Eric Weiss

Eric Weiss

Eric developed his improv teaching and performance style under the mentorship of Ben Taxy—the founder of Santa Fe Improv. He went on to complete training in character-based improv at The Groundlings, Los Angeles and studied extensively with Will Hines, along with other notable Upright Citizens Brigade instructors Alex Berg, Shannon O’Neil, and Brandon Gardner.

Lucy River

Lucy River

Lucy is the Managing Director of Santa Fe Improv. She grew up in Ireland where was a professional actress by the age of 11. Currently an attorney, Lucy ran Leadership Santa Fe, a successful non-profit program, for seven years, and is formerly the President of the Board of the First Judicial Bar Association and of Santa Fe Improv.

Laurel Johnson

Laurel Johnson

Laurel Johnson Operations and Program Manager / Youth Instructor Laurel has been on a kick of trying new things which joyously led her to long form improv. Since moving to the Southwest in May 2023, she’s dabbled in permaculture design, natural building, goat tending,...
Nick Hubley

Nick Hubley

Nick Hubley Instructor, Board Member and Technical Director Nick earned his PhD in chemistry from the University of Missouri and loves to talk science. Bring it up sometime. He plays violin and has performed in several orchestras, musical pits, quartets, and a jazz...
Casey Haymes

Casey Haymes

Casey Haymes Front of House Staff / Youth Instructor Casey is excited about joining the Santa Fe Improv community: taking classes, volunteering, working front of house, joining the Improv4Schools team, and getting to know all the inspiring folks on and off the stage....