun things I've EVER done! the teacher is very good, and very funny. I plan to make going to this class every week a priority in my life!
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Reimer S. on 2/7/2017
    Just like it was advertised, it was fast, funny, and inspiring.
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Mitchell K. on 2/1/2017
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Harrison S. on 1/31/2017
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Mitchell K. on 1/16/2017
    Learning made fun. I learned a lot and will be back
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 1/11/2017
    I wasn't sure about it at first, but everyone was so warm and encouraging--not to mention talented. thank you for this experience.
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Sarah F. on 12/27/2016
    Tom is fantastic. The class was super fun and enjoyable.
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Erika D. on 12/19/2016
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Alyssa R. on 12/8/2016
    I had so much fun! I would love to do it again.
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Kasper H. on 11/23/2016
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Fionia A. on 11/8/2016
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Andrew F. on 9/28/2016
    It was fun! Tom was a real good teacher and I loved the scenarios he put together. I just wish we had a variety of actors around my age group to relate to. Other than that a good experience overall.
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Pavel S. on 9/13/2016
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by katarzyna z. on 8/10/2016
    I have been attending this class for about 3 weeks now- its fun and helps you stay creative. People there are mainly pros with some nubies(such as myself) here and there, which keeps the class interesting every time you attend. Never know who will bring what to the table but the more the merrier!
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Katarzyna Z. on 8/3/2016
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Simon K. on 7/30/2016
    The instructor was so great. Thank you, I really enjoyed this class
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by katarzyna z. on 7/21/2016
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Caroline G. on 7/18/2016
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Dawn M. on 6/28/2016
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by isabel b. on 4/26/2016
    Tom is a fantastic teacher. I actually learn and have plenty of a-ha moments from his feedback - which is precious indeed.
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 4/24/2016
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Minghui Z. on 3/9/2016
    Tom and classmates are all talents! I love this class and I enjoyed it very much for a few days after!
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Anonymous review on 2/26/2016
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Aaron F. on 2/16/2016
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Phuong-Lan N. on 2/16/2016
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by onedeige c. on 2/10/2016
    It was an engaging class from the start. I quite enjoyed it and plan to go again.
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by zeidan n. on 2/8/2016
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Anonymous review on 2/2/2016
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Denise D. on 1/19/2016
    I had the best time!
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 1/12/2016
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Nicki W. on 1/5/2016
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 11/25/2015
    Really enjoyed myself. First fime doing improv and would definitely return to take another class. ;)
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Elijah G. on 11/25/2015
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 11/23/2015
    The class was good fun!
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Regina S. on 11/18/2015
    Suprised my boyfriend and took him to this class. This class was amazing and I learned alot. I will definetely recommend it!
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Kimberly U. on 9/29/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Susan S. on 9/29/2015
    Class is lots of fun and laughs Tom is very knowledgeable, explains everything Learn a lot thru full class participation Highly recommended
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Bryan U. on 8/19/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Michelle T. on 8/18/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by chia-shan F. on 8/4/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Catherine G. on 8/4/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Kalina M. on 8/4/2015
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Nyesha D. on 7/28/2015
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 7/19/2015
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by April B. on 7/13/2015
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Kaye K. on 7/12/2015
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Chris O. on 7/12/2015
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Julia D. on 6/29/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by luis S. on 6/24/2015
    It was fun!
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by Nick R. on 6/22/2015
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Reviewed by luis S. on 6/8/2015
    It was great. Everyone there were funny and nice.
  • Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

    Anonymous review on 6/1/2015
    Good intro class for those interested in Improv. Certainly worth it if you're looking to dabble and not spend a lot on major classes at UCB, etc.
  • Sunday Night Improv

    Reviewed by Shirin R. on 5/31/2015
    It was not a CLASS it was an improv SHOW .... still fun
  • Sunday Night Improv

    Reviewed by Melissa M. on 5/31/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Elizabeth C. on 5/11/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Zack D. on 5/4/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Jenna s. on 5/4/2015
    Wonderful! Tom is a great teacher!
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Nicholas P. on 4/27/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Anonymous review on 4/27/2015
    Tom was absolutely wonderful! Only problem with class is that it's only 1 hour, too short!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Chana T. on 4/20/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Nicholas P. on 4/20/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Nicholas P. on 4/13/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by itay h. on 4/8/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Anonymous review on 3/29/2015
    Funny class, was really in the moment, good instructors.
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Ashley L. on 3/22/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Juan M. on 3/1/2015
    Wonderful class. A great survey of beginner's tools and execution.
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 2/10/2015
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by James B. on 2/10/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Anet S. on 2/9/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Anonymous review on 2/9/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Lindsey P. on 1/27/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Akono D. on 1/26/2015
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Meredith F. on 1/14/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Lindsey P. on 1/12/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Kateryna C. on 1/5/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Kateryna C. on 1/1/2015
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Jennifer R. on 12/29/2014
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Kateryna C. on 12/22/2014
  • Improv for Everyone

    Anonymous review on 11/26/2014
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by Rafael L. on 11/20/2014
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Daniel K. on 11/14/2014
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Brocha M. on 11/3/2014
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Lauren K. on 10/6/2014
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Anonymous review on 10/6/2014
    Had a great time checking out the class!
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Kathy Petrakis on 9/15/2014
    Good value for money as can see show afterwards as well. Relaxed easy group - no problems fitting in and it was my first time.
  • Improv for Everyone

    Reviewed by annalee tsujino on 8/26/2014
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Jennifer Vega on 8/19/2014
    Loved it! it's a funny class and just the perfect way to spend your Sunday with a different thing to do.
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Blaise Nako on 8/18/2014
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by SU YILMAZ on 8/4/2014
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Brocha Mishulovin on 6/23/2014
    My third class and I love it!
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Brocha Mishulovin on 5/19/2014
    The class was great, I learned a lot and I can't wait to go again!
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Dave Chan on 12/9/2013
    Instructor and class were a lot of fun! Do it!
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Pamela Dayton on 1/7/2013
    I enjoyed myself alot. The teacher was very open and non judgemental to this first timer to Improv. Not only was the class enjoyable and informative-both in doing excercises and actual improv-but the $10 price includes getting to come back 1/2hr later to see the Sunday Night Live improv group. It was great to see Improv in action and I laughed my head off. I plan on dropping in on this class as often as my schedule allows.
  • Fast and Funny Improv

    Reviewed by Emily on 8/2/2012
    The class was great! It was definitely a different experiencing then I was expecting but it turned out to be one of the best things we did on our trip. Very nice, funny people that were all very welcoming made the class wonderful!

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