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When: Noon, Saturday for those 9-12 and 2 p.m., Saturday for those 13-17, Improv Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Where: Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Cost: $45 for the classes and $10-$16 for the ...