Brian Loughridge, Comedy/Improv Instructor

Brian Loughridge is a local actor, improvisor, and student studying Psychology, Theatre, and Music at Pacific Lutheran University. He has been on stage since he was child and has worked with Tacoma Little Theater and Tacoma Musical Playhouse in both educational programs and regular season productions. At PLU, Brian is an active member of the Clay Crows Improv Troupe and has experience in multiple improv forms including improvised musicals, Harolds, and two-person shows. Now, Brian is ecstatic to join the team over at LIT. In the last four years, Brian has taught improvisation workshops to students of all ages, performed in Seattle and internationally, and placed in the Regional Collegiate Improvisation Tournament. Having read every book and article on improvisation he can get his hands on, Brian prides himself on his knowledge and passion that he has gained for the art of improvisation.  

When he is not on stage or studying improv, Brian works at the local Child Study and Treatment Center in Therapeutic Recreation. He works with kids of all ages at the facility and has gotten the opportunity to apply improv in a therapeutic setting. Brian plans to become a certified Recreation Therapist and use the skills he has gained to continue to merge improv and therapy. To continue his education, Brian will be attending the national performance therapy conference “Performing the World” in New York City.