Cara Popecki

Cara is an improviser, writer, and former classroom teacher with over 10 years improv experience. She has been the School Director at WGIS for several years. With years of teaching experience, she has a unique ability to draw out the best in improvisers. She blends her professional expertise in pedagogy and curriculum design with her passion for improv. You can expect side-coaching, positive yet constructive feedback, and actionable steps for improvement from a typical coaching session with Cara.

She has previously taught improv at WGIS, The Washington Improv Theater, The National Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, and online via Caracters Improv School. She has done improv training through WGIS, Washington Improv Theater, UCB, Groundlings, and Second City. She currently coaches at WGIS Draft Night and is on a WGIS house team: Dr. Kleeb.