Instructor Andy Behrendt
Andy Behrendt has done improvisational comedy with ComedySportz Green Bay and then ComedyCity De Pere since 1996. In recent years, he has used that experience to teach improv to Waupaca High School drama students, and he also has performed with the Waupaca Community Theatre. Andy regularly uses his improv training as a local pastor and parent.
Instructor Craig Knitt
With over 30 years of Fine Arts teaching experience, Craig A. Knitt is an award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of the Wildwood Film Festival, held for 19 years in Appleton, Wisconsin. While he’s contributed to several feature films, his focus lies in short films, where he delights in playing with audience expectations. Craig is also a published writer/artist, stage performer, improviser, and comedian, drawing from a lifetime of immersion in the Realm of Stories. He passionately advocates for Wisconsin creators, believing in the uniqueness of each individual’s contribution. Currently serving as the Creative Arts Specialist for the Boys & Girls Club of the Bay and Lakes Region, Craig guides students in crafting professionally printed comics, films, and other artistic endeavors of their choosing. He's also been a member of ComedyCity in DePeresince 2000.