Vintage Improv Festival
October 8-15, 2025
October 8-15, 2025
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There is no doubt about it! The festival has a very characteristic vibe!
Yes, VIF is all about diversity. VIF exists despite the invisibility of age. If you see it, you get it. You don’t have to be a certain age to see it. Not all Vintage improvisers want to see it. But the truth is that ageism exists in 2025. At VIF we gather together to celebrate and acknowledge all our gifts. And one of them that we are very proud of it the life experience that every single one of us brings to the classroom, to the ensemble, and to the stage. Maybe it isn't cool for artists to be political but when you are the embodiment of an underserved group, each class, each performance and each intergenerational connection we bear witness to the beauty of age. We further stamp out the stigma that can be associated with age when it comes to improvising. At VIF we embrace our allies…all those younger than 50 who donate, advertise, participate, teach and play with us. All of us together created an international community that relishes in the VIF signature improvisational style…one that is connected, respectful and richly informed by life experience. Simply put, no other festival in the world is like VIF. Other festivals have their own special vibes and we don’t wish to take anything away from what those might be, but it is a fact that no other festival in the world boasts these credits. Typical ensemble size is between 6-10 with 8 being our sweet spot. It is not the 16-24 that is common everywhere else. Smaller class sizes mean more reps, more personal feedback, closer connections among improvisers and their instructors. We’ll have workshops led by world-class faculty members, curated teams, improv jams, delicious meals, and time for socializing, relaxing, and exploring the beautiful Maine coast, including the 117-acre Ferry Beach State Park. |
Register Today!
Please go to VIF 2025 Waiver Packet immediately after signing up for the Festival. Once your waiver Packet is signed you will receive a link from us that sets you up to choose your intensives. Slots are limited so to get your first choice we recommend completing this step now. 3 STEPS TO REGISTERING: 1. Ferry Beach Payments: Create your personal payment dashboard. Choose your room. Select Lobster dinner if you want it, and pay for everything including the festival fee. Once you have completed your deposit on checkout you will receive a link to step 2. 2. Sign your festival waiver packet Once VIF receives your festival waiver packet, it will trigger a link from Sched welcoming you to VIF2025. 3. Register for your Festival Program and Tickets Each person attending VIF2025 has their own personal account where they can create schedules, among other things. This is where you get your tickets to use to sign up for the intensive ensemble experiences and workshops. Tickets for Free shuttle reservations from Portland International Jetport are also available. Pricing:Room and board are separated from festival costs.
Solo Dorm Room Member Price $ 2088 Double Dorm Room Member Price $ 1698 *Add $500 for non-members All linens and blankets are included at savings of $50/person |
Our mission at Ferry Beach is to awaken hearts to explore, grow and renew the spirit of universal love.
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.
