Fundamentals of Improv
Introductory Level
8-Week Classes

Explore the fundamentals of improvisation through this exciting program which is geared for those with little or no acting or improvisation experience. It's a great way to explore your creativity, hone presentation skills, explore spontaneity, work without a script, and become more confident and comfortable speaking in front of others. Students will learn the basic functions of an improvised scene by creating characters and relationships while being in “the moment”, they will learn to trust their instincts by developing the art of “yes and-ing” your scene partner, explore different forms and styles as well as techniques, learn to think on your feet and expand team building skills; all while having fun once a week in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

The introductory Level is the first of three class levels in the Fundamentals of Improv program. Each class meets once a week for an eight-week term.

Fundamentals of Improv
Intermediate Level
8-Week Classes

The intermediate level is a concentrated continuation of the fundamentals of improv with a specific focus on forms and group work. Students will study the techniques of finding the “game” in a scene by further developing trust in your scene partners, group mind and support, working as an ensemble while learning how to explore an idea, exploring different styles of long forms from the classic “Harold” to its many offshoots, a study of scene edits, as well as status character choices and monologues.

Intermediate Level is the second of three class levels in the Fundamentals of Improv program. Each class meets once a week for an eight-week term.

Prerequisite: Beginner level improv or permission of the artistic director

Fundamentals of Improv
Advanced Level
8-Week Classes

The advanced level will fuse together all of your knowledge and know-how in the vast arena of long-form improvisational comedy. After studying the various forms of long form and creating an artistic bond with your classmates, students will develop their own long form using the tools they have learned along the way. Students will learn how to create a piece. Reacting to the piece by spotting what the scene is really about through focusing, listening, reacting and adapting to it. Students will learn how to find the “callback” and connections while organically layering a piece.

Advanced Level is the last of three class levels in the Fundamentals of Improv program. Each class meets once a week for an eight-week term.

Prerequisite: Intermediate level improv or permission of the artistic director

Fundamentals of Improv
Performance Level
4-Week Run

Take your knowledge to the stage! You are ready to perform in front of your family, friends and collages. Go out and make with the funny…