Fishladder’s Logo Gets an Update

We’re excited to introduce a refreshed logo to lead us into the New Year! Our playful friend has been with us for a while now and we’re proud to have him at the top of our pages. Thanks to Karen at Wagner Arnold Design and Margo Burian for…

Fishschtick to perform for LaughFest 2012

We’ve assembled a local all-star cast and are ready to perform at Dog Story Theater at 8:00pm on March 15, 2012, as part of the 2012 LaughFest. Come see The Second City alumni Mary Jane Pories and Joe Anderson along with other fantastic Grand…

Gilda’s LaughFest returns!

Gilda’s LaughFest is back for 2012! From March 8-18, 2012, the celebration returns to West Michigan with events that will build relationships and community through fun and laughter. Fishladder is proud to be a member of the LaughFest 2012…

Improv For Alzheimer’s

Researchers in Chicago have paired up with a local theater group to see how improvisational theater games affect the health and mood of patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Listen to this news story from NPR’s Morning Edition:…

Mary Jane at Dog Story Theater Fund Raising Event August 11

Dog Story Theater is having their summer fund raising event Thursday, August 11th, from 5pm – 10pm, and Mary Jane will be there performing in the VIP show. Save the date on your calenders and check their website for more information. It will…

Mary Jane goes to camp!

ach summer Gilda’s Club of Grand Rapids hosts Camp Sparkle, a daytime summer camp that connects kids ages 6-12 who have been impacted by cancer and grief. They come together from 12:30 – 3:30 pm on Tuesdays to participate in nature activities,…

Fishladder Inc. Presents at World Conference

While attending the Applied Improvisation Network world conference in Baltimore, Maryland, Mary Jane had the opportunity to give a presentation on “Maintaining An Improvisational Culture.” It was a great opportunity to pass on some of what…

Mary Jane to attend the Applied Improvisation Network Annual World Conference

On June 16, 2011, Mary Jane will join over 100 other professionals from around the world at the Applied Improvisation Network (AIN) annual world conference in Baltimore, Maryland. The AIN is a community of practitioners and clients who value…

Mary Jane to Perform at Dog Story Theater

See Mary Jane Live! On Monday June 6, Mary Jane will be performing at Dog Story Theater in a VIP show with local celebrity Suzanne Geha. Watch and enjoy as Mary Jane and other local improvisers interview Suzanne onstage and then improvise a…

East Meets West

On Thursday, May 26, Mary Jane will attend the presentation “East Meets West” at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids. The presentation is part of the Not Your Average Speaker series hosted by Rapid Growth Media in Grand Rapids. “Economic…