Who we are

Friction is a new exploration in improv comedy training and performance.

Friction’s goal is to drill down to the first principles of what makes improvisational comedy valuable and unique. So sure, Yes, And, but also…

We hope to hit bedrock and bring back fresh, new methods to integrate the lessons of the unscripted stage into useful skills and habits to help students thrive in their lives both as individuals and as active participants in their local communities.

Our local community is Charlotte, NC. So that’s where we’re starting.

I say “we” and “our,” but at the moment, it’s just me. Matt Martinez.

I spent many years in the local comedy community as both a player and a teacher and coach. Feel free to ask around (but stick to the vets, I’m old now). But then I sold out for money. Sweet sweet mammon.

But!

After a decade of learning and performing off-stage in the business world (whatever that means), this project is my return to improv with a flurry of new things to try.